Dinner Near the Paramount Theatre in Seattle
Looking for dinner near the Paramount Theatre? Grappa is 2.9 miles by car from the Paramount, in Queen Anne, about 9 minutes without traffic. Sit down to a relaxed Mediterranean dinner first, then take a short drive or rideshare downtown for the show.
Upcoming shows at the Paramount Theatre
Every upcoming show at the Paramount is listed below with a suggested table time at Grappa, so you can book dinner as soon as you have tickets.
- Sonic Live in Concert Table around 5:30 PM
- The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight Table around 6:00 PM
- Lily Allen Performs West End Girl Table around 6:00 PM
- Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour, Fall 2026 Table around 5:00 PM
- Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour Table around 6:00 PM
- Silent Movie Mondays - Metropolis (1927) Table around 5:00 PM
- Snarky Puppy Table around 5:30 PM
- Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour Table around 5:00 PM
- Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful! Table around 5:00 PM
- Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful! 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 Paramount
Book your table about two hours before showtime. That covers an unhurried meal, the drive downtown, parking and the walk to your seats in a large, busy theatre.
If you are collecting tickets at will call, they can usually be picked up one to two hours before the show, so leave a little extra time. The Paramount box office is also open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM, for anyone who prefers to collect tickets in advance.
Getting from Grappa to the Paramount Theatre
Grappa is at 2 Boston St at the top of Queen Anne, and the Paramount is at 911 Pine Street, on the corner of 9th Avenue and Pine, one block north of the Seattle Convention Center. Downtown traffic changes quickly on show nights, so check the live route from Grappa to the Paramount before you leave.
The Paramount has no parking lot of its own. There is a loading zone on 9th Avenue and Pine for drop-offs, which makes a rideshare the simplest choice. If you drive, Seattle Theatre Group suggests the Grand Hyatt garage at 7th and Pike, entered from Stewart Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, the Convention Center garages, the Pacific Place garage and the garage at 1700 7th Avenue. Metered street parking is limited, so read the posted hours on the block. The theatre is also within walking distance of many bus stops.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Good to know before the show
- Security: Seattle Theatre Group’s venue safety policy applies at the door, so arrive with time to spare.
- Recording: recording devices are not allowed during performances.
- Children: children under 4 are discouraged unless the show is meant for young audiences.
- Box office phone: (206) 682-1414, Monday to Friday.
Dinner near the Paramount Theatre: what to order
Before a show, order a few plates to share and mains that arrive together, and tell your server what time 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 Paramount Theatre
The Paramount opened on March 1, 1928, as the Seattle Theatre and seats about 2,800 people. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is run by Seattle Theatre Group, which also operates the Moore and the Neptune. It hosts touring Broadway productions, concerts and comedy.
Reserve a table before your show
Choose your show date and a time about two hours before the curtain.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Grappa from the Paramount Theatre?
Grappa is 2.9 miles from the Paramount Theatre by car, about nine minutes without traffic. Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne and the Paramount is at 911 Pine Street downtown.
Where should we park for the Paramount Theatre?
The Paramount has no parking lot. Seattle Theatre Group points drivers to nearby garages, including the Grand Hyatt garage at 7th and Pike, the Convention Center garages and Pacific Place. There is a loading zone on 9th Avenue and Pine for drop-offs.
What time should we eat before a show at the Paramount?
Book dinner about two hours before showtime. That leaves time for the meal, the drive downtown, parking and finding your seats.
When can we pick up will-call tickets at the Paramount?
Will-call tickets can usually be picked up one to two hours before the show. The box office is also open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
Can we bring young children to the Paramount?
Children under 4 are discouraged unless the performance is meant for young audiences.
