Dinner Before a Show at McCaw Hall
Looking for where to eat before a show at McCaw Hall? 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 a couple of hours before the performance and drive over after. reserve a table at Grappa before your night out.
Shows coming up at McCaw Hall
Upcoming McCaw Hall events include Sartaaj (June 21), NieR: Orchestra Concert (August 7–8), Ali Wong (August 12–14), Max Amini (August 27) and TajMo (September 1). Whatever you’re seeing, reserve a table at Grappa and make a proper dinner of it.
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 the show
Most McCaw Hall events start in the evening; the box office opens about 90 minutes before and doors vary by show, so check your ticket. A reliable plan: book a table roughly two hours before the performance, have a relaxed dinner, then drive or rideshare over. Ask for our intimate Candle Room for a date night, settle onto the heated patio with a group, 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 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) — at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne. Have dinner with us, then head over. reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Where should we eat before a show at McCaw Hall?
Grappa, a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant in Queen Anne about a 5-minute drive from McCaw Hall. It’s the refined, reservation-friendly way to do dinner before a concert, comedy night or performance — paella, fresh seafood, handmade pasta and a deep wine list. reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Can we get dinner and still make the show?
Yes. Tell us your showtime when you book and the kitchen will pace your dinner so you make doors with room to spare. A reservation about two hours before the show is the sweet spot, then it’s a quick drive or rideshare over. 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. Expect octopus, hummus, branzino, paella and handmade pasta in a warm, candlelit room — a quick drive or short stroll to the show. reserve a table at Grappa.
Do we need a reservation, and can you handle groups?
Reservations are recommended, especially on show nights, and we happily seat groups before a performance. Book online and add a note about your show so we can pace the meal. reserve a table at Grappa or call (206) 705-3438.
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 in Seattle Center, no venue parking required. reserve a table at Grappa.
