It’s time for another season of baseball at Petco Park in San Diego, with the Padres set to host the San Francisco Giants for a sold-out home opener on Thursday, March 28. 2019 could shape up a banner year for the Padres, with the historic signing of Manny Machado and top prospects like Fernando Tatis Jr., who will be the youngest Padre in history to play on Opening Day.

Eater is back with our annual lineup of food and drink options on the culinary roster at Petco Park. For the first time in several years, there are no major changes or additions to the stadium’s impressive offerings, which include a who’s who of local eateries from stalwarts like Hodad’s and Seaside Market to 2018 debuts from Buona Forchetta and Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill. What is new at the stadium for 2019: a signature beer made just for the Padres and a concert stage that is the first of its kind at a Major League ballpark.

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New This Season:

Swingin’ Friar Ale: Developed in collaboration with Ballast Point, a longtime sponsor of the team, this new “Official Craft Beer of the Padres” is named for the famous Swingin’ Friar mascot and celebrates the Padres 50th anniversary season. The Simcoe-hopped, 5.5% ABV will be available on draft and in six-pack bottles throughout San Diego and featured BeerFest, the pregame happy hour in Park at the Park, on Friday, March 29.

Park at the Park’s Sycuan Stage: Part of the 2.8-acre Park at the Park, San Diego’s newest premier concert venue will be hosting at least eight national touring acts per year as part of an agreement with Live Nation. With a capacity for more than 6,000 guests, the Sycuan Stage programming will kick off on May 25 with LED’s My Life Every Day Memorial Day festival followed a show from Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon scheduled for Wednesday, June 26.

Cutwater Spirits: The San Diego-based distillery, which is already serving its lineup of spirits, mixers, and ready-to-enjoy canned cocktails at The Still by Cutwater Spirits and other locations around the park, will debut the Cutwater Spirits Rum Bar on the Field Level at section 101 where it will spotlight a special Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum Mai Tai.

Phil's BBQ: This mecca of meat has an existing location near section 113 next to the Showley Bros. Candy Factory building as well as a stand in Park at the Park. This year, it adds a new location on the rooftop of the Western Metal Supply Co. building that will also serve its fan-favorite El Toro and BBQ Broham sandwiches plus baby back ribs.

RETURNING FAVORITES:

Buona Forchetta: Located on the Field Level Mercado behind section 104, the restaurant serves its crowd-pleasing Neapolitan pizza and a style of Roman pizza to baseball fans. The Petco Park outpost also features a gelato bar and a large assortment of wine from Italy and California.

Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill: Offering fresh catch since 2004 at its flagship India Street eatery, the locally-owned seafood spot operates two locations inside the stadium. Fish tacos and sandwiches are the focus on the Field Level at section 117 while a second locale on the Toyata Terrace level at section 220, part of The Still by Cutwater Spirits, carries an extended menu that also includes poke and sashimi, clam chowder, and seafood plates.

Ballast Point: With a presence throughout the park and at The Draft tap room on the Garden Level, the brewery also has bars on the Field Level at sections 110 and 226 that will be dedicated to its runaway hit, Sculpin IPA. Its taps will pour the original Sculpin, Unfiltered Sculpin, Grapefruit Sculpin, Pineapple Sculpin and the new mango and guava-infused Aloha Sculpin.

Jack & Craft is a snack shop on the Field Level at sections 117 and 226. Offering freshly-popped caramel corn, it also features a rotating list of craft beers from local breweries including Mike Hess Brewing, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Coronado Brewing Company, and more.

Carnitas’ Snack Shack: With bustling outposts in North Park and along the Embarcadero, the local eatery features signature pork-centric dishes including their Triple Threat, Smoked Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog, and Carnitas Flautas, plus craft cocktails and local beer. [Sections 128/228]

Wonderland Ocean Pub: Located on the upper deck, Wonderland offers full bar, beers from Resident Brewing Co. and other local craft beer offerings, plus a menu of coastal cuisine made popular at the original Ocean Beach location. [Section 309]

AleSmith Brewing Co.: Named in commemoration of 'Mr. Padre' Tony Gwynn’s historic 1994 career-high batting average, AleSmith Brewing Co.’s San Diego Pale Ale .394 has become a fast favorite of Padres fans and will be available at the five Craft Beers of San Diego locations [Sec. 107, 211, 229, 305, 328]

.394: In partnership with the Padres, AleSmith Brewing Co. re-branded the former Club 19 hospitality space. Located on the Toyota Terrace Level, the restaurant and bar features San Diego Pale Ale.394 and other AleSmith favorites. The menu, developed by Petco Park executive chef Carlos Vargas in collaboration with Alicia Gwynn, includes classic mac & cheese, pulled BBQ pork fries, and Tony’s chicken tenders. [Section 217]

Miguel's Cocina: These solid fish tacos and surf & turf burritos are back for round four. [Section 104]

Pizza Port: The local brewpub is back for a fifth season, serving up cheese, pepperoni and garlic artichoke pizza, plus their signature garlic beer buddies with ranch and marinara sauce and Pizza Port beer on draft and in cans. [Sections 104, 121, 215, 311, 320]

Ballast Point: The brewery's outpost, The Draft tap room, sits above Seaside Market on the Garden Level and pairs beer with burgers from Hodad's. [Section 207 ]

Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar: The fish taco vet first swam ashore Shelter Island in 1969 and coined the concept of San Diego-style surf and turf ever since. [Sect. 202/206]

Hodad's The Ocean Beach burger joint, founded in 1969, embraces its seaside roots with surfboards and an oversized vanity license plate reminding Padres fans to "Beat LA" all season long. Fervent followers crave their bacon cheeseburgers and "frings", a basket of half onion rings and half French fries. [Sect. 104/131]

Iron Fist Brewing Co.: The family-owned brewery, which opened in Vista in 2010, will feature several of its local unfiltered, bottle conditioned and naturally carbonated craft beers at a dedicated cart on Craft Beer Row [Sec. 101-105], as well as at the five Craft Beers of San Diego locations throughout Petco Park [Sec. 107, 211, 229, 305, 328]

Field Level

Seaside Market: This two-window store mimics the Cardiff counterpart, serving up their famous tri tip sandwiches, flatbreads, smoothies, and a variety of salads like kale quinoa, pasta primavera, and orzo pasta. Dig into a hot food bar with rotisserie and fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mac 'n cheese, and meatballs. Grab a bottle and fill up on Vitamin C from an orange juice machine that slices and squeezes before your eyes. [Sect. 107]

Seaside Tri Tip: Seaside Market kiosks selling its famous home run: BBQ tri tip sandwiches and tri tip nachos. [Sect. 112/129]

Tarantino: The local carnivorous company is back as the official Friar Frank and sausage of the team. [Park at the Park]

Wines at the Park, Presented by Donovan's: Vino lovers can drown out the ballpark's beer buzz inside this closed-door wooden wine haven, featuring racks of bottles and specials scribbled on a chalkboard. Patrons can taste reds, whites or sparkling selections at the mini winery and buy by the bottle or glass before heading back to their seats. [Sect. 104]

Karl Strauss Trolley: San Diego's original microbrewery replicates the feel of its nearby downtown restaurant. [Sect. 102]

Ballast Point Bar: [Sect. 102, 129, 226, 319, Park at the Park]

Craft Beers of San Diego: Local microbrews. [Sect. 105, 110, 215, 226, 229, 303 and 328]

Goose Island: This Chicago brewery may have a presence in San Diego, but drinking it doesn't make you a Cubs fan. [Sect. 102]

Omni Hotel Premier Club: This classy glass-enclosed lounge isn't just for those with prime field-level seats – fans can buy a buffet ticket a la carte. [Sect. 108]

Randy Jones Grill: The Padres pitching legend made a name for himself in the restaurant world by cashing in on his family's barbecue recipe. Come hungry for the fully loaded BBQ pulled pork stack, grilled country pork chop sandwich, slugger dog or the smoked beef brisket sandwich. [Sect. 119/124]

Wines at the Park: Patrons can taste reds, whites or sparkling selections and purchase by the bottle or glass before heading back to their seats. [Mercado in Sect. 104]

Peet's Coffee: Beverages from the San Francisco based brewers will be available at all "Budweiser Ballpark Eats" locations and two Mister Softee portables.

Western Metal Supply Co. Building

The Loft presented by Budweiser: The hot dog game is strong in this section, with Polish kielbasa and bratwurst options. Chipotle chicken nachos, beef brisket, a full bar, signature cocktails and an endless stream of Budweiser round out the offerings.

Toyota Terrace

Gaglione Brothers: The decades-old San Diego cheesesteak shop has two Petco locations. Try the mushroom cheesesteaks, the Cheez Whiz fries and don't miss the pepper bar for all your garnishing needs. [Section 101/124] Photo via Facebook

Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar: Chef Steve Floyd offers fish and chips, clam chowder, coctel del mar and a fresh catch of the day, grilled to order with made-from-scratch sides. [Section 202/206]

Board & Brew: The SoCal staple makes its sandwiches from scratch and prides itself on pouring local micro brews from San Diego and Orange County. [Section 207]

Budweiser Patio: A Bud lover's dream comes to life with this open air hot spot for boozing. Stand and sip a Budweiser, Bud Light Lime or Michelob Ultra along a long counter overlooking right field. [Sect. 227]

Randy Jones Grill: Big slugger dogs, bratwurst, Budweiser beers, imports, Mexican craft and Stella Rosa Wine. [Sect. 206, 306, 307, 319]

Lucha Libre: Find Padres and Dodgers fans here between innings, uniting over shared SoCal cravings for California burritos and tacos. [Sect. 117/120]

Upper Level

Seaside Tri Tip: See above. [Sect. 303]

Nacho Padre: See above. [Sect. 306, 320, 321]

Estrella Cantina: [Sect. 210, 216]

Randy Jones Grill: See above. [Sect. 101, 117, 118]