Dinner Near The Crocodile in Seattle
Looking for dinner near The Crocodile? Grappa is 1.9 miles by car from The Crocodile, in Queen Anne, about 6 minutes without traffic. Enjoy a relaxed Mediterranean dinner at the top of the hill, then head down to Belltown for the show.
Upcoming shows at The Crocodile
Every upcoming show at The Crocodile is listed below with a suggested table time at Grappa, so you can book dinner as soon as you have tickets.
- American Aquarium, Buffalo NicholsTable around 6:00 PM
- Everything Everything - Get To Heaven, 10th Anniversary, North America 2026 w/ Psymon SpineTable around 6:00 PM
- Joanne McNallyTable around 5:00 PM
- Solya, TELE NOVELLA Table around 6:00 PM
- POiSON GiRL FRiEND, RIP Swirl Table around 6:00 PM
- Son Lux, mmeadows Table around 4:00 PM
- Ethan Regan - Young Regan Tour w/ harf. Table around 6:00 PM
- Chinese Football, Plash Table around 6:00 PM
- Devon Gilfillian - Time Will Tell Tour Table around 6:00 PM
- Lil Pete: Real Is Back Tour Table around 4:30 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 Crocodile
Check your ticket for both times: The Crocodile lists a doors time and a show time for every event, and for many shows the doors open an hour before the music starts. Book your table about two hours before the show time and you can finish dinner, make the short drive and arrive around the time the doors open.
Some shows at The Crocodile start as early as 6 PM. For those, a table at Grappa around 4 PM works well, and Grappa is open from 11 AM on weekdays and from 10 AM on weekends.
Getting from Grappa to The Crocodile
Grappa is at 2 Boston St at the top of Queen Anne, and The Crocodile is at 2505 1st Avenue at Wall Street in Belltown. It is one of the shortest trips from Grappa to a downtown music venue: down Queen Anne Avenue North, along Denny Way and onto 1st Avenue. Check the live route from Grappa to The Crocodile before you leave.
The Crocodile has no parking lot of its own. The venue has partnered with SpotHero for reserved parking nearby and notes that street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. A rideshare to 1st Avenue is also an easy option.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Good to know before the show
- Ages: age limits vary by show, so check the listing. 21+ shows require a valid, unexpired photo ID, and children under 14 should come with a parent.
- Bags: backpacks and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 8 inches are not allowed. Lockers are available for a fee.
- Re-entry: guests 21 and over may usually leave and come back, unless the show is running one in, one out. There is no re-entry for guests under 21.
- Box office and will call: the box office sells advance tickets Tuesday to Friday, noon to 5 PM, and opens 30 minutes before doors on show nights. Bring ID to collect will-call tickets.
- Accessibility: the Showroom is at street level and wheelchair accessible through the main entrance. Madame Lou’s is reached by a ramp; ask security at the Wall Street entrance.
Dinner near The Crocodile: what to order
Before a show, start with a few plates for the table and choose mains that arrive together, then let your server know 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 Crocodile
The Crocodile first opened as the Crocodile Cafe on April 30, 1991, and became one of Seattle’s best-known rock clubs. After closing in 2007 and reopening in 2009, it moved four blocks to its current home at 2505 1st Avenue on December 1, 2021.
The building now holds several rooms: the main Showroom, which fits about 750 people; Madame Lou’s downstairs, a standing room for about 300; and Here-After, a small seated theater used for comedy and intimate shows. The Hotel Crocodile is part of the same building.
Reserve a table before your show
Choose your show date and a time about two hours before the show starts.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Grappa from The Crocodile?
Grappa is 1.9 miles from The Crocodile by car, about six minutes without traffic. Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne and The Crocodile is at 2505 1st Avenue in Belltown.
Is the time on my Crocodile ticket the doors time or the show time?
The Crocodile lists both on its calendar and on your ticket. For many shows the doors open an hour before the show starts.
Where should we park for The Crocodile?
The Crocodile has no parking lot. It partners with SpotHero for reserved parking nearby, and street parking is available throughout Belltown.
Can we bring a bag to The Crocodile?
Backpacks and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 8 inches are not allowed. Lockers are available for a fee.
What time should we eat before a show at The Crocodile?
Book dinner about two hours before the show time. With a six-minute drive, that leaves time for the meal and a relaxed arrival as the doors open.
