Dinner Before Benaroya Hall
Planning dinner before the symphony or a show at Benaroya Hall? Grappa is a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant about a 10-minute drive from Benaroya Hall — a refined, reservation-friendly spot in Queen Anne for dinner before the performance. Reserve a couple of hours ahead, then make the quick drive or rideshare downtown. reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Where Grappa is — and how close it is to Benaroya Hall
Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne, about a 10-minute drive — roughly 2.5 miles — from Benaroya Hall downtown. From this neighborhood it’s an easy drive or rideshare rather than a walk: skip the downtown-parking scramble, park near the restaurant or grab a rideshare, enjoy an unhurried dinner, then head to the hall. When you’re ready, reserve a table at Grappa, and see our parking and directions.
Before the symphony — or a touring night
Benaroya Hall is home to the Seattle Symphony and hosts touring acts year-round (recent visitors include Sting and The Chicks). Whether it’s a classical program or a concert, Grappa is the kind of warm, candlelit dinner that makes an evening at the hall feel complete. reserve a table at Grappa and we’ll pace the meal around your start time.
What to order before the show
Start light so you’re comfortable for the show. We’d point you to the Wagyu Bites, Our Hummus, and the Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Salad to share, then Spaghetti Carbonara or the Italian Branzino as a main, and Mama’s Tiramisu if there’s time. Tell your server you have a show and the kitchen will pace your dinner so you’re never rushing. Browse the full dinner menu, the wine list, and our cocktails.
Plan your night around the performance
Most performances at Benaroya Hall begin in the evening; check your ticket for the exact start. A reliable plan: book a table about two hours before the performance, enjoy a relaxed dinner, then take the quick 10-minute drive or a rideshare downtown. Make it a date night in our intimate Candle Room, gather a group on the heated patio, or arrive 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 Benaroya Hall?
Grappa is about 2.5 miles from Benaroya Hall — roughly a 10-minute drive or a short rideshare — from 2 Boston St in Queen Anne. It’s downtown, so plan to drive rather than walk. reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Where should we have dinner before the Seattle Symphony?
Grappa, a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant in Queen Anne about a 10-minute drive from Benaroya Hall. Reserve a couple of hours before the performance, enjoy a relaxed dinner, then drive or rideshare downtown. reserve a table at Grappa.
Can we get dinner and still make the performance?
Yes. Tell us your start time when you book and the kitchen will pace your dinner so you make it downtown with time to spare. A table about two hours before is ideal, then it’s a quick 10-minute drive to Benaroya Hall. reserve a table at Grappa.
Is there a good Mediterranean restaurant near Benaroya Hall?
Grappa is a warm, candlelit Mediterranean restaurant about 2.5 miles away in Queen Anne — octopus, hummus, branzino, paella and handmade pasta, then a quick drive or rideshare downtown to the hall. reserve a table at Grappa.
Do we need a reservation, and can you handle groups?
Reservations are recommended, especially on performance nights, and we happily seat groups before a show. Book online with a note about your start time, 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 Benaroya Hall?
It’s about a 2.5-mile, 10-minute drive downtown — park near Grappa beforehand and take a rideshare, or drive and use a downtown garage near the hall. reserve a table at Grappa.
