Frank-ly Speaking: Ball Park Bites
By James Zeleniak, Philadelphia Editor
Whether en route to the game, at a stadium named for some bank or in search of a great post-game meal, concession stand beers, burgers and dogs cannot be beat. But if you can't get on the the field, you don't have to miss out. Just taste these Philly faves and save yourself the trouble of striking out elsewhere.
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McFadden's Ballpark
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
Built to accommodate beer-swilling crowds when the Phillies play at home, this vast restaurant and bar is relatively tame on non-game days. -
New Wave Cafe
784 S Third St, Philadelphia, PA
This Queen Village taproom serves up no-frills drinking and surprisingly inventive dining in brackish environs somewhere between neighborhood bar and uptown bistro. -
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA
Bag the game and hunker down in this south side bastion of superior brews. -
Shank's & Evelyn's Luncheonette
932 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
What’s with the broccoli rabe in Styrofoam cup of olive oil? What ev’. Grab roast beef sandwich and keep it moving to the ball park. -
Geno's Steaks
1219 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA
Whether with Whiz or without, where better for post-game meals on the fly? Just remember to speak English when ordering. Or is that the other place? -
Marra's
1734 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Win or lose, old-school pizza, mussels red, a plate of calamari satisfies, especially when downed with a glass or two of Chianti. -
Tony Luke's
39 E Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Before or after the game, grab a table and take in the walls of fame: There's Robert Redford, Jerry Blavat with Nancy Sinatra and actor, boxer and singer-songwriter Tony Luke Jr. -
The Ugly American
1100 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA
You won’t be singled out at this friendly South Philly newcomer that’s winning fans for its laidback goodness.
