PICNIC

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4.9

343 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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 2- 4 pm. 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: 3:30PM. Last call for drinks: 4:00PM. (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.
A Night in Nashville - A Picnic Cocktail Pop-Up
Mar 30, 2025 only
On Sunday March 30 bartender Cara Zona from The Common Stove will be bringing Nashville to Picnic Tapas & Wine. Order a la carte off a specially designed Cocktail Menu and listen to some country tunes!

Offers

The Sunday Show.
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 AM - 3:15 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 343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Simcoe County
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Simcoe County
Innovative
Simcoe County
Hot spot
Simcoe County
Neighborhood gem
Simcoe County
Great for fine wines
Simcoe County
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

PICNIC is celebrated for its "fantastic food, fantastic service" and cozy ambiance. Visitors rave about the "wonderfully delicious plates," especially the tapas, oysters, and unique dishes like foie gras with cranberry and pistachio. With a welcoming atmosphere perfect for "a relaxed and intimate date night," it's a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

343 Reviews

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Jennifer
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and friendly staff! We love the live entertainment on Sunday afternoons.
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Brett
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I took my wife to PICNIC for Valentine's Day. Even though it was pretty busy, the staff too the time to answer our questions and help out with menu and drink selections. This was out 2nd time to PICNIC and we are looking forward to showing it off when friends come to visit. Such a wonderful experience and amazing staff. I highly recommend the shishito peppers!
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Danielle
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent everything, we are old so music a little loud…lol
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sarah
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic, we ordered some of the veg. tapas and lots of oysters. Half price oysters is such a great deal especially for the great quality! Our server was amazing too. If we are ever in Orilla again, we will come by. :)
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Kayla
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Closest to Spain tapas experience I’ve had! As someone who visits Spain often the bar is set high for tapas. This was spot on and such a comforting experience. Excellent mocktail options available and serve was lovely! Will be back :)
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Steve
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Picnic is one of our favorite restaurants in Simcoe-Muskoka! The food is always outstanding, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere is just perfect. I highly recommend going to Picnic with an empty stomach because you're going to want to try everything on the menu!
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Brad
VIP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience and unexpected. Very good service and the food was excellent. Would highly recommend and we will be back.
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William
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a terriffic restaurant. The food is excellent , staff is great. Definitely recommend this experience!
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Tanya
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this unique restaurant the food is fresh very good quality and delicious. Always a treat ! oyster 🦪 are fantastic
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Nancy
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Go to Picnic for Tapas Tuesday. Wonderfully delicious plates, seasoned to perfection.
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FAQs

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

PICNIC is rated 4.9 stars by 343 OpenTable diners.