Catching national attention for their whole hog approach, Picnic has been featured in numerous publications. Sit outside at a picnic table and sample some of that famous barbecue and sides. Pair your meal with a craft beer or cocktail, and top it off with a bowl of banana pudding.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
This is a family run restaurant that has been serving real smoked meats and excellent side dishes for over 10 years. The smoked BBQ and Brisket are some of the best I have ever eaten and that also goes for the homemade potato salad and collard greens. The fried catfish sandwich is a two portion fish on one bun because it sticks so far out both sides of the bun. The fried chicken is also a home run as it tastes like your grandmother made it with crispy skin seasoned to perfection. They have both inside and outside dining options and a nice full service bar area. One feature I like is that you can order takeout ahead for pickup at a specific time. Give them a try and you will become a regular customer.
Chris Cope
Jun 1, 2025
5
Very authentic Carolina BBQ! Ribs were delicious. Brisket was very tasty! Sides were traditional and flavorful. (My only observation is I like more ground pepper in my slaw) The staff was super friendly and helpful. The pig was off the hook!
Britt D
May 25, 2025
5
Looking for southern style food, mainly veggies and stumbled across PICNIC! I cannot think of anything I would change! Food was seasoned very well. Can’t beat the quality of food ordering 2 minutes before close! Staff were very welcoming and accommodating ! The dining area was very clean and music set the tone for a relaxed experience. I ordered buttermilk friend chicken ✅ collard greens ✅ Brussels sprouts ✅! I also tasted BBQ, potato salad and cole slaw ✅. I will definitely visit again and recommend others!
Terry Dennison
May 12, 2025
4
Smoked Hot wings, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and potato salad. The hot wings were good. They just don’t have any sauce on them I was expecting them to have some type of sauce on them, but they were kind of dry rubbed on. It seems like.. The collard greens were magnificent!!!! The macaroni and cheese was decent. They put mayonnaise in it. I’ve never had that type of macaroni and cheese before it was all right I guess.The potato salad wasn’t too good at all. But that’s with any restaurant you go to hit and miss . When I walked in the host had a big smile on her face, She greeted me, asked me how I was doingso that was really pleasant . the area looked really clean and actually look like they just finished cleaning, which is always a good thing when you walk into a restaurant. It was a little expensive for the portions that you get. Then again, I understand the economy is where it’s at so people gotta make their money, not really tripping too hard about that. Just thought I would mention the price seemed a little high.
Caprice McManus
Apr 20, 2025
5
Went there for the BBQ ribs, but it was sold out. I was told that happens often I need to come earlier. I ordered fried green tomatoes, a cheese burger and salad instead. The burger looked like your average burger, but it wasn't,it was delicious. My meal came with Hush Puppies . These were the first hush puppies I've ever liked , it was very good . I will definitely order the salad and Fried Green Tomatoes again.
Alicia B
Feb 9, 2025
5
My number one qualm: the bbq sauce bottles. I had the most heinous time pouring out sauce onto my pulled pork (90% of it rolled back onto the bottle, hand, and my phone, 10% made it on the platter). While it may seem like I cannot pour things, I promise I typically have a better time even with difficult bottles.
The fried okra (from my friends plate) was lowkey the highlight. I also loved my mac and cheese and collard greens. I am less of a pulled pork fan, but love sour savory foods (and NC bbq sauce but had aforementioned struggles). But, it was super tender and cannot imagine pulled pork being significantly better in terms of quality. It was quite a lot of food also!
Finally, our waiter was so lovely and kind.
C “GreyWolff” Stout
Jan 3, 2025
5
We had the special of Cheese Burgers and was not disappointed. Lance, the Bartender, took great care of us. Burgers were done to perfection. Baked beans were full of flavor, and the fries had a perfect crisp to them. Hush puppies to die for.
Ramon Perez
Dec 3, 2024
5
The food was very good, they have a great beer selection, and the place looks great. We sat at the bar and the energy of the place was fun. The brisket and pulled pork plate was delicious. It looks small when it comes out, but it's plenty of food.
Melanie Smith
Nov 11, 2024
5
Stopped in on a road trip to DC. Fantastic food and good service. Recommend the pimento cheese with fried saltiness, BBQ pork sandwich, collards, baked beans, and the shrimp po-boy. Would def try to come back if I'm ever in Durham!
Alex Davis
Nov 1, 2024
5
So yummy! Loved the casual atmosphere and service. We got a table immediately and our server was wonderful. The Brussels sprouts were to die for. Big portions so you won’t leave hungry.
Sara Hagmann
Sep 12, 2024
5
Have heard a ton of good things about this place, and it's totally warranted. Super yummy food -- the Mac and cheese was amazing, flavorful and not overcooked. Chill atmosphere where the music was not too loud and my very wiggly child could stand next to the table or chat with the server for a minute and it was no big deal. (Our server was Daisy, by the way, and she was a gem! Kept thinking of ways to be helpful before I even thought to ask, and very sweet.) We're asking it to our go-to list!!
Lauralei Knight
Aug 16, 2024
4
We went here for lunch. The outside was very plain, but the inside is very much a barbecue decor. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a friday at one o'clock and it was not terribly busy. We had the quarter dark meat, fried chicken and a brisket sandwich. The chicken was not cooked to the point of falling off the bone. I prefer it that way. The crispy. Pour it on the outside of the chicken was very light and delicious. The brisket sandwich was actually cool, but the brisket itself was delicious. The baked beans were homemade and very good. They have jalapenos in them. So there is a little bit of a kick. The macaroni and cheese side was very good and very cheesy. That's coleslaw.It's very good, but it comes in a very tiny portion. The hush puppies we had, we're very dark and kind of dry and not enough onion for our taste. The atmosphere is very nice and it is comfortable seating. The service was extremely good. Our waitress came over several times to refill drinks and ask if there's anything else we wanted. I would recommend this place, Just not order the chicken again.
