Evening Picnic · Pagoda Lake · Forest Park
Pagoda Lake Picnic
in Forest Park, St. Louis
A curated, zero-hassle dinner date beside one of Forest Park's most serene spots. Three courses from local STL restaurants. You just show up.
Book Your Pagoda Lake PicnicThe Experience
The most romantic picnic in St. Louis
Pagoda Lake sits tucked inside Forest Park near The Muny — peaceful, lush, and just far enough from the crowd to feel like your own little world. As the evening light filters through the trees, it's hard to think of a better backdrop for a date night in St. Louis.
We do the planning. You do the picnicking. Pick up your thoughtfully-packed basket — three courses from some of our favorite local restaurants in the CWE and Grove. Blanket, cutlery, corkscrew — all there. 90 minutes, just the two of you.
And with every booking, $5 goes to Forest Park Forever. Romance, but make it civic.
Location
Pagoda Lake, Forest Park
Near The Muny
St. Louis, MO
Schedule
Wednesday – Saturday
6:00pm pickup
May through September
What's Inside
3-course meal from local STL restaurants
Blanket, cups, cutlery, corkscrew
90 minutes of private picnic time
How It Works
Three steps. Zero stress.
Book your evening
Pick a Wednesday through Saturday that works for you. Reserve your basket below — spots are limited per service night.
Meet us at Pagoda Lake at 6:00pm
Pick up your thoughtfully-packed basket — your spot by the lake is yours for the next 90 minutes.
Enjoy. Return the basket. Done.
Eat, relax, watch the evening light on the lake. At the end of your 90 minutes, return the basket to us at pickup. No cleanup, no fuss.
Weather-Proof Date Night
Forest Park is gorgeous.
Missouri weather is… dramatic.
If the forecast takes a nasty turn, we’ll reach out proactively to get you rescheduled or refunded.
What's Included
Three-course meal from local CWE/Grove restaurants
Fully stocked picnic basket
Blanket, cups, cutlery, and corkscrew
90 minutes of private picnic time at Pagoda Lake
$5 donation to Forest Park Forever
Good to Know
Free cancellation 24+ hours before your picnic
Menu rotates monthly featuring local STL restaurants
Limited baskets available per service night — book early
Also available: Midday Picnic at Art Hill
FAQ
Questions? We've got answers.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the forecast takes a nasty turn, we'll reach out proactively to get you rescheduled or refunded. You can also cancel for any reason up to 24 hours in advance.
What restaurants is the food from?
We rotate monthly with a curated selection of local CWE and Grove restaurants. Every month brings something new — check back or subscribe to our email list for menu updates.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just yourselves. We bring everything else. If you'd like to BYOB wine or a special beverage, there's a corkscrew in the basket waiting for you.
Are there dietary restriction options?
We curate each basket to include at least a little something for all dietary walks of life — but we're unable to accommodate specific dietary requests. If you have a severe allergy or restriction, please reach out before booking.
Where exactly do we meet?
We'll send you exact meeting point details after you book. Generally, look for us at Pagoda Lake near The Muny at 6:00pm.
Reserve Your Spot
Book your Pagoda Lake picnic
Wednesday – Saturday · 6:00pm · May–September · Pagoda Lake, Forest Park
Prefer a midday date? See our Art Hill Lunch Picnic →