Any of the hotels near Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are also just a streetcar ride away — little more than two miles from the park. The upper level seats are known as "View Reserve," and from there you can see the game and all the happenings in the bay.
The seats on the first base and right field side look westwards towards the Bay Bridge, third base and left field lets you look at the East Bay. Bleacher seats are reasonably priced most of the time and are close to large play areas- key to a successful family outing. Thanks to "Dynamic Pricing," cost varies wildly throughout the park depending on who's in town and what time the game starts. If that's not enough garlic there's also a clove garlic chicken sandwich available as well at A Taste of North Beach.
There are gluten-free and vegetarian options as well. If you can find it in San Francisco, you can likely find it at the ballpark. Canned domestics are less, while draft microbrews are more. Avoid competing with the kids at the food lines and find a beer or cocktail-only place. Do a little wandering around before you purchase, as selection varies from stand to stand.
There's also a selection of wine, and the Cable Car Bars have other cocktails and beer in addition to the Irish Coffees. McGraw Derby Grill. Did you know that there is a culinary garden behind the centerfield wall?
Beer, wine, strawberry smash bourbon punch and a variety of spa waters like strawberry lavender are also on offer. New to the Garden this year : soft serve ice cream with toppings like peach and strawberry preserves, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwis, chocolate chips, ballpark crunch, and sliced almonds.
Also, and possibly more importantly, Irish coffee. At Public House that means fried chicken, Anchor Steam battered fish and chips, and pulled pork sliders, plus the meatless Impossible Burger. Brunch is served from 11 a. Pro tip: Skip the line after lunch via a direct entrance to the stadium from the restaurant. Doggie Diner : The much-loved Sheboygan bratwurst, served on a sourdough roll with sauerkraut and onions, as well as standard and bacon-wrapped hot dogs.
El Gigante Nacho Cart : Jerk chicken or beef chili nachos, served in a plastic souvenir ballcap. The Garden: Yes, there is a garden in Oracle Park , and you can eat among the plants while watching the game they even have a bar and fire pits.
The two restaurants in the garden are Hearth Table gluten-free flatbreads in flavors like roasted red pepper, olive, and feta and Garden Table all-vegetarian, tossed-to-order salads and smoothies , both of which use ingredients grown on-site. Pier 44 Chowder House: Warm clam chowder served in a bread bowl, perfect for chilly night games.
Other seafood items on the menu include calamari and fish and chips. Or cinnamon. Or honey. The options are endless. And, according to their menu, free whooopie [sic] pies. A Taste of North Beach: A medley of Italian dishes, like the forty-clove garlic chicken sandwich from the Stinking Rose, meatball sandwiches, and cheese ravioli.
California Cookout: The main event is a hefty kielbasa sandwich topped with onions, pepper and sauerkraut. Da Poke Man : Fresh ahi tuna poke served over a choice of rice, organic greens, or tortilla chips. John J. McGraw Derby Grill: Burgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs, veggie dogs. Doggie Diner Grill: The much-loved Sheboygan bratwurst, served on a sourdough roll with sauerkraut and onions, as well as standard and bacon-wrapped hot dogs.
The Carvery: Brisket, corned beef, turkey, and pastrami, plus potato salad and housemade potato chips. Newer menu items include a porchetta sandwich with arugula and a breakfast panini with egg, cheese and tomato on sourdough. Home Plate Boba : Bubble tea has hit the ballpark with milk tea, fruit tea, and smoothies. Also new are crinkle fries, served plain, topped with garlic, or smothered in chili and cheese, and Chicago-style hot dogs.
Mission Street Taqueria: Mission-style burritos, tacos, helmet nachos. Also on the menu: Guinness beer battered cod and chips, Irish quesadillas, grilled ham-and-cheese sandwiches on sourdough, and corned-beef or brisket sandwiches. Ghirardelli, a San Francisco institution, offers fans with a sweet tooth hot fudge sundaes, 2 scoop waffle cones and hot cocoa for those cold evening games. The ice cream flavors are simple, Ghirardelli Chocolate and vanilla. While nothing spectacular, the options Ghirardelli offer is something you may want to enjoy at the yard as part of the Oracle Park and San Francisco experience.
The vibe one gets is evident as you approach the yard. Since its opening in , Oracle Park has featured some of the busiest turnstiles in all of baseball. From the views beyond the bay to the nightly breeze, Oracle Park, with its gorgeous surroundings anchored by the bay, has done more than its share to bring baseball fans to its gem.
For a highly charged atmosphere, one should make it a point to visit when the Dodgers are in town. A rivalry that goes back to their days in New York, the intensity is always at a fever pitch when these two longtime rivals meet. Adding to the San Francisco atmosphere, an actual cable car is located in the right-center field arcade. The car, originally car 4, formerly , is now numbered 44 in honor of Willie McCovey.
Once an industrial area that occupied World War 2 storage units, Oracle Park has certainly helped revitalize the surrounding area since its opening in Located in the district known as China Basin, the area around the yard has seen its share of high-end luxury units migrate into the neighborhood.
The 28 will drop you off right at the foot of the bridge. One could walk along King Street through The Embarcadero to The Wharf and enjoy the sweeping views of the bay throughout the approximately 3-mile walk. One of my favorite activities to do at The Wharf is visiting the sea lions along the pier at the Sea Lion Center. With San Francisco being one of the most expensive cities to live in, the crowd can be upscale. Even with such an upscale crowd, the fan base is diverse.
Though San Franciscans can have a reputation of being the wine and cheese type; that does not prevent the locals from showing off their passion for the home nine. Various factors have contributed to the decline in attendance such as the not-so-high expectations of the club entering the season to fans not quite ready to return to the yard en masse.
Navigating through the concourses can be a bit of a challenge, especially the promenade along the arcade. This is mostly due to space limitations during the building of this gem.
Otherwise, strolling the park is highly encouraged to soak in all the beautiful vantage points. Public transit is highly recommended. The SFMTA offers a couple of trolley lines that drop fans off directly across the street from the yard along King Street as well as a few other bus lines that are within the vicinity of the yard. If using the BART, the subway has returned to its normal operating hours that allow its trains to run as late as midnight. BART as well as the local MUNI lines had been on a limited schedule due to lack of ridership thus contributing to the decline in attendance.
Prices for premium and weekend games, especially against the rival Dodgers will have a significant price hike. If you have a chance and want a full experience of everything Oracle Park has to offer, try a couple of weeknight games on the cheap and take full advantage of the Oracle Park experience.
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