Dodger Stadium Revisited

My review of Dodger Stadium last August was largely negative. And that was before I hit a bunch of modern stadiums later that week. The stadium just doesn't hold up, because it's old and hasn't been updated. I went back last night because my Phillies are in town. So I went with my friend Tracey. Now, the Phillies won 7-0. So how disappointed could I be?

It was the last night of Passover. That meant that I wouldn't drink any beer, although considering their beer selection is awful and the price is really high that wasn't a sacrifice. I thought I'd eat Panda Express. I'd eaten it there before and they even have their logo on the seat cup holders.

I was told that Panda Express was no longer at the Stadium. The choices were slim. I could have a Dodger Dog again.

The other food choices were lame, reminiscent of the type of food available in stadiums before the modern ballparks. I chose a bunless burger. Unlike Comerica, I didn't see them making it. And it wasn't very tasty. Even though the ambience and food/beer selections are poor, the sight lines remain good, it never got too cold, and I actually got out of the parking lot really fast. Anyone who has gone to Dodger Stadium over the years can appreciate that.

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Comment by David Lasdon on June 17, 2014 at 12:21pm: I think people include Dodger Stadium because before people built ballparks with things people wanted Dodger Stadium was a good stadium. I think that you're not supposed to complain that the concourse is so narrow you feel like you're on a submarine or that the food and beer choices are really lame. Or that they don't have a kids' zone for kids to have fun. Maybe it's because none of that has anything to do with the game and if you're a "real baseball fan" you don't factor in those things.

Well, I go for the whole experience and if I'm eating a crappy burger and can't walk through the concourse without four people bumping me to spill my beer, I'm not happy.

Comment by Lisa (21) on June 17, 2014 at 11:58am: I agree! We've been to all 5 in California, and the only one worse than Dodger Stadium was the A's, O.co Coliseum. Guess they all can't be the best though.

Comment by Craig (17) on April 30, 2014 at 2:19pm: I wasn't impressed by Dodger Stadium either! I see them included in a lot of top 10 lists and I am always shocked.