Dinner Before Hail The Sun at El Corazon
Planning dinner before Hail The Sun at El Corazon? Post-hardcore band Hail The Sun play El Corazon with the reunited A Lot Like Birds, plus Shyeye and Diver, on an early all-ages Wednesday bill. The night falls on Wednesday, September 30, 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
A 7 PM start on a Wednesday means an early table, and with four bands the headliners will play later in the evening. 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 5:00 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: Diver, then Shyeye, then A Lot Like Birds.
- 7:00 PM: the show begins, with Hail The Sun closing the night.
Plan on dinner before the show rather than after: on Wednesdays Grappa closes at 9:00 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
Hail The Sun formed in Chico, California, in 2009 and mix post-hardcore with math rock. Their albums include Wake (2014), Culture Scars (2016, Equal Vision), which reached the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart, Divine Inner Tension (2023) and cut. turn. fade. back (2025).
A Lot Like Birds are a progressive post-hardcore band from Sacramento, formed in 2009. They split in 2018, reunited in 2024 and released the single “Mausoleum” in 2026. Shyeye and Diver open.
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 Hail The Sun 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 playing with Hail The Sun at El Corazon?
A Lot Like Birds, Shyeye and Diver.
Is Hail The Sun 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.
