Picnic
Phone: (919) 908-9128
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.
Cuisines
- Barbeque
- Casual Dining
- Local Favorites
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
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
Map
Google Rating
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Driving back to MD had to give NC BBQ a second try (and hopefully not get sick this time). Heard great things about this place across the internet, so decided to stop by. It’s definitely a bit out of the way, but I can tell you it’s 100% worth it.
Beautiful outdoor and picnic area when you park, and you walk in to this old school type of bar/restaurant. Tons of nostalgic items displayed across the walls and behind the bar, as well as a huge black board with specials and drinks which makes ordering easy.
I grabbed a local Rice Lager by Funguys Brewing, that sadly was oxidized. Not the bar’s fault though, but was really disappointed about that. Went classic and got a BBQ sandwich and fries, which came with coleslaw and hush puppies. Now the fries and hush puppies were perfectly cooked. Crispy with a good crunch, but then soft in the middle.
When it comes to the sandwich — I guess I just don’t get NC BBQ. Medium sized sandwich on a potato roll with a bunch of dry, mildly seasoned meat. I dumped 1/8th of a bottle of Pig Whistle BBQ Sauce (only thing available) and it really didn’t add much except for the taste of vinegar. Threw the coleslaw on there too, and still just didn’t blend right. Now overall, everything tasted good, it’s just not my cup of tea.
The service was absolutely amazing and the rest of the menu looks phenomenal so I’ll definitely be giving it a second try when I’m back down next week! -
I liked the food! Hush puppies were my favorite. The collard greens were also really tasty but was a little too salty for my taste once it cooled down. I also liked the breading on the chicken and the sauce that came with it paired very nicely with it. Only complaint was that the chicken breast was a little dry.
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Great BBQ and fried oysters. Had the fried okra and collards. Chocolate chess pie with fresh whipped cream.
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My friend and I were traveling through and wanted some good bbq. We were not disappointed. We ordered the fried chicken and pulled pork plates and everything was delicious. The potato salad reminded me of my mom's. I would also like to say how friendly and inviting the staff was. We will be back again next time we're in the area.
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The food is amazing!! Fried saltines are the snack you didn’t know you need. I’ve been there twice since moving to Durham in 2025. First time we sat outside and our server was really great. Second time not so much. It was later and there were a lot of staff hanging around and did not seem thrilled to have customers. I will definitely go back, I highly recommend.
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