Picnics
All picnic orders must be placed by 4 p.m. the day before your desired performance. Orders may be placed online or by calling the Box Office at (314) 961-0644.
2025 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: Beef Tenderloin
Shallot and Herb Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn Mayo (GF)
Barley Salad with Kale, Grapefruit, and Currants (V/DF)
Asparagus (V/GF)
Fresh Grapes and Cheese with Crostini
Herb Ricotta Fritatta Amuse Bouche
Chocolate Ganache Luxardo Cherry Cupcake
$32
Menu B: Five Spice Salmon
Five Spice Salmon with Citrus Yogurt (GF)
Miso Rainbow Veggie Salad with Quinoa (V/GF)
Beech Mushroom and Napa Salad (V/GF)
Fresh Grapes and Cheese with Crostini
Herb Ricotta Fritatta Amuse Bouche
Lime Cake
$31
Menu C: Sweet and Smoky Grilled Chicken
Sweet and Smoky Grilled Chicken with Tomato, Basil, and Shallot Sauce (GF/DF)
Verde Potato Salad (V/GF)
Asparagus (V/GF)
Fresh Grapes and Cheese with Crostini
Herb Ricotta Fritatta Amuse Bouche
Bourbon Apple Crumble (V/GF)
$22
Menu D: Mediterranean Shrimp
Mediterranean Shrimp with Lemon Tahini Sauce (GF/DF)
Miso Rainbow Veggie Salad with Quinoa (V/GF)
Barley Salad with Kale, Grapefruit, and Currants (V/DF)
Fresh Grapes and Cheese with Crostini
Eggplant Caviar Amuse Bouche (V)
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake
$29
Menu E: Grilled Portabello with Pineapple Salsa
Adobo-Glazed Grilled Portobello with Pineapple, Avocado, and Cactus Salsa (V/GF)
Broccoli and Chickpea Salad with Mustard Seed and Thyme Vinaigrette (V/GF)
Verde Potato Salad (V/GF)
Eggplant Caviar Amuse Bouche (V)
Fresh Grapes
Bourbon Apple Crumble (V/GF)
$19
Menu F: Sandwich Box
Southwest Wrap with Grilled Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Salsa, Monterey Jack Cheese, and Honey Chipotle Sauce
Caprese Flatbread with Fresh Mozzarella, Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Jam, Balsamic Glaze, and Arugula Aioli
Broccoli and Chickpea Salad with Mustard Seed and Thyme Vinaigrette (V/GF)
Verde Potato Salad (V/GF)
Fresh Grapes and Cheese with Crostini
Eggplant Caviar Amuse Bouche (V)
Lime Cake
Brownie Bar
$22
Menus for Matinees
Menu G: Five Spice Salmon
Five Spice Salmon with Citrus Yogurt (GF)
Miso Rainbow Veggie Salad with Quinoa (V/GF)
Beech Mushroom and Napa Salad (V/GF)
Jumbo Cookie
$21
Menu H: Sweet and Smoky Grilled Chicken
Sweet and Smoky Grilled Chicken with Tomato, Basil, and Shallot Sauce (GF/DF)
Verde Potato Salad (V/GF)
Asparagus (V/GF)
Jumbo Cookie
$18
Menu J: Grilled Portabello with Pineapple Salsa
Adobo-Glazed Grilled Portobello with Pineapple, Avocado, and Cactus Salsa (V/GF)
Broccoli and Chickpea Salad with Mustard Seed and Thyme Vinaigrette (V/GF)
Verde Potato Salad (V/GF)
Banana Oat Cookie (V/GF)
$17
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