PICNIC

Name: PICNIC
Address: 140 Mississaga St E, Orillia, ON, Canada, L3V 1V7
Telephone: (705) 259-9300
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

352 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

140 Mississaga St E, Orillia, ON L3V 1V7

Make a reservation

2 people

May 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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!

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

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

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.
Cinco de Mayo at PICNIC
May 4, 2025 only
On Sunday May 4th bartender Cara Zona from The Common Stove will be bringing Cinco de Mayo to Picnic Tapas & Wine. Order a la carte off a specially designed Cocktail Menu!

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.

Popular dishes

What 352 people are saying

PICNIC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

PICNIC offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with exceptional service and a diverse tapas menu that delights every palate. Guests rave about the "exquisite and unique" food, "fantastic" drinks, and enjoyable live entertainment. Special deals like "half price oysters" and "Tapas Tuesday" provide excellent value. A must-visit for a "comforting experience."

352 Reviews

P
Paula
Atlantic Canada3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We made a last minute reservation, 2 seats at the bar. We ordered 6 small plates and everything was delicious! The music was awesome and the restaurant had a lively ambiance. We would definitely come back here next time we’re in town.
Is this helpful?
D
Don VIP
Toronto16 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy spot. Dishes are primarily sharing. As such serve 4 shrimp not 3. Pate actually too much foie gras not enough bread. Get a proper coffee machine. An expresso, cappachino after dinner would be good.
Is this helpful?
J
Jeanette
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere and service were great. We booked a table as there were 3 of us and we wanted a table together vs sitting at the bar. When we were there it was 1/2 price tapas. Everything was delicious; except the shrimp - didn’t like them too much. Did have the brownie for dessert. So yummy.
Is this helpful?
S
Skeezicks
Toronto61 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined on Wednesday and enjoyed the 1/2 price oysters special. Very good fresh oysters. We love the vibe. The additional Tapas we ordered were delicious and filling.
Is this helpful?
K
Kevin
Toronto14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wet for wine night and thoroughly enjoyed the education. 100% not pretentious , just fun. The food is always exquisite and unique .
Is this helpful?
LB
LisaB
Orlando9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful first experience and will definitely be back- hopefully when there isn’t a really noisy large group sitting inches from us!
Is this helpful?
M
Marley
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall the food and service is always great! I would recommend picnic for people who like sharing, as it is tapas style. I do wish they had more mocktails on the menu, they have a full bar and recently I went to the common stove and had a really great mocktail I was disappointed that it wasn't on the menu at picnic.
Is this helpful?
O
Olivia
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun tapas bar! Server was lovely and very knowledgeable. Wine and cocktails were fantastic. Highly recommend!
Is this helpful?
G
Grant VIP
Toronto37 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small but quaint. We had the prix fixe lunch menu and the appetizers ended up being quite filling. The carrot salad have a lovely smokey flavour and the chicken sandwich was awesome. Had to take leftovers. Would definitely come back again.
Is this helpful?
J
Jennifer
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
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.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

PICNIC is rated 4.9 stars by 352 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.