Great food, great value and great service. My daughter and I shared the mixed grill. It came with chorizo, short ribs, chicken and another cut of steak. The side dishes were white rice, fries, black beans and a collard greens salad. Everything was super tasty. We also ordered a side of maduros. We took home probably about 1/2 the food and my daughter said "daddy tomor I'm not eating breakfast so I can have all the leftovers for lunch". read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Todo - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I wanted to give this spot a try for lunch so ordered for delivery for me and a few others. I ordered the chicken cube meal. The food arrived on time. When I ate I was a little disappointed. The food was bland and I didn't like the taste too much. I probably would need to try something else because this wasn't it. read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Chicken cube - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Ordered catering for 16 people. Food was very good, but loses 1 star due to portion size of meat. There was plenty to eat overall, but it seems like, at least with catering, you don't get much more than one piece of meat, some of which can be quite small, per person. The meats were very good, just not enough. Had they added another one of their small chickens it would have been a 5 star review! read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Meat for 16 people? - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Called on Tuesday and made a reservation because COVID is real, and we should all support small when we can! The guy said it won't be too busy but thanks for calling. We arrived and the waiter greeted us and sat us down. We were craving a beer and to our surprise, it is BYOB, you just need the receipt on the table, so that if an inspector were to come in, they know they didn't sell it. Of course we went and got Coronas. Overall, the service was great. We had the chicken croquets, which were amazing, and we shared the pork and chicken platter(comes with rice and fries). They make their own spicy sauce, which was good. Overall good bbq! Portions are HUGE! So come with a big appetite!! We didn't have dessert because we were too full, maybe next time! read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Chicken and pork combo - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Went for an early dinner on Saturday, it's byob so we had a ton of sangria with us. Had the cod cake go start and it was pretty good. Salad was good too and the waitresses were very nice. I ordered the whole chicken with veggies (meh) and black beans. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the beans were amazingly good. The veggies were blah. $16 was a great price for all this food though. My buddy Brad got the 1/2 chicken and 1/2 beef short ribs and crushed both. His came with fries and rice. Tons of food and fun. Total bill was about $46 with tip, very nicely done read more

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Picnic barbecue ... Man o man! $8 of pure deliciousness. I'm very picky with my rice and Portuguese rice is just not my fav. but besides that everything at this spot was on point. Miss being in Newark for these type of spots. Cheap, big portions, and bangin. Many people pick up and go but they have a decent sit down area for those wanting lunch/dinner. You can tell decor isn't a priority but when you're serving good food, I wouldn't care much either. The servers and staff in the front are all friendly. My supervisor took me out for lunch and we shared the half chicken special, with rice, fries, and a huge salad. I felt like we ate so much but we still had enough to take home. That's how big the portion was for "half chicken". Awesome spot to get a delicious meal that won't break the bank. read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Bbq chicken plate ($8) - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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The service was amazing! The two Brazilian sisters are friendly and extremely attentive. I enjoyed the barbecue meats. The prompt service was impressive! The food could have used more flavors and the soup I do not recommend so much. The chicken soup, somewhat good. The food is abundant. I went with a group of 12 and they did an excellent job in making sure everything transitioned smoothly. I will definitely make my way back to Newark for more visits in the future. read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Their original photos are kind of misleading, because it's just as casual as the rest of the barbecue spots around Newark, except they have wine glasses. My mom, boyfriend and I ordered a salad, ribs, chicken rice and fries and then the flan for dessert (huge ass portion). The ribs were good and also gigantic. I liked the ribs and fries better at Ferry House down the street, but liked Picnic's chicken a lot more - it was moist and tasty. Their staff was a bit friendlier as well, and plus you have a ton more seating if you are not grabbing and going. read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - half ribs, half chicken, rice and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I have regularly ordered from this restaurant for over 2 years (about 1x per week) and have noticed the quality of food and customer service rapidly DECLINE. Last 3 times have been missing orders and they hang up each time and REFUSE to refund my money. The food scene in Newark is getting to a point where this place won't last long with their terrible customer service read more

Great quality and the fluffiest rice. The garlic chicken is great. The takeaway food is great and can feed 4 people.

This a simple BBQ spot, but they do it so well. I usually feel like I am committing a crime when i get the check, since it ia too much for for $7 The chicken is the best, so good i even want to eat the bones. The salad is always fresh with home made vinaigrette. There is a large dining room with no frills other than a large TV for watching sports. Even though it is no frills it gets a five stars- i met the owner and i am convinced he knows customer service is what will make this business succeed. read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Espresso with milk? - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Kind Staff, great service and delicious food. Highly recommended. The meats are on point and their desserts are awesome!!

Ordered through Grubhub tonight, but I have eaten Picnic often before. Paid $30 for a HALF order of pork ribs with FF & a Portuguese sausage appetizer. Way overpriced but whatever, I figured it would be worth the money because usually they are so good. Food arrives, the ribs are absolutely disgusting & over-salted. They smell old or reheated. They arrived lukewarm, almost cold. No juices, just dry, warm, reheated ribs. This meal was depressing. The Portuguese sausage was good, but also warm. Not even any sweat/condensation on the styrofoam tray... that's how I know this was not made fresh. Ugh... disappointing!!!!!!!!! read more

This restaurant used to be a 5-star for me and an ace-in-the-hole for Newark. It was my first meal in Newark when I moved there and I was hooked from the first bite. We would eat there twice a month during my time in Newark. However, my last experience there left a sour-taste in my mouth, which was the 1st time I ate there after their remodel and change in personnel. It has a cozy, family-style feel to it, always busy, and the food is the shining star of this place. However, the new personnel has ruined the vibe for me. My wife and I used to love the friendly, hard-working female servers and the cleanliness of the restaurant. None of the employees work there anymore and I worry about contamination of the food with the piled high dirty dishes and leftover food on the counter near where they assemble the plates in the front of the restaurant. Also, the new employees barely speak any English and it was difficult to communicate with them and they messed up my order twice during my last visit. Additionally, the food used to come out fairly quickly but it took almost 40 minutes to get my order, granted it was a packed house that evening. The saving grace is the amazing food that still remains there. The moment you walk in, you smell the aroma of the meats cooking over an open fire. There is a large cast iron rack (~6 feet wide) that contains whole chickens that are constantly flipped over the flames and the racks of pork ribs that are cooking over the fire. The portions are massive and the pricing still remains reasonable. I tend to order the 1/2 chicken, 1/2 pork ribs with rice and beans + french fries. The food is served on a plate close to 15-17" wide with the bottom being filled with fries and rice piled high. The meats are assembled on top and the beans come in a pot on the side and are quite tasty. My favorite meat is the ribs which are full of meat on the bone, incredibly juicy and has that nice smoke flavor. The chicken is even better once you combine all the sauces of mayo, hot sauce, and ketchup to create this nice tangy dip. The restaurant itself is bland in terms of decorations and the bathrooms are marginal at best. I may give this place another try if I'm in the area again but I hope this was just a fluke and they were having a bad day. read more

This spot always messes up my order and gets mad when I try to correct my order. They are very impolite and racist. Every time I go there with my family there is an issue and they never want to correct my orders. Honestly tried to give this spot a few shots I thought maybe with different staff it would be different but I think it is just a crappy establishment. The time before this i went and the table was disgusting. Picnic has really failed me one too many times and I'm over it. read more

I only get the grilled salmon with vegetables. Love it, though the veggies can be a little hard sometimes. BYOB read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

The food was great, try the Brazilian soda drink and the Portuguese stake and the recommended local sweet

I haven't ordered from here in a couple of years because the last time I did they got my order wrong and the food wasn't that great. It used to be great when they had an older Portuguese lady doing all the cooking. Now it looks like they have non-Portuguese people cooking and it explains why the food isn't that great there anymore. I had gone there yesterday (April 25, 2021) and ordered the mixed picadinho with cubed potatoes. The girl who answered hardly spoke English so I spoke to her in Portuguese and she was not aware that picadinho comes with cubed potatoes. Anyway, after getting a couple people on the phone who finally said "okay will add the cubed potatoes." I was hesitant to order there again since I got not so good food in the last couple of years but my husband insisted we try since their prices were a little cheaper than other good Portuguese restaurants (you get what you pay for). We had a dinner party and all my friends were going to be trying picadinho for the first time and I was so disappointed with the food and embarrassed. First of all, the picadinho had a weird taste. It was very lemony. Who puts lemon in Picadinho?? It had not flavoring except for lemon tasting. They didn't use fresh potatoes. It was leftover potatoes that were soggy. The meat was mushy and hard and lots of fat. I was embarrassed since I bragged to friends how great Picadinho is. We also ordered a side of fried calamari, which was just frozen rings they must have gotten from a store and it had no flavor and was bland and hard. We also ordered a side of shrimp and chorizo that was disgusting and oily. I have to say I was so disappointed. They have all new owners and no actual Portuguese people working there. Nothing against Spanish people but that's the new owners and workers there. I will never order from there again and will definitely not recommend this place. I hate to put a bad review but I just don't want someone else to get the same experience I got. Sorry Picnic, but you need to get better cooks. If I could give this review a zero I would! read more

Very Satisfied. Our waiter was kind and informative. The food had that home cooked feeling, even the fries were hand cut. Portions were huge and easy to share. The owner even came over and was very pleasant. I would definitely go back and recommend to others. read more

The best food I have had in Newark... EVER... My coworker, boss and I wanted great food and searched grub hub to see if we could find something that is out of the normal disgusting eateries here in downtown Newark. Picnic was on the list and delivered. We called to find out a little bit more about some items on the menu. The gentleman over the phone was amazingly helpful and friendly. We called back a few minutes later and placed the order. We ordered a half order of Chicken with french fries and rice, and a whole order of ribs with french fries and salad. We were quoted a delivery time of 30 minutes. Not bad considering that it was noon. About 20 minutes later, we went downstairs to pick up our food. The chicken was packaged in a foam container and it was pretty heavy to be half of a chicken. The ribs came in a foil pan with rice and salad. The ribs were amazing and I am a very picky eater. The french fries were the best french fries that I have had outside of my grandma's homemade french fries. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. Our entire office lunch only cost us $20.00 and I was more than satisfied with our food. I would so recommend this to even the most skeptic person. You cannot go wrong with this place!!! I plan on ordering tomorrow... read more

I wanted to like this place, but takes too long to get food (about 1hr deliver via grubhub), sandwich orders on grub hub start off plain. And you have to specify if you want lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, etc. That's backwards. We got 5 sandwiches with bread and chicken/steak. It was half the size of the picture of the sandwich here on yelp. I provided my pic as well. Guy on phone tried to make it better by offering a free salad but I declined. Fries were a little soggy and to add, the driver was yelling at me that he didn't understand english when I advised that he has to come to the other side of the building. read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - My grilled chicken must have been on a diet. Thinnest slice of chicken ever on a sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

came here after a recommendation. A lot of people waiting in Newark, a lot of traffic, in and out. Food took a little long, but was good. You can feel the fresh meat done per order. Orders are huge, so come hungry... Service is a little slow but on the other end, they don't rush you either to leave, so you can eat, relax, eat again, relax, have a talk, etc. read more

Excellent! We came in by chance and had the super combo - it was excellent! The ribs and steak were especially good but everything, including the especially tasty salad, hit the spot perfectly. I look forward to coming back again! read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Super Combo (minus the salad) - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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This has to be one of the best restaurants in Newark--and I say that while ordering delivery. I sampled some of the chicken, ribs, and pork steak and was overall very pleased. The chicken was well-seasoned and juicy despite most of it coming from the breast, while the ribs could have used a little bit more salt but were tender and still delicious. The pork steak was cooked a little more than I would have liked, but the smokey grill flavor was there and it was still good. Each half order comes with a huge portion of rice and fries, and I'm glad we had half orders because the full order would have been disastrous--WAYYY too much food. The fries didn't come out crispy, but this was to be expected with delivery/take out--so no complaints here. Furthermore, the rice was a bit much, so I didn't even eat all of it. A half order entree will set you back around 8 dollars, but Picnic arguably gives you the best value for your money here in Newark. Great flavors and food at an even better price. Next time, I'll dine in! read more

The only reason they deserve any stars is for the fact that they're one of the many bbq spots that deliver. The food was not good at all. Since I am a frequent at Ferry St. BBQ I expected Picinic bbqs food to be somewhat similar (they offer the same kind of food). I waited over an hour for extremely stringy dry ribs and a laughable portion of chicken. I ordered a combo and my platter consisted of mainly yellow rice. Why do they waste all of that rice? I also asked for salad instead of fries without onions and guess what I was blessed with??! Extra onions darling! Guys if you're looking for quality Portuguese bbq go to ferry bbq; they don't deliver but you'll save 6 bucks for more food and it's delicious. read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Delivery rib and chicken combo - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Food was really really good! Best shrimp in garlic sauce I've had in Newark. The rice was really good didn't stay inside I ordered takeout. I do love that they place is Byob. The only downside is parking which was very difficult. Great place try it out and if you get the chicken MAKE sure you ask for garlic sauce as it comes just plan with garlic on it. read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - The entry looks nice and clean - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Portuguese BBQ! Tried the Roasted Chicken, Portuguese Sausage, and Pork Cubes. All were delicious and the portions were very generous! The Pork Cubes entree was really meant for 2 people to eat. Prices were great and service was excellent. The owner or manager also gave us complimentary espressos at the end of the meal! read more

I ordered catering from this place through EZ Catering for my customer at a hospital. My customer said they were late delivering and the food was way to salty. It's safe to say I will never use them again. I cannot believe I spent that much money on crummy food. read more

We ordered delivery at work today and I'm pretty impressed. It took less than 20 minutes to get here. We didn't even ask but they even included plates & utensils..great service! We got the picadinho, bbq chicken and bbq ribs, which were all good. The picadinho is one of the best I've ever had. read more

Giving Picnic 3 stars only because the vegetable soup I ordered came half a$$, wth picnic!!! Cabbage (shaved cabbage) and sprinkles of carrots.. I'm so disappointed in my soup read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Vegetable soup ??? Ummm I don't think so - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

My husband and I go here once a month or so, and we usually are with another couple. This has become kind of "our place" and we never leave dissapointed. We went Thursday evening. Our usual order for four people, and we always go there when we're starving - Picadinho $18 for a full order - we've tried this dish at other restaurants and it's never as good. Pork ribs $16 for a full order - meaty, perfectly seasoned, the right amount of grill taste. Each comes with a side, and we double up on carbs by adding rice and the fantastic hand cut french fries. We add a large salad, a jug of wine (it seems we never finish the magic jug) and it makes a great meal. Not much by way of ambience, but the service is always warm and friendly and it's an opportunity to bust out my broken Portuguese. Nothing but praise for this place! read more

Excellent barbecue and grilled meats. When you walk in you can see the two large grills where everything is cooking just before it arrives on your plate. I went on a weekend for their specialty, roast suckling pig, and it did not disappoint -- juicy with a delightfully crispy skin. I also tried the pork and beef ribs which were great as well. I know they're simple side dishes, but the rice and fries were very tasty and I just couldn't leave any behind. I managed to stuff down a nice cold flan for dessert before leaving. The TV was showing Telemundo at the time, but I was told they also air football (soccer) matches -- I will have to go back during a big game! read more

I just want to reach out to the customers out there, like myself that chose to go to this Picnic place. Stay away... The food is "HORRIBLE"!! VERY POOR QUALITY!! The presentation absolutely "ATROCIOUS" The staff has a "BIG ATTITUDE PROBLEM"!! EXTREMELY INSOLENT!! I'm forced to select a rating, in order to post this. My star is a triple minus STAR!! read more

My spouse and I ordered delivery from Picnic while staying near Newark airport. I would not recommend this restaurant. It's MO seems to be quantity over quality. We shared the chicken breast dinner with a side of rice and potatoes and a large order of vegetables. The chicken was over cooked and the vegetables tasteless. The potatoes and rice were tasty but one cannot live on starches alone. The quantity was massive - enough for four to six people - not just us two. read more

It is SO yummy! The chicken is delicious and grilled to perfection. The sides (rice and fries) are served very generously, however, they aren't as remarkable as the chicken. The Beans are the bees knees! SO GOOD! I've only ever ordered take out here and each time it has been fast and the person answering the phone is always cheery, polite and super helpful. It is very affordable and you get a lot for your money. You can't go wrong with this place. read more

An amazing BBQ spot!! Besides bbq they make a ton of other great traditional Brazilian and Portuguese dishes. The food is amazing!

I ordered my meal through grub hub.com. It came exactly at the time it was expected, one hour after I placed my order. The food was piping hot but did not have any utensils and my drink was missing. The driver was wonderful and said he would come back with it. I ordered a half chicken and rack of ribs w rice and fries. The chicken and ribs were good, although the ribs were greasy. The rice lacked flavor and the fries were soggy. For delivery, fries typically do not hold up well so I do not blame them for this. There was a ton of food for under fifteen dollars. I expected more after reading the reviews prior to ordering. read more

Got the half chicken which comes with two sides (plenty of food). I got rice and veggies. The veggies were bland, 0 seasoning but the chicken and rice was great, the skin had plenty of flavor and the meat was very tender and juicy. Good find for lunch! read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Half chicken with rice and veggies! - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This restaurant is horrible!!! We waited an hour for our server to come up to us to tell us that the kitchen was backed up. Then she asked how we wanted our BBQ chicken and the fish cooked...(smh wtf huh) We asked to speak to a manager and the server rolled her eyes at us. The management was so unprofessional she didn't even apologize for the food waite or for the horrible service. The food there is good but the employees are unprofessional. read more

No parking once so ever around, you will be lucky to find one, place was pretty packed in the front for to go orders, and the back had many seated people, it's self seat, so I set at table one. A lady came and gave me the menu, I browsed it for a bit and went with the beef ribs, bbq chicken, rice, and fries...the portion was HUGR, I destroyed it all like a savage lol... Total was about 23ish dollars...left 30$...food was great! A must try if you're in the downtown Newark area! read more

Picnic Portugese Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Newark, New Jersey