Attending the Opera

Dining Options At McCaw Hall

Full Service Restaurant at Prelude

Dinner in the McCaw Hall Restaurant, Prelude, located on the promenade level featuring signature dishes created by SAVOR’s Executive Chef Shawn Applin. Reservations are strongly recommended and are accepted at opentable.com or call 206.615.0404. Reservations can be made for pre-opera or intermission dining.

Small Plates and Sandwiches

Tapas-style small appetizer plates and a variety of sandwiches, served at the Promenade Barista (adjacent to the restaurant), the Grand Lobby Wine and Second Tier Bistros provide patrons an alternative to the restaurant. Small plate items priced from $6

Premium Pacific Northwest Wines

An extraordinary selection of premium wines by the Glass, Half Glass and Taste are available in the Grand Lobby Wine Bistro. Enjoy vintners from the Pacific Northwest such as McCrea, Chinook and Buty to complement your ‘small bites’ choices. Specially selected premium wines by the glass priced from $12. Plus a wide selection of Northwest and California wines by the half bottle starting at $18.

Beverages and Simple Snacks

Starbucks coffee, espresso and Jones Soda beverages complimented by simple snacks and sweets, including Gelato throughout the hall.

Pre Orders for Easy Intermissions

Intermission Pre Orders are available from many concessions in McCaw Hall and mean you can enjoy your intermission without waiting in line. Inquire at the concession for details.

Additional Dining Options around Seattle Center

A wide array of restaurants are within walking distance of McCaw Hall in the Uptown/Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, including but not limited to:

  • 10 Mercer
  • Racha Noodles
  • Pagliacci Pizza
  • Thai Heaven
  • Sushiland
  • T.S McHugh’s
  • The Melting Pot
  • Bamboo Garden
  • Mashawi Mediterranean Cuisine
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For more restaurants read our Restaurant and Hotel Guide

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Tales of Hoffmann, 2005 © Rozarii Lynch photo