Canterbury Park

[smuthg]

Anyone ever been there? Going to visit some friends over the 4th and was going to try and talk them into heading to the track. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Left Bank]

Call and reserve your table NOW! Unless you want to stand outside.Arizona's is the bar to go to at night.

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

Call and reserve your table NOW! Unless you want to stand outside.Arizona's is the bar to go to at night.

It looks like there are several restaurants at the track, is one better than the others?

[Left Bank]

I usually have the buffet.It is usually salmon and prime rib,and this year they started another one outside,which is a sit down steak restaurant,pretty nice but make your reservation now,it fills up fast.Like I tell everyone also,bring your earplugs,because Paul Allen will drive you nuts{track announcer}.
The Park restaurant is inside,3rd floor,and you get a table,waitress service,tv,and a great view of the track.It is all no smoking.All the rest are scattered about the place.

[smuthg]

Thanks!

[pdrift1]

kimme is right ,the park restaurant is good with great views- but paul allen is just fine -no need for plugs-hes a decent announcer

[scanman]

I was there two weeks ago. Got some great guidance from Kimmeaster, Lemoncrush, Hoof Hearted, Pmayjr (thanks guys, had a blast - I would put Canterbury on my "return to" list).

The facility was nice. Very clean. Good viewing area around the paddock. I pretty much roamed throughout the day, so I'll defer to the seating/restaurant advice to the locals.

Betting-wise, speed definitely held up very well. Both grass races were won by horses that were stabled at Tampa last winter. And Derek Bell was good to follow for a couple of nicely priced winners.

You should have a great time. Best of luck.