Dinner Before a Show at the Neptune Theatre
Planning dinner before the Neptune Theatre? Grappa is 3.7 miles by car from the Neptune, in Queen Anne, about 10 minutes without traffic. Enjoy a relaxed Mediterranean dinner first, then make the short drive north to the University District.
Upcoming shows at the Neptune Theatre
Every upcoming show at the Neptune is listed below with a suggested table time at Grappa, so you can book dinner as soon as you have tickets.
- Sleep: North America 2026 Table around 6:00 PM
- Elder Table around 6:00 PM
- Steve Hofstetter Table around 6:00 PM
- Aldous Harding Table around 6:00 PM
- The Growlers Table around 6:00 PM
- Igorrr: North American Tour 2026 Table around 5:30 PM
- Killswitch Engage Table around 4:30 PM
- PRESIDENT: North American Campaign 2026 Table around 5:30 PM
- Brian Posehn Table around 6:00 PM
- Twin Temple Table around 6:00 PM
Show dates and times come from Ticketmaster and are refreshed daily. Suggested table times allow about two hours before the show. See events near Grappa for shows at every venue.
How to time dinner before a show at the Neptune
Book your table about two hours before showtime. That leaves room for dinner, the drive across the ship canal and a few minutes to find parking in a busy neighborhood.
Most shows at the Neptune start between 7 and 8 PM, which puts your table at Grappa between 5 and 6 PM. The Neptune is a smaller room than the downtown theatres, and parking nearby is all on the street or in pay lots, so on a sold-out night a little extra time goes a long way.
Getting from Grappa to the Neptune Theatre
Grappa is at 2 Boston St at the top of Queen Anne, and the Neptune is at 1303 NE 45th Street, on the corner of NE 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue in the University District. Check the live route from Grappa to the Neptune before you leave, since the bridges and I-5 can slow down in the evening.
The Neptune has no parking lot. Seattle Theatre Group notes metered street parking and several pay lots nearby. Do not park on Brooklyn Avenue NE just west of the theatre: that stretch is the production loading area, and cars there can be towed. The theatre is also close to several bus stops, and a rideshare drop-off avoids the search for a space. On busy nights, allow a few extra minutes to walk from a pay lot.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Good to know before the show
- No parking on Brooklyn Avenue NE by the theatre: it is the loading area, and cars can be towed.
- Security: Seattle Theatre Group’s venue safety policy applies at the door.
- Street parking: meters are enforced on many blocks, so read the posted hours.
Dinner before the Neptune Theatre: what to order
With a show to catch, start with a few plates to share and choose mains that arrive together. Let your server know when you need to leave. Browse the full dinner menu, the wine list and cocktails, then choose a table in our candlelit dining room or on our heated four-season patio.
About the Neptune Theatre
The Neptune opened on November 16, 1921, as a neighborhood movie house. Seattle Theatre Group took it over in 2010 and reopened it in 2011 as a performing arts venue for about 1,000 people. STG also runs the Paramount and the Moore.
Reserve a table before your show
Choose your show date and a time about two hours before the start time.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Grappa from the Neptune Theatre?
Grappa is 3.7 miles from the Neptune Theatre by car, about ten minutes without traffic. Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne and the Neptune is at 1303 NE 45th Street in the University District.
Where should we park for the Neptune Theatre?
The Neptune has no parking lot. Use metered street parking or one of the pay lots nearby, and do not park on Brooklyn Avenue NE just west of the theatre, where cars can be towed.
What time should we eat before a show at the Neptune?
Book dinner about two hours before showtime. That covers the meal, the drive north and finding parking.
Who runs the Neptune Theatre?
Seattle Theatre Group, the nonprofit that also operates the Paramount and the Moore.
