O/T: Seattle area members- can I get some advice?

[cjw]

Heading to Seattle for the 1st weekend in Aug. and want to attend my first Mariners game. Have been to Seattle a few times but never in the summer. Any advice for best seats, where to shop for memorbilia? Also..any great restaruants around the stadium?

Also, looking to buy reasonably priced jersey frames and or bat holders. I can't find anything in Vancouver, Canada.

Thanks for your help!

chris

[frikativ54]

Here are ticket prices:



I know that the Mariners team shop in Bellevue Square has a jersey shadow box for $275. As far as memorabilia shops, I don't know of any besides the Mariners Team Store. Here is the information for their various stores:


Safeco Field Team Store
Store Manager: Craig Geffrey
(206) 346-4287
1250 1st Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm | Sun 11am-5pm

Bellevue Square Team Store
Store Manager: Wes Miller
(425) 455-3484
2077 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA 98004
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-9:30 Sun 11:00-7:00

Downtown @ Westlake: (corner 4th & Stewart)
Manager: Ryan Olson
1800 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 346-4327
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-7pm | Sun 11am-6pm

Southcenter Mall Team Store
Store Manager: Kelly Walsh
(206) 439-8965
516 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA. 98188
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-9:30 Sun 11:00-7:00
Alderwood Mall Team Store
Store Manager: Don Darnbrough
(425) 774-0503
Suite 838
3000 184th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00-9:30 | Fri-Sat 10:00-10:00 | Sun 11:00-7:00

If you have something that you are looking for, feel free to call the various shops, and I am sure you'll find what you are looking for.

Here is a restaurant that my Mom recommends:

FX Mc Rory's

www.fxmcrorys.com

419 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-4800
Get directions


Hope this helps!

-Frik

[Swarzakguy31]

MillCreekSports cards has some good memorabilia. Go to www.millcreeksports.com to get directions. They have a lot more not listed on the website. As for good restaurants.... go to the docks in Tacoma.

[cjw]

Thanks!

[Dewey2007]

I'm not from the Seattle area but have been there a number of times. If your out after-hours and want something to eat I'd suggest to check out The Hurricane Cafe, http://www.hurricanecafe.com/main.htm.

I remember they had decent food and had 4, 6, or 12 egg omelettes if that's your thing. They also had some very interesting late night patrons.

[AROD313]

I'd recomend getting there a couple hours early and going to the Pyramid Ale House. Great beer and decent food! As for tickets I'd recomend just picking a few up from a scalper. They mostly hang out outside of the stadium behind Home plate and next to the Will Call and Ticket office. As bad as the Mariners are playing you should be able to get really good seats for a bargain through a scalper. It's the only way I go to the game. Sometimes the tickets are actually cheaper than face value and they always have the best seats. Never take their first offer! You have to play a little hard ball. Maybe shop around a bit. I'd either try to get Diamond club seats behind home plate these are a little spendy or charter member seats right behind the dugouts these are a little better deal and are great seats. Hope this helps!

[David]

I don't know what you like, but there is no shortage of places to eat near the stadium. Off the top of my head, I can think of an Irish pub that serves traditional Irish food, Thai, seafood (Ivar's) and BBQ. You can ask for opinions and directions while at the game.

[mariner_gamers]

Another shop to stop by on your way into or out of the area is Centerfield Sports. I have known Ben the owner for over 8 years and he is a great guy. He will have a nice selection of game used items and auto's. He is located in the Everett Mall just off I-5 here is the site if you are not already familiar with it. www.centerfieldsports.com here is the link to the mall with address www.shopeverettmall.com/go/gmap.cfm

Have fun!!

Thanks!
Davis

[David]

If you have the time (a couple of hours to kill before the game) and are looking for food and sightseeing, I would simply recommend taking the ten fifteen minute walk from the stadium to downtown. Lots to see, you can go down to the water, and lots of places to visit. Seattle has a nice downtown, with most places within walking distance, and it's right on the water. Plus, city buses are free within the downtown.

[cjw]

Thanks everyone!

If you are ever heading to Vancouver and want to take in the exciting exploits of our 8 and 13, Vancouver Canadians Northwest League (Class A Short-Season) affilliates of the Oakland A's. pls give me a shout (email)!

I know Toronto pretty well too, if it is MLB mediocrity you prefer...the 43-47 Jays are sure to please!