Ratings of Picnic

google
Google
4.3
(1,156 Reviews)
yelp
Yelp
3.9
(398 Reviews)
tripadvisor
TripAdvisor
4.0
(172 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

Locally sourced whole-hog BBQ & Southern fare, with craft beer & cocktails, in hip-rustic digs.

1647 Cole Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27705
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

Recent Reviews

google
Feb 2024
Ambiance and cleanliness was the best part of this place. The fried oysters and banana pudding were good. However $12 for 3 oysters and $6 for a very small portion of pudding is tough to root for. The bbq was well below average. Brisket was very dry and portion was small. Pork was flavorless and seemed old. Bbq sauce tasted like ketchup. Sides were average. Nothing memorable. Charged extra for asking for half lemonade and half water instead of a juice box on the kids meal. Service, had to ask for stuff that one would deem normal with bbq and hush puppies. Drinks weren't refilled once. Fun place to hang out. Disappointed w the food
google
Feb 2024
I and my client came in the evening. We were greeted immediately. Friendly staff. I have to mention Carter who was our waiter. He has a bright smile and was very attentive. Carter came to our table plenty of times to make sure we were good! After all of that he said no pressure about the tip. ❤️ He deserves recognition.
google
Feb 2024
My husband and I have been coming here as a couple & with our kids, for years and it's always a hit! Its laid back, with great food, tasty libations and it happens to be nestled into our neighborhood, perfectly located between work & home.
google
Jan 2024
This has become my go-to place for a yummy cocktail and beer at the bar. They also have wine. The food is good too, and they serve from the bar
google
Jan 2024
Excellent BBQ with good portion sizes. Two of us shared everything shown here, and it was plenty of food. I liked the unique approach to the sauce so much I took a bottle home (and regret not picking up a second or third bottle!).
google
Jan 2024
Checked website, which said they were open. When I arrived, they were closed. On my last visit, we had to go to counter to get drink refills. BBQ was a bit dry. Everything else was tasty.
google
Jan 2024
My husband and I love coming here for their brisket. So tender and juicy with a nice smoky flavor. Their baked beans had a unique flavor, not your typical sweet sauce baked beans. I had their brussel sprouts for the first time and they were very tasty. Just a bit undercooked but the flavor was delicious. Love their cole slaw and mac and cheese. The staff is always friendly and when not busy, the bar tender came around to everyone and asked if we were satisfied or if we needed anything. Picnic isn’t a large place, but it’s quaint and always clean. It’s always worth the 50 minute drive for us to come and get some of the best brisket at a very reasonable price. Everything is homemade including the desserts.

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Picnic is rated an average of 4.2/5 stars across various online platforms.

(919) 908-9128

1647 Cole Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27705