Dinner Before Journey at Climate Pledge Arena — Reserve a Table at Grappa
Journey plays Climate Pledge Arena on Monday, September 21, 2026, with the show at 7:30 PM. It’s a classic-rock night with a crowd spanning a few generations — perfect for a real sit-down dinner first. Grappa is a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant about a 5-minute drive from the arena in Queen Anne. Reserve around 5:30 PM, take it slow, then drive over for the show. Reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Just up the hill 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 ordeal required: park near the restaurant or grab a rideshare, enjoy an unhurried dinner, then make the short trip down. Check our parking and directions, and reserve a table at Grappa when you’re ready.
A seafood-forward dinner before the show
Seafood lovers do well here before a show: open with Pesto Mussels and Fresh Oysters, then the Wild Alaskan Halibut or Seafood Risotto, and a Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta to close. Mention your event and we’ll seat you early and pace the courses so you’re out in good time. Explore the full dinner menu, the wine list, and our cocktails.
Timing the evening around a 7:30 show
Journey takes the stage at 7:30 PM, with doors usually about an hour before — check your ticket. A 5:30 PM table gives you two relaxed hours and an easy five-minute drive after. Make it a date in the intimate Candle Room, gather friends 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 Journey, then ride over; no arena parking needed. reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Where should we eat before Journey at Climate Pledge Arena?
Grappa, a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant in Queen Anne about a 5-minute drive from the arena. Reserve around 5:30 PM for the 7:30 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 7:30 PM show?
Yes. Tell us you’re seeing Journey when you book and the kitchen will pace your dinner so you make doors in time. A table around 5:30 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 Journey. 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 Journey. 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.
