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)
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
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.
Beverage
MEC
Cocktails
Turkish Delight
vodka. ceylon tea. lemon. orange bitters. orange blossom water
$15
Life Worth Living
blanco tequila. italicus. muscat grappa.
fennel. lemon
$15
Buck Hunter
rum blend. jagermeister. strawberry.
sumac. coconut. lemon
$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
Rosenstadt
kölsch. or
$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
Son of Man
beti basque cider. or. 12oz
$10
Ninkasi Brewing Co.
northwest lager. or. 12oz
$6
Reuben's Brews
hazealicious. wa. 12oz
$7
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
$13
Untitled Art
n/a citra haze. 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
Stephanie Arnet
Chef De Cuisine
Taylor Troy
Sous Chef
Erica Namare
Service Manager
Larissa Brockmeyer
Ast. Service Manager
Photo Coming Soon!
Alex Vining
Bar LEad
Meet Our Team
Sesame Collective
RESTAURANT GROUP
333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Tel. (503)-222-0906
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