PICNIC

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4.8

322 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

In the heart of downtown Orillia. Part old-world tapas bar, part old-town grocer and deliciously fun.

Chef Joel's cuisine is inspired by the tapas bars of the Basque country (Southern France & Northern Spain) with a focus on seafood, preserved meats and raw foods. Join us for lunch, dinner or snacks & drinks 7 days a week.

Shop the provisions shop for ‘pic up & go’ snacks. You’ll also find steaks from The Common Stove and a curated selection of over over 75 wines and beers in our bottleshop.

Tapas & Wine Bar
Fresh Bread & Bottleshop
Live Music & Oysters
Patio Seating & Provisions Shop
Groceries & Gifts
Wine Club & Scotch Socials

PICNIC: a deliciously good time!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 10:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(705) 259-9300
Website
http://picnicbar.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joel Bennett
Catering
Please email snack@picnicbar.ca to inquire about events & catering.
Private party facilities
PICNIC is available for private party buy-outs 7 nights a week. Our licensed capacity is 30ppl.

Location
140 Mississaga St E, Orillia, ON L3V 1V7
Neighborhood
Orillia
Cross street
Matchedash
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Thirsty Thursdays: Wine Club
CA$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Every Thursday! Three 4oz pours of three different wines, with an introduction to each. Lots of fun, plenty of wine, and a bit of chat too! Dinner at 7, wine club at 8pm.
The Sunday Show
Multiple dates available
Our #LiveMusic matinee! Every Sunday from 3-5pm. Grab a late lunch or early dinner, enjoy some drinks, and jam out to some of Orillia + area's finest artists. Last call for food: 4:30PM. Last call for drinks: 5:00PM. (If you're looking for dinner, head to The Common Stove just two blocks away for our famous Sunday Roast Dinner) Check our social media channels for updated music schedules.

Offers

The Sunday Show.
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Join us for live music, cold beer and delicious eats from 3-5pm. The Sunday Show.
OysterBAR Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Mon - Wed - 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Join us every Wednesday night for 1/2 price oysters from 5-8pm.

Popular dishes

What 322 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Discover the delightful charm of PICNIC, where "amazing food" and "superb service" create an unforgettable dining experience. Indulge in unique, flavorful tapas and cocktails in a "fun atmosphere." Perfect for date nights or celebrations, this Ontario gem promises "great vibes" and "attentive" staff. A must-visit for culinary enthusiasts!

322 Reviews

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Diane
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I get the "picnic table" tables unfortunately that is the only seating for more than 2 people. Would suggest putting/or offering thick seat cushions for those tables
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Selina
Vancouver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious sangria and the tuna toast!!!!! 1/2 price tapas Tuesdays is a winner for sure.
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Carolyn
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistently great food and service. We love the Picnic red wine too
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Nancy
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for 1/2 price tapas night. The four of us ordered different items and each one was delicious.
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Anthony
Toronto
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food wasn't up to what I'm used to at Picnic. Nothing specific; just underwhelming.
PICNICResponded on October 21, 2024
Hi Anthony, Thank you for the feedback - we looked at your bill and have already let the chef know to take a look at those dishes. If there is any specific feedback you would like to provide, please feel free to send us an email as we welcome all feedback and are always looking to improve! Thanks again!
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Jodi
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Robyn (Robin?) & Melanie were an absolute delight. They're knowledgeable, they're friendly, they are the perfect amount of attentive, and even if I hadn't loved the food (but I did), I'd still probably go back for the service. The food exceeded my expectations and the house Garnache was excellent too. Can't wait to attend the specialty nights & live music events, etc. Will definitely be back!
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Alicia
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was lovely in helping us choose how many tapas to get for our table as well as her recommendations for which dishes were her favourite. The food was delicious and the ingredients were of high value. The vibe of the restaurant was beautiful. Can’t wait to come back!
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John & Karen
Toronto
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful birthday lunch with a friend. Food was spectacular- we were able to sit on the patio in October. Great menu.
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Stephen
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent tapas for reasonable price. Well worth the drive from Toronto. We also bought some of the tasty bonbons to take home.
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Chelsea
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for 1/2 price oysters and tried the premium and cocktail, both were delicious. Only recommendation is there could be more options for mignonettes (fresh horseradish) . I wanted an espresso martini which wasn’t available however the crafty server was able to create one using Two Bear and it was delicious ! Also had some of the charcuterie options and they were wonderful . All in all great experience . Will be back :)
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FAQs

PICNIC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 259-9300.

PICNIC is rated 4.8 stars by 322 OpenTable diners.