Is Dar Salam Still Open? Mystery Diners Update (Portland, OR)
Current status
As of September 2026, Dar Salam is listed open on darsalamrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The restaurant's own site, checked in September 2026, lists the Downtown location at this address with current hours and an online-ordering/pickup option.
- Season / episode Season 8, Episode 4
- Original air date
- Address 320 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97204
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What happened after Mystery Diners?
Dar Salam, a Mediterranean restaurant in Portland, Oregon, appeared on Mystery Diners season 8, episode 4, "Robbed Kabobs," which aired 2014-10-27. Mystery Diners is a series in which an owner concerned about a service or staff problem allows hidden cameras and undercover diners into the business, then reviews the footage with the host for a coaching session on fixes. According to Wikipedia's article on the series, citing its sources, the investigations are arranged in advance and scripted for television rather than being spontaneous. The restaurant's current site, darsalamrestaurant.com, lists its downtown location at 320 SW Alder St, describes itself as an "Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant in Portland," offers online ordering and pickup, and posts hours including Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The site also lists a second, separate DarSalam location on NE Alberta Street. Together, the online-ordering option and posted current hours indicate the downtown restaurant continues to operate under the same name and at the same address associated with the episode.
Featured on Mystery Diners
- Show
- Mystery Diners
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Robbed Kabobs
- What was featured
- Mystery Diners investigated a suspected service or staff problem at this Mediterranean restaurant.
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Dar Salam
Frequently asked questions
Is Dar Salam still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Dar Salam is listed open on darsalamrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Dar Salam after Mystery Diners?
Dar Salam, a Mediterranean restaurant in Portland, Oregon, appeared on Mystery Diners season 8, episode 4, "Robbed Kabobs," which aired 2014-10-27. As of September 2026, Dar Salam is listed open on darsalamrestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Dar Salam located?
320 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97204. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Mystery Diners featured Dar Salam?
Season 8, Episode 4 of Mystery Diners, first aired October 27, 2014. The episode is titled “Robbed Kabobs”.
What do reviews say since Mystery Diners?
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Visit info
- Address
- 320 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97204
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- darsalamrestaurant.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Oregon
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Sources
- darsalamrestaurant.com — http://darsalamrestaurant.com/
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