The food at Comerica Park puts peanuts & Cracker Jacks to shame

Gone are the days when peanuts and Cracker Jacks were the most exciting food items at baseball games. Baseball stadiums around the country now boast impressive dining options that go beyond your typical concession stand fare — and Comerica Park is no exception. 

In addition to the usual fare offered every year, Comerica Park has tons of new food items available this season, with an emphasis on local flavors and Detroit-based restaurants. From burritos and tortas to shrimp and sliders, hungry Tigers fans are in for a treat (actually, several treats). Plant-based dishes, globally inspired items, and Tigers-themed beverages are all available for fans to indulge in as they cheer on their team from the stands. 

“Reflecting Detroit’s vibrant food scene, our executive chef, Mark Szubeczak, and his team have meticulously crafted a menu that reimagines ballpark classics with innovative twists,” Delaware North Sportservice, the food, beverage, and retail provider at Comerica Park, wrote on Instagram.

To ensure you don’t miss out on any of the good game day eats, we’ve rounded up all the home run dining options you can enjoy at Comerica. Keep reading to discover the tastiest food you can eat at a Tigers home game this season. 

Delaware North Sportservice SmashBurger

Watch your favorite Tigers smash it out of the park while chowing down on a SmashBurger from Delaware North Sportservice. The double-patty burger is served on a potato roll with cheese, caramelized onions, and a slightly sweet sauce. This definitely isn’t your typical ballpark burger.

Get your SmashBurger at the Big Cat Court or in section 327.

Photo courtesy of Delaware North Sportservice via Instagram.

Slows Bar BQ Burritos

Corktown favorite Slows Bar BQ is making its Comerica Park debut this season, serving up a trio of flavored-packed burritos. The Mostly Maui Wowie features hickory smoked pulled chicken, while The Low Rider is stuffed with Slows’ famous pulled pork.

Not a fan of meat? No problem! The Nice Dreams is made with plant-based chorizo. All options also include roasted onions and chilis, beans, chipotle rice, cheese, crema, and salsa. 

Find Slows Bar BQ at the Pitcher’s Pub on Comerica Landing.

Photo courtesy of Delaware North Sportservice via Instagram.

Green Dot Stables Pierogi Grilled Cheese

Want to try something a little different? Head to Green Dot Stables for a pierogi grilled cheese. This handheld treat features a pierogi topped with sauerkraut, Mornay sauce, and Velveeta served between two buns. 

Green Dot Stables is also serving up its fan favorite sliders again this season. Order the popular bundle deal and get three sliders plus a side of truffle fries. 

Find Green Dot Stables in sections 143 and 149. 

Photo courtesy of Delaware North Sportservice via Instagram.

Marrow Braised Barbacoa Torta

Take it from us — Marrow’s braised barbacoa torta is a must try. With braised beef, avocado salsa, citrus slaw, and cotija cheese, this Mexican-inspired sandwich is seriously delicious. 

Marrow is located at the Corner Tap Room.

Marrow Grilled Andalusia Sausage

Also from Marrow, the grilled Andalusia sausage is another delicious bite you won’t want to miss. The housemade local pork sausage is served with chimichurri, pickled red onion, crema, and cilantro. Smoked paprika and Guajullo chiles provide a mildly spicy kick. 

“That we can collaborate with the Tigers and Delaware North to put an added stamp of flavor on the menu items in an iconic Detroit establishment is an exciting opportunity for us,” Marrow founder and CEO Ping Ho said in a news release.

Arepas from El Rey de las Arepas

Southwest Detroit’s El Rey de las Arepas — one of Miguel Cabrera’s favorite local restaurants — is serving up a South American staple at the ballpark this season. Treat your tastebuds to beef or chicken arepas (stuffed cornmeal cakes) served with cheese and a garlic sauce. 

El Rey de las Arepas is one of Comerica Park’s pop-up restaurants this year and is located in section 116. 

Voyager Chilled Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

Seafood lovers should check out Ferndale-based Voyager’s chilled peel-and-eat shrimp. It’s perfectly seasoned, features a subtle spiciness, which is balanced by the creamy “comeback sauce,” and served with a lemon wedge.  

Find Voyager (another pop-up restaurant) and get your seafood fix in section 116. 

Voyager Hush Puppies

If you want a side to accompany your shrimp, Voyager has you covered. Indulge in an order of hush puppies, served with honey butter and lemon. 

Southwest Rice Bowl from Breadless

A rice bowl probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of stadium food, but that might change after trying Breadless’ version. This returning pop-up vendor’s Southwest Rice Bowl has a base of either chicken or falafel and is topped with an avocado spread, white cheddar, Monterey jack, sautéed peppers, and caramelized onions. Everything is served over brown rice and black beans. 

You can find Breadless in section 116.

Photo courtesy of Breadless.

Detroit Water and Ice Tigers Blood

Don’t forget about drinks! Stay hydrated by sipping on Detroit Water and Ice’s Tigers Blood, a refreshing blend of watermelon, strawberry. and coconut flavors. 

Detroit Water and Ice is located in section 138. 

Honorable mentions

Other standout dishes worth sampling include a cheesesteak hot dog, which combines the flavors of both classic foods, served in a hot dog bun (section 139) and hot honey chicken tenders, which are coated in hot honey and served with crispy fries (sections 151 and 336). 

This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.