Where to Eat During and After a Game at Citi Field

Jorge L.
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After nine innings and maybe a few heart-stopping moments, it’s time to shift your focus from the scoreboard to the menu. With the Subway Series coming up, where the Mets will play at home against the Yankees, it doesn’t matter whether you’re celebrating a win or cooling off from a tough loss, knowing where to eat after a game at Citi Field can be just as important as knowing who’s starting on the mound.

Thanks to its Queens location, Citi Field is surrounded by some of New York’s most diverse and satisfying food options. The stadium’s concessions alone are worth the ticket price, but you can also find great late-night dumplings in nearby Flushing. 

  • Location: Citi Field is in Flushing, Queens, surrounded by global cuisine and local favorites
  • Getting Around: The 7 train connects the stadium with Flushing and Corona in minutes
  • Timing Tips: Stadium vendors begin closing during the 8th inning. Local restaurants are open until at least 10 p.m., with Flushing offering later options
  • Game Plan: Eat early inside the park or head out fast to beat the rush after the final pitch

Keep reading for a breakdown of the best bets after the final pitch.

Best Places to Eat During and After a Game at Citi Field

During the Game: Food Worth the Ticket Price

Where to Eat During and After a Game at Citi Field
photo via @citifield / Instagram

Citi Field is known for some of the best ballpark food in the country. The stadium’s food court—Taste of the City—features a mix of chef-led concepts and NYC favorites.

More info and full list of vendors: https://www.mlb.com/mets/ballpark/citi-field-dining-guide

Pat LaFrieda’s Chop House

If you’re in premium seating near home plate, you’ll have access to LaFrieda’s carved steak sandwiches and signature burgers brought by one of New York’s most celebrated butchers. The tomahawk steak is their showpiece item, but the short rib sandwich is the smarter choice during a game.

Kwame Onwuachi’s Patty Palace

Kwame Onwuachi’s Patty Palace
photo via @chefkwameonwuachi / Instagram

A newer addition from the acclaimed chef, this stand serves curried chicken patties tucked inside coco bread. Bold and portable, it’s a standout for fans who want something quick without giving up flavor.

  • Location: Section 138

Adam Richman’s Burger Hall of Fame

This spot riffs on burger styles from across the country. Try the Fiesta Burger with jalapeño poppers or the Pub Burger with pork rinds and leeks.

  • Location: Taste of the City food court

Seoul Bird

Seoul Bird by Judy Joo
photo via @seoulbirduk / Instagram

Serving Korean-style fried chicken with gochujang glaze and slaw, Seoul Bird is crispy, sweet, and spicy all at once.

Pig Beach BBQ

Pig Beach BBQ
photo via @pigbeach_bbq / Instagram

Smoked sandwiches with tangy slaw and white BBQ sauce headline this local BBQ joint’s stadium setup.

West of Citi Field – Corona

If you’re walking west from the ballpark toward Roosevelt Avenue, you’ll hit Corona, home to some of Queens’ most enduring Latin American eateries, and some others. This stretch is ideal if you want a fast bite, a casual sit-down dinner, or a place to keep the night going with friends.

Los Tres Potrillos

Where to Eat During and After a Game at Citi Field
photo via @lostrespotrillosrest / Instagram

Festive Mexican restaurant and bar known for its large portions, late-night hours, and wide selection of tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas. Lively, especially after games.

Corona King

Fast-casual Latin eatery serving freshly made empanadas, grilled meat platters, rice bowls, and natural fruit shakes. Quick service and good prices.

Tortilleria Nixtamal

Beloved taquería specializing in handmade corn tortillas and fillings like carnitas, tinga, and barbacoa. Great for an authentic, no-fuss taco run.

Queens Coffee Shop

Where to Eat During and After a Game at Citi Field
photo via @queenscoffeeshop / Instagram

Late-night Ecuadorian spot offering casual meals like caldo de gallina, dumplings, churrasco, and coffee until 2 a.m. on weekends. Diner-style vibe with a full menu.

Park Side Restaurant

Park Side Restaurant
photo via @parksiderestaurant / Instagram

Old-school Italian-American restaurant offering hearty pastas, veal parm, seafood, and desserts in a white-tablecloth setting. Ideal for groups or a more traditional post-game meal.

East of Citi Field – Flushing

Heading east from the stadium drops you into the heart of Flushing, where Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese restaurants run deep, but you can also find other options like pizza. It’s a late-night paradise for dumplings, noodle soups, and BBQ, especially if you’re looking to sit down and refuel.

Shanghai You Garden

Sit-down restaurant specializing in soup dumplings, Shanghainese dishes, and dim sum. Known for large portions and quick service, even late.

Meet Fresh

Where to Eat During and After a Game at Citi Field
photo via @meetfreshusa / Instagram

Taiwanese dessert cafe offering shaved ice, herbal jelly, taro balls, and teas. Ideal for a sweet late-night treat or light snack.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Interactive Japanese barbecue restaurant where diners grill their own meats and veggies. Great for groups looking for a full meal and late-night hangout.

Hahm Ji Bach

photo via @hahmjibach / Instagram

A full-service Korean BBQ spot known for quality pork belly and samgyeopsal. Open 24 hours most days—ideal if you’re still hungry late.

Lucia Pizza – Flushing

Lucia Pizza – Flushing
photo via @luciapizzany / Instagram

Classic slice shop offering thin-crust and grandma-style pizza with fast, no-frills counter service. Great for a quick, satisfying post-game bite.

Bonus: Queens Night Market (Saturdays Only)

On Saturday nights (April–October), walk over to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park for the Queens Night Market. It’s a buzzing open-air event with global eats, from Burmese noodles to Dominican pastelitos, with most items under $6.

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