The popular SoMa spot Dumpling Time, known for its ever-present line out the door, is launching its second location in Thrive City, dishing up delicious dumplings to fans right outside the arena. Opening just in time for basketball season is Thrive City, the new 11-acre plaza around the Chase Center that includes dozens of places to dine and drink.

Swing by on your way to watch the Warriors and get a bargain on snacks and draft beers during happy hour. Follow the San Francisco Bay Trail south from Chase Center to The Ramp, a salty seafood and burger joint with a great waterfront patio and oysters on the half-shell that are not to be missed. Seafood tastes best eaten at a picnic table right next to the water. If you’re in the mood for a little friendly competition of your own, play a round at the city's only outdoor mini golf course, Stagecoach Greens, which uses sight, sound and technology to tell the story of San Francisco’s past and present. This new gathering space is just a quick walk from the Chase Center and features some of the city's most sought-after food trucks, including faves like Al Pastor Papi and Hookt Donuts. Spark Social SFīilled as “Mission Bay’s Neighborhood Block Party,” Spark Social SF is a lively dining destination and beer garden created in partnership with Parklab, a project transforming vacant lots into creative community hubs.

Here are some of our favorite places to hang out before, during or after a game. Anchored by both the Chase Center and Oracle Park (home of the San Francisco Giants), the eastern area encompassing the Mission Bay and Dogpatch neighborhoods is fast becoming the city’s sports hotspot. The sports scene is only getting more exciting this winter, as the Golden State Warriors’ first season at the new Chase Center gets underway on Oct. With multiple championships to brag about and tons of great ways to enjoy sports year-round, San Francisco takes a lot of pride in its home teams.

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