Dinner Near the Showbox in Seattle
Looking for dinner near the Showbox? Grappa is 2.6 miles by car from the Showbox, in Queen Anne, about 9 minutes without traffic. Have an unhurried Mediterranean dinner first, then head down to First Avenue for the show.
Upcoming shows at the Showbox
Every upcoming show at the Showbox is listed below with a suggested table time at Grappa, so you can book dinner as soon as you have tickets.
- Soulwax Table around 6:00 PM
- Peter Hook & The Light (21 and Over) Table around 6:30 PM
- Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats (21 and Over) Table around 6:00 PM
- Michelle Branch Table around 6:00 PM
- Mike D Table around 6:00 PM
- ADELA Table around 6:00 PM
- Bassvictim w/ Thoom Table around 6:00 PM
- Oskar med K (18 and Over) Table around 7:30 PM
- This Providence (21 and Over) Table around 6:00 PM
- Failure (21 and Over) Table around 6:30 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 Showbox
Doors at the Showbox usually open 60 to 90 minutes before the listed start time. Book your table about two hours before the start time and you can finish dinner, make the short drive and walk in while the room is still filling.
On nights with a standing floor, the spots nearest the stage go to whoever arrives first. If that matters to you, book dinner a little earlier so you can be there when the doors open.
Getting from Grappa to the Showbox
Grappa is at 2 Boston St at the top of Queen Anne, and the Showbox is at 1426 First Avenue, across the street from Pike Place Market. The drive is about 2.6 miles to the theatre’s front door on First Avenue. Check the live route from Grappa to the Showbox before you leave, since traffic around the Market is heavy in the evening.
The Showbox has no parking of its own. The venue points drivers to the Pike Place Market Parking Garage at 1531 Western Avenue, and there are a few pay lots and some limited street parking nearby. A rideshare drop-off on First Avenue is often the easiest way in.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Good to know before the show
- Bags: backpacks and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are not allowed.
- Ages: many shows are all ages, and children 2 and under get in free with a paying adult. Some shows carry age limits, so check your ticket.
- Doors: usually 60 to 90 minutes before the listed start time.
Dinner near the Showbox: what to order
Before a concert, start with a few plates for the table and choose mains that arrive together. Tell your server what time you want 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 Showbox
The Showbox opened on July 24, 1939, and is one of Seattle’s best-known music rooms, with space for about 1,150 people. It has been operated by AEG since 2007. The Showbox SoDo is a separate venue in another part of the city, so check which one is on your ticket.
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 Showbox?
Grappa is about 2.6 miles from the Showbox by car, around nine minutes without traffic. Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne and the Showbox is at 1426 First Avenue, across from Pike Place Market.
Where should we park for the Showbox?
The Showbox has no parking. The venue recommends the Pike Place Market Parking Garage at 1531 Western Avenue, and there are pay lots and limited street parking nearby.
What time do doors open at the Showbox?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes before the listed start time. Book dinner about two hours before the start time to arrive as the room fills.
Can we bring a bag to the Showbox?
Backpacks and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are not allowed.
Is the Showbox the same as the Showbox SoDo?
No. The Showbox is on First Avenue by Pike Place Market, and the Showbox SoDo is a separate venue south of downtown. This guide covers the Showbox on First Avenue.
