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 (358)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

140 Mississaga St E, Orillia, ON L3V 1V7

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

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

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Experiences

Long Weekend Pop-Up at PICNIC
Aug 3, 2025 only
On Sunday August 3rd bartender Cara Zona from The Common Stove will be helping you celebrate the long weekend with a special cocktail pop-up with a special food menu created by Chef Roberto! Order a la carte off a specially designed Cocktail Menu!
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.

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What 358 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

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Great for creative cocktails
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Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

PICNIC offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" service and a vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of Barcelona. Guests rave about the "delicious" tapas, varied menu, and "knowledgeable" staff. Located in downtown Orillia, it's a perfect spot for sharing plates, enjoying fresh oysters, and sampling exquisite cocktails. Highly recommended for tapas enthusiasts!

358 Reviews

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Shelley
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic fun venue. The cocktails and food tasted great. Service was excellent, really enjoyed our night.
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Garrett
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great and the food was outstanding, can't wait to go back!
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Nick
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, amazing, amazing!! We came across this restaurant after all others in the area were booked and soooooo glad we did! The server was attentive and knowledgeable, friendly and courteous and the ambiance was as if we were on Las Ramblas in Barcelona!! Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious, the combinations of flavours was a pleasant surprise on the palate! A gem in the heart of Orillia and would definitely go back and order all the other dishes we didn't get to!!
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Julia
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food choices are always varied and interesting - and delicious. Knowledgeable and genuinely friendly staff make the evening!
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Clea
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally the best restaurant I’ve been to in Orillia and i’ve lived here for nearly a decade. Go on tuesdays and order the whole tapas menu you won’t regret it!!
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Mark VIP
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe and food. Service was great. Located in the downtown with lot to do.
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Paula
Atlantic Canada3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
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.
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Don VIP
Toronto / Ontario16 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.
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Jeanette
Toronto / Ontario3 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.
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Skeezicks VIP
Toronto / Ontario61 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.
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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 358 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.