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Handmade pasta and seafood dishes at Grappa, lunch in Queen Anne, Seattle

Dinner Before The B-52s & DEVO at Climate Pledge Arena — Reserve a Table at Grappa

The B-52s * DEVO bring the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour to Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, September 25, 2026, with the show at 7:00 PM. Two legendary bands on one Friday night deserve a proper dinner first. Grappa is a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant about a 5-minute drive from the arena in Queen Anne. Book around 5:00 PM, settle in, then make the short drive over. Reserve a table at Grappa before the show.

Five minutes from the arena

Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne, about 1.3 miles — a 5-minute drive — from Climate Pledge Arena. No arena-parking scramble: park near the restaurant or grab a rideshare, have an unhurried dinner, then head to the show. Check our parking and directions, and reserve a table at Grappa when you’re ready.

What to order before the show

For a relaxed pre-show dinner, begin with Sicilian Meatballs and Saganaki, move to Pappardelle Bolognese or Spaghetti Carbonara, and finish with Flourless Chocolate Cake. Let us know your showtime when you sit down and the kitchen will keep things moving so you make doors with room to spare. See the full dinner menu, our wine list, and cocktails.

Plan your night around The B-52s and DEVO

The show starts at 7:00 PM. Doors at Climate Pledge Arena typically open about an hour before — exact times vary by event, so check your ticket. A table around 5:00 PM (about two hours before the show) gives you a relaxed dinner with time to spare for the quick drive over. Make it a date night in our intimate dining room, gather a group on the heated patio, or come early for happy hour (daily, 3–5 PM). When you’re set, reserve a table at Grappa.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Grappa from Climate Pledge Arena?

Grappa is about 1.3 miles from Climate Pledge Arena — roughly a 5-minute drive or short rideshare — from 2 Boston St in Queen Anne. Have dinner before The B-52s and DEVO, then ride over; no arena parking needed. Reserve a table at Grappa before the show.

Where should we eat before The B-52s and DEVO at Climate Pledge Arena?

Grappa, a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant in Queen Anne about a 5-minute drive from the arena. Reserve around 5:00 PM for the 7:00 PM show, enjoy a relaxed dinner, then drive over — the refined alternative to a pre-show sports bar. Reserve a table at Grappa.

Can we get dinner and still make the 7:00 PM show?

Yes. Tell us you’re seeing The B-52s and DEVO when you book and the kitchen will pace your dinner so you make doors in time. A table around 5:00 PM is ideal, then it’s a 5-minute drive to the arena. Reserve a table at Grappa.

Is there a good Mediterranean restaurant near Climate Pledge Arena?

Grappa is a Mediterranean restaurant about 1.3 miles from Climate Pledge Arena, at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne — octopus, hummus, branzino, paella and handmade pasta in a candlelit room, a quick drive or rideshare from the show. Reserve a table at Grappa.

Do we need a reservation, and can you handle groups?

Reservations are recommended on show nights, and we happily seat groups before The B-52s and DEVO. Book online with a note about your showtime, or call (206) 705-3438, and ask about the heated patio for larger parties. Reserve a table at Grappa.

How do we get from Grappa to the arena?

Park once near Grappa (see our parking and directions) or take a rideshare — it’s about a 1.3-mile, 5-minute drive to the arena, no event parking required. Reserve a table at Grappa.

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