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Mediterranean

Average entrée price for one person
$    Under $7
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   $7 to under $12
$$$
   $12-$17
$$$$ 
   Over $17

SERVES:
OG
95% or more organic foods
Some OG
Organic foods
LG
Locally Grown foods

CREDIT CARDS
AE
   American Express
D
   Discover
DC
   Diner's Club
MC
   MasterCard
V
   Visa

CAFé GLENDI, 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market). 485-3391. Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki, spanakopeta and fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take-out. Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$.

CAFé SORIAH, 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410. Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specialties, salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5-10 pm Su-Th, 5-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$.

Best Middle Eastern

Best Chef, Second Place

CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT, 296 E. Fifth Ave. (Fifth St. Market-downstairs). 342-3885. Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm daily. No cards. $.

CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT, 863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800. Serving lunch, dinner: Roasted eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos, Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and more vegetarian entrees. Take-out. Now serving breakfast all day. Try our new double cheeseburger special! Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm daily. MC/V. $.

CEDARS CAFé, 1030 River Rd. 689-4263. Mediterranean and American food. 11 am - 8 pm Tu - F, 12 am - 8 pm Sat. V/MC/D. $.

IRAILA MEDITERRANEAN RUSTICA, 2435 Hilyard St. 684-8400. www.Iraila.comMezes, tapas and entrees from the sun drenched Mediterranean. Featuring organic chickens from Greener Pastures, organic lamb from Cattail Creek and organic coffee blends roasted exclusively for Iraila by Dancing Goat, and of course, our yummy desserts. Selection of wine, beer and cocktails. Ask about our family dining table on Sundays. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Open 5 pm W-Su. MC/V. $$$-$$$$.

Best New Restaurant

LUNA, 30 E. Broadway. 434-LUNA. www.lunajazz.comSpecializing in authentic Spanish tapas (shared appetizers), wide variety of vegetarian, seafood and meat items using organic, local produce and the finest imported products from Europe. Great Spanish wine list. Also serving live jazz 5 nights a week. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm to close Tu-Sa. V/MC/AE. $.

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POPPI'S ANATOLIA, 992 Willamette St. 343-9661. Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken), thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), vegetarian soups and entrees, Greek salad. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly. MC/V. $$.

Best Middle Eastern, Second Place

ZALAYA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR, 839 Lincoln St. 349-9181. Set in a historic home with a charming courtyard, Zalaya features western Mediterranean cuisine using seasonal, local organic ingredients. Local fish, lamb and beef. Vegetarian options and daily specials. Extensive wine menu. Reservations recommended. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Summer hours: 5:30-10 pm Tu, W, Th & Su, 5:30-10:30 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $$$-$$.

Best New Restaurant, Second Place

Best Chef, Third Place