What it's actually like
Picnic is overwhelmingly beloved as a community cornerstone in Linden Hills, praised for its elevated-yet-approachable food, craft cocktails, exceptional service, and genuine hospitality from owners and staff. Reviewers consistently highlight the cozy atmosphere, reasonable pricing for quality, and late-night availability as major draws. A small minority found pricing steep or had mixed menu experiences, but these outliers are heavily outweighed by enthusiastic repeat customers who view it as a neighborhood gem.
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Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
lively-neighborhood
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
date night, family, girls night
Reservations
Walk-in friendly / Bar seating
Wait reality — Popular spot with occasional waits during peak times (hockey watch parties, weekends), but staff goes out of their way to accommodate. Best to arrive during off-peak hours or make reservations; has late-night hours until past midnight which helps with timing.
Derived from 65 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Appetizer
★ Bandshellvegetarian$24
Quartet of Mediterranean dips: House Tahini topped with Schug, Muhammara (red bell pepper, walnut & breadcrumb), olive tapenade and dill feta. Served with toasted za'atar pita, grilled marinated carrots and pickled turnips.
★ Banks' Butter Boardvegetarian$17
The Butter Flight includes 4 house made butters - French Sea Salt, Hot Honey, Aged Cheddar, and a seasonal rotating butter. The board is served with toasted baguette.
Calabrian Buffalo Wingsgluten free$16
Deviled Eggsvegetariangluten free$9
[4] Deviled eggs topped with chili crisp and chives
Dill Dry Rub Wings$16
8 Dill pickle brined wings, dill pollen and chili dry rub with ranch bleu cheese.
★ Meat and Cheesevegetarian$29
3 meats: Lowry Hill Meats hard salami. 3 Cheeses: Chunked gouda, whipped cheddar and chive butter, triple cream brie, pepper jam, dehydrated cantaloupe 'Candyloupe', crostinis
Meatball App$14
Park Day Pimento Cheesevegetarian$9
North Carolina style pimento cheese dip (sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, roasted red bell peppers, chives) served with Old Bay seasoned Ritz crackers
Salmon Dip$17
Smoked salmon, lemon, dill, crème fraîche. Served with Old Bay Ritz
Snack
Kettle Chipsgluten freevegan$3
Kids Picnic Board$9
Ritz crackers, peanut butter, cubed mozzarella, sliced apples, baby carrots, salami
Salad
Caesar In The Sunvegetarian$15
Chopped romaine, creamy caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan, black pepper.
Harriet Harvest Saladvegetariangluten free$17
Mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, craisins, candied pepita, honey vinaigrette.
Village Cobb$18
Chopped romaine, chicken, bacon, egg, tomato, avocado, cheddar, bleu cheese dressing
Soup
Creamy Tomato Basil Soupvegetarian$8
Soup D'Jour$9
Soup of the day.
Pasta
Buttered Noodsvegetarian$9
Rigatoni noodles, butter. Easy.
Entree
B.L.P.T.$18
[B]acon, [L]ettuce, Seared [P]rovolone, Pickled Green [T]omatoes, with mayo on toasted sourdough.
French Hen Sandwich$16
Marinated chicken thigh, brie cheese, dijonnaise, balsamic grapes & arugula on toasted sourdough bread.
Halloumi Sandwichvegetarian$17
Seared Halloumi cheese, pickled artichoke, muhammara (red pepper & walnut spread) and dressed arugula on toasted pita.
Hazel Basil Sandwich$18
Burrata, prosciutto, basil pesto, balsamic, dijonaise, EVOO, salt & pepper on toasted sourdough bread.
Kids Grilled Cheesevegetarian$7
Kids Hot Dog$6
Kids Turkey Sandwich$9
Turkey, cheese, mayo on sourdough.
★ Mama's Meatball SUB$19
Wagyu and Niman pork meatball, melted provolone cheese, marinara on brioche bun. Classic.
Mediterranean Sandwichvegetarian$16
marinated zucchini, pickled turnips, crispy artichokes, arugula, muhammara, schug sauce and lemon tahini on toasted sourdough bread.
Picnic Dog$12
All beef, 1/4lb hot dog, seared provolone cheese, mustard & diced onions, all on a toasted brioche bun
★ Turkey In The Hills Sandwich$17
Smoked turkey, bacon, provolone, romaine and mayo on toasted sourdough bread.
Side
Grilled Brussel Sprouts$16
pancetta, red wine glaze, cheese blend
Roasted Carrotsvegetariangluten free$13
Gochujang, hot honey, créme fraîche
Dessert
★ Carrot Cake$12
Homemade triple layer carrot cake with vanilla buttercream frosting and topped with candied walnuts. Alex's specialty :)
Cheesecake$12
A rotating flavor available based on our pastry chef, Bettina's inspiration. Call for details.
Vietnamese Coffee Cakegluten free$12
served with warm coffee anglaise sauce **GLUTEN FREE**
Non alcoholic
1919 Root Beervegangluten free$7
Arnold Palmervegangluten free$7
Coca-Cola, Canvegangluten free$4
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Cold Brewvegangluten free$6
Diet Coke, Canvegangluten free$4
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Earl Giles Ginger Beervegangluten free$6
Iced Black Teavegangluten free$3
Kids Chocolate Milkvegetarian$4
Kids Lemonadevegangluten free$5
Kitz's Lemonadevegangluten free$3
Lavender Honey Blissvegangluten free$9
Kitz's lemonade, lavender, honey, soda
Pellegrino Bottlevegangluten free$4
Sprite, Canvegangluten free$4
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Superior Apple Juice Canvegangluten free$4
Other
The Lunch Combo$18
Find it
Address
4307 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-505-0785
Restaurant group
independent