The Greatest Locations to Eat and Drink at Nationals Park

We’ll all the time have peanuts and Cracker Jack, however at Nationals Park, followers can proudly sing “buy me some birria and Korean corndogs,” too. The Nationals have partnered with a deep bench of native foods and drinks distributors to carry thrilling, world flavors to the stadium in Navy Yard. Whether you’re within the temper for a high-octane frozen cocktail or a chilaquiles sandwich, there will probably be lots to select from, together with a handful of recent meals stops, on the dwelling opener on Friday, April 3.

Ballpark fare can get costly, however arrive early and also you’ll discover pleased hour pricing on some beers. From when the gates open to the scheduled first pitch, you may rating $5 brews—12 ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra—and $6 NUTRL exhausting seltzers and Skimmers vodka tea on the Change-Up bar in Center Field Plaza, plus on the Budweiser Terrace and ULTRA Loft (sections 242 and 243).

Another perk: youngsters below $12 get a free meal every recreation. 

While three eating kiosks—Lucky Danger, Pho Wheels, and Mush—together with BetMGM Sportsbook won’t return to the lineup this yr, there are some new spots of their stead. Here’s a information to this season’s ballpark bites.

New in 2026

Five new distributors all through the ballpark are winners of a “Pitch Your Product” competitors, which permits restaurateurs and meals/beverage suppliers to vie for stadium concession stand spots. Here’s the place you’ll discover them:

Coneacopia (Section 136) Waffle cones in fanciful colours and flavors are automobiles for soft-serve ice cream.

Don Churro (Sections 113 and 308) Long, sugared fritters will be stuffed with chocolate, dulce de leche, and extra. You can get them organized by the pair or dozen.

Eatopian Eats (Section 136) Everything on Chekesha Rashad’s menu, equivalent to agave-sweetened fruit cups and Ethiopian/Mexican/Indian nachos, is vegan and allergen-friendly.

Fuzzies Burgers (Section 105) The Baltimore meals truck operation, which additionally has a stand at Camden Yards, slings smash burgers made with dry-aged Angus beef.

Stuggy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs (Section 105) Need an Old Bay repair? Grab crab mac’ and cheese in a cup or atop a sizzling canine at this stand, which additionally has Baltimore roots.

Also new:

Char Bar (Section 143) The Kosher counter will serve up slider-sized falafels and deli sandwiches, knishes, and extra.

Colony Grill (Section 227) Thin, crunchy tavern pizzas are the factor at this offshoot of a 91 year-old Connecticut establishment.

Lunas de Buenos Aires Empanadas q The Argentinian spot closed its Union Market eatery final yr, but it surely’s again in motion right here with an array of empanadas.

Specialty Drinks and Stadium Bars

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 Shake Shack.

Casamigos Sky Deck (Section 222) Frozen margs and different tequila and mezcal drinks are the draw right here.

The Change-Up Food Hall (Center Field Plaza) The bar close to the principle entrance, which was previously often known as Budweiser Brew House, provides loads of beers, good views, and pub fare, equivalent to foot-long sizzling canine and fried rooster sandwiches. The Change-Up can be one of many locations you’ll discover that $5 beer deal earlier than first pitch. Fans can ebook out of doors tables throughout particular occasions and theme nights, or as a part of seasonal ticket packages.

Cotton & Reed (Section 109) The Union Market-based rum distillery and bar brings basic cocktails to the stadium, like strawberry daiquiris and darkish and stormies.

Cutwater Bars  (Multiple places) These bars specialise in canned basic cocktails, in addition to choose drafts and harder-to-come-by Cutwater spirits.

Devils Backbone Left Field Lodge (Section 301) The Virginia brewery has a bar and picnic space serving its staple beers, and the brewers typically workforce up with the Nats for unique specials.

District Drafts (Multiple places) Local beer vendor District Drafts has six places all through the ballpark. Head right here for brews from DC Brau, Denizens, Hellbender, Port City, and extra. 

Electric Cool-Aid (Sections 102 and 143) This bar, which has a homebase in Shaw, pours frozen cocktails just like the Fastball Frose and a Curveball Colada made with pineapple Dole whip.

Foodie Fan Favorites

Arepa Zone (Sections 148 and 304) The widespread Venezuelan vendor serves stuffed arepas, cachapas (fried corn truffles), and tacky tequeños.

Ben’s Chili Bowl (Sections 141, 238, and 307) This spinoff of the U Street establishment dishes up DC’s famed chili-cheese half-smokes. Plus, its chili-cheese fries are nice for absorbing beer past the seventh inning.

Capo Deli (Section 136) The widespread Italian deli is providing its enormous Italian subs and pasta salads.

Dog Tag Bakery (suites and choose Marketplace places) This Georgetown-based bakery runs a fellowship program that hires veterans, navy spouses, and caregivers. At Nats Park, it’ll serve up butterscotch-chip blondies and on-theme cookies.

Eli’s Crepes (Section 113) Look for candy and savory crepes, with fillings like rooster pesto and Nutella-strawberry, within the park’s primary concourse.

Grab-and-Go Marketplaces (Multiple places) Speed is the secret—and that extends to beer. At a number of Grab-and-Go Marketplaces,  followers can stroll as much as coolers and choose snacks and drinks (something from Bud Light to native Port City, plus seltzers and canned cocktails). A self-checkout system, with ID verification, makes issues even sooner.

Hard Times Café (Section 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.  

Haute Dogs and Fries (Sections 110, 232, and 315) A longtime Washingtonian favourite, this specialty sizzling canine purveyor dishes up snappy franks with artistic toppings; previous winners embrace Chicago-style and banh mi-inspired canine.

Kam & 46 (Section 106) This Rosslyn store/meals truck brings Filipino-Hawaiian bites like tuna tartare nachos made with house-fried wonton chips, and vegetable lumpia.

Little Miner Taco (Section 231) The birria-obsessed Brentwood spot dishes up crispy, tacky braised-beef-filled tacos.

Los Cinco Tacos (Section 136) This taqueria, a sister restaurant to Capo Deli, serves Veracruz-born chef Jose Candelero’s barbacoa, rooster, nopal, and al pastor tacos, together with nachos.

Maracas Ice Pops (One cart per ground) 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.

Melissa’s Field of Greens (Section 136) There are various meatless dishes across the Park, however devoted herbivores can go all-in at this kiosk with out fear. This yr, Melissa’s may also characteristic plant-based choices from newcomer Eatopia.

Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard (Sections 106, 235, and 320) This outpost of the chain provides Italian ice, frozen custard, and different refreshers.

Roaming Rooster (Section 239) DC’s smash hit fried-chicken-sandwich maker serves its hearty creations on the park. Heat seekers ought to strive the recent rooster or Nashville hot-hot selection—or skip the burn and order the honey-butter rooster sando.

Rocklands BBQ (Section 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.

Shake Shack (Section 240) It’s now simpler to get a double Shackburger repair, because of cellular pre-ordering.

South Mountain Creamery (Sections 115 and 136) The family-owned farm and ice cream purveyor out of Frederick is a pleasant break from all of the Dippin’ Dots.

Ssongs Hot Dog (Sections 130 and 303) This Korean corn-dog stand has two places in native malls, and now two places at Nats Park. The corn canine—some stuffed with mozzarella as an alternative of sausage—are chewy and barely candy. There’s canned boba tea, too.

Swizzler (Sections 141 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 regionally 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.

Taqueria Picoso (Section 117) This Alexandria taqueria is serving tacos and tortas. We advocate the chilaquiles model of the latter, with salsa verde, lime mayonnaise, and carne asada.

Taste of the Majors (Sections 114 and 308) This idea from Nats Park chef James Pryor options two stands serving a rotating number of sizzling canine with toppings impressed by no matter workforce the Nats are taking part in.

Ballpark Classics

Grand Slam Grill (Multiple places) A no-frills concession for ballpark canine and rooster tenders.