Pregame Meal Suggestions

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by SofaProfessor

Throw a case of beer and a folding chair in your vehicle. Stop by the most convenient McDonald's location along your route. Find a nice parking spot and crush beers and big macs from the comfort of your folding chair. Stumble into the dome and continue drinking beers. 2 per period seems to be the magic number where you can have a lot of fun but still leave with your dignity.

OP said they wanted dinner. McDonalds is fake food so doesn't really fit the bill.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Bear

Surprised Vagabond isn't getting more love. Really good pre-game spot IMO.

Good food and beer, but go at least 2 hours pre-game if you want out by puck drop.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Bear

Surprised Vagabond isn't getting more love. Really good pre-game spot IMO.

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[IamNotKenKing]

If you're looking Italian, La Vita e Bella at the corner by Cboys is good. The meatballs are fantastic.

[steveo]

Originally Posted by bax

Naina's on the east end of 17th will let you park there and then walk to the dome as long as you have a burger.

Some of the best burgers in the city too!

Ah that's where they moved. I ate there a couple of times when it was in the Ogden area? Drove past it on Blackfoot a few weeks back noticed it wasn't there anymore. Mmmm tasty place.

[East Coast Flame]

I usually go somewhere on Stephen Ave and then hop on the train. I find most of the places around the Dome to be not very good. Mill Street is ok. Native Tounges is good if you can get in.

Is Vagabond still doing their smaller menu for Saddledome events? I went once and it was awful.

[drewtastic]

Originally Posted by lambeburger

Mill Street Brewpub on 17th Ave and 2nd St has a pretty decent burger along with some good house beers.

Came to post this. Great little spot! And I think there's even a beer/burger deal on Fridays...

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by lambeburger

Mill Street Brewpub on 17th Ave and 2nd St has a pretty decent burger along with some good house beers.

Originally Posted by drewtastic

Came to post this. Great little spot! And I think there's even a beer/burger deal on Fridays...

Hmm maybe, but I did a lot of bad things in the Republik back in the day. I hope they sanitized that place.

[Bear]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

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Kinda hipsterish place across from the dome. Its big and spacious, lots of room between tables.

Good selection of beers and the food is the sorta stuff you want pre-game.

I think the atmosphere in there before and after playoff games is going to be superb.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

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If you want an average place that is close to the dome with really slow service check out Vegabond!

[Bonded]

I'd third or fourth Nainas. They are my favourite burger in town

[Flames Draft Watcher]

If you want a Shaft before the game, keep your energy up, make sure to stop off at the Living Room before heading to the dome.

[curves2000]

I am not sure what part of town you live in, but if your on the westside of town, hit up Greco's Pizza and steakhouse on 17 Ave SW.

Old school cooking, great prices on food and drinks in an old fashion type environment. The pizza is fantastic, the steaks are great and the rest of the food is excellent. The lounge specials are rock bottom prices and vary every day of the week.

It's my go to regular place for pre-game meals and if your not driving, the Westbrook station is across the street to take you to the Dome.

[troutman]

64 eateries near Stampede Grounds:

https://www.opentable.com/landmark/r...de-park?page=1

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restauran...y_Alberta.html

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by curves2000

I am not sure what part of town you live in, but if your on the westside of town, hit up Greco's Pizza and steakhouse on 17 Ave SW.

Old school cooking, great prices on food and drinks in an old fashion type environment. The pizza is fantastic, the steaks are great and the rest of the food is excellent. The lounge specials are rock bottom prices and vary every day of the week.

It's my go to regular place for pre-game meals and if your not driving, the Westbrook station is across the street to take you to the Dome.

Coming from Sylvan for the game.

Greco's is great pizza. #coolstorybro, was in there back in the early 90's when it caught on fire.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

I'm doing the Nainas thing, but question: what time do you have to get there if you want a parking spot?

[memphusk]

Liqour store. Whiskey.

[rohara66]

Originally Posted by East Coast Flame

Is Vagabond still doing their smaller menu for Saddledome events? I went once and it was awful.

Vagabond used to be TERRIBLE but has since improved. Decent menu now and better then Mellrose inside Cowboys Casino.

[Cycling76er]

Used to do the Drum & Monkey before games all the time but I found out they closed last summer My old watering hole and I couldn't even go in for one last drink. I hate being in Winnipeg >.<

Sunterra is always good (proly spent $1000s at the Banker's Hall location over the years) though these other suggestions may be a better pre-game sit down.

[greentree]

Chicken and pasta.