Seattle Mariners, Centerplate & Chef Ethan Stowell continue partnership that has made Safeco Field a destination for great food
Gooey grilled Beecher’s Cheese with Hempler’s bacon, mounds of shaved prime rib beef and slices of hand-rolled porchetta on a fresh baked ciabatta roll, and an expanded selection of popular canned beer and Northwest craft brews are highlights of the menu at Safeco Field during the 2016 Seattle Mariners season.
Centerplate, the Seattle Mariners concessions partner, and noted Seattle restaurateur and Safeco Field consulting chef Ethan Stowell have created a variety of new ballpark food based on fresh and local ingredients. This inspired collaboration, now in its sixth year, has won Safeco Field a reputation for serving locally-inspired restaurant-quality food in a ballpark setting.
The Big Cheese
Seattle’s own Beecher’s Cheese is the inspiration for The Big Cheese grilled cheese sandwich bar near Section 111, Main Level. Sandwiches are served with Tim’s Cascade Chips on the side.
- Just Jack—Beecher’s Just Jack cheese on buttered, toasted Baker Boys Northwest brioche bread.
- Bacon, cheese & tomato—Beecher’s Just Jack cheese with Hempler’s Meats cottage-style bacon and sliced tomato on buttered, toasted Baker Boys brioche bread.
Sultan of Sandwich
Locally-sourced meats highlight the offerings at The Sultan of Sandwich near Section 105, Main Level.
- Shaved Prime Rib–Rainier Ranch beef, horseradish cream, served on Franz Bakery ciabatta roll.
- Porchetta – Locally-sourced pork, rubbed with salt and fennel pollen, hand rolled in pork belly, drizzled with caper and basil pesto served on a Franz Bakery ciabatta roll.
- Prime Rib & Chips – Rainier Ranch beef served over house-made Idaho russet potato kettle chips topped with horseradish cream and gorgonzola cheese sauce.
- Porchetta & Chips – Locally-sourced hand-rolled pork served over house-made Idaho russet potato kettle chips topped with caper and basil pesto and gorgonzola cheese sauce.
Rotisserie-Style Wings
Already a fan favorite at Safeco Field, hot wings have been updated with a rotisserie-style preparation served with bleu cheese dressing and Frank’s Red Hot Sauce on the side with choice of Original Cayenne Pepper, Slammin’ Sriracha Chili, Chile n’ Lime, Kickin’ BBQ. Wings are featured at all five High Cheese Pizza & Wings locations.
Safeco Field Sausage Company featuring Hempler’s Meats
Hempler’s Meats joins the Safeco Field lineup this year. In addition to the cottage-style bacon in the grilled cheese sandwiches, products include European-style center cut bacon on the bacon cheeseburgers, chicken and ham deli meats, and a selection of artisan-style pepperoni sticks. Hempler’s sausages, Hot Links and jalapeño cheddar Andouille sausage will be available at five Safeco Field Sausage and Double-Play Chicken & Sausage locations throughout the ballpark. Hempler’s is a family owned company based in Ferndale, Washington that is a favorite of foodies for their high-quality locally cured meats made from family recipes that date back to the 1800s.
Liege Waffles
Authentic Liege Belgian Waffles from Sweet Iron Waffles (Downtown at 3rd and Seneca) are featured at the concession stand near Section 136 on the Main Level. Liege-style waffles are made from a rich Brioche yeasted dough studded with sweet pearls of sugar topped with powdered sugar or dipped in dark or white chocolate. The waffles feature organic, local, all-natural ingredients including flour is from Shepherd’s Grain, an alliance of family farmers dedicated to sustainable agriculture.
Deep Eddy Vodka
New to the members-only Terrace Club are slushy cocktails made with flavored Deep Eddy vodka, handcrafted, small batch spirits distilled in Austin, Texas. Deep Eddy’s product line includes four flavored vodkas made with real fruit juice including grapefruit, lemon, peach and cranberry.
Barefoot Wine
Barefoot Wine is new to Safeco Field this season with two varieties of the Barefoot Refresh spritzers in an 8 oz. can. Crisp White is vibrant and light bodied with aromas of melon and pear and a lemon-lime finish. Summer Red is fruity and light with a hint of raspberry and orange. Barefoot is the number one wine brand in the world with the mission to make the world a better place through wine.
Stimson Estate Cellars
In other wine news, Stimson Estate Cellars red blend and chardonnay, from Columbia Valley-grown grapes, are Safeco Field’s new “house wine” offered at concession stands this season.
Keg Wine, which is available at The First Base Vine at Section 126, features Prosser’s 14 Hands Merlot and Chardonnay on tap by the glass or carafe.
Cans & Craft Beer
Safeco Field boasts an outstanding selection of beer including draft beer from craft brewers from around the Pacific Northwest and a few great beers from around the country. With the growing popularity of canned beer, more options have been added to the Safeco Field lineup of domestic and premium beers. The canned concept also includes specially-priced $6 16 oz. Miller High Life, Hamm’s, Icehouse and Milwaukee’s Best, available at Good Hops Beer locations, the Hit It Here Café and The Sultan of Sandwich Classic Beer window.
Cask-conditioned ale is offered at Section 129 on the Main Level. This season’s participating local brewers include Black Raven, Diamond Knot, Georgetown, Naked City, Machine House, and Stoup Brewing.