Dinner Near the Moore Theatre in Seattle
Looking for dinner near the Moore Theatre? Grappa is 2.3 miles by car from the Moore, in Queen Anne, about 8 minutes without traffic. It is an unhurried Mediterranean dinner before the show, a short drive or rideshare from Belltown.
Upcoming shows at the Moore Theatre
Every upcoming show at the Moore is listed below with a suggested table time at Grappa, so you can book dinner as soon as you have tickets.
- Halwa by Amit TandonTable around 4:00 PM
- ALOK: Eat Pray Leave Tour Table around 6:00 PM
- She & Him Table around 6:00 PM
- A.J. Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE Table around 5:30 PM
- Punch Brothers Table around 5:30 PM
- Pete Holmes: Pete Here Now Table around 6:00 PM
- Brincos Dieras Table around 6:00 PM
- Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between the Notes, Honoring Zakir Hussain Table around 5:30 PM
- Las Alucines: Tu Nuevo Estilo de Vida US Tour RescheduledTable around 6:30 PM
- Ilana Glazer Live! Table around 5:00 PM
Show dates and times come from Ticketmaster and are refreshed daily. Suggested table times allow about two hours before the show. See events near Grappa for shows at every venue.
How to time dinner before a show at the Moore
Book your table about two hours before showtime. That leaves room for a relaxed meal, the drive downtown and the line at the door, where the Moore uses metal detectors and a bag search and asks guests to arrive early.
The box office usually opens an hour before the show. Will-call tickets can generally be picked up one to two hours ahead, with photo ID and the card used to buy them, so allow a little extra time if you are collecting tickets.
Getting from Grappa to the Moore Theatre
Grappa is at 2 Boston St at the top of Queen Anne, and the Moore is at 1932 Second Avenue in Belltown. Traffic downtown changes by the hour, so check the live route from Grappa to the Moore before you leave.
The Moore has no parking lot of its own. There is a loading zone right in front of the main doors for dropping off passengers, which makes a rideshare the easiest option. If you drive, Seattle Theatre Group points visitors to the Securities Garage at 1922 3rd Avenue, between Stewart and Virginia Streets, which has a 6’10” height clearance. Street parking is also available and is free on Sundays, and the theatre is within walking distance of many major bus stops.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Good to know before the show
- Balcony seats: the Moore is a historic theatre with no elevator to the balcony levels, only stairs and ramps.
- Security: metal detectors and a bag search at the door, under Seattle Theatre Group’s venue safety policy.
- Recording: recording devices are not allowed.
- Children: everyone needs a ticket regardless of age, and children under 4 are discouraged unless the show is meant for young audiences.
- Late finish: on event nights the Securities Garage stays open until 11:30 PM Monday to Friday and 12:30 AM on weekends.
Dinner near the Moore Theatre: what to order
With a show to catch, start with a few plates for the table and choose mains that arrive together. Let your server know what time you need to leave. Browse the full dinner menu, the wine list and cocktails, then choose a table in our candlelit dining room or on our heated four-season patio.
About the Moore Theatre
The Moore opened in 1907 and is Seattle’s oldest operating theatre. It is run by Seattle Theatre Group, which also operates the Paramount and the Neptune.
Reserve a table before your show
Choose your show date and a time about two hours before the curtain.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Grappa from the Moore Theatre?
Grappa is 2.3 miles from the Moore Theatre by car, about eight minutes without traffic. Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne and the Moore is at 1932 Second Avenue in Belltown.
Where should we park for the Moore Theatre?
The Moore has no parking lot. Seattle Theatre Group points drivers to the Securities Garage at 1922 3rd Avenue, and street parking nearby is free on Sundays. There is a loading zone at the main doors for drop-offs.
What time should we eat before a show at the Moore?
Book dinner about two hours before showtime. That covers the meal, the short drive and the security line at the door.
When does the Moore Theatre box office open?
Usually one hour before showtime. Will-call tickets can generally be picked up one to two hours before the show.
Is there security at the Moore Theatre?
Yes. The Moore uses metal detectors and a bag search at the door and asks guests to arrive early.
Does the Moore Theatre have an elevator?
There is no elevator to the balcony levels, only stairs and ramps.
