Dinner Before Max Amini at McCaw Hall
Max Amini performs at McCaw Hall on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (show 6:00 PM). Grappa is a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant about a 5-minute drive from McCaw Hall in Seattle Center — an easy, refined spot for dinner before the show. Reserve a table around 4:00 PM and drive over after. reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Where Grappa is — and how close it is to McCaw Hall
Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne, about a 5-minute drive from McCaw Hall — roughly a mile away (or about a 20-minute walk if you’d rather stroll). That means no venue-parking scramble: park near the restaurant or grab a rideshare, have an unhurried dinner, then head to the show. When you’re ready, reserve a table at Grappa, and see our parking and directions for the easiest approach.
What to order before the show
Start light so you’re comfortable for the show. We’d point you to the Spaniard Octopus, Our Hummus, and the Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata to share, then Grappa’s Famous Paella 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 Max Amini
Max Amini starts at 6:00 PM. The McCaw Hall box office opens about 90 minutes before, and doors vary by show — check your ticket. A table around 4:00 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 Candle 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 McCaw Hall?
Grappa is about a mile from McCaw Hall — roughly a 5-minute drive (or a 20-minute walk if you’d rather stroll) — from 2 Boston St in Queen Anne. Have dinner before Max Amini, then head over; no venue parking needed. reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Where should we eat before Max Amini at McCaw Hall?
Grappa, a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant in Queen Anne about a 5-minute drive from McCaw Hall. Reserve around 4:00 PM for the 6:00 PM show, enjoy a relaxed dinner, then drive over — a refined alternative to a rushed pre-show bite. reserve a table at Grappa.
Can we get dinner and still make the 6:00 PM show?
Yes. Tell us you’re seeing Max Amini when you book and the kitchen will pace your dinner so you make doors in time. A table around 4:00 PM is ideal, then it’s a 5-minute drive to McCaw Hall. reserve a table at Grappa.
Is there a good Mediterranean restaurant near McCaw Hall?
Grappa is a Mediterranean restaurant about a mile from McCaw Hall, at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne — octopus, hummus, branzino, paella and handmade pasta in a candlelit room, a quick drive from Max Amini. 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 Max Amini. 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 McCaw Hall?
Park once near Grappa (see our parking and directions) or take a rideshare — it’s about a mile, a 5-minute drive to McCaw Hall, no venue parking required. reserve a table at Grappa.
