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Refined menu from across the Mediterranean. Elevated service. Highly curated wine list. 

Dining Room at MEC

Hours

Contact Us

Dinner

Open Daily 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

(Exclusive to our Bar)

Phone:  (503)-222-0906

Email: hello@mecpdx.com

Social:  instagram.com/mecpdx

Parking

There is ample paid parking available. Street parking is available on all blocks nearby. Here are a few parking garages/lots in close proximity.

411-417 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

1201 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97205

1232 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205

Mediterranean Exploration Company (MEC) is Sesame Collective’s flagship restaurant in Portland, Oregon. MEC serves up cuisine from the Mediterranean and beyond while drawing inspiration from extensive research and global travels. Located in the heart of Portland’s industrial Pearl District, MEC is a vibrant, energetic restaurant with an open hearth kitchen, and a playfully creative beverage program.

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Beverage

MEC

Cocktails

Turkish Delight

vodka. ceylon tea. lemon. orange bitters. orange blossom water

$15

Pepina

tequila. lustau rosé. cucumber. lime

$15

Charlie Don't Surf

rum. pelinkovac. pineapple. coconut. lime. almond. branca menta

$16

Kafka On The Shore

japanese whisky. amontillado sherry. drambuie. banana. orgeat. lime. angostura

$16

When Doves Cry

mezcal. reposado tequila. grapefruit. poblano. kümmel. lime. soda. chili salt

$16

Arak & A Hard Place

rye whiskey. cognac. mec arak. péche de vigne. peychauds bitters

$17

Dose of Thunder

mezcal. amaro sfumato, st. agrestis inferno bitter. vermouth. orange bitters

$17

Turkish Coffee Martini

vodka. Turkish coffee. averna. cardamom

$16

Draft

pFriem

pilsner. or

$8

Everybody's

mountain mama pale ale. wa

$8

Gigantic

nitro lp stout. or

$8

Ft. George

vortex ipa. or

$8

Bauman's Cider Co.

loganberry cider. or

$8

Beer & Cider

Bottles & Cans

Aval Cider

blanc cider. fr. 330ml

$8

Ninkasi Brewing Co.

northwest lager. or. 12oz

$6

Rosenstadt

kolsch. or. 16oz

$9

Reuben's Brews

hazealicious. wa. 12oz

$7

AleSmith

speedway imperial coffee stout. or. 16oz

$9

Level Brewing

rewind amber ale. or. 12oz

$7

No Proof

Worth a Chai

masala chai. pineapple. anise. almond. cardamom. lime

$10

Get A Jallab

tamarind. date. pomegranate. rose water. pistachio

$9

Phony Negroni

st. agrestis. ny. 220ml

$13

Untitled Art

n/a italian pilsner. wi. 12oz

$7

House Made Ginger Soda

$6

Moroccan Mint Tea

lightly sweetened. served hot or cold

$6

Mondariz Sparkling Water

$9

Bottled Sodas

coke or sprite

$5

Food was delicious and service excellent. We sat outside and it was a lovely evening and a good time. Cocktails were extra-ordinary.

Judith H.

Amazing! We got the potatoes, lamb hummus, their pita is to die for and then the octopus was delish! Worth every penny! And the arak & a hard place is my fav drink.

Marissa W.

Nice selection of unique cocktails and dishes. It’s was a little loud but only because it was crowded and people were enjoying themselves. This is our second time and we will be back again.

Barb A.

Loved it! The host was incredibly friendly, hospitable, and accommodating. Food was delicious. Great date night experience.

Brandon
Kyle Burgres
Chef De Cuisine
Taylor Troy
Sous Chef
Erica Namare
Service Manager
Erica Namare
Service Manager

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Larissa Brockmeyer
Ast. Service Manager

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Alex Vining
Bar LEad

Meet Our Team

Sesame Collective

RESTAURANT GROUP

333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Tel.  (5030-222-0906

© 2024  by Sesame Collective.

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