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Inspired by picnics, this American eatery offers sandwiches & other casual fare under high ceilings.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1795 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (971) 373-8766
Website: http://www.picnichousepdx.com/
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The Picnic House – Wikipedia
The Picnic House is a restaurant in Portland, Oregon’s Park Heathman Hotel, in the United States. Aaron and Jessica Grimmer opened the restaurant in 2012.
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Reviews
Serena Audrey
Had lunch here today. It was a very quaint little spot with a nice ambiance. Service was pretty good. Food was pretty good but not great. I did the lunch option with 1/2 a salad, 1/2 a sandwich, and a cup of soup. The grilled cheese sandwich I got had good flavor but wasn’t a big win overall because of the cheese to bread ratio being off. There was too much bread and too little cheese. My salad was very good and the soup was ok- not bad, but nothing special either. My salad was probably my favorite thing on the plate. Nothing on the menu stuck out to me to where I’d come back to try this place again.
… moreConstantine Johns
Perfect lunch spot and great area for a casual business meeting! Definitely seems like a popular area for lunch downtown. I went here for a business meeting. We had placed a reservation because of how busy it would be.
It is a very unique and authentic spot. It used to be a hotel back in the day and they have kept a lot of the old architecture which was cool.
The menu provided a wonderful selection and options of soups, salads and sandwiches. They have a lunch special where you can do half & half of each. I had the Italian and the soup of the day. Delicious.
In my opinion it is an better version and an official restaurant compared to something like Panera Bread.
Good environment for casual meetings or just a nice lunch out during the work day.
… moreIt is a very unique and authentic spot. It used to be a hotel back in the day and they have kept a lot of the old architecture which was cool.
The menu provided a wonderful selection and options of soups, salads and sandwiches. They have a lunch special where you can do half & half of each. I had the Italian and the soup of the day. Delicious.
In my opinion it is an better version and an official restaurant compared to something like Panera Bread.
Good environment for casual meetings or just a nice lunch out during the work day.
Christine Mamuad
Simple and really delicious food in a very nice setting that looks like they’re going for a 20’s World Fair theme. Everything we ordered was quite tasty: hanger steak, delicata squash salad, and butternut squash risotto. Service was on point and unintrusive. We also tried a cocktail, the Seelbach, but thought it was just ok. Overall an excellent spot for a nice, quiet dinner with an unusual but very cool vibe.
… moreKareema Boykin
Visited this wonderful place around the corner from Hilton Hotel as I was visiting the city for the first time. Michael was our server and he was the best EVER. Funny, witty, sarcastic and a delight. LOVED the tomatoe soup. Went back the next day for another cup. I do wish they had bowls as the cup was not enough. Lol
… moreCharlotte Caravalho
Love the feel of this place! The decor is really neat and an easy conversation piece. My sister and I got the pick 2 lunch special, and we both were extremely happy with our meals. Phillip was our waiter, and he was friendly and attentive to our table. Check comes in a book instead of a folder, really unique spot! For downtown Portland the prices were reasonable and I left full.
Update: went for dinner this time with family. Picnic burger and salad with mixed berries was great. Service seems to be a bit hit or miss considering our server paid us little to no attention. Another waitress checked on us and did more for our table than the actual waiter we were assigned. Prices for dinner seemed a bit steep.
… moreUpdate: went for dinner this time with family. Picnic burger and salad with mixed berries was great. Service seems to be a bit hit or miss considering our server paid us little to no attention. Another waitress checked on us and did more for our table than the actual waiter we were assigned. Prices for dinner seemed a bit steep.
Whitley Bearden
I adore the picnic house. The quality of the food is always excellent and I love their changing menu.
I’m not a big fan of the entrees and sides being ala carte, however. I think the picnic style choice is good for salads, soups, and sandwiches, but I preferred previous menus where entrees had set, complimentary side items. The choice is nice, but ultimately the chef is going to know the best food pairings, not me.
… moreI’m not a big fan of the entrees and sides being ala carte, however. I think the picnic style choice is good for salads, soups, and sandwiches, but I preferred previous menus where entrees had set, complimentary side items. The choice is nice, but ultimately the chef is going to know the best food pairings, not me.
Meagan Megli
The food and atmosphere are both unique and fun. Although the menu is not extensive, everything we tried was delicious. My husband and I did the “Have a Picnic” special and shared a soup, the apple turkey sandwich, and the vegetable gnocchi – all highly recommended! Michael, our server, was very accommodating to my food allergies and answered all our questions. He even made notes of my allergies for the staff preparing our meal, and then chatted with us about the history of the restaurant space. This is a great dinner stop for out of town visitors or locals!
… moreXavier Brown
Found this place by accident(last summer), thank god I did. I came in not to long before closing and right off the bat i fell in love with the atmosphere. Decor and the array of lights was very inviting. Sat at the bar, and was greeted by one badass bartender. Just watching him do work made me ready to enjoy my visit. He made me a upcoming cocktails off a later menu and it was perfect.
Had the lamb chops, with mint cliantro jelly, a baked potato and a gorgonzola salad. Definitely was the perfect meal. I’ll definitely keep this as my go to place everytime I come back to Portland!
… moreHad the lamb chops, with mint cliantro jelly, a baked potato and a gorgonzola salad. Definitely was the perfect meal. I’ll definitely keep this as my go to place everytime I come back to Portland!
Anna Brigham
I came here for a quick lunch while I was in Portland and it was really delicious! They have a fun system of mixing and matching sandwiches, salads and soup and I chose to do a “half” shaved turkey, sharp cheddar, green apple, arugula salad sandwich and their blue cheese and bacon salad. I sat at the bar and the service was excellent. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in Portland.
… moreMeghan Phair
10/10 food, 6/10 decor. Attentive service.
Picnic house’s design aesthetic doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be. Letterpress dies on the walls, checks delivered in old books, cheesy IKEA-looking birch wallpaper and a French street-side cafe vibe, complete with shrubbery, paired with burger joint-esque black and white check parchment paper on the plates. It’s pretty much the worst of ‘trying too hard’ from a design point of view.
On the other hand the food was all well-thought out; flavors were well-matched and all of it was frankly delicious. Charcutterie was varied and innovative- the duck fat candle was a nice touch. Brussels sprouts and broccoli were crispy and perfect; the lemon aioli elevated the dish. Tomato soup was exactly what it needed to be.
At 7:15 on a Saturday night the restaurant was quiet though, probably to its detriment in a city that loves waiting in line for food, no matter how mediocre. Overall, I’d eat here again in a heartbeat, but probably wouldn’t take out of town guests. While the food is good, the vibe isn’t the most exciting that Portland has to offer.
… morePicnic house’s design aesthetic doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be. Letterpress dies on the walls, checks delivered in old books, cheesy IKEA-looking birch wallpaper and a French street-side cafe vibe, complete with shrubbery, paired with burger joint-esque black and white check parchment paper on the plates. It’s pretty much the worst of ‘trying too hard’ from a design point of view.
On the other hand the food was all well-thought out; flavors were well-matched and all of it was frankly delicious. Charcutterie was varied and innovative- the duck fat candle was a nice touch. Brussels sprouts and broccoli were crispy and perfect; the lemon aioli elevated the dish. Tomato soup was exactly what it needed to be.
At 7:15 on a Saturday night the restaurant was quiet though, probably to its detriment in a city that loves waiting in line for food, no matter how mediocre. Overall, I’d eat here again in a heartbeat, but probably wouldn’t take out of town guests. While the food is good, the vibe isn’t the most exciting that Portland has to offer.