AT&T Park
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Neighborhood: SOMA24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 972-2000
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This stadium is as good as it gets! Perfect for The Giants. It is beautiful on the bay and protected from the wind. (Well, if you have decent seats.) The food is good, the bathrooms are clean, and the bartenders don't short pour you. I was there for Bonds record breaking home runs, and will never forget them. It's clean, new and way better than the A's.
Man oh man...
My last experience at AT&T Park was amazing! I have actually become a Giants fan.
Like, now I know who some Giants players are and am going to legitimately start following the Giants. YAY! Especially since I have lived, like, across the street for about 2 yrs. now. :)
Anyway, I think that this is a rad ballpark. You can see beautiful views of the Bay, there is the sweet Coca-Cola slide, you can get perfectly mixed tequila sunrises (trust me) and the hot dogs are fantastic. So are the garlic fries. And the buffalo wings (MMMMM!!!!!!). And the churros. And the hot chocolate -- had this at one of the colder Giants games this summer. And the wine. And everything.
So yeah, yum, GO GIANTS and GO BEARS!
(the go bears shoutout had nothing to do with this review, but I have to be loyal to my Cal Golden Bears!)
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04/16/2007
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This is a great entertainment choice, period.
I'm an old-timer Giants fan, back in the late 60's listening to Lon Simmons and Russ Hodges on the AM radio, Candlestick P-P-PParkk, freezing cold, wind-tunnel that it was, it was nonetheless "home".
Well, fast-forward to the year 2000, and our loyalty is rewarded with the best damn ballpark in the US, (now) AT&T Park.
The architectural design is just so exciting and comfortable! from the entrance area at 24 Willie Mays Plaza with the statues of great Giants, to the SF Bay backdrop, the luscious green grass and the red brick outfield wall, colors, forms, shapes are all in harmony here. Oh yeah, and they play professsional baseball here too!
Well, the Giants are dissappointing this year, but this park kicks A.
Food can get expensive I admit, but this is generally on par with the 49ers, Warriors, Sharks, etc.. What is different though is the quality and variety of food and drink, the proximity and accessibility of the kiosks and stores to the seats, the bathrooms are clean, just an overall, very well thought-out design. As a guy, i've noticed that women (who aren't into baseball at-all per se) actually enjoy attending the game, that is awesome!! Its a genuinely competive form of "entertainment" for everybody, young and old, men and women. Just something romantic and exciting about being out in the open air, under the big lights, the bay just 350 feet away, I love it.
They arrange a variety of fan activities betwen innings to help keep the fans connected and involved, it's just all good, fun stuff. And oh yeah! the Giants are playing! I'm a die-hard Giants fan, so for me they could be playing in a back-alley parking lot, but, god has blessed us all with this Park baby, I am so proud.
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Being a Cubs fan I think I'm pre-programmed not to like new ball parks with all of the bells and whistles.
It was freezing at the game, I was shocked to see so many winter hats, blankets and fleece and it was August. There was even a guy walking the aisles selling hot chocolate. I had on 4 layers and was considering buying Giants mittens (I assume they sell them).
We sat in the bleachers which was nice, we had a good view of the field and the crowd around us was pretty social. What seemed odd was that there was a never-ending heavy stream of people walking around, which left me wondering doesn't anyone sit and actually watch the game at this place?
My friend told me the park is known for their garlic fries. Holy moly, I'll have a side of fries with my garlic! They were awesome in their greasy garlicness.
It is so nice to take BART and the Muni to the games. The Stick parking was horrible - sometimes it took an hour to get out. With all the sinkholes and terrible drivers you never knew what to expect.
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07/29/2008
From the out house (Candlestick) to the penthouse (AT&T). A beautiful stadium. The first time I… Read more »
Beautiful, beautiful ballpark. I'm so glad my team got this park a few years ago because they deserve it. I'm so satisfied going to this place to cheer them on. The only gripe I have is the prices of... Well, everything there. But I guess to maintain such a neat facility one has to pay a pretty penny.
Pretty swanky ballpark stadium with the best food kiosks imaginable. But with its SF's hot and heavy prices..you have to be prepared and bring a wad of cash with you.
It gets pretty windy and cold in the evenings so bundle up!
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(inspired by recent encounters with groups of guys doing a poor imitation of the characters on the television show "Entourage").
Age-appropriate rules:
If you've reached a certain age (older than, say, 25 max), you should probably think twice before putting on that over-sized Joe Montana jersey. Yeah, that's right, the sleeveless one.
The cap is fine, but not worn backwards, okay?
The mall bling...umm, no.
You should not refer to anyone as "yo, dawg". Ever again.
Conversations should not be frequently punctuated by high-fives or fist bumps.
And, you can probably cut back on the hair products.
I know you're out at the ballpark with the boys and all, but geez, all that pseudo-macho posturing when attractive women walk by. It's a bad look. Really bad. Has that act every gotten you laid? Didn't think so.
So, tone it down a bit. Relax. There's a game going on down there on the field, pay attention to it!
But, then again, what the fuck do I know?
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One of the prettiest ball parks I have ever been to. It's on the ocean front and I tailgated for the first time in SF yesterday. Even though my car parked in Shed A in the back pier we managed to pull our goods to a bench just outside the big shed. Beer, white sangria and a grip of sausage. Deelish!
Oh and the game was good. We won. We beat the Dodgers. Barely!
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Some people don't like the retro ballparks that have been all the rage over the past 15 years. They lament the faux old-timeyness of manual scoreboards and brick facades that are concrete and steel on the inside. But you know what? Those people are idiots. Let George Will go on and on about how baseball *should* be played. I'd rather sit in a (fairly) comfortable seat here at 24 Willie Mays Plaza and watch a game.
Candlestick Park sucked as a baseball park. Sure, there are some diehards that cherish that one game they went to in the 80's when it was 40 degrees and the Giants were down by four runs but they stayed to the end because they're a true fan dammit, and you couldn't possibly understand. These are the same people who are happy to explain to you that you couldn't possibly understand what North Beach used to be like, what the Dot Com boom was like, what the Haight used to be like, or what Burning Man used to be like before everything got all screwed up. Again, these people are idiots.
It's obvious that a ballpark with beautiful sightlines, food and drink options that allow for fancy choices OR just a quality beer and a dog, and a downtown location easily reached by BART or MUNI is vastly superior to a cold fortress to mediocrity out by the airport. But if you feel different, you're welcome to stay home, put on your dingy Krazy Krab t-shirt, and watch the game on TV. I'd rather have two tickets near the dugout.
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I love AT&T Park (ie: Pac Bell, SBC Park).
Great environment, and very convenient to get to, especially if you take Caltrain. The people who work at the ballpark are always friendly and willing to talk a little baseball with you.
Club level is phenomenal, and the whole park is really clean and well kept. Be prepared to spend some $ though on food... I suggest grabbing a sandwich at the Safeway across the street and bringing that in (Unless you're like me and can't resist a good Giants Dog and/or pretzel).
I was very disappointed with the removal of Krispy Kreme donuts a few years ago... however the other amazing dessert choices make up for it.
The Giants are the worst neighbors I've ever had - their parties encourage reckless behavior in the streets with loud screaming, yelling, crying, cheering or taunting at all hours of the day or night and their fans seem to think every doorway between the ball park and Market Street is a bathroom or a great place to barf.
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07/20/2008
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Ok, so I am generally a girl all about sports tradition. Give me Wrigley, Fenway, and a slight sense of shame that our ugly cement blob from the 60's (AKA Dodger Stadium) is soon to be the third oldest park in the league.
But, after a drunken night at Big Foot Lodge, we stumbled into a late night grub place down the street and decided that a Giants schedule by the cash register is all we needed to convince us to check out AT&T Park the following day for an afternoon game against the Brewers.
So, wow! This park is freaking amazing! It's location, architecture, and entire vibe of being a place where everyone in your family will have something to entertain them even if the game is not their thing, is just unlike anything else I've ever seen! My buddy and I spent the first couple of innings just walking around in awe while we took in everything the park has to offer. The picture I took of the field with the Bay in the background is still my blackberry wallpaper! The female announcer was kind of annoying but I can get past that, it's just more of my tradition crap anyway!
The one star deduction is simply for this..... I get my beer and see the lovely tribute on the cup to 50 years of Giants baseball and, oh! Look at that! 50 years of Dodgers baseball is represented on the other side! How sweet and cool! Oh wait, it says "Beat LA!" DOWN THE ENTIRE HEIGHT OF THE CUP RIGHT BETWEEN THE TWO!!! Screw you guys and your pretty ballpark! :)
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I can close my eyes and I am there. Smelling the ocean filled air and having a beer and garlic fries while the wind blows my hair around. Wearing my Dodger Blue and smiling at all the haters. God I love SF. In my heart its my home. And I love this stadium.
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This stadium has the best food by far...so many selections. I love the garlic fries that actually taste garlicky. My favorite spot to hit is the Ghiradelli chocolate stand, where they serve good size sundaes. My kids love the italian sausage dogs...fills them up. I can go on & on...fresh squeezed lemonade, churros, gordon biersch beers/fries, chinese food variety, louisiana food, etc. Everytime I come here, I'm probably busier eating the food than watching a game/concert hahaha. I'll have to try the VIP seating, where we can dine in & have the food delivered to our seats. The kids enjoy the slides, batting zone, and running around the bases. Each child gets a See's lollipop when exiting the field...very kid-friendly here.
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Oh man....I cant believe I didnt review this place yet. I've been coming to this ball park since it was open back in 2000. This place is awesome compared to Candlestick park (always will be the 'Stick). Beautiful views and awesome fans make this place a haven for Giants' fans.
I love being there when its against the Dodgers or the Athletics and it's great fun sitting at the bleachers with the rowdy fans and screaming loud and obnoxiously at the visiting team fans.
Garlic fries are sooooo good there along with the brats and nachos. And of course the hidden concourse underneath the bleachers where there's more gems to check out.
BEAT LA! BEAT LA!!!! That was definitely the best come from behind game I've seen live!!!! BEAT LA!!!!
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One of the best ballparks in the country, if not the best. Cozy seating (even in the nosebleeds you feel like you're close), and even the bleachers are fun!
Views of the bay and Aaron Rowand's ass along with beer and garlic fries are simply heaven. Go Giants!
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I'm a baseball fan. I love baseball, particularly baseball players. But I also get into games, follow stats and stay up late watching the All-Star game.
So when I played hard to get with a business colleague and ended up going on a girl date with her to a day Giants game, I was one happy camper. Even better because the location of the seats were on club level, behind home plate. It's the National League, so I really couldn't care that much, but it was a good game and the Giants closing pitcher was really hot in a baseball player way. Which always gives me a girl boner.
I also started drinking tequila at 2 p.m.
Alas, it's still not Fenway.
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I like almost everything about the stadium except the FREAKIN cold ass wind that blows in on evenings!! Being from Chicago, I had a long sleeve on, and I only managed to get through it by constantly replenishing my beer. I would suggest a couple layers or even a blanket.
Foodwise the nachos were pretty standard, w/ cheese and jalapenos. I also had a jumbo dog which was good mostly because I was starving. Too bad there's no celery salt and pickle like Chicago style!! After reluctantly guzzling down a couple of Miller Lite's, I found a great pub nearby my section serving Guiness, Harp, and half and half's! I would suggest not doing the half and half as the guy pouring it had no idea what he was doing, it was more like 80% Harp, 20% Guiness. They have a bunch of irish inspired food like irish nachos which was pretty cool.
Whatever section we were in, we had a view of the Bay which was incredibly beautiful. It's worth checking out the stadium just for that!! It's a good thing there's plenty to eat, drink, and see at the stadium cuz I don't think anyone was actually paying attention to the game!
Gorgeous place to see a ball game! No doubt! Even if you have to pretend to be a Giants fan for the day, come check the park out.
Tailgating here is also a blast! I thought it'd be cold b/c it is right off the water, but no it was gorgeous!!!! I even got a mini sun burn on my forehead.
My only gripe is beers are a lot here in the park-so tailgating, car-bar, or pre-gaming somewhere is a must if you want to drink! But I suppose that is what is expected and why they have such a nice ballpark!
They won!! On my birthday!! Go Giants!!
They beat the Braves and made me proud to be a San Franciscan.
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07/14/2008
Nice stadium.
Typical stadium prices.
Usual stadium crowd.
Requisite drunks.
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I had been meaning to write an update...and just plum forgot.
So as many of you know, my ill father loves the SF GIANTS. He bleeds Orange and Black, and had not been able to make it back to the park since his diagnosis. I had this big goal to get him and my mother there no matter what. Remember that mini heat wave we had in July, where it was 98 in SF...?
Yah...I had tickets for that day.
Not knowing what weather would be like, I even rented a special mobility car so I could take him to the game. I was determined to go, and even more determined to give him a memory he would soon never forget.
Tragically, we had seats in the sun, and I needed to swap them or else he would melt. Luckily for me, Ticketmaster obliged and we were put in the shade by the 3rd base line. First big smile on my face.
I wanted to get him closer to the players, so I asked my YELP community for help. Thanks to a certain SF Yelper who responded to my talk inquiry, I received a tip on a certain secret hot-line to call. Lovely voice answered, and she tried to give me the "Oh I am sorry...this is only for season ticket holders, I hear your plight about your Dad, but I am sorry that I cannot help you."
I was determined, but had just received a strong arm..what to do what to do?
LIGHT BULB. I did have connections, and I totally used them. BIG SCORE! Don't ask me, but know it was not illegal. We got passes, and Cindi was extremely helpful and accommodating. Second smile on my face. Too bad it was too hot, and we did not make it in time, but I was glad to know the options were there for the future.
Heading home, I couldn't help but look back at my dad. Tired, but with a huge smile on his face...it made all the hard work, stress, and partial heat exhaustion completely worth it. AND yes...I did shed tears of pure joy. Call me a sap, but yeah...I am a good ___________.
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03/30/2008
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Thanks to Goldstar, my Aunt, and tenuous connections to people with money (PWM)*, I've been to this park on several occaions. Basically, I'm part-time yuppie incognito**, and that part of me loves AT&T park. The setting is beautiful, they have high class lounges (tile mosaic backsplash!), there are exclusive bathrooms that are separated from the troughs of the masses***, and you can wine taste or buy sushi or even resort to the $4 stadium dog, as you wish. I'm pretty sure this is the only stadium where they'll take your order and bring whatever you want right to you**** and carry around a credit-card reader as they do it so you don't even have to bother to have cash. And I sh*t you not, the garlic fries are much better here than at McAfee. Posh, posh, posh.
Most recently, I sat in FC level, which is where business men who hold season tickets and VIP parking places sit for a few innings and conduct meetings about buying condos and South Indian businesses. We were so close to the field, I could actually pay attention! That made their brazen apathy all the more irritating. Put your Blackberries down, people!
I'm pretty sure the pricing, elitism, and abundance of fans who "don't really watch sports" ("scoff scoff") wouldn't fly anywhere else, but in San Francisco, it's par for the course. It's just so beautiful, it's worth pricing out of the means of most people most of the time - and for those who can't afford tickets, there is a peephole viewing area outside the stadium, by left field, where you can huddle with the masses for free and peer through a fence at the game, and they sell the cheap(er) "traditional" concessions there. WTF!
I am totally on the foul line with this place. However, I realize it is a landmark and makes for a lovely day, and tourists and locals alike should make every effort to experience it at least once. As for where this park indicates the city is going...ah hell, I'm no forecaster...but you get the picture. Lots of millionaires makes for gentrification of even the most originally-conceived-as-common-man of activities (ahem, baseball).
PS, I know there are hard core fans out there who love the Giants and appreciate that all the seats in the stadium are great viewing opportunities and LOVE this place with the deepest blodiest part of their heart, and I genuinely don't want to offend them.
*Note I didn't say "love of baseball" or "admiration of the awesome skillz of the Giants"
**Typing requires context, right? You are welcome to call me a full blown yuppie if I fit the standards.
***TM Jennifer R. 2008. I should note that even the "masses" here are wearing designer jeans.
****I only know they don't do that at Fenway, McAfee or the Phillies stadium...I haven't exactly been around when it comes to baseball.
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Far and away the best park in the country and I'm a lifelong Cardinals Fan. Don't be mad.
The food is AWESOME, the view can't be beat, even from the bleachers and you can even get a bat made to fit your specs.
True story: in a home game versus the Brewers, my girlfriend, who is petite, but VERY LOUD got Lee, their outfielder to turn around after heckling him. I don't remeber exactly what she said about his Mother and her "Lesbian tendencies" but he sure got mad! Everyone in the section heard her and laughed.
I miss you AT&T; see you at the next Cards game in SF in 2009.
The most beautiful ballpark with breathtaking views I have ever been to. Although when I sat on that ballpark to watch a Giant game, they lost..!! I still enjoyed my time there and spoiled myself with the food they sell and the views.
I've been to about a dozen pro baseball stadiums, new and old, and it just so happens that the best one is the closest.
AT&T Park has a great grass surface and is perfect for a day game, or even a night game if you pile on the warm clothing. There are great views of the bay for the non sports fans and lots of good sections to sit in. I especially like the View Box behind home plate or just keeping it real in the bleachers. If you want to shell out some cash, field club/ box and infield club level are pretty sweet.
Concessions are excellent and varied compared to many parks, but they are super expensive. If you're willing to walk around, you have a pretty big choice of beers for your $8.75-- from domestics like Bud and Miller to the locals like Sierra, Anchor and Lagunitas to a bunch of others. They even have Rolling Rock for us Pennsylvanians. There's brats and hotlinks to eat and, of course, garlic fries. My favorite is the BBQ joint under centerfield. Its tasty and not crowded (Shhh its a secret.) The food wouldn't be good for a restaurant or home-cooking, of course, but its good for a ballgame.
The product the Giants are currently putting on the field is a little (well, a lot) sub par compared to the Barry years, but you can't blame that on the park. At least Lincecum is fun to watch.
Great place to watch a game and a great place to take visitors for a good SF experience.
This baseball stadium is a MAJOR upgrade from Candlestick Park. The weather is not as bad. You can also walk out to a bar or restaurant after the game without having to drive 45 minutes into the city as you had to at Candlestick Park.
It also has beautiful scenery of the Bay and will keep the Giants in San Fran for a long time.
5 stars for the stadium and location. The modern largess of the place is overwhelming. I just prefer smaller, old-school parks like Fenway. The view from here is amazing on a nice day.
2 stars for the food. After we circled around forever, a couple of times, these are the food options that I can still remember:
-Caribbean themed stand serving "Cha Cha" bowls with rice, beans, grilled meat
-Gilroy Garlic Fries: fries smothered in pungent garlic & parsley, fries with fried chicken strips
-Irish themed stand: decent fish & chips with thick cut fries, "Irish" quesadillas - I have no clue what makes them Irish, pulled pork sandwiches
-Fried crab/calamari stand
-Kielbasa/Brats stand
-Stinking Rose Italian themed stand: garlic chicken sandwich, ravioli, meatballs
-Burgers (beef, turkey, veggie) & hot dogs (regular ballpark, veg) at the standard concession stand (high marks for offering veggie options)
-Safeway stand w/ sushi & sandwiches (not appetizing)
-Chinese food stand (")
-Nacho stand serving regular and with chile dumped on top
-Ghiradelli sundae stand
-Dippin dots
Bring cash or be prepared to use the BoA ATM inside. Some of the smaller stands are cash only.
This place is great. everything about it. the design, how easy it is to catch the train, it practically drops you at the front door, well almost.
I even like the seats with the little cup holders, so convenient. and its always clean, big plus in my book.
I always enjoy coming here, especially the day when my daughter got to sing with her classmates out on the field before a game.
I also had the privilege of coming here with my work and getting a behind the scenes tour. that was very cool. so that's what a locker room looks like?
oh and what's the name of that team that plays here all the time?
GO niners!
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The SF Giants definitely knew what they were doing when they designed and located the Park where they did. Want proof? Look at how dismal the Giants are doing, yet they continue to draw 38,000 plus fans each game. Every time I've gone this year I see hundreds of people at the ticket windows.
The negatives are the ridiculous lines to get into the park because of the security checks! I mean, they never check your person, just your purses, bags, backpacks and soft mini-colors. I mean, if you wanted to sneak something in, like a gun or a 5th of whiskey, you'd hide it on your person and not in some stupid bag. What I'm getting at is that these searches are a total waste of time and don't do anything to improve security one bit!
The other negative is the outrageous prices they charge for food and beverage once you're in! $5 plus for a bottle of Dasani water???
Most people aren't aware but you can bring in your own sealed beverage as long as the bottle is plastic. Now, I don't know if they would allow you to bring in any alcoholic beverages but we always bring bottles of coke and water. You can also bring in all the food you want. I've stopped by Amici's to pick up a pizza and salad to go and brought it into the park. No problem! The food inside is mediocre at best and is a very poor value. If you buy a hot dog, the bun is not steamed. It is usually stale and dry. I guess they expect you to disguise all that with mustard, ketchup and relish.
Anyway, know that you can bring your own food if you're so inclined!
This is a beautiful ballpark, the interior of which reminds me most of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, which is a few years younger. Our seats were in Row 8 in the outfield box, about 30 feet from the left field corner, which was a great spot. I liked the exterior also, especially around the main entrance, with all the new, clean brick and the modern-but-classic "AT&T Park: Home of the San Francisco Giants" sign. And you can't beat McCovey Cove and the bay views (or fog).
The notorious concessions are definitely brilliant or blasphemous, depending on your stance on baseball tradition. I didn't have any sushi or soup-in-a-sourdough-bowl, but I did inhale some garlic fries (wow) and the standard hot dog, plus an ice cream drumstick. I'm mostly a purist, but I don't mind the sophisticated fare. It fits well in San Francisco.
I look forward to seeing another game the next time I'm in town.
I am the biggest baseball fan you will ever meet. Huge. Been watching the game since 1980. I live for the sport and what it has done for me and my soul. Part of me dies when the season ends!
This park is the most beautiful contribution to the world of baseball. Not a bad seat in the place........and if you don't want to sit, you can buy a SRO and just roam.
Me and friends do this everytime we go. Who cares about sitting down! A view of the bay, chicks, the vendors, McCovey Cove, chicks, the different views, chicks, and those pitiful Giant fans.
I watched a few innings from the lower level and you are so close its like you can touch the players.
The large area around the scoreboard in centerfield is the absolute best. When I went to Opening Day 2006, a friend of a friend commented, "Its like being at a bar with 40,000 other people." I miss this place so much.......so, so much.
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They play baseball here???
I know I know.....sacrilege but come on...I never really went here to watch baseball but mostly for networking.
It was mostly for work functions...
Yeah yeah...blasphemy...I know.
Such is the life I used to live. I used to go here for a socializing. Admittedly I was out of my element but the great selection of alcohol and food served in the club suites is great. The staff were so attentive offering a wide selection of beers and wines. Their seafood selection is quite tasty as well. Better than anything I've ever had before at a ballpark. Ironically enough the clubroom is the same one that enron used to own before they got kneecapped. *b*st*rds
Anyways, I always wondered what it was like in these suites....I always figured it was so far back that it must suck. It's actually nice....they have their own lil room with all the amenities one would come to expect from a hotel room..more or less. And it has it's own lil section with typical fold down stadium seats. And if you ever get tired of the squinting and altitude exposure you could enjoy the game from the number of large screen lcd's they have plastered around the room.
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Pregame: "I think I'll start with a white wine. And let's share some garlic fries"
Second Inning: "I feel like some sushi"
Fifth inning: "Next time the waiter comes around, order me an Anchor Steam and a chicken sandwich"
Sixth inning: "Let's pull out my laptop and connect to the stadium's free wireless"
Eigth Inning: "Sure, I'll have part of your Ghiradelli sundae"
If this sounds like an enjoyable baseball game, then ATT Park (formerly, PacBell Park (formerly, SBC Park)) is for you.
note: waiters not available in all sections. Gotta pay for one of the fancypants seats :)
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As many of you know me now, I'm a true sport's fan. But ever since baseball's accusation of the use of steroid and one of the poster-boy happens to played for the San Francisco Giants for fifteen years prior to the 2008 season: Barry Bonds, I have lost the interest of watching the Summertime sport. I would prefer to watch the sexy grunting and taunting moan of Maria Sharapova, Tiger Woods raising his arm to win a golf event or a "left-turn only" circuit and a celebration at "Vicotry-Lane" by one of forty-three colorful NASCAR drivers over baseball.
I had 2 free Bleacher seats tickets for Saturday and Sunday game versus Milwaukee Brewers, in which the Brewers won both games and swept the series. Bleacher seat's face-value is $12.00, and a section in the ballpark I'm not fond of sitting because the rowdiness of the crowd. I only went to the Sunday game and the city's forecast was a bit overcast and cloudy. So bringing any sun-block wasn't necessary.
The crowd in the bleacher section were a bunch of yuppies talking about, "what to do tonight," "what's going on in the Marina," and "so and so had a new baby". You can tell some of the young kids don't care about the game. And with their conversation still going on, I was forced to leave temporarily and walk around and check out what is new with one of the elite ballpark in the country.
I remembered one of the earlier games, TV Broadcasters: Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper each received a complimentary chocolate sundae from one of the TV staff. That shit looked really good on TV and I couldn't wait to go there and find me where to get that ice cream Sundae. The sundae is made from Ghiradelli Chocolate syrup and the Ghiradelli Chocolate booth is located outside near the Lefty O'Doul Gate between Section 105 & 106. For $8.00 you get a scoop of fresh ice cream (maybe a soft-serve) with a drizzle of the chocolate syrup, a cloud of whipped cream, chopped nuts and a cute maraschino cherry on top. That treat was the exact treat the two broadcasters had and I'm happy to experience a tasty frozen sundae. Thanks, guys!
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After my tour of the ballpark, the two sitting next to me still jabbering non-sport topics, and I've lost the interest of watching the game, despite the Giants losing the game. But I did get a picture of Lou Seal: the Giants Mascot and tasted the Chocolate sundae. I felt like a kid again!
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06/24/2006
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love it, i don't mind sitting anywhere as long as I have club level passes, good bye are the days of standing in line to eat food sitting under heat lamps, good bye are the days of eating my food in freezing temps ( don't particularly like eating nachos or garlic fries like they've been refrigerated cuz it's soooo cold outside)...the club level has bars, places to sit, shelter from the cold/rain, and no lines and hot fresh food, and more food choices, and the view from this level is not so bad either
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Not much I can say about this place since there are like, 500 reviews.
That said, from a spectator who is not a sports fan, to come to the park is not bad. There are tons of food options, there are the men coming through the stands at all times, with ice cream, and cotton candy, and the what nots, it is clean, and you can work on your tan with a beer, ice cream, all the while people watching.
If you don't like crowds then this is not your spot. Luckily for me, I don't really care about crowds.
Sold.
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Even being from LA, born into a dodger family...I will say, your stadium is maybe 100 times nicer than our run down, looks like it's never been repaired from the 94 earthquake, piece of shit, ugly pit.
congrats.