Dinner Near The Vera Project at Seattle Center
Looking for dinner near The Vera Project? Grappa is 1.2 miles by car from Vera, in Queen Anne, about 4 minutes without traffic. It is one of the shortest trips from Grappa to any venue, so an all-ages show at Seattle Center and a relaxed family dinner beforehand fit easily into one evening.
Upcoming shows at The Vera Project
Upcoming shows at Vera that are sold through Ticketmaster are listed below with a suggested table time at Grappa. Vera also sells many shows itself, so check its calendar for the full program.
- Arrows In ActionTable around 4:00 PM
- amelie farren w/ Lilith MaxTable around 6:00 PM
- Stanley Simmons Table around 5:00 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 Vera
Because Vera is only a few minutes away, a table about two hours before the show time leaves plenty of room for dinner and parking at Seattle Center. Check your ticket for the doors time as well as the show time, and plan to arrive as the doors open if you want a spot near the stage.
Many Vera shows start early in the evening, which suits families. For a 6 PM show, a table around 4 PM works well, and Grappa is open from 11 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends.
Getting from Grappa to The Vera Project
Grappa is at 2 Boston St at the top of Queen Anne, and The Vera Project is at 305 Harrison Street, on the corner of Warren Avenue North and Republican Street inside Seattle Center. The drive is simply down Queen Anne Avenue North and along Mercer Street. Check the live route from Grappa to Vera before you leave, especially on nights with big events at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle Center’s 5th Ave N Garage at 516 Harrison Street and the Mercer Street Garage at 650 3rd Avenue North are the closest garages. Seattle Center lists a rideshare drop-off at Republican Street and Warren Avenue North, right by Vera’s door, and many Metro bus routes stop around the campus.
For parking at the restaurant itself, see our parking and directions page.
Good to know before the show
- All ages: Vera has been all ages since 2001, so every show is open to younger fans.
- Alcohol-free: Vera is a drug- and alcohol-free venue. If you would like a glass of wine with dinner, have it at Grappa beforehand.
- Accessibility: the show entrance is at the bottom of a ramp, there is a wheelchair elevator through the office entrance, and restrooms are accessible and gender-neutral. Staff can set up a wheelchair area in the showroom on request.
- Size: the showroom holds up to about 350 people.
Dinner near The Vera Project: what to order
With younger fans at the table, sharing plates and pasta keep everyone happy. Order a few things to share first, then mains that come out together. 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 Vera Project
The Vera Project is an all-ages nonprofit music and arts organization founded in 2001 and modeled on the Vera club in Groningen, in the Netherlands. It moved into its home at Seattle Center in 2007, and alongside concerts it runs a screen-printing shop, a recording studio and a gallery. In 2026, its 25th year, Vera announced a second venue in Georgetown, due to open in 2027.
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 Vera Project?
Grappa is 1.2 miles from The Vera Project by car, about four minutes without traffic. Grappa is at 2 Boston St in Queen Anne and Vera is at 305 Harrison Street in Seattle Center.
Are shows at The Vera Project all ages?
Yes. Vera has been all ages since 2001, and it is a drug- and alcohol-free venue.
Where can we park for The Vera Project?
The closest garages are Seattle Center’s 5th Ave N Garage at 516 Harrison Street and the Mercer Street Garage at 650 3rd Avenue North. There is a rideshare drop-off at Republican Street and Warren Avenue North.
Can we bring kids to dinner at Grappa before a Vera show?
Yes. Grappa welcomes families, and for early shows a table around 4 PM leaves plenty of time to reach Seattle Center.
