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Best Stadium Food In Pittsburgh

It used to be that stadium food was thought of as overpriced and lacking in flavor. Nobody wants to pay top dollar for old hot dogs with packaged ketchup, stale popcorn and maybe-meat burgers. In Pittsburgh, it's no longer that way. Whether you're heading to a fall football game or a spring baseball game, rest assured if you get hungry, you won't have to settle for expensive and bad-tasting food. Try out these unique and delicious concessions next time you head to a game.
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Heinz Field
400 North Shore Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 697-7150
www.steelers.com

Steelers fans love their food as much as the players on the field. With 47 concession locations throughout Heinz Field, football fanatics will have no problem finding something great to eat in between quarters or when the game gets slow. Sure, you can always grab some popcorn or a Coke, but try these places for food that feels more like it came from a restaurant than a football stadium.

Benkovitz Seafood
Section 106

If you want a break from the cliché hot dog or soft pretzel, stop over to Benkovitz for a little grub from the sea. With fish and chips, fish sandwiches, and as always, draft beer, Benkovitz is a must-stop eatery if you want to try something different. This little shop will make you feel like you're in an English pub, not in the middle of Pittsburgh, and allow you to get snag great food while watching the game.

Primanti Brothers
Section 110

Primanti Brothers is a staple of the Pittsburgh food scene, and now Steelers fans may get their sandwich fix right inside the stadium. Featuring its famous cheesesteaks served with fries and slaw, Primanti Brothers will keep your belly full and your body happy throughout the game. The Steelers are a huge part of Pittsburgh, as is Primanti Brothers, so show your love of the city with a fry-filled sandwich.

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PNC Park
115 Federal St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 321-2827
pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com

Heading to a baseball game is an American tradition, as is grabbing a bite at the ballpark. At PNC Park, grab cheap seats, watch the balls fly and eat some fantastic food that's evolved far beyond peanuts and hot dogs. Try out these cuisines next time you head to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Diamond Pizza
Section 138

Pittsburgh boasts a rich history of European food, and now you can get the best local grub while cheering on the Pirates. Stop by when the innings start to take too long or the sun gets too hot, and munch on peiroigis, keilbasa or split a pizza with your friends.

Chicken On The Hill
Section 131

If you're trying to stay away from red meat or craving some light, white protein, Chicken On The Hill is your stop during the ball game. This concession features the classic chicken tender basket as well as some spicy buffalo chicken tenders, a breaded chicken sandwich and all the fries your stomach can handle. Going to a ball game isn't about eating healthy, it's about cheering on your team, grabbing a few beers, and eating some meat and fries, all of which can be found at Chicken on The Hill.

Manny's BBQ
Centerfield

At Manny's, enjoy Southern food and see former Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen, who hangs out there every day. If you want some spice and Southern hospitality in this Northern ballpark, come here for barbecue, pulled-pork sandwiches and a classic Angus burger. Manny's is one of the most popular foodstands in the ballpark, so there might be a wait, but both the barbecue and a chance to meet Sanguillen are worth it.

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Teresa Stanisha is a freelance writer covering all things Pittsburgh. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
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