Dinner Before Rush at Climate Pledge Arena — Reserve a Table at Grappa
Rush play Climate Pledge Arena on two nights — Saturday, October 10 and Monday, October 12, 2026 — with each show at 7:30 PM. Whichever night you’ve got tickets for, start it with a proper dinner. Grappa is a candlelit Mediterranean restaurant about a 5-minute drive from the arena in Queen Anne. Reserve around 5:30 PM, take your time, then drive over. Reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Minutes from the arena, either night
Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne, about 1.3 miles — a 5-minute drive — from Climate Pledge Arena. Skip the event-parking crawl on the 10th or the 12th: park near the restaurant or take a rideshare, enjoy an unhurried dinner, then make the short trip over. Our parking and directions page has the easiest route, and you can reserve a table at Grappa for whichever night you’re going.
What to order before the show
Build a balanced spread: start with the Spaniard Octopus and Wagyu Bites, then go to the Seafood Risotto or the American Wagyu Steaks, and finish with Mama’s Tiramisu. Mention your showtime and the kitchen will pace the courses so you make doors comfortably. See the full dinner menu, the wine list, and our cocktails.
Planning either 7:30 night
Rush take the stage at 7:30 PM on both October 10 and 12, 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 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 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 Rush, then ride over; no arena parking needed. reserve a table at Grappa before the show.
Where should we eat before Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush. 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 Rush. 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.
