The Picnic House

4.3 (875)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

723 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for groups

The Picnic House, opened in 2012 by Portland restaurateurs Aaron and Jessica Grimmer across the street from the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, has become one of the staples of downtown Portland’s flourishing culinary scene, welcoming guests to enjoy its seasonal, picnic-inspired New American cuisine, historic space, and heartfelt hospitality. The lunch menu consists of a seasonal rotation of artisan sandwiches, inspired salads, and housemade soups, while the Executive Chef Jessica Grimmer's dinner program adds curated meat & cheese boards and bright, savory grilled offerings to the mix. The Grand Room of The Picnic House sits in the nearly century-old lobby of the original Heathman Hotel and retains the original hand-tiled floor and fluted wood columns.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:00PM (Mon- Sat) Dinner: 5:00 PM -9:00 PM (Mon - Thur) Dinner: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fri-Sat)
Website
http://www.thepicnichouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andrew Benyo
Catering
Please contact us at www.PicnicHousePDX.com for catering information.
Private party facilities
Graduation Dinner, Office Luncheon, Corporate Holiday Party, Anniversary Party...we can do it all!

Location
723 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205
Area
Northwest Portland
Cross street
Salmon between Park & Broadway
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Picnic House.

4.3

(875)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

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875 Reviews

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worldfoodie Gold
New York City48 reviews
1.0
Dined on 11 March 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Limited menu and the food was not good
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warrst
Portland / Oregon1 review
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun environment with good food, Loved the Nancy drew book for the payment book with all the fun comments inside.
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SallyW
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Mushroom soup is one of my favorites but unfortunately it was served on luke warm to me and my friend. We wanted to send back to warm up but our waiter never came back to check on us after the food was delivered which was disappointing.
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KristyW
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were good, ambiance is fun, but overall too expensive for my taste.
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scrapperchick
Portland / Oregon20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I would give 5 stars, but it was totally freezing, possibly part of the picnic ambience, but not very enjoyable for dinner. The food was spectacular. Our server, Hannah, was completely delightful.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic jumping off point for concerts downtown. Great location and great menu!
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Lilylover
Portland / Oregon6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place to go if you are going to the theater. The food is excellent and service as well.n
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. We ordered the bruschetta appetizer and it exceeded our expectations. The brown rice salad and butternut squash salads were fresh and the food combinations interesting and tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon16 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have always wanted to try this restaurant for its farm to table cuisine and creative twist. I am sorry to say that we were very disappointed after dining here on a Saturday night. The restaurant isn’t particularly busy however they do have few large groups. The service was a little slow but not unbearable (we are very patient people). We are most disappointed in the food prepared. My daughter and I had the fried chicken. The chicken wasn’t seasoned, not the chicken nor the breading but was sitting on a pool of sugary syrup with bits of red pepper (thai honey chili sauce came to mind.) Their new take on corn bread was not good at all. It’s mushy and has strong taste of chicken grease, which was unpleasant. Neither of us enjoyed it. My husband ordered the TABOULEH & FALAFEL PLATE entree. It came with 3 falafel on it. The entree was appetizer size with entree price tag of $24. When we spoke to the waitress she kindly took it off our bill which was not expected but appreciated. Overall we love the service and the concept but the food needs to step up the game to say the least.
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JustinB
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went to the Picnic House for Valentines Day. We were sat right at our reservation time. This doesn’t happen often elsewhere, so very appreciated. The curated menu was great. The main courses were fine. Sadly the least exciting part of the experience. The scallops were a bit overcooked and the beef cheek was just fine. The pairings for each course were perfect. The beignets (dessert) were fantastic! Highlight of meals. Given the event style and date, I can appreciate the service being what it was. As everything was included (taxes, fees, tips) it was somewhat obvious that the servers were not working or relying on tips. In general, good restaurant. Fun time. Great drinks and desserts!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:00PM (Mon- Sat) Dinner: 5:00 PM -9:00 PM (Mon - Thur) Dinner: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fri-Sat)
Website
http://www.thepicnichouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andrew Benyo
Catering
Please contact us at www.PicnicHousePDX.com for catering information.
Private party facilities
Graduation Dinner, Office Luncheon, Corporate Holiday Party, Anniversary Party...we can do it all!

Location
723 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205
Area
Northwest Portland
Cross street
Salmon between Park & Broadway
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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