From small-batch breweries to elevated eats, these five spots near Oracle Park hit a home run.
The neighborhood surrounding Oracle Park offers plenty of pre-and postgame fare and sips.
Merkado
Cheers to a game day win with a variety of specialty tequila- and mezcal-focused cocktails paired with authentic Jaliscan street fare— think grilled shrimp tostadas, crispy carnitas tacos and plenty of other Mexican favorites. Don’t miss the resto’s happy hour offerings available during the first to last pitch of a Giants’ home game. 130 Townsend St., 415.227.0500, merkadosf.com
Kaiyo Rooftop
For a bird’s-eye view, climb to the 12th floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel (next door to the stadium), where Kaiyo’s Rooftop serves up visually stunning tiki-style cocktails alongside tempting arrays of Nikkei (Japanese and Peruvian) cuisine. Must-tries include the Japanese fried chicken, bluefin tuna toast and pork bao buns. 701 Third St.,415.800.8141, kaiyosf.com
Kaiyo Rooftop is perfect for game day.
Black Hammer Brewing
Head to the local watering hole for a brew or two before the big game. What’s on tap? Small-batch offerings of gluten-free ales, lagers and hard seltzers dot the menu with cheeky and irreverent names. Specialty sips include the Basic Witch, a pumpkin pie sour ale; Playa, a Mexican lager; and an anti-imperial Ukrainian stout lovingly dubbed Puck Futin. 544 Bryant St.,628.222.4664, blackhammerbrewing.com
Kaiyo Rooftop, located next door to Oracle Park, offers bites like Japanese fried chicken and pork bao buns.
Marlowe
Nothing says “play ball!” quite like classic American comfort food, and Marlowe’s famous burger certainly hits the spot. The 100% beef patty is topped with cheese, caramelized onions, bacon and horseradish aioli. And while it sounds relatively simple, the dish has delighted critics and guests alike for more than 10 years. 500 Brannan St.,415.777.1413, marlowesf.com
The exterior of Black Hammer Brewing.
Pregaming or extra-inning fun is a natural at Black Hammer Brewing on Bryant Street.
ROOH
Contemporary Indian hot spot ROOH slides into home with its rich, traditional flavors and urban cocktail bar. Nosh on exciting dishes like tandoori octopus, lamb shank nihari, pomegranate-glazed pork belly and more, all prepared with traditional Indian ingredients and fresh California produce. 333 Brannan St., Ste. 150, 415.525.4174, roohrestaurants.com
Photography by: GALAAD-AERILYS; IM FURMAN AND INA MARIA; ANTHONY PARKS AND EMILIO SALEHI