Where Philly eats before the game.

The original Crabfries HQ. Wall-to-wall TVs, mussels in white or red gravy, and the closest true sports bar to the stadium complex.

1526 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

The stadium-district party zone: mechanical bull, giant screens, tallboys, and wings steps from every gate.

1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Open 24 hours. Order 'whiz wit' and eat it standing up at the corner. The original since 1930.

1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Stephen Starr's clubby steakhouse. Home of the $120 Kobe & foie cheesesteak with a half-bottle of Veuve.

237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

80+ vendors under one roof — DiNic's roast pork, Beiler's donuts, Miller's Twist pretzels. Perfect pre-game lunch.

51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Inside Citizens Bank Park's Third Base Gate — pints, wings, and no walk back to the car.

1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148

In-stadium fried chicken sandwiches and hot fresh donuts. Skip the concourse hot dog.

1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Stephen Starr's clubby steakhouse. Home of the $120 Kobe & foie cheesesteak with a half-bottle of Veuve.

237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

80+ vendors under one roof — DiNic's roast pork, Beiler's donuts, Miller's Twist pretzels. Perfect pre-game lunch.

51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Beer bar and Irish pub food inside Reading Terminal. Solid lunch spot before a Sixers or Flyers home game.

1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

The stadium-district party zone: mechanical bull, giant screens, tallboys, and wings steps from every gate.

1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Award-winning bison burgers, duck-fat fries, and one of Philly's deepest whiskey lists.

118 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Buck-a-shuck happy hour and a proper lobster roll. Old-school Philly seafood done right.

1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Bright, loud Stephen Starr spot for margaritas, guac, and tacos before a Center City show.

121 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

The original Crabfries HQ. Wall-to-wall TVs, mussels in white or red gravy, and the closest true sports bar to the stadium complex.

1526 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

A stadium-district favorite with cheap drafts, big burgers, and the game on every screen.

3401 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

The Center City cheesesteak most locals actually eat. Grill it, wrap it, walk it to the show.

400 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Roast pork Italian, chicken cutlet, and a legit cheesesteak — a pre-game staple ten minutes from the gates.

39 E Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Michael Solomonov's James Beard Outstanding Restaurant. Book weeks ahead for the lamb shoulder.

237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Neighborhood classic: strong beer list, mushroom cheesesteak eggrolls, and one of the best burgers south of Washington Ave.

1509 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

James Beard American Classic. The roast pork with sharp provolone and greens beats most cheesesteaks in town.

14 E Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Seasonal rooftop with the best skyline view in South Philly. Cocktails, pierogies, and a killer post-game vibe (May–Oct).

800 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Retro cocktail bar with a late-night kitchen and a DJ booth. Great post-game wind-down.

1539 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Sit-down red gravy, veal parm, and clams — a great post-game dinner ten minutes north of the stadium.

112 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Wood-fired pizza in a converted whiskey warehouse. Great pre-show move for a Fillmore or Franklin Music Hall night.

1355 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Open 24 hours. Order 'whiz wit' and eat it standing up at the corner. The original since 1930.

1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147

The neon-lit rival across the street. Provolone, whiz, or American — bring cash and eat on the curb.

1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147