Dinner Before HammerFall at El Corazon
Planning dinner before HammerFall at El Corazon? Swedish power metal band HammerFall play El Corazon on a Thursday night, with fellow Swedes Evergrey and Seattle’s Greyhawk. The night falls on Thursday, October 8, with doors at 6:30 PM and the show at 7:30 PM. Grappa is 2.9 miles away by car in Queen Anne, about nine minutes without traffic, and a table around 5:30 PM gives you time for an unhurried dinner first.
Plan your night around the show
Doors open at 6:30 PM, and Greyhawk and Evergrey play before HammerFall, so book early if you want the full night. The show is all ages. El Corazon does not allow backpacks and searches bags at the door, and guests 21 and over can leave and come back with a hand stamp. Before you leave, check the live route from Grappa to El Corazon.
For parking, the box office and every other show on the calendar, see our guide to dinner near El Corazon.
Getting to El Corazon
El Corazon is at 109 Eastlake Avenue East, one block from where Denny Way meets Stewart Street. The venue points drivers to street parking, two pay lots a block northwest of the building and SpotHero reservations, and there is a bus stop right across the street.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Your evening at a glance
- Around 5:30 PM: dinner at Grappa in Queen Anne. Mention your show when you sit down.
- 6:30 PM: doors open at El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Avenue East.
- First up: Greyhawk, then Evergrey.
- 7:30 PM: the show begins, with HammerFall closing the night.
Plan on dinner before the show rather than after: on Thursdays Grappa closes at 10:00 PM.
What to order before the show
Order a few plates to share, then mains that arrive together, and let your server know what time you need to leave.
- To share: the Wagyu Bites in a spicy cream sauce, or Saganaki finished with ouzo and lemon.
- Mains: the 8 oz Filet Mignon of American wagyu, Spaghetti Carbonara or Wild King Salmon.
- Lighter: the Mediterranean Salad or the vegan, gluten-free Zucchini Linguine.
If anyone at your table eats vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, the menu marks those dishes, and gluten-free spaghetti can be substituted in the pasta dishes.
The full dinner menu changes with the season, and there are wines by the glass and cocktails to start the night. Choose a table in our candlelit dining room or on our heated four-season patio.
About the show
HammerFall formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1993, founded by guitarist Oscar Dronjak. Their debut, Glory to the Brave, came out on Nuclear Blast in 1997, and four of their albums have reached No. 1 in Sweden: Renegade (2000), Threshold (2006), (r)Evolution (2014) and Avenge the Fallen (2024).
Evergrey are a Swedish metal band whose latest album is Theories of Emptiness (2024). Greyhawk, a traditional heavy metal band from Seattle, open the show.
Reserve your table before the show
The form below opens on the show date with a suggested table time. Change either one if another time suits your plans better.
Frequently asked questions
What time should we book dinner before HammerFall at El Corazon?
Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM. A table at Grappa around 5:30 PM leaves time for dinner and the drive.
Who is opening for HammerFall in Seattle?
Evergrey and the Seattle band Greyhawk.
Is HammerFall at El Corazon all ages?
Yes, the show is all ages. The bar serves guests 21 and over with ID.
How far is Grappa from El Corazon?
Grappa is 2.9 miles from El Corazon by car, about nine minutes without traffic. El Corazon is at 109 Eastlake Avenue East.
Can Grappa seat a group before the show?
Yes. Book online for smaller parties, or call Grappa at (206) 705-3438 to arrange a larger group so everyone is served in time for the show.
