Welcome to our picnic table gallery!

Whether you have an outdoor space that you like to show off or you just like to have parties and gatherings outside, you will need a place for everyone to sit. The quintessential outdoor eating spot is a picnic table.

The simple picnic table is nearly synonymous with outdoor dining and comes in a number of variations and designs. The standard picnic table has two benches attached to a table portion. It is a classic design that can be found in almost any park.

A row of picnic tables is the perfect addition to your yard to host a barbecue or party. Picnic tables work well because they can often fit many people around a shared sitting space. It is great for cookouts and various outdoor gatherings.

What are the pros and cons of a picnic table?

Pros

Host outdoors – When you have a nice place to sit and eat outside, your parties and gatherings will be a breeze in good weather. No one wants to keep their friends and family cooped up inside on a beautiful day.
Welcoming – If you want your backyard to be a warm and welcoming space, a picnic table can be a great addition. Having a place to set things down and to sit and socialize is the best way to make sure that guests will be attracted to your backyard space.

Cons

Storage – If you are in a climate that regularly gets rain and/or has snowy winters you may have to take steps to protect your tables. If the material you choose for your table is durable you may not have to worry about this as much. For those who do, it may be as simple as using a cover to put over the table in inclement weather conditions. In some climates you may need to have a storage place for your furniture during winter.
Space – If your space is limited your table options may be limited as well. It can further limit your space to place a table and seating in that area.

A basic and simple picnic table made of wood can cost as little as $80. More complicated tables made of different materials cost quite a bit more. You can go all out for a high end picnic table that will end up costing you upward of $1200.

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Here is a picnic table with separate benches. The wood is finished but has a natural shape. This naturalistic wood gives this picnic table a rustic and outdoorsy look. This aesthetic is amazing if you want your backyard to take you back to nature.

Here is an outdoor table and chairs. The chairs have padding and the wood is more finished and crafted. Fine crafted wood gives your outdoor furniture a clean and professional look.

You don’t need much room for some styles of picnic tables. Even small picnic tables are designed to fit a number of people around them. This small picnic table has enough seating for six people even though it appears small. Learn more here.

This picnic table is laden with tons of delicious food and a large bouquet of sunflowers is the perfect spot to share a meal with friends and family.

Some picnic tables can be quite large. Larger picnic tables can just sit more people. This beautiful picnic table has unconnected benches that are long enough to hold many people. Your yard can look great with a table like this. Source: Zillow Digs™

This picnic table is perfect for a small patio or backyard. It is an intimate and petite picnic table that is an amazing spot to sit and have a quiet meal or invite a few friends over for a cookout. Learn more here.

Here is a dark wooden table with a number of chairs around it. Picnic benches typically don’t have padding on the seats. If you need padding for your chairs you can use outdoor chairs to add to the seating of a picnic table.

Here is a very small picnic table out by a flower garden. This is a bright and clean choice for a breezy area. White is a color that is often perfect for light and welcoming spaces. Learn more here.

Many picnic tables are rectangular in shape, but not all tables come this way. If you are looking for a table with a bit of interest you can look for tables of various shapes. An octagonal table is a great example of something different to choose from. Source: Zillow Digs™

Rather than benches or chairs, this table has a number of tall stools around it. Taller tables are fantastic when you have more people than chairs. You can comfortably stand around this table as well as sit. Learn more here.

If you are not fond of picnic benches you may choose to have a variety of seats around your tables. Any outdoor furniture you can fit around the table will work. Just remember, the more people you can fit the better. What is a cookout without lots of friends? Source: Zillow Digs™

This table has a distressed and worn wooden look. This light and natural aesthetic replicates the feel of driftwood. It is the perfect look for a beach side deck.

Here is a small two-toned picnic table. This small table is great when you are limited on space but still want a place to eat outside. This table can work in almost any area. Learn more here.

Many picnic tables are made of wood. You may find tables made from metal or plastic as well. This picnic table is made from stone. This unique table has large slabs of stone that act as disconnected benches. It is a minimalist design that has great visual appeal. Source: Zillow Digs™

Here is a short picnic table with a natural raw wood look. This kind of picnic table would look amazing in a garden and near some trees.

This is what many people envision when they think of picnic tables. This is a high quality picnic table with a thick and sturdy structure. With care, a table of this quality can last you for a very long time. Learn more here.

Here is an interesting outdoor table. The table is a slab of stone resting on another slab surrounded by wire framed chairs. Source: Zillow Digs™

This square picnic table has benches of the same size on all sides. This can help the meal to not feel lopsided. Sometimes it can be difficult to converse with everyone at the table if they are all on the same side of the table. Learn more here.

Here is another picnic table that is square. This table has attached benches. Attached benches can be useful to keep a table balanced. With the benches providing stability, the table requires less material underneath itself. This can also provide nice legroom.

This picnic table and paired benches have a thin and minimalistic design. This is an amazing sleek design that makes very little impact on your space while still providing a great place to eat outside. Learn more here.

This rustic table is surrounded by orange chairs on a small area away from the house. This shady spot is the perfect place to have some friends over to just kick back and relax together.  Source: Zillow Digs™

Some tables have a variety of seating options. This table has a bench as well as two matching chairs. It gives people at the table a bit of a choice in their seating arrangements. Learn more here.

This long table is surrounded by comfortable chairs. It is important to find outdoor seating and tables that work for you and your space. If your parties tend to include large gatherings make sure your table can accommodate lots of people.

If you need a more portable option this picnic table has you covered. This picnic table is foldable and can be easily transported. This is useful if you need a table on the go or don’t want your table taking up your space when not in use. Learn more here.

Under this shady tree sits a long table with plenty of seating. The setup here is reminiscent of something from a storybook. With the right table you can turn your backyard into its own storybook getaway. Source: Zillow Digs™

Here is a portable picnic table with a wooden look. This model folds up into an easy to carry case. It folds down small enough to tuck it away in the trunk of a car and easily travel to where there is need for a table. Learn more hear

Wicker seating goes great with distressed and worn wood. This makes for an eating spot that feels both modern and comfortable but also has a sense of history and age. Source: Zillow Digs™

Here is a table and benches with a very simple and geometric design. This table sits poolside, which is an amazing place for an eating spot. You never want to be far away from your swimming spot when you have a pool like this. Learn more here.

Traditional Patio by Carbondale Photographers Draper white

A picnic table works best paired with a fire pit. You can sit around the pit cooking over the open flame and take just a few steps to dine with your loved ones. What is better on a warm summer night?

Beach Style Deck by Seattle Architects & Building Designers Heliotrope Architects

This small deck is set with a simple and minimal table and benches. If you love taking in nature in all its glory, eating outside is the best idea in good weather.

Traditional Patio by Austin Interior Designers & Decorators Katy Dickson Designs & Staging

Even if your yard does not have a mountain or ocean view you can set up a table in your yard. You can still enjoy your own garden or even a cityscape view.

Eclectic Landscape

Long tables are great for large parties. There is less impact on space with longer and thinner tables. The perfect table is a balance of space, aesthetics, and available seating. You must find the table that works best with your space.