Inside the Park:
It may not be the flashiest or one of the classic ballparks, but there are some cool things to check out inside the stadium. Chase Field definitely promotes a family focused atmosphere. The Sandlot on the Upper Concourse in Left Field is an interesting destination pre-game. Kids can play whiffle ball on a miniature Chase Field, and there is also a playground and batting cages. If you don't have kids, maybe stop by one of two Oasis Beer Gardens, on either end of the Upper Concourse, or stop by the top floor lounge at Sliders Grill. (see below)
Seating:
The foul territory is larger than most, and 80% of the park's seats are actually in foul territory. The upper decks is also one of the highest in baseball. With a seating capacity of over 49,000, it is a huge stadium, but all seats are angled toward home plate, so there's not an uncomfortable view in the house.
Food and Drink:
There are a couple of sit down restaurants to check out. Overlooking left field, Fridays' Front Row Restaurant has the best variety of drinks (cocktails and imported beers like Stella Artois) as well as food but you need to reserve seats. Tickets are $20 on an individual seat basis, or a table of 4 goes from $40-65 per seat depending on the view. To buy tickets: 602-462-3503 or visit the Diamond's website.
On the Gila River Casino Plaza, you'll find Sliders All American Grill, serving up pretty good sandwiches and appetizers. It's a great place pre-game to meet up with friends.
As for other concessions, there isn't a HUGE variety around, but there's some good Southwestern fare like tamales at ReyGlorias (Sec 138) or quesadillas and tacos at Macayo's (several locations). There's also a couple of Fatburger stands (Sec 121, 142), a favorite West coast burger joint.
At Big Dawg's (Sec 130) you'll find a new item for 2011 - The Big Cheese Rip and Dip - a foot and half long garlic foccacia covered in Asiago, Romano, and Parmesan, and accompanied with dipping sauces. A fan-favorite from the Club Level is the gourmet Niman Ranch Sausage which comes to the Main Concourse now - find it at the Red Hot stand at Section 126. Also new for this year - healthier items at select Red Hot and Double Header stands. There's a vegetable salad, veggie burger, and a Veg Out Cup with hummus and veggies.
Grab a Sauza Margarita at any of the stands on the Main Concourse and Upper Level. For beer, there is A LOT of Miller and Budweiser products around. You can, however, find imports like Corona or Heineken at some Beer Carts as well as Sonora, a local beer. Also, near section 139 there's a Leinenkugel's stand
If you have a large group, The Miller Lite Diamond Club is a good option. Located on the Main Concourse, it's a more upscale club area and has plenty of lounge and bar seating on a first come first serve basis, unlike Friday's Front Row which has reserved seating. There is also a large standing room space, a pool table, plenty of television, and a full service bar with cocktail staff.
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