Dinner Near Fremont Abbey in Seattle
Looking for dinner near Fremont Abbey? Grappa is 2.2 miles by car from the Fremont Abbey Arts Center, in Queen Anne, about 6 minutes without traffic. Have an unhurried Mediterranean dinner on our side of the Aurora Bridge, then head up the hill to Fremont for the show.
Upcoming shows at Fremont Abbey
Upcoming shows at Fremont Abbey that are sold through Ticketmaster are listed below with a suggested table time at Grappa. The Abbey also hosts many events sold directly by its own box office, so check its calendar for the full program.
- A TWINK AND A REDHEAD Table around 4:00 PM
- Oliver Hazard Table around 5:30 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 Fremont Abbey
Book your table about two hours before the show time, and check your ticket for the doors time as well. A table around 4 PM suits a 6 PM show, and a table around 5 PM suits a 7 PM show.
Seats at most events are a mix of padded chairs and standing room, and a seat is not guaranteed unless you bought a reserved-seat ticket. If you would like to sit, plan to arrive when the doors open.
Getting from Grappa to Fremont Abbey
Grappa is at 2 Boston St at the top of Queen Anne, and Fremont Abbey is at 4272 Fremont Avenue North, on the corner of North 43rd Street in upper Fremont, about seven blocks up the hill from central Fremont. The quickest route crosses the Aurora Bridge. Check the live route from Grappa to Fremont Abbey before you leave.
Parking is one of the Abbey’s easy points: it notes plenty of free street parking in the surrounding blocks, and a loading zone in front of the building until 6 PM for drop-offs. Some nearby business lots lock after hours, so read the signs before you leave a car there. King County Metro route 5 stops at 43rd and Fremont, route 44 stops at 46th, and the RapidRide E Line stops at North 46th Street.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Good to know before the show
- Ages: shows at the Abbey are generally all ages. The bar serves beer, wine, cider and select cocktails to guests 21 and over with ID.
- Seating: a mix of padded chairs and standing room; seats are only guaranteed with a reserved-seat ticket.
- Rooms: the building has two main event rooms, the Great Hall on the second floor and the Gallery on the first floor.
- Accessibility: the building has outside ramps and accessible restrooms on both levels.
Dinner near Fremont Abbey: what to order
Before an early show, order a few plates to share and mains that arrive together, and tell your server 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 Fremont Abbey
Fremont Abbey Arts Center occupies a building constructed in 1914 as St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and renovated in 2007 and 2008. It is run by an independent, non-religious nonprofit arts organization. The Great Hall seats about 160 to 170 people, with standing room for up to about 250, so even a sold-out show feels close to the stage.
Reserve a table before your show
Choose your show date and a time about two hours before the show starts.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Grappa from Fremont Abbey?
Grappa is about 2.2 miles from Fremont Abbey by car, roughly six minutes without traffic. Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne and the Abbey is at 4272 Fremont Avenue North.
Where can we park for Fremont Abbey?
The Abbey notes plenty of free street parking around the building, plus a loading zone in front until 6 PM. Check the signs at nearby business lots, as some lock after hours.
Are shows at Fremont Abbey all ages?
Shows are generally all ages, and the bar serves drinks to guests 21 and over with ID. Check your ticket for any exceptions.
Is there seating at Fremont Abbey?
Most events have a mix of padded chairs and standing room. A seat is only guaranteed if you bought a reserved-seat ticket.
What time should we eat before a show at Fremont Abbey?
Book dinner about two hours before the show time. For a 6 PM show, a table around 4 PM works well.
