Picasso Restaurant & Bar

3.6 (160)

$30 and under

Spanish

36 West State Street, Media, PA 19063

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About this restaurant

Picasso Restaurant & Bar specializes in Spanish-style tapas and offers a wide selection of beer and cocktails. Inside the restaurant, a Picasso painting has come to life. The tables are decorated with a design reminiscent of the great painter's geometric designs, while prints of his work hang on the wall. The colors are a wonderful mash of bright reds, blues and yellows, giving Picasso Restaurant & Bar a look that is unlike any other. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment on select evenings. The menu's tapas are meant to be ordered a few at a time and shared amongst friends. Picasso Restaurant & Bar has many seafood options, like the grilled calamari, crab cakes, PEI mussels and shrimp skewers. If guests want something heartier and more satisfying, there is also a menu section of larger grilled entrees, like the hangar steak and Pablo burger.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, International, Latin / Spanish
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00 - 10:00, Sunday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Website
http://www.picasso-bar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Loic Barnieu
Catering
Catering for private parties and special events is available.
Private party facilities
We offer cocktail parties and sit-down dinners in our private back room.

Location
36 West State Street, Media, PA 19063
Area
Media
Cross street
Olive street
Parking Details
Metered street and public lots are available. All parking is free after 6pm and on Sundays.
Public transport
Bus, Trolley and Septa R3 Regional Rail are all available.
Entertainment
Tuesdays: Live Acoustic 7pmWednesdays May-September: Dining Under the StarsThursdays: Open Mic 9pmFridays & Saturdays: Live Bands 10pmSecond Sundays: Jazz Dinner 5pmThird Tuesdays: Bro-lesque Show 10pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cheese, Olives & Cured MeatsUSD 15.00
Grilled CalamariUSD 8.00
olive oil, lemon & chile peppers
Crab CakesUSD 11.00
saffron aioli & mixed greens
Pan-Seared Diver ScallopsUSD 14.00
wrapped in prosciutto over spinach & balsamic vinaigrette
PEI MusselsUSD 14.00
chorizo sausage, red peppers & onion sofrito broth
Shrimp SkewersUSD 14.00
mango-chile salsa
Chicken SkewersUSD 12.00
tarragon-pistachio pesto
Lamb SkewersUSD 14.00
mint-cilantro yogurt sauce
Beer Battered AsparagusUSD 10.00
paprika aioli
White Bean SaladUSD 7.00
red onion, fennel, olives, feta & cava wine dressing
Grilled Romaine HeartUSD 12.00
bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, piquillo peppers, sherry mustard vinaigrette
Mixed Green SaladUSD 7.00
plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUSD 10.00
shaved parmesan, garlic crouton, traditional dressing
Roasted Purple-Stripe GarlicUSD 8.00
warm goat cheese, olive oil-brushed toasts
House-Made Potato ChipsUSD 6.00
avocado- mint sauce
Hand-Cut Papa FritasUSD 5.00
and a trio of sauces
Risotto of the DayUSD 11.00
ask your server
Soup of the DayUSD 6.00
ask your server

Flat Breads

Arugula, Gorgonzola, Prosciutto & FigUSD 13.00
balsamic reduction
Chorizo, Peppers & Fontina CheeseUSD 13.00
Wild Mushroom, Red Onion & SageUSD 13.00
Duck Confit, Walnuts, Bleu Cheese, Wild Greens & PearUSD 13.00
Shrimp, Cilantro Pesto & Goat CheeseUSD 14.00
Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Crème Fraîche & CapersUSD 14.00
Steak, Caramelized Onions, Pepperoncini Pesto & Provolone CheeseUSD 14.00

House Specialties

Pablo BurgerUSD 12.00
caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes & brioche roll
BouillabaisseUSD 28.00
mussels, clams, shrimp, fish, vegetables, saffron-tomato broth
Roasted Free Range Chicken BreastUSD 24.00
stuffed with spinach, piquillo peppers, manchengo cheese, wrapped in proscuitto, roasted rosemary potatoes & Vegetables escalivada
Hanger SteakUSD 22.00
hand-cut potatoes & vegetable escalivada
Fish of the Day
ask your server
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Picasso Restaurant & Bar.

3.6

(160)

3.7Food
3.6Service
3.5Ambience

Noise • Moderate

160 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 May 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had been there a while back; still a really enjoyable night!! Great tapas; great wine list and really terrific desserts! We took my sister out with us and were really happy we had shown her the great experience that is Media, PA.
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PeterM
Philadelphia County10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu had changed since last we were there and everything was terrific!
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Aljam
Greater Boston18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 April 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was delighted on finding this small gem in downtown Media. It was a delicious light fare meal and will go back next time I visit Pennsylvania Philadelphia area.
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Foodie
Philadelphia County11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 February 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoy dining at Picasso as the service is great and sangria is delicious! However, some of the tapas items are not really tapas. I believe it could be more authentic or take those items off the menu. For example the papas fritas are french fries with ketchup and a couple of other dipping sauces. A bit sad. It should be papas bravas!
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Pattimac Gold
Philadelphia County10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time here. The food was very good, menu is on the small size. Prices are average. $40.00 for 4 drinks, which I thought was high. But I will go back.
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Foodie
Philadelphia County11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 January 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent happy hour menu. Shrimp skewers and crab cakes were really tasty!
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Conboyp Gold
Philadelphia County12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 January 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Wanted a place to taste several small plates, they did not disappoint. The decor could be updated, a couple of prints of Picasso works would make sense in a place named Picasso's. This of course is not the reason you go to eat at this place, the food was good, the menu provided a good sample of many flavors. It was New Years and they also had a price fixed multi course meal which sounded great, but I really wanted to sample more of their dishes and small plates are great that way. What I was most impressed with was the beer selection, with 13 taps rotating, they seemed to have a least 2-3 items on tap that would meet your expectations.
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yummy Gold
Philadelphia County21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 December 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Open Mic night started at 9pm so if you're looking for quiet conversation, which we were, go a little earlier in the evening. Other than that everything was terrific. My friend and I shared a few small plates and one entree. papa frittes with three dips, lamb skewers, calamari and fish special and we enjoyed everything! Calamari was slightly over cooked as Calamari often is but the flavor was delicious.
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TallPaul Gold
Philadelphia County44 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 October 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We took advantage of the Restaurant Week $30 prix fixe dinner and it was very, very good. Excellent selections, very well prepared. We highly recommend this restaurant
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bh123 Gold
Philadelphia County3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 October 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Had an 8 PM reservation and there was not a single other table of diners, yet one uncleaned table. Three people at the bar, loud music, and how it is possible, I don't know, but cigarette smoke. The hostess greeted me by saying "no you don't" when I said I had a reservation and then said "Oh, you must have made this today" When my guests arrived, we decided not to stay. I'd eaten here in years past and it had been a really nice spot. Not sure if it was a bad night or that time hasn't been kind to the restaurant. (I clicked "fair" for food though we didn't eat; can't submit form without. Menu was fair looking, best guess.)
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, International, Latin / Spanish
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00 - 10:00, Sunday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Website
http://www.picasso-bar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Loic Barnieu
Catering
Catering for private parties and special events is available.
Private party facilities
We offer cocktail parties and sit-down dinners in our private back room.

Location
36 West State Street, Media, PA 19063
Area
Media
Cross street
Olive street
Parking Details
Metered street and public lots are available. All parking is free after 6pm and on Sundays.
Public transport
Bus, Trolley and Septa R3 Regional Rail are all available.
Entertainment
Tuesdays: Live Acoustic 7pmWednesdays May-September: Dining Under the StarsThursdays: Open Mic 9pmFridays & Saturdays: Live Bands 10pmSecond Sundays: Jazz Dinner 5pmThird Tuesdays: Bro-lesque Show 10pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Picasso Restaurant & Bar

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Tapas (Small Plates)

Cheese, Olives & Cured MeatsUSD 15.00

Grilled CalamariUSD 8.00

Crab CakesUSD 11.00

Pan-Seared Diver ScallopsUSD 14.00

PEI MusselsUSD 14.00

Shrimp SkewersUSD 14.00

Chicken SkewersUSD 12.00

Lamb SkewersUSD 14.00

Beer Battered AsparagusUSD 10.00

White Bean SaladUSD 7.00

Grilled Romaine HeartUSD 12.00

Mixed Green SaladUSD 7.00

Caesar SaladUSD 10.00

Roasted Purple-Stripe GarlicUSD 8.00

House-Made Potato ChipsUSD 6.00

Hand-Cut Papa FritasUSD 5.00

Risotto of the DayUSD 11.00

Soup of the DayUSD 6.00

Flat Breads

Arugula, Gorgonzola, Prosciutto & FigUSD 13.00

Chorizo, Peppers & Fontina CheeseUSD 13.00

Wild Mushroom, Red Onion & SageUSD 13.00

Duck Confit, Walnuts, Bleu Cheese, Wild Greens & PearUSD 13.00

Shrimp, Cilantro Pesto & Goat CheeseUSD 14.00

Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Crème Fraîche & CapersUSD 14.00

Steak, Caramelized Onions, Pepperoncini Pesto & Provolone CheeseUSD 14.00

House Specialties

Pablo BurgerUSD 12.00

BouillabaisseUSD 28.00

Roasted Free Range Chicken BreastUSD 24.00

Hanger SteakUSD 22.00

Fish of the Day

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable