Dinner Before Converge at El Corazon
Planning dinner before Converge at El Corazon? Massachusetts metalcore pioneers Converge play El Corazon with Seattle’s Heiress, in a year that has already brought two new Converge albums. The night falls on Thursday, October 15, with doors at 6 PM and the show at 7:00 PM. Grappa is 2.9 miles away by car in Queen Anne, about nine minutes without traffic, and a table around 5:00 PM gives you time for an unhurried dinner first.
Plan your night around the show
With just one opener on the bill, plan dinner around the 7 PM start rather than expecting a late set. 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
Denny Way is busy in the evening, so leave a few minutes early. At El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Avenue East, you can use street parking, the two pay lots one block northwest, or reserve a space on SpotHero before you go.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Your evening at a glance
- Around 5:00 PM: dinner at Grappa in Queen Anne. Mention your show when you sit down.
- 6 PM: doors open at El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Avenue East.
- First up: Heiress.
- 7:00 PM: the show begins, with Converge 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 char-broiled Spaniard Octopus, or Pesto Mussels.
- Mains: Pan Seared Scallop Piccata with squid ink noodles, Italian Branzino or Primavera Pasta.
- For the table: the Charcuterie Board with prosciutto, salami and fig jam.
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
Converge formed in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1990, founded by Jacob Bannon and Kurt Ballou. Their 2001 album Jane Doe is widely counted among the great metal records, and The Dusk in Us (2017) reached No. 1 on the US Hard Rock Albums chart. They also made Bloodmoon: I (2021) with Chelsea Wolfe, and in 2026 released two albums on Epitaph, Love Is Not Enough and Hum of Hurt.
Opening is Heiress, a Seattle band formed in 2006 and fronted by John Pettibone, formerly of Himsa and Undertow.
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 Converge at El Corazon?
Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. A table at Grappa around 5:00 PM leaves time for dinner and the drive.
Who is opening for Converge at El Corazon?
Heiress, a Seattle band fronted by John Pettibone.
Is Converge 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.
