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Picnic

4.2 (112 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Olivia G.

Went in twice recently and have loved everything, each and every time. The food is cooked perfectly, the interior of the place is gorgeous and the service is wonderful. The last I sat at the bar and wasn't disappointed. They also have a decent number of NA options that are delightful and well priced. Insider tip: if you go on Sundays it's happy hour all day!

Grilled clams
Janet C.

We did the Shorecore experience here as a group of 8 and we were not disappointed! We started off with lobster bisque, then watermelon salad, lobster toast, lobster, and a bunch of frozen yogurt/cake for dessert. All of it was delicious though I think the lobster tail was my favorite. The grilled summer beans and fries were also pretty addicting - kept reaching for more of those extra crispy fries as we waited for the next course even though I was already full. The desserts were all fantastic as well - can't go wrong!

Chocolate cake with pecans & caramel
Nat M.

This is a lovely, open space with great light. They have bar seating and regular tables. A friend found their IG page and we had their summer prefix menu that was focused on lobster. They also sell wine for you can buy a bottle of your favorite to take home. Definitely would return for another meal.

Potato Gratin. Tasty! But I've never had a potato gratin I didn't like.
Moon M.

We decided to try this restaurant for this first time for the NYE Prime Rib Night. I don't know why we were expecting it to not be very good. Maybe it was because we thought the restaurant's culinary concept was somewhat mundane ("picnic"). Maybe it was the simplicity of the food or ingredients on the menu... BUT BOY WERE WE WRONG! THE FOOD WAS GREAT! Simple dishes, yes...but executed really well! We were surprised, but maybe we shouldn't have been. With the super-friendly service and unique open concept warehouse meets magic garden decor, we will definitely be back...at least for the prime rib special! And yes, it's "deep into Fishtown." So deep, in fact, that it's full on past Fishtown and actually in East Kensington. Prime Rib: 5/5 Potato Gratin: 5/5 Broccolini: 5/5 Green Salad: 4/5 Spinach Croquettes: 4/5 Chocolate Cake: 3/5 Frozen Yogurt: 4/5 Espresso Martini: 5/5

Birthday Girl Oysters
Lizzy O.

We came to picnic for happy hour and had an amazing time. The space is beautiful and all of the servers were fantastic. The Spritz drink from the happy hour menu was a delight (although still expensive at $9). We ordered the oysters, which were delicious and they came with 4 sauces (tomatillo, mignonette, cocktail, carrot habanero). The fries were delicious and we loved the aioli they were served with (bonus that they're $6 on the hh menu). The Birchrun Blue cheese was incredible and came with a generous portion of bread and a tasty horseradish jelly. The chicory salad and Caesar Brussels sprouts were both outstanding veg dishes. We finished our meal with the frozen yogurt. The flavor options weren't my favorite but I believe these are seasonal. To summarize, the prices are a bit steep here but the vibes, service, food and drinks are all fantastic!

Chicken sliders
Puja P.

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Picnic yesterday. We got the chicken sliders and Brussels sprouts to start and half rotisserie chicken for our main. The chicken sliders were delicious, flavorful and the perfect bite. The Brussel sprouts were delicious as well - just a note for vegetarians that the dressing on the sprouts contains anchovies. The rotisserie chicken was great for sharing with my husband. We got the pickled pepper aioli and the garlic chicken jus sauces to go with the chicken and they were fantastic - bright, flavorful and plenty to go around. The chicken itself had that perfect charred skin and was super moist. The strawberry lemonade was great too. The space is huge, airy, filled with natural light, and great for families with strollers. There's also a little wine shop at the front of the restaurant. Service was good.

Retna S.

The food and service here is always reliable. My favorite is the oysters. They are fresh and not too briny. We trusted the recommendation of our waitress for our 8 oysters and we enjoyed all of them. Prime ribs: they are served sliced with chimichurri. The beef is tender and the minty chimicurri cut down the fattiness of the beef. Rotisserie chicken: juicy and well seasoned. My favorite sauce is the salsa verde. Chicory salad: beets are soft with hazelnuts to give crunchy texture. The crème frâiche isn't overpowering. It is an excellent salad. Dessert: chocolate cake is moist with caramel drizzle on top. Yogurt soft serve with ginger snaps, rum raisin, and candied orange. So delicious. Good amount of pieces of ginger snaps. I love this one. Service is great. The staff cleared out the dirty plates right away. The only hiccup was my waitress forgot to take my dessert order and I had to ask for it.

Wine service
Jasmine S.

Picnic has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia. It's that place that I'll recommend if someone is in town to visit and wants a quality meal without the fuzz. I've dined here a handful of times without a reservation, and never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes. The venue was a formerly owned by Philadelphia Brewing Co. and since converted into a restaurant (Picnic), and is so spacious with high ceilings. Great vibes. The in-house wine sommelier (not sure if he's an official somm, but he's super knowledgeable about their beverage program and wine offerings) amps up the overall experience. Although the food can be labeled "simple", they use high quality ingredients and you can taste the difference. The tried and true (will always order) the oysters, the rotisserie and the chocolate cake. Get the cake, if you're feeling full and thank me later. It's the most perfect bite ever! Only con I can think of is the parking, but... it's east Kensington, which borders Fishtown... in Philadelphia. The days of easy parking are long gone. So just plan accordingly and visit Picnic.

Payal P.

This was my first time at Picnic. I didn't expect it to be so deep into Fishtown. When I walked in, I noticed how much space there was at this restaurant. I guess the place used to be a warehouse back in the day. There is a big space to welcome people in and it also sells a bunch of products there such as to-go wines. The receptionist was really helpful in directing me to my party. The inside looked gorgeous. There was top row seating that had a nice collection of plants surrounding it. The downstairs had seating on a picnic type bench. It also had nice decor like being in someone's living room. The bathroom is even more interesting as it looks like a fancy public school bathroom with its Dyson air dryer and hip sink. I started with Blanc de Blanc Sparkling NA wine. Their NA wine selection was pretty on point. It tasted just as good as real wine. This place is known for their oyster and rotisserie chicken. The oysters were really good. We were recommended the Birthday Girl and Lil Animals. I tried the smoked trout dip. It was pretty good. It had a great smokey flavor that I put on endives and crackers. The chicken I got was so big and delicious. I really liked how they seasoned the rotisserie chicken. The dipping sauces that came with this chicken was pretty amazing. Unfortunately, since this is very much sharing style, I was unable to figure out what sauce was the one I ordered. Overall; however, the sauces were delicious. I ended the meal with a frozen yogurt. I really liked how sour it tasted.

Halloumi Hash
Sharvani M.

Came here for brunch on a Sunday - really cool that you can see right into the open kitchen upon walking in. Very high ceilings, big open space, and nice decor, nice natural light. We shared the spinach croquettes, broccolini, halloumi hash, and mushroom burger. All the dishes were pretty good - we especially liked the spinach croquettes and halloumi hash. Halloumi hash had really nice textural elements with the cheesy grilled halloumi, squash, onions, sauteed onions, nuts, and sweet pops of raisin. Spinach croquettes were crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, served with a delicious tangy dipping sauce. While we wouldn't come here again just because we felt it was a bit overpriced for the food we got, it's a nice one-time try, but check the menu beforehand if you're vegetarian.

This taste like mint chocolate chip ice cream
Deedee G.

I've had the opportunity to visit this past NYE for happy hour and the entire staff was fantastic. From the host to the bartender to the wait staff. The venue itself is large , open and garden like. They sell bottles of wine at this establishment at the front side of the restaurant. I'm glad that they were still offering their regular menu despite it being a holiday. I had the signature oysters , fries, and slider. I tried several of their drink options on their menu as well. Everything was delish. I've visited a time during the summer and they had a guest chef. I'm not sure how often that happens. During that visit we tried the rabbit and that was very tender.

Chicken sliders and fries
Tori F.

One of my new favorite spots - I think the best value is going for happy hour otherwise I do feel it's a tad overpriced for some dishes. $2 oysters for happy hour, $6 sliders, $6 fries, $9 select cocktails. We had it all, and tried their half rotisserie chicken which was so so delicious! The oysters with the carrot tabasco was to die for. Ended with sweet treats of course, the chocolate cake & creamsicle twist. Everything was so yummy! Can't wait to come back in warner months and eat way too many oysters again.

Varsha S.

This restaurant is great for large groups and the food surprised me! It's a large, open space with a spacious seating arrangement. We got the birthday girl oysters, which were as described--a nice, middle-of-the-road oyster that's not too sweet but not too briny. I really enjoyed the various accoutrements that came with them. The drinks were also delicious! For the meal I decided to try the rotisserie chicken since that seems to be Picnic's specialty. I'm not one to usually order rotisserie chicken, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good this chicken was! It was very flavorful, extremely tender and not dry at all. As a sauce girly, I loved that there were multiple sauce options to choose from. The chocolate cake for dessert was good but nothing special in my opinion. Overall a super cute place I wouldn't mind coming back to!!

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The beans and thr froyo are incredible. The building is beautiful and they have an amazing Shirley temple

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Is happy hour only at the bar or available at tables?

Thank you for your question! We offer our Oyster Hour everywhere in the restaurant, so you are welcome to enjoy it at our bar or our tables. Oyster Hour is available Monday - Friday from 5pm-6:30pm and all day on Sunday (12p-9pm). If you have… 

Is this place handicap accessible? I know the features on Yelp list it as such, but I just wanted to confirm for certain.

Yes ! It is. I saw several handicap able folks enjoying the place.

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