2026 Picnic Menu
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 online 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.
Event information
Picnic orders must be placed no later than 4 p.m. the day before your desired performance.
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: Cowboy Butter Roasted Beef Tenderloin (GF)
with Lemon Thyme Mayo
- Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad (GF)
- Roasted Asparagus (GF/DF/VG)
- Fresh Grapes
- Asiago and Herb Boursin and Crackers
- Raspberry Orange Ricotta Cheesecake
$34
Menu B: Harissa Salmon (GF/DF)
with Mango Coulis
- Black-Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato Salad with Smoked Shallot Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Roasted Green Bean Salad with Honey Dressing (GF/DF/V)
- Fresh Grapes
- Grilled Lemon Hummus (GF/DF/VG) and Crackers
- Chocolate Espresso Gooey Butter Cake with Peach Marshmellow Fluff
$32
Menu C: Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken (GF/DF)
with Red Wine Blueberry Sauce
- Vegetable Confetti Rice with Cilantro and Maple Cider Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Fresh Grapes
- Asiago and Herb Boursin and Crackers
- Lemon Layer Cake
$23
Menu D: Poached Shrimp Cocktail (GF/DF)
with Remoulade Sauce
- Black-Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato Salad with Smoked Shallot Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Fresh Grapes
- Asiago and Herb Boursin and Crackers
- Chocolate Espresso Gooey Butter Cake with Peach Marshmellow Fluff
$30
Menu E: Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin Skewers (GF)
with Basil Chimichurri
- Vegetable Confetti Rice with Cilantro and Maple Cider Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Roasted Green Bean Salad with Honey Dressing (GF/DF/V)
- Fresh Grapes
- Grilled Lemon Hummus (GF/DF/VG) and Crackers
- Lemon Layer Cake
$23
Menu F: Mediterranean Chopped Salad (GF/DF/VG)
with Kalamata Olives and Red Peppers
- Black-Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato Salad with Smoked Shallot Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Grilled Lemon Hummus with Asparagus and Carrot Sticks (GF/DF/VG)
- Watermelon with Poppy Seed Dressing and Mint (GF/DF/VG)
$20
Menus for Matinees
Menu G: Harissa Salmon (GF/DF)
with Mango Coolis
- Black-Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato Salad with Smoked Shallot Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Roasted Green Bean Salad with Honey Dressing (GF/DF/V)
- Jumbo Cookie
$23
Menu H: Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken (GF/DF)
with Red Wine Blueberry Sauce
- Vegetable Confetti Rice with Cilantro and Maple Cider Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Jumbo Cookie
$20
Menu J: Mediterranean Chopped Salad (GF/DF/VG)
with Kalamata Olives and Red Peppers
- Black-Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato Salad with Smoked Shallot Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Watermelon Wedge with Poppy Seed Dressing and Mint (GF/DF/VG)
$19
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