Inside the Ballpark:
If you're looking to get into the game early, we recommend entering through the Center Field Gate, but not before checking out the statues of some of Washington's baseball greats. Once inside, head over to the Red Porch Restaurant right inside Center Field Plaza or the Red Loft above to grab a drink and watch batting practice from one of the best views in the ballpark. For something more family friendly, there's a Family Picnic Area and a Kids Jungle Gym near the Right Field Gate.
Food and Drink:
Nationals Park does allow outside food and one bottle of sealed water per person into the park, but here are also plenty of good choices to eat once you get inside. You'll find a fairly wide range of concessions - lots more than just standard ballpark classics, although there's plenty of that as well.
We love Ben's Chili Bowl, one of DC's most popular food establishments and now open at a couple of locations on the Main Concourse and Gallery Levels. For something healthier, head to Field of Greens at Section 110 for grilled vegetable wraps, hummus and veggie plates, salads, and Gluten-free beer and chips. Veggie Burgers can be found at Georgetown Grill (Sec 130 ) as well as at Grand Slam Grill (sec 318). There's a Kosher Grill at section 143 that serves up knishes, falafel, and shwarma - not things you can find at every park. What DO other parks serve? Find out at the two Taste of the Majors stands, serving up food from other parks around the country. We're also fans of the Value Pack deal at Nat's Dogs where you can get a Hot Dog, Chips, and a Soda for $7.
New to the park are a few offerings from the Union Square Hospitality Group which includes some of NYC's best restaurants and is also the group serving up some our favorite foods from inside the Mets' Citi Field. Do check out Blue Smoke for some amazing BBQ as well as El Verano Taqueria for some Mexican fare and Shake Shack for its famous burgers, dogs, and frozen custard.
As for beer, you can find top-notch microbrews like Dogfish Head and Flying Dog. Check out the Miller Lite Scoreboard Walk on the Mezzanine Level, which serves up more than just classic domestics and has a multi-level outdoor patio. Baseline Brews stands, found at several locations throughout, serves up a variety of premium beers as well. If beer isn't your drink of choice, there are a ton of stands serving up premium liquors - check out the All-Star Bars on the Main Concourse (Sec 117) and Mezzanine Level (Sec 240).
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