Mariners baseball at T-Mobile Park, home edition. Your food and drink guide to what's available outside the ballpark.
Hard to believe it’s been over a year, since the definition of “a day at the ballpark” was revised. Yet, like the sport itself, humanity has endured. But like the budding of flowers on the trees or the sound of birds chirping, there are signs everywhere that Spring and yes, baseball, is back for another year. Despite capacity limits established, T-Mobile Park and the Seattle Mariners want to invite you back for another season of Major League Baseball.
As they have in previous seasons, the Mariners, Centerplate catering, and consultant chef, Ethan Stowell, want to make your experience at the ballpark a memorable one. With a revised menu of food and drink options, there will be a few surprises and a few familiar names. All of this should make your experience an enjoyable one. Unfortunately, because of the ongoing pandemic, capacity limits are in place at the ballpark. This means the first 9,000 fans will be allowed entry.
For those left outside of the ballpark who wish to not only support their team but also experience the smells, the sights, and tastes of the ballpark, the Mariners have a solution - get it to go. Think of it as the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, home edition.
Breaking things down, this guide lists the food and drink featured at the ballpark but available locally. From ‘rally fries’ to dumplings and from Crikey IPA to Caffé Vita cold brew coffee, you’ll find every opportunity to experience the food and drink of T-Mobile Park, from the comfort of your couch. As a side-effect, you end up supporting the same businesses featured at the ballpark. Obviously, this isn’t the same as being there. Hopefully soon, there will be opportunities to attend a game in person.
What’s at the ballpark right now? What do you miss most at the ballpark?
Believe it or not, there are many menu items that are attainable outside the ballpark. This includes everything from Ivar’s Fish & Chips, to ‘Rally Fries’, to yes a slice Ballard Pizza. All that’s required of you is a means to listen or watch the ballgame and the willingness to get your food and drink to go.
To make it easier on you, we’ve reached out to the various concession businesses and asked them to highlight anything that is available on their regular menu. Also, to make your experience that much closer to a day at the ‘park, we’ve asked participating breweries, cideries, to express what menu items pair well with their drinks. Many of the participating breweries and cideries listed are near the ballpark or your nearest grocery store.
In cooperation with Centerplate and the Seattle Mariners, the following food concessions are available during the limited capacity period, at T-Mobile Park.
Drink
Also, the following local-owned and regionally-owned beverage producers are currently featured at the ballpark. To learn more about how to track these drinks locally, click on an image.
Note. Distilleries and wineries featured at the ballpark are currently unknown. However, Centerplate has responded to our initial inquiry but has, as of this article, only provided the above local/regional suppliers.
Food
images used with permission/© 2021 Ethan Stowell Restaurants
Our specialty is New York style pizza. From the quality NW ingredients to the perfectly aged dough, you will notice the difference from the very first bite
Available outside the ballpark
Hand thrown pizza by the slice – cheese. Shredded mozzarella, pecorino, tomato sauce.
Hand thrown pizza by the slice – pepperoni. Shredded mozzarella, pecorino, pepperoni, tomato sauce.
Hand thrown pizza by the slice – Ballard Bridge. Sausage, pepperoni, black olives, and mushrooms.
Caesar Salad. romaine, croutons, pecorino, caesar dressing
Drink Pairings. Responding to our inquiry, Reuben’s Brews suggests you pick up a six-pack or (32-ounce) crowler of Crikey IPA.
“Hoppy and balanced beer helps with the richness of a good pie.” -Matt Lutton, Reuben’s Brews
Also, Farmstrong Brewing has confirmed their Skagit Pilsner, available at the ballpark and their taproom in Mt. Vernon,, pairs well with any of Ballard Pizza’s listed above.
Beecher's Handmade Cheese makes food only with ingredients we trust, are proud of, and would eat ourselves. It's just authentic and original food, full of flavor.
Grilled Sandwiches
Handcrafted and grilled to order with American artisan cheeses and meats on locally produced, whole wheat bread. Add any soup to your sandwich for $1 off.
Beecher’s Chicken Sandwich. Chicken & Mama Lil's. Flagship and Just Jack cheeses, chicken, Mama Lil’s Peppers, Mama Lil’s mayo, arugula
A sweet and spicy creation featuring our favorite pickled peppers from Mama Lil’s, paired up with chicken and a generous amount of melted cheese.“World’s Best” Mac & Cheese.
It’s all about the cheese! Made with a unique combination of our signature Flagship and Just Jack cheeses along with a hint of spice, this creamy mac is not just for kids.
T-Mobile Park exclusives
Beecher’s Poutine
Beecher’s Philly Cheesesteak
Beecher’s Mac & Cheese with Pulled Pork
Recipes. “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese
Drink Pairing. We reached out to all the breweries featured at the ballpark, and Farmstrong Brewing suggests you enjoy their Skagit Pilsner with Beecher’s Philly Cheesesteak.
images used with permission/© 2021 BEECHER'S HANDMADE CHEESE
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting Company
Caffe Vita has been roasting coffee in Seattle since 1995 as an independent & locally-owned company. From our beginnings at the base of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, we now operate 11 cafes throughout Seattle, Portland, and New York. Caffe Vita coffee is always fresh, imported directly from the farm, and roasted on-site in Seattle, Brooklyn, and Portland.
Currently Caffe Vita concessions are closed at T-Mobile Park. However, Caffe Vita cafes and the ballpark beverage carts are serving up their Cold Brew.
image source/ © 2021, Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co.
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Din Tai Fung’s Xiao Long Bao became so popular that Mr. Yang phased out his oil business and turned Din Tai Fung into the full-fledged restaurant that it is today. With a menu boasting far more than just Xiao Long Bao, the brand has won many awards—including the coveted Michelin star at its Hong Kong branch—and has become an internationally beloved brand, offering a taste of Taiwan to the United States, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, Europe, and Thailand.
A franchise based in Taiwan, Din Tai Fung has locations in Bellevue, Seattle, and Tukwilla. Known for their Xiao Long Bao (or steamed pork soup dumplings), Din Tai Fung is a recent addition. If you’re keen to try their menu at the ballpark, then consider the following menu items, available at their four locations in the area.
images courtesy/© 2021 Din Tai Fung USA. All Rights Reserved
Chicken Wonton Soup. Handmade wontons filled with premium Jidori chicken, finely-diced celery, and savory house seasonings in a lightly-flavored chicken and pork broth. Garnished with green onion and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Chicken Wontons w/ spicy sauce. Served with our signature house spicy sauce and topped with garlic and green onion, our handmade wontons are always a fan favorite.
Chicken Fried Rice. Tender Jidori chicken, delicately-scrambled egg, freshly-chopped green onion, premium sushi-grade Nishiki rice—plus a touch of salt and seasoning—are tossed together over high heat, enhancing the light flavors and carefully-selected textures.
Pork Bun. Our signature Kurobuta pork filling is tucked into a soft, fluffy bun.
Vegetable & Mushroom Bun. This delicious, healthy take on our classic fluffy bun is filled with earthy shiitake mushrooms, glass noodles, beancurd, fresh baby bok choy, and chewy wood ear mushrooms.
Drink Pairing. Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen have confirmed their Asian-style Pilsner, served at T-Mobile Park, is a Din Tai Fung exclusive. Designed by and for Din Tai Fung, those who cannot enjoy a glass at the ballpark can get it to go at Din Tai Fung locations around Seattle and at their location in Portland, Oregon. Also, this beer is so exclusive, Chuckanut Brewery is not even serving it.
Still family-owned today and located in Ferndale, Washington, the same values that guided the company founder, Hans Hempler, continue to this day through the leadership of son Richard and grand-daughter, Kestin.
It is our mission, and passion, to produce and distribute the highest quality products, while operating with the highest integrity and standards for personalized service to our customers. We strive to achieve these results by purchasing high quality ingredients and by employing passionate people, training them well, and developing an extended “family” of employees dedicated to accomplishing our mission.
1/3 pound Hempler’s Double Smoked Sausage. “Official Smoked Sausage of the Seattle Mariners”.
1/3 pound Hempler's Andouille with Jalapeno & Cheese.
Drink Pairings. Unfortunately, the breweries contacted did not respond with a suggested drink pairing.
Hiroshi’s Catering, Takeout, & Restaurant
Hiroshi’s Poke at U-District
Hiroshi’s Sushi
Chef-Owner, Hiroshi Egashira, began his culinary apprenticeship at "Kawashou," one of the famous Japanese restaurants in Fukuoka, Japan, in 1981.
With 7 years of experience as a master of Sushi at "Kamon on Lake Union" in Seattle after arriving in the US in 1990, Hiroshi became one of the most inspiring Japanese chefs in Seattle.
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Hiroshi loves his life in Seattle where he can enjoy his favorite outdoor activities including fishing, camping, mushroom hunting and golfing as well as playing his train models for indoor activity. He is a big Seahawks & Mariners fan since 1990.
He also likes to travel and has visited over 35 countries as a backpacker in younger age.
Available outside the ballpark at their locations in Beacon Hill and the University District
Build your own Poke Bowl (choices of tuna, spicy salmon, spicy tuna plus toppings: sesame seed, green onion, tobiko (fish egg), cucumber, avocado)
Hiroshi’s Poke Bowl – Marinated tuna, green onion, seaweed, over sushi rice
Yusei’s Poke Bowl – spicy tuna and spicy salmon over sushi rice
Moose Ubi – Spam musubi (Spam, rice & nori) (2 pieces)
Spicy Tuna Roll sushi – spicy tuna (8 pieces)
California Roll – imitation crab meat, cucumber, avocado (8 pieces)
Vegetable Roll – avocado, cucumber (8 pieces)
Miso Soup
T-Mobile Park exclusives *items listed can be ordered individually at both Hiroshi’s locations.
Marnies Combo Sushi – California roll, spicy tuna roll, tempura shrimp roll (12 pieces)
Seattle Combo Sushi –salmon; tuna sushi and California roll (8 pieces)
Homerun Combo Sushi – tuna, salmon, shrimp sushi, or any nigari sushi (6 pieces)
Ichiroll Sushi – fresh salmon roll, imitation crab, tobiko, spicy sauces (8 pieces)
In speaking with the management of Hiroshi’s they have confirmed many of the T-Mobile exclusives can be purchased individually at their two locations.
Drink Pairings. Unfortunately, the breweries contacted did not respond with a suggested drink pairings.
How to Wolf a Cookie
Oversized, freshly baked cookie stuffed with chocolate chunks, dried cherries, pistachios, a hint of lemon and a sea salt garnish. Available with a scoop of Lopez Island Creamery Ice Cream.
In speaking with Ethan Stowell Restaurants’ VP of Marketing & Culture, they have confirmed the signature cookie is unavailable outside the ballpark. But, Ethan Stowell Restaurants have confirmed you can enjoy similar desserts, created by the same baker, at their restaurant locations. This includes Ballard Pizza Company’s “Big Chocolate Chip Cookie”.
Lopez Island Creamery was started over 20 years ago on the little island of Lopez found in Washington’s San Juan Islands. The company started off very small producing gourmet ice creahttps://lopezislandcreamery.com/#find-usm in a kitchen that was about the size of a bedroom. Flavors were developed and given to locals on the island in trade for their feedback. Once the flavors were perfected, Lopez Island Creamery ice cream started showing up in local stores, restaurants, and events in and around the San Juan Islands.
Ivar’s Restaurants & Chowders. A staple in Seattle. Ivar’s sells the following menu items at the ballpark, which are available at all Ivar’s locations.
Available outside the ballpark
Salmon Sandwich. Harissa aioli, bacon, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, fries
Salmon Caesar Salad. Anchovy-garlic dressing, Parmesan cheese, house-made garlic-herb croutons
Ivar's World-Famous Fish 'n Chips. 3pc Alaska True Code
Clam Chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. Northwest-style white clam chowder, bacon
Grounders Garlic Fries.
T-Mobile Park exclusives
Clams & Chips
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Ivar Dog (battered, deep fried fish fillets on a bed of coleslaw served on a hoagie bun)
Drink Pairing. Farmstrong Brewing has confirmed their Skagit Pilsner, available at the ballpark and their taproom in Mt. Vernon,, pairs well with Ivar’s Fish & Chips and Grounders Garlic Fries.
Recipe. Fish’N Chips Aplenty
Note, we repeatedly reached out to Ivar’s, and they failed to respond to our inquiry before this article was published. The above listings have been confirmed using their online menu. Any omissions are the result of missed communication.
image source/©2021 Ivar's, Inc. All rights reserved.
image sourced/Kidd Valley
Kidd Valley ... with its made-to-order burgers and hand-mixed shakes, can be traced back to the fishing trips founder John Morris took with his family as a youngster. A favorite spot was Kid Valley Campground, an old logging camp at the base of Mt. St. Helens. It was located near a 1950s era general store that served freshly-made burgers and delicious milkshakes.
In 1975, acting on his memories for tasty burgers and shakes, Morris purchased the former Dairy Delite burger stand in Seattle’s University District. Realizing Seattle had yet to establish its own specialty burger and milkshake icon, he opened the first KV in the U-District.
Since that time, Kidd Valley has been serving the best burgers, sandwiches, shakes and sides in the Northwest ...
…feeding the kid in everyone.
Available outside the ballpark
1/3 pound Big Kidd Cheeseburger. American cheese, KV Spread, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes
Chicken Tenders & Fries. Hand-cut chicken, hand-cut fries
Grounders Original Garlic Fries.
Drink Pairing. Farmstrong Brewing has confirmed their Skagit Pilsner, available at the ballpark and their taproom in Mt. Vernon,, pairs well with Kidd Valley’s Grounders Garlic Fries.
Paseo is a famous Caribbean sandwich shop with locations in Seattle's Fremont and SoDo neighborhoods. The Food Network featured Paseo as the 2nd Best Sandwich Shop in America, and Paseo has twice ranked in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in America. Coming in as the 3rd and 2nd best restaurant in the country, Paseo has over 5,000 reviews and a nearly perfect rating.
Available outside the ballpark
Caribbean Roast Sandwich. Marinated & slow roasted pork shoulder, fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeño’s, caramelized onions, & crisp romaine
Smokin’ Thighs Sandwich. Roasted skin-on chicken thighs, fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeño’s, caramelized onions, & crisp romaine
Veggies
Tofu Delight. Organic tofu sautéed in garlic tapenade, fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeño’s, caramelized onions, & crisp romaine
Onion Obsession. Organic tofu sautéed in garlic tapenade, fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeño’s, caramelized onions, & crisp romaine
Roasted Corn. Corn on the cob slathered in garlic aioli, parmesan, fresh cilantro, & Paseo spices
Drink Pairing. Once again, Reuben’s Brews has confirmed their Pilsner, available at the ballpark and their taproom, pairs well with Paseo’s Caribbean Roast with roasted corn on the side.
Note, we repeatedly reached out to Paseo, and they failed to respond to our inquiry before this article was published. The above listings have been confirmed using their online menu. Any omissions are the result of missed communication.
Using ice cream as a platform, we pioneer and share experiences that inspire and connect us all.
New to T-Mobile Park lineup. Scoops of small batch, handmade ice cream made from the freshest local ingredients with a rotating selection of Salt & Straw’s signature creative local flavors including…
Creepy Crawly Critters. matcha ice cream with toffee-brittle mealworms, and in a nod to T-Mobile Park’s favorite toasted treat, chocolate covered grasshoppers.
Note, we repeatedly reached out to Salt & Straw, and they failed to respond to our inquiry before this article was published. The above listings have been confirmed using their online menu. Any omissions are the result of missed communication.
Drink Pairings. Unfortunately, the breweries contacted did not respond with a suggested drink pairing.
images sourced from Salt & Straw
Hopefully, this guide has inspired you to seek the many food and beverage businesses featured at the ballpark. If you find a food and drink combo you like, comment below. Till then, here's to the hope that baseball will eventually return to normal.
