We’ll all the time have peanuts and Cracker Jack, however at Nationals Park, followers can proudly sing “purchase me some dumplings and roti tacos,” too. The Nationals have partnered with a deep bench of native food and drinks distributors to carry thrilling, international flavors to the stadium in Navy Yard. Whether or not you’re within the temper for a basic frozen cocktail or a chilaquiles sandwich, there will probably be loads to select from, together with 11 new meals stops, when the ballpark opens Thursday, March 27.
Ballpark fare can get costly, however arrive early and also you’ll discover completely satisfied hour pricing on some beers. From when the gates open to the scheduled first pitch, you’ll be able to rating $5 beers—12 ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Mild, and Michelob Extremely—and $6 NUTRL laborious seltzers and Skimmers vodka tea on the Change-Up bar (previously often known as the Budweiser Brew Home in Middle Discipline Plaza), plus the Budweiser Terrace and ULTRA Loft (sections 242 and 243).
And the park will host three non-baseball food and drinks occasions within the coming months: DC Beer Fest (Saturday April 12), Uncorked: DC Wine Fest (Saturday, April 19), and Tacos and Tequila (Saturday, Could 17).
Whereas three eating kiosks—Steak of the Union, Emerald Armor Cafe, and La Casita Pupuseria—will return to the concession lineup this yr, there are many new spots of their stead. Right here’s a information to this season’s ballpark bites.
New in 2025
Eleven new distributors all through the ballpark are winners of a “Pitch Your Product” competitors, which allowed restaurateurs and meals/beverage suppliers to vie for stadium concession stand spots. Right here’s the record of winners and the place you’ll discover them:
Cotton & Reed (Part 109) The Union Market-based rum distillery and bar will carry basic cocktails to the stadium, like strawberry daiquiris and darkish and stormies.
Canine Tag Bakery (suites and choose Market areas) This Georgetown-based bakery runs a fellowship program that hires veterans, army spouses, and caregivers. At Nats Park, it’ll serve up butterscotch-chip blondies, raspberry granola bars, and on-theme cookies.
Electrical Cool-Help (Sections 102 and 147) This bar, which has a homebase in Shaw, will pour frozen cocktails just like the Fastball Frose and a Curveball Colada made with pineapple Dole whip.
Kam & 46 (part 105) This Rosslyn store/meals truck brings Filipino-Hawaiian bites like tuna tartare nachos made with house-fried wonton chips, and vegetable lumpia.
Fortunate Hazard (Part 238) Pentagon Metropolis’s Chinese language-American spot will serve fare like orange rooster, lo mein, and well-spiced chicken-and-chive dumplings.
Maracas Ice Pops (Cellular bicycle ranges) Mexican-style popsicles are made with fresh-cut fruit and have each candy and spicy toppings. Don’t miss the mango bars drizzled with chamoy and sprinkled with Tajin.
Moore Crunch (Marketplaces at Sections 110, 129, 141, 205, 229, 306 and 314) Search for luggage of seasoned laborious pretzels with flavors like cinnamon-sugar and Maryland crab.
Mush (Part 136 and 137) Opposite to the place’s title, this stand focuses on all issues plant-based and crispy. Assume oyster-mushroom “rooster” sandwiches and tenders, and bowls with jerk and Peruvian spices.
Occasion Of (Marketplaces at Sections 110, 129, 141, 205, 229, 306 and 314) Popcorn with Thai-inspired accents is that this model’s specialty. We just like the nutty and tangy pad Thai taste.
Phowheels (Part 140) With areas in each Nationwide Touchdown and Union Market (in addition to an “OG” meals truck), Phowheels focuses on mod-Viet road meals. Go for flaky roti tacos dressed like banh mi, with pickled veggies, spicy mayonnaise, and the meat of your selection.
Taqueria Picoso (Part 117) This Alexandria taqueria will serve tacos and tortes. We suggest the torta de chilaquiles with salsa verde, lime mayonnaise, and carne asada.
Specialty Drinks and Stadium Bars
BetMGM Sportsbook (close to the Major Entrance) In 2022, the Nationals partnered with BetMGM to open the primary sportsbook at an MLB stadium. The swanky 4,000 square-foot area boasts a 40-foot bar with pub meals, loads of TVs, and a number of betting home windows and kiosks. Whereas followers can’t go between the stadium and the sportsbook throughout video games, the BetMGM app permits customers to put cellular wagers inside a two-block radius of the park.
District Drafts (A number of areas) Native beer vendor District Drafts has whittled down its Nationals Park areas since final yr—it now has six areas as a substitute of 13. Head right here for brews from DC Brau, Denizens, Hellbender, Port Metropolis, and extra.
Cocktail Counter (Part 147) Cocktail followers will discover batched creations from Tory Pratt, the founding father of DC’s Pratt Customary Cocktail Co.
The Change-Up Meals Corridor (Middle Discipline Plaza) The bar close to the primary entrance, which was previously often known as Budweiser Brew Home, presents loads of beers, good views, and pub fare. New this yr are three stalls serving a rotating menu of dishes impressed by away groups (assume cheesesteak nachos on opening day, when the Nats play the Phillies); creatively-topped scorching canine, and desserts. The Change-Up additionally one of many locations you’ll discover that $5 beer deal earlier than first pitch. Followers can e book outside tables throughout particular occasions and theme nights, or as a part of seasonal ticket packages.
Budweiser Terrace Bar and ULTRA Loft (Sections 242 and 243) This bar and picnic space is a enjoyable place to collect throughout video games, and neighbors fashionable stands like Shake Shack and Rocklands.
Devils Spine Left Discipline Lodge (Part 301) The Virginia brewery has a bar and picnic space serving its staple beers, and the brewers typically group up with the Nats for unique specials.
Casamigos Sky Deck (Part 222) Frozen margs and different tequila and mezcal drinks are the draw right here.
Cutwater Bars (A number of areas) These bars concentrate on canned basic cocktails, in addition to choose drafts and harder-to-come-by Cutwater spirits.
Foodie Fan Favorites
Capo Deli (Part 136) The favored Italian deli will supply its big Italian subs and pasta salads.
Swizzler (Sections 106, 132, and 320) What began as a meals truck is now a multi-platform enterprise that’s rethinking quick meals with grass-fed (and really tasty) burgers on domestically made potato buns. Its first brick-and-mortar is simply blocks from the stadium, however you may get the smash-burgers and crispy rooster sandwiches inside, too.
Haute Canine and Fries (Sections 105, 232, and 315) A longtime Washingtonian favourite, this specialty scorching canine purveyor is including two extra concession stands this yr. They’ll dish up snappy franks with artistic toppings; previous winners embody Chicago-style and banh mi-inspired dogsi.
Eli’s Crepes (Part 113) Search for candy and savory crepes, with fillings like rooster pesto and Nutella-strawberry, within the park’s important concourse.
South Mountain Creamery (Sections 115 and 136, 143, and 235) The family-owned farm and ice cream purveyor out of Frederick is a pleasant break from all of the Dippin’ Dots. They’ll have double the variety of areas at Nationals Stadium this yr.
Rocklands BBQ (Part 118) The wood-fired barbecue specialist dishes up pulled pork and rooster sandwiches, tasty sides like slaw and mac n’ cheese, and gluten-free barbecue bowls.
Exhausting Instances Café (Part 133) The Washington basic, which opened in Alexandria in 1980, focuses on all issues chili (vegetarian and meaty)—it’s ladled on canine, fries, nachos, and extra.
Los Cinco Tacos (Sections 136 and 309) This taqueria, a sister restaurant to Capo Deli, will serve Veracruz-born chef Jose Candelero’s barbacoa, rooster, nopal, and al pastor tacos, together with nachos. This yr they’ll add a second location to the stadium.
Ben’s Chili Bowl (Sections 110, 141, and 307) This spinoff of the U Road establishment, now with a 3rd Nationals Park location, dishes up DC’s famed chili-cheese half-smokes. Plus, its chili-cheese fries are nice for absorbing beer past the seventh inning.
Roaming Rooster (Part 239) DC’s smash hit fried-chicken-sandwich maker serves its hearty creations on the park. Warmth seekers ought to strive the new rooster or Nashville hot-hot selection—or skip the burn and order the honey-butter rooster sando.
Arepa Zone (Sections 148 and 304) The favored Venezuelan vendor serves stuffed arepas, cachapas (fried corn muffins), and tacky tequeños.
Style of the Majors (Sections 114, 243, and 308) an idea from Nats Park chef James Pryor, may have three stands (two are new) serving a rotating number of scorching canine with toppings impressed by no matter group the Nats are enjoying. Pryor says he’s trying ahead to a Nats versus. Yankees sport, when the stand will serve pastrami-and-sauerkraut-topped franks.
Ssongs Korean Sizzling Canine (Sections 130 and 303) This Korean corn-dog stand has two areas in native malls, and now two areas at Nats Park. The corn canine—some full of mozzarella as a substitute of sausage—are chewy and barely candy. There’s canned boba tea, too.
Melissa’s Discipline of Greens (Sections 136 and 137) There are a selection of meatless dishes across the Park, however devoted herbivores can go all-in at this kiosk with out fear. This yr, Melissa’s may even function choices from newcomer Mush.
Shake Shack (Part 240) It’s now simpler to get a double Shackburger repair, because of cellular pre-ordering.
Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard (Sections 106 and 317) This outpost of the chain will serve Italian ice, frozen custard, and different refreshers.
Seize-and-Go Marketplaces (A number of areas) Velocity is the secret—and that extends to beer. At 9 Seize-and-Go Marketplaces, followers can stroll as much as coolers and choose snacks and drinks (something from Bud Mild to native Port Metropolis, plus seltzers and canned cocktails). A self-checkout system, with ID verification, makes issues even sooner.
Ballpark Classics
Grand Slam Grill (A number of areas) A no-frills concession for ballpark canine and rooster tenders.
