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PICNIC, Orillia, ON

PICNIC

4.8
4.8
322 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • 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.
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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.
    Thirsty Thursdays: Wine Club photo

Offers

  • The Sunday Show.

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 - 16:15
    Join us for live music, cold beer and delicious eats from 3-5pm. The Sunday Show.

    The Sunday Show. photo
  • OysterBAR Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Wed - 11:30 - 20:00
    Join us every Wednesday night for 1/2 price oysters from 5-8pm.

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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Simcoe County

    Best Overall

  • Simcoe County

    Best Food

  • Simcoe County

    Best Service

  • Simcoe County

    Best Ambience

  • Simcoe County

    Best Value

  • Simcoe County

    Innovative

  • Simcoe County

    Great for live music

  • Simcoe County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Simcoe County

    Great for fine wines

  • Simcoe County

    Lively

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
  1. Diane

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Selina

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 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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  3. Carolyn

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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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  4. Nancy

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 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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  5. Anthony

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 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 21 October 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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  6. Jodi

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 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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  7. Alicia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 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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  8. John & Karen

    Toronto

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 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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  9. Stephen

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 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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  10. Chelsea

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 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.

PICNIC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for PICNIC

140 Mississaga St E, Orillia, ON L3V 1V7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Matchedash
  • Area
    Orillia
  • 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
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Bennett
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (705) 259-9300
  • 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.
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