2022 Picnic Menu
Enjoy a delicious boxed dinner in our open-air gardens
Enjoy a delicious meal in Opera Theatre’s beautiful gardens before every performance! Leave the cooking to us by pre-ordering a gourmet picnic, prepared by Ces & Judy’s Catering, or visit the bar for desserts, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
Picnic orders must be placed no later than 4 p.m. the day before the performance. Orders may be placed below or by calling the Box Office at (314) 961-0644. Pre-ordered picnics are available for pick-up in the lobby of the theater beginning two hours prior to the performance.
View our picnic cancellation policy
We regret that we are unable to accept any day-of picnic orders.
Menus / For Evenings
GF = Gluten-free | DF = Dairy-free | V = Vegan
Menu A: $26
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Cornichon and Caper Relish (GF/DF)
Green Bean Salad with Blue Cheese and Shiitake Mushroom Vinaigrette (GF)
French Style Potato Salad (GF/DF)
Roll and Butter Strawberry Shortcake
Menu B: $25
Grilled Herb Mustard Salmon (GF)
Fresh Asparagus (GF/DF)
Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Feta, and Tomatoes
Roll and Butter
Lemon Bar
Menu C: $19
Dry Rubbed Chicken with Alabama-Style White BBQ Sauce (GF)
BLT Potato Salad (GF/DF)
Watermelon Salad
Roll and Butter
Cakerie Silk Chocolate Truffle Bar
Menu D: $23
Indian Spiced Shrimp Bowl (GF)
Rice Noodles with Bok Choy, Red Pepper, Goat Cheese and Mango (GF)
Curry Coconut Dressing (GF)
Cakerie Silk Chocolate Truffle Bar
Menu E: $16
Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant with White Bean Basil Hummus, Mushrooms, and Roasted Tomatoes (GF/DF)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce (GF/DF)
Fresh Asparagus (GF/DF)
Vegan Focaccia (DF/V)
Apple Oatmeal Crumble (GF/DF)
Menu F: $28
Surf and Turf
Beef Tenderloin with Cornichon and Caper Relish (GF/DF)
Grilled Smoked Paprika Shrimp with Mango Coulis (GF/DF)
Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Feta, and Tomatoes
Fresh Asparagus (GF/DF)
Roll and Butter Lemon Bar
Menus / Weekly Evening Specials
Menu G: $25
May 21 – June 5
Cilantro Lime Salmon (GF/DF)
Fresh Asparagus (GF/DF)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce (GF/DF)
Roll and Butter
Cakerie Silk Chocolate Truffle Bar
Menu H: $24
June 8–12
Mustard and Chili-Rubbed Flank Steak with Fire-Roasted Tomato Relish (GF/DF)
Southwest Corn Salad with Pineapple, Tomato, and Cotija Cheese (GF/DF)
Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Feta, and Tomatoes
Roll and Butter
Cakerie Silk Chocolate Truffle Bar
Menu I: $20
June 14–19
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Skewer with Honey Jalapeño Glaze (GF/DF)
BLT Potato Salad (GF/DF)
Fresh Asparagus (GF/DF)
Roll and Butter
Lemon Bar
Menu J: $19
June 21–26
Al Pastor Chicken Skewers with Chimichurri (GF/DF)
Southwest Corn Salad with Pineapple, Tomato, and Cotija Cheese (GF)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce (GF/DF)
Roll and Butter
Cakerie Silk Chocolate Truffle Bar
Menus / For Matinees
Menu K: $16
Salmon Cake with Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette Fresh Asparagus (GF/DF)
Orzo Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Feta, and Tomatoes
Roll and Butter
Jumbo Cookie
Menu L: $14
Raspberry Citrus-Infused Chicken Salad
Vegetable Slaw with Sesame Dressing
Fresh Fruit Salad
Roll and Butter
Jumbo Cookie
Menu M: $14
Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant with White Bean Basil Hummus, Mushrooms, and Roasted Tomatoes (GF/DF)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce (GF/DF)
Fresh Asparagus (GF/DF)
Vegan Focaccia (DF)
Apple Oatmeal Crumble (GF/DF)