My friends and I dined at Picnic for the first time last week, and we had an incredible experience. We were a table of eight, including two toddlers and a baby, and since some of us had already had a big lunch, we weren't particularly hungry. Despite that, our server, Dennis, was incredibly warm, kind, and attentive. He treated us with so much care and respect that you would have thought we had ordered the entire menu. You don't always receive that level of hospitality, especially when you're a large group taking up a significant table and not ordering a ton, so I especially appreciated how genuinely welcoming Dennis was. The food was also fantastic. Definitely order the grilled potato salad and the rotisserie chicken with the Peruvian salsa verde. They were both delicious. We're just a short drive away, so we'll absolutely be back. Good food is easy to find, but genuine hospitality is much harder to come by. Dennis made our first visit to Picnic feel especially memorable, and we're already looking forward to returning. read more

My wife and I came here for happy hour and it definitely did not disappoint! The happy hour oysters were only $2 each and SO fresh. We also got the Oysters Rockefeller, which were extremely good too. But lowkey... the star of the show was the chicken sliders!! I completely forgot to take a picture of them, but if you see them on the menu, PLEASE get them. You won't regret it. The fries with the aioli were really good too, they reminded me of those crispy fries you get at the beach, which I loved. The drinks were probably the only thing that didn't wow us. The cocktails were a little too sweet for our liking, but definitely not a dealbreaker. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, really nice spot with cool vibes, great oysters, delicious food, and pretty good service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'd definitely come back, especially for those $2 oysters and chicken sliders! read more

Picnic - $2 oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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 read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a lovely, open space with great light.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have bar seating and regular tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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We came to picnic for happy hour and had an amazing time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is beautiful and all of the servers were fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To summarize, the prices are a bit steep here but the vibes, service, food and drinks are all fantastic![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Picnic - Birthday Girl Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is huge, airy, filled with natural light, and great for families with strollers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's also a little wine shop at the front of the restaurant. Service was good. read more

Picnic - Chicken sliders - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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. read more

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Dined here tonight for the first time, with friends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's in a gorgeous factory/warehouse space in Fishtown with scattered tables and charmingly mismatched chairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything we had was just delicious - we ordered oysters, the stuffed clams, corn croquettes, green salad, arctic char, and their famous rotisserie chicken, which was perfectly done and so, so juicy and served with your choice of two sauces. Everything pretty much came with a sauce, actually, and each and every sauce was intensely flavorful and excellent. I had the spritz and the others in my party had the house wines and all were great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Absolutely loved this place and the only tiny downside is that the noise level gets quite loud in such a big space and it can be a little hard to have an intimate conversation there, it's more the sort of place you want to go with a big lively group of friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here for brunch on a Sunday - really cool that you can see right into the open kitchen upon walking in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very high ceilings, big open space, and nice decor, nice natural light.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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This was my first time at Picnic. I didn't expect it to be so deep into Fishtown. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom is even more interesting as it looks like a fancy public school bathroom with its Dyson air dryer and hip sink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The venue itself is large , open and garden like.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

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Finally got to check this place off my list for Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 5 pm to 6:30 pm. I got a couple of oysters for $1.75 each. Fish slider for $5 and fries for $5. To drink I got a $9 Whiskey Sour. All the food was very good. They do an all day Sunday Happy Hour as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The first thing u notice when u walk in is the enormous sore of the restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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After three visits here, this place has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. We started out with cocktails and oysters. Oysters are served with three delicious sauces. From there, we had the watermelon salad and corn croquettes. The watermelon salad was refreshing and delicious. Entrees were the schnitzel and the branzino. I get the schnitzel every time I come because I think it is delicious. The dessert was great too. Everything we ordered was a winner! The restaurant itself is also in a very beautiful space. I'll be coming back a fourth (and fifth and sixth) time! read more

Picnic - Schnitzel and branzino - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a nice place around the periphery of Fishtown and Olde Kensington in Philly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great seasonal outdoor area but the inside area has high ceilings and a really nice post-industrial ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the half-rotisserie chicken and really enjoyed it. Still moist and very flavorful. I think Picnic is a really welcome addition to the community and is run by folks who have demonstrated a great commitment to hospitality in the city. read more

Picnic - Half rotisserie chicken - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a great place in Fishtown for happy hour! We came for their all-day Sunday happy hour, which had $9 cocktail, discounted select draft beer, ~$2 oysters, $1.50 clams. Everything was so good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was great and the renovated warehouse is a great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My one complaint is their tap water, which is not really their fault, but holy moly their tap water is not drinkable! It has the most awful bitter taste. My first glass of water tasted just fine but their refill made me gag and the aftertaste stuck around for the rest of the day. PS. 3% surcharge for kitchen staff. I don't get these - either just pay your staff a livable wage or increase the menu prices to reflect the actual cost. read more

I loved Picnic from the moment I walked in. For a restaurant in Kensington, I had my reservations about how high (or low) I should set my expectation. To my delightful surprise, Picnic was a great choice for a lovely gathering with a large group of friends. I loved the restaurant's set-up, as the main dining area mimics the outdoors courtyard with its placement of decorative houseplants sparsely throughout the room and the sunroof that lets the natural light in. I didn't get to check out their higher floor, but I would expect it to be just as great. Since I went there for a dinner party on Sunday, I was glad to see that there was an all-day Oyster Hour menu. I ended up ordering a dozen of Birthday Girl oysters, a fried chicken slider, fries, and cauliflower croquettes. Out of these, the croquettes and fries were my favorites. Birthday Girl oysters weren't as great as I expected them to be, but they still somewhat satisfied my cravings for the bivalves. The fried chicken slider was also pretty good, but since it's pretty small in size, I thought $5 was a bit pricey. Lastly, I can't complete this review without giving our server, Collin, a shout-out for his tremendous patience and service. For our group of 11, he was an angel in helping us split our bills in multiple ways, both individually an in groups of 2 - 3. Regardless of how difficult our quirky group's requests were, Collin was the man who helped us in getting them. If you're reading this, you're the man of the hour, Collin. Thank YOU for your amazing service. read more

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First off our waitress was amazing. I won't say I loved all of her suggestions as much as she did, but the way she delivered was fantastic. She also offered to guess whose name was whose when bringing back our cards after splitting the check 4 ways and was hilarious and fun whether she was guessing right or wrong. Food highlights- everything was good or interesting with the standouts being the corn croquettes (that sauce... bonkers), trout dip, broccolini, and schnitzel, but the chicken was banging, and the mussels were delivered in the best fashion (I'm not a big mussels fan). The chocolate cake was also sublime. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The mismatched chairs are fun and work well with a place that feels classy but not overbearing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a candle at every table, which we blew out twice. Shortly, after being blown out by our effusive conversation, a young staff member would come relight it. They were always genial and said that it happened all the time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This place actually surprised me and we had quite a nice brunch here and I would consider coming back if the menu were to rotate. When you walk in, you walk by the oysters being shucked and through a cute little wine shop into this enormous open room. I don't totally know where the name Picnic comes from, as at no point did it feel like we were having a picnic, but that's fine. Their happy hour has cheaper oysters than the menu ($1.50 vs $3.50), so we grabbed a dozen of their HH oysters and they were quite nice and came with a bunch of different topping options. We were a little out of our element in choosing a cheese so we asked for a suggestion on something that wasn't so hard and would be easier to spread on the bread it comes with-the nimbus did the trick for that. Smoked trout dip is always a dish I'll get and enjoy and this one was one of our favorites of the day. The tuna carpaccio was fine-pretty standard fare and not my favorite but that may just be my own bias. The Italian sausage and raclette did not come how I would have expected but now I can't imagine it any other way. I truly wish more places were using raclette and could have eaten four of this dish alone. We also grabbed some fries which were seasoned well, nice crisp, lovely aioli dipping. Finally, we got the rotisserie chicken because we felt like we had to. The chicken was moist with a nice crisp to the skin. We got two of the sauces recommended and I didn't really care much about either. I don't know that I would specifically come back for this dish but it's worth trying. Service was super friendly and attentive. Wines on the happy hour menu reasonably priced. The regular menu may be a skosh expensive for brunch but not unreasonable. Overall definitely worth a try! read more

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Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday and had a great time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is super cute and has a great vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter was the best! He was super nice and had great recommendations for us. We enjoyed our time here so much, we were literally the last table there and everyone was still so nice. The food was delicious, but a little pricey. Overall, we all had an amazing time! read more

Picnic is a beautiful space offering a very large dining area with high vaulted ceilings. They have a lot of great seafood options and have an oyster bar where you can see them chucking oysters. It has a vibe of a hangout but also blending in upscale vibes. They have a wide variety on their menu from seafood and oysters to wood fired meats. They also have an excellent happy hour which I could have gone too. The drinks felt elevated and original. A unique and great menu with excellent. Definitely a 5 star service all around. read more

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Had a wonderful experience at Picnic Dec 2024. The brewery-gone-trendy-restaurant atmosphere immediately hits you. The lighting and decor were amazing. Great for big groups! We had a reservation and were seated promptly. (We bypassed the overpriced wine shop!! The only disappointing thing we had was the drinks - they're premade in batches per our waiter and our pineapple vodka seltzers were extremely watered down. (I'm not a heavy drinker and rarely say this!) Stick with the beer or wine. Onto the good-the food! The small plates were enough for each of the 4 of us to have a large taste. The bluefish toast was creamy smoky and delicious! Also loved the cauliflower fritters. The mushroom burger was meaty and amazing-leaving no craving for protein. As for the entrees the Branzino was salty and crispy while the rotisserie chicken certainly was the best I've ever had in that category. Definitely will be back, likely with a larger group! read more

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I really enjoy coming here for their happy hours! The staff is always welcoming, and I really enjoy their happy hour deals (drinks, oysters, fries, sliders!), along with their large selection of wines (they have a wine shop as well in front of their kitchen) and a la carte dining menu. The interior is so spacious and open, with lots of greenery to make for great vibes. The best part about this place is their all-day Sunday happy hour. You really can't go wrong with anything here! read more

Picnic - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Drink's only amazing [[HIGHLIGHT]]the space is beautiful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and would love to come back and try food!!!

Obsessed. The interior is gorgeous and unique! Love the bottle shop at the front and that you can buy for your table. There was a sommelier at the front as well willing to help. It seemed like a great spot for bigger groups given the big table options, but also just fine for a pair or couple. Food was wonderful. We had oysters of the day as well as baked oysters. The baguette with butter was simple but perfect. The shrimp was great as well. Get the fries! I learned they've still been figuring out their business model (reservations vs walk-in) but really hope they keep the reservations! Service was a little on the slower side once we had our food and needed refills on drinks, but overall was very good. Will definitely be back to try other menu items! read more

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My friend and I were looking for a place to get a late lunch while thrift shopping in Fishtown on a Sunday afternoon. One of the bars that we came across (they didn't serve food) recommended Picnic - we stopped by and were able to get seated right away. They have a good menu! We took advantage of their "happy hour" menu and got sliders. I also had a really good strawberry lemonade. I remember at one point I wanted to charge my phone since I wasn't sure how late I was going to be out - I had the charger with me and asked a bartender if he would be able to plug it in behind the bar. He did so and asked where we were sitting so they could bring it over to me - I thanked him and told him I could also stop by in a little bit to pick it up, which I did after it had gotten around 15 minutes or so of charge time. Everyone seemed really nice, including the hosts. It's a beautiful room, too! read more

Cute place. Limited food selection. Cool ambience I tried this place twice. First when they opened not too long ago and second after they have been operating for couple of months. The first time we went, we were directed to follow the online order system and payment and second time, we were taken care by a server. The menu isn't huge so we were able to try majority of the food on the menu and the only platter that is worth trying is the whole chicken. We weren't impressed with other platter. read more

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Beautiful space to hang out with friends! The rotisserie chicken is a must and the oysters were delicious. Food was fresh. Price is partially for ambiance and experience of a picnic. We accidentally caught our to go box on fire and the server said this was not the first time that has happened. I totally understand that it was our fault- but maybe higher votives would make this fool proof? read more

Picnic - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I was visiting for the weekend and this was the #1 restaurant my foodie bestie was excited to bring me too. It was such a fun place for a big group -- letting us eat family style and try a lot of stuff. We also loved the system of buying our wine in the front store and then getting to drink it with out meal. Note they are known for their chicken and it definitely delivered! read more

Picnic - Cheese Platter - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Gorgeous high ceilings, a stunning bar, and a comfortable dining room complete with a varied menu and helpful service make this a neighborhood gem. Sunday specials are a steal- $1.50 oysters and discount on the house wine. read more

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gorgeous spacious restaurant with high ceilings. the decor is trendy and the overall vibes are immaculate! my friend and i shared the cauliflower croquettes and the fries. i really enjoyed the dipping sauce that came with the fries, and the fries were solid overall. our waitress recommended the croquettes which were absolutely delicious. they were perfectly fried and the insides were moist and flavorful. i had the rotisserie chicken for my main. the chicken was juicy and the skin was crispy and flavorful. i'm usually not a huge fan of rotisserie chicken, but this one was worth the hype. i had two drinks during my dinner, the strawberry fields and the espresso martini. the strawberry fields was sweet, tart, and refreshing. the espresso martini was solid, but nothing special. for some reason, there were no espresso beans in the espresso martini. we ended the night with the chocolate cake which was spectacular. the cake was surprisingly light, and the candied pecans added a perfect touch of sweetness. overall, i really enjoyed this dinner and would be interested in coming back for happy hour or to try their rotisserie prime rib! read more

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Upon walking into the resteraunt we walked up to the host station to ask if there was seating for 2 people, she said that she had to seat reservations (there was one couple waiting) and another couple came over shortly after which was fine but we thought it was strange because there were empty tables in the resteraunt and I checked the resy website and they had open reservations every 30 minutes until they closed. We got here at 1:45 and were seated shortly after. We waited about 10 minutes for someone to come up to our table and ask us what type of water we wanted and then another 5-10 for our waitress to come up to our table and take our order (we had our order ready when she came so we wouldn't have to wait longer), then when we waited 15 minutes for our drinks to even come out (2 cokes and 1 cocktail) and had to ask a staff member to check on our drinks, we then got them shortly after. I just felt like the service was horrible and not once did our waitress say anything about it, someone could have said from the beginning that they were busy or the kitchen was backed up so at least made up some sort of lie so we had the heads up. We got our food but it was annoying because we saw tables that put their order in after us and sat after us were receiving their food before us. At the end of the meal, one staff member came up for the check (not even our waitress) and she was the only helpful person in that place, she apologized for the wait and said it was because of graduation weekend. We appreciated someone saying something. To be honest it did not look like there were many grads in there. We also noticed there were random staff members that were just walking around doing absolutely nothing. It was honestly just a disappointing experience and I don't think I would go back again. read more

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I don't know about you! But you will find me at the picnic table every other weekend. Not sure why all the drama. But I really enjoyed my time here. Yes they use QR codes for menus and I like the fact that I can add things to my table, without having to wave a server. Having said that, service was top notch, drinks came quick. It's a large open space so very enjoyable! The watermelon salad, corn fritters and sides are good. But the rotisserie chicken with all the sauces were a highlight for me ! read more

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What a great food experience! Picnic is one of those top tier dining establishments where you just order things from the menu and trust it will be delicious. One of my most surprising dishes here was the eggplant. Yum! The chicken is divine, the deviled eggs crispy delicious, and the chicory beet salad awesome! I'd go back for sure. read more

One of my close friends was really excited about this opening so we gave it a try on the soft opening night. We were a party of 4 including my little one. We were originally under the impression that we could not make a reservation for the soft opening but the restaurant allowed it slightly before the opening so we unfortunately were on the waitlist for 3 hours but we entertained ourselves down the street until our table was ready. The setup was awesome, you can purchase a bottle of wine as you enter to bring with you to your table just like a picnic. Cool concept. The restaurant was very open with many tables. The food options were good but price and the sauce options elevated the experience. Would go back every now and then but again, cool concept. read more

Picnic - Soft Opening Night! - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of my favorite things about Kensington is the endless creative repurposing of historic buildings. This particular spot, over a century old, is a prime example of such ingenuity. Brought to you by Defined Hospitality (the minds behind Suraya, Kayala, R&D, and Beddia), is this charming, casual eatery with an outstanding oyster and wine selection. Even their crisp zero proof was Fab! Their chicken dishes, offered with a variety of sauces, seem to be a crowd favorite. My husband agrees--claiming his chicken sandwich was one of the best he's EVER had. I hear their mushroom burgers are another winning bite! The picnic theme wascartied out flawlessly with fun plastic baskets for the food + park lamposts. Exposed brick, high ceilings, lots ifnatural light, stunning mirrors, a balcony, fresh blooms and a semi open kitchen makes for vibey ambiance. A Few Things to Note: *Reservations- Skip waiting in the long lines if you book ahead and Just go directly to the hosted *Modern Ordering- You'll order and pay via a QR code at your table, though paper menus, but waiters are available. While Picnic was perfect for a cutesty, casual date night, its also a great space for friends to enjoy a meal of sharables together at one of their cozy picnic tables. read more

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Picnic just opened up a block from my home and we've been very excited about it for a long time. What a brilliant concept. If you're in the business of designing restaurants and concepts, this place is simply a work of art. The concept is kinda like fancy picnic food- little glasses of wine, little baguettes, cheese, oysters, salami, and roasted chicken. As a work of capitalism, the margins in this place must be outstanding. But it's what they have done in refurbishing a long derelict (130 years old at least) brewery building that elevates this place. You feel this space. It seems huge but it really isn't. We watched them from our house as they carefully refurbished the old brewery smokestack and put a roof on the building. It is the ultimate work of historic preservation and overnight has elevated Martha Street into probably the hippest restaurant street in Philadelphia if not in all of America. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beauty is her name. This place is breathtaking. Such a gorgeous restaurant. Off looks alone 10/10.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Apparently it was inspired by Bacchanal in New Orleans (which I love!). Wow it's such a beautiful space, a wedding would be lovely here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Jenna my server was kind and intelligent. She's knows her stuff and made me very comfortable. The food was spectacular. We had the bread & anchovy w/ butter; a little on the crunchy side but not bad, butter was great. We had the watermelon salad 11/10 amazing fresh and delicious. We had the 1/2 chicken; very good it didn't knock my socks off but solid and yummy. And lastly the corn croquettes so amazing strongly recommend. Very happy. Very satisfied. Very much recommend. read more