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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 4071 reviews

What User doesn't like about Picnic:
I am shocked by the high ratings of this BBQ restaurant. My favorite thing here was the Koleslaw that the Veggies had a very fine texture. The Brisket chicken was sooo average. They weren't tender, were quite tasteless. I wish they also made their own BBQ sauce; the pig whiskey? BBQ sauce they had at each table was not good. View all feedback. What User likes about Picnic:
4.5 Stars I am honestly not sure what with all negative reviews. People here don't know good food. Terrible restaurants here somehow have higher reviews than this fantastic spot This place was nothing but excellent. Pretty fried chicken sandwich and super-drawn pig and brisket. Great BBQ sauce. Collard Greens had amazing taste and the Mac and cheese was made right, and not Gooey. The squeezes were nicely picked. Hush puppies were good things. Fast service.

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4.3 ★ from 1210 reviews
Courtney
06.02.2024 - 00:34

I love the catfish from Picnic. It is so good. Pretty much everything I’ve had from here is delicious, including the banana pudding and mac n’ cheese. My husban...

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Kyle
06.02.2024 - 00:34

Brisket was better than expected. Juicy and tender from a nice fat cap. Collards were really tender. Friendly staff and great vibe.

Christopher
06.02.2024 - 00:34

Top quality smoked meats! Delicious sides and deviled eggs. Always good!

Jensen
06.02.2024 - 00:34

Tummy comfort lunch food. The fried crackers and pimento cheese was delicious!

Dwight
06.02.2024 - 00:34

First time here. The food is flavorful, Speedy service , great staff. Definitely will be seeing me again.

Restaurantji
3.9 ★ from 274 reviews
L
29.09.2023 - 12:02

I am new to Durham and found great reviews for the food and dog friendliness here. Someone said they even brought a complimentary water bowl out as soon as they...

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Douglas
29.09.2023 - 12:02

WE LOVE PICNIC and have supported them from day one nice to have this restaurant in N. Durham! However, we went their for the fist time since being taken over b...

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Michael
29.09.2023 - 12:02

This is legit some of the best southern BBQ that you can get in Durham. When my friends and family from out-of-state visit, and want authentic Southern food, th...

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Rick
29.09.2023 - 12:02

I really wanted to give this place a five, but it came up short in many areas . First was the fish sandwich . It had a nice portion of fish and the fish was coo...

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Tom
29.09.2023 - 12:02

Really enjoyed the fried chicken sandwich and the pork was quite good if a little dry. The biggest thing keeping it from a five star rating were the sides, whic...

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Menulist
4.2 ★ from 8 reviews

I am shocked by the high ratings of this BBQ restaurant. My favorite thing here was the Koleslaw that the Veggies had a very fine texture. The Brisket chicken w...

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A great brisket sandwich... one of the best .great sauces too. The lush puppies are lovely. Very good food here.

4.5 Stars I am honestly not sure what with all negative reviews. People here don't know good food. Terrible restaurants here somehow have higher reviews than th...

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Got the brisket and BBQ combo plate everything was good, however I was not a fan of the house BBQ sauce. It was very vinegary the brisket comes with a separate...

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Pretty good fried chicken sandwich. Came with a side, hushpuppies and slaw. Sandwich itself was nice, as well as the mac and cheese (my side), but for the price...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 1398 reviews
Kirsten
15.08.2023 - 14:52

I went to Picnic tonight with my partner and some friends from out of town and we had a great time! The beer selection was on point (I had the Burial Ceremonial...

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Richard
15.08.2023 - 14:52

The following items here are better than their Durham competitors: Bone-in pork shank with ginger/soy dip sauce and jalapeno oil dip...best soul meal in city. B...

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Dan
15.08.2023 - 14:52

What a great vibe this place has!! Fast, friendly service and great food choices. We had the BBQ Boat and the Buffaloe-Blue Cheese Chicken sandwich, yum! Plus g...

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Audrey
15.08.2023 - 14:52

The food was excellent, and the staff was very nice. My party had one issue, which was not only addressed with a sincere apology, but also with free appetizers....

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Anne
15.08.2023 - 14:52

This was our 1st visit at Picnic. We got a family combo: which was 4pc of Chicken and a pint size of BBQ, was delicious.....it comes with coleslaw and hushpuppi...

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4.3 ★ from 510 reviews
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