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Prelude at McCaw Hall

Name: Prelude at McCaw Hall
Address: 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98109
Telephone: (206) 615-0404
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (2773)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

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2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Gluten-free-friendly
Vegetarian-friendly

Welcome to Prelude - on the Promenade Level of McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. Sophistication, artistry and signature dishes designed by our Executive Chef await your visit. Prelude features the freshest local produce, artisanal products, a nice selection of wines by the glass and bottle, as well as liquor/cocktails and our sublime take on cuisine executed by the OVG culinary team. Our seasonal menus provide the perfect prelude to a Pacific Northwest Ballet or Seattle Opera performance. Reservations are strongly encouraged in advance.
~We DO NOT accept CASH
~We are open 2 hours prior to most opera & ballet (1.5 hours prior to kids shows, concerts & comedy)

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Open 2 hours prior to performances Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 615-0404
Website
https://www.mccawhall.com/plan-your-visit/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Scott Mclean (FOH MGR Tony Bock)
Catering
We apply our extensive experience in both large and small-scale events at most any location in the Seattle Area. Our culinary team and experienced sales staff have created custom menus and unique special events to successfully support world-class events for small groups or thousands of people. You can be sure we have the expertise to handle every detail of your event, from site coordination, to rentals, to securing a pleasant service staff. Contact us to learn more.
Private party facilities
Opportunities for private events abound at McCaw hall. Whether planning a large party in the dining room or looking for a private space, or larger events our team is experienced and ready to handle the details for you. For larger parties please ask for our Catering Director and we will be happy to put you in contact with her.

Location
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Neighborhood
Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne
Cross street
4th & Mercer
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,773 people are saying

Prelude at McCaw Hall reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

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Prelude at McCaw Hall offers a "convenient location" for dining before performances, featuring "excellent service" and a "delicious menu." The restaurant excels in "prompt service" and provides a "varied buffet" with "unique" gluten-free options. While some dishes are priced high, the "friendly staff" and "lovely atmosphere" enhance the overall dining experience.

2,773 Reviews

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Daniel VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington23 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were pleased to see the same menu we were used to from our previous visit. We loved our choices then. Not so much this time. The cod was tired and tough. The portion seemed smaller as well. The salad was more generous from the first visit. It just did not carry the same wow factor. Our server Charles was very happy to help us and a good host. Thanks Charles. I regret not trying the lox and bagel and the scrambled eggs, bacon and waffle. We will be back! Thanks for holding our table. We arrived late due to extreme traffic and dealing with the new digital tickets that would not download at the garage. Sad.
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Rosemary
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
On the whole, the quality of the food, the service, and the ambiance were good. My main criticism is the overuse of cream in the desserts and the lack of any milk, low fat milk or non-dairy options to accompany the coffee. Hasn't prelude heard about the risks of strokes? While there were vegan options on the menu, not offering a non-dairy alternative to half and half is disappointing.
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Chuck
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
4.0
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was outstanding. another waiter was very loud....
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Paul
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
4.0
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great server (Nicole), who made the experience special! The entrée was OK, but not cooked to order. I had the cod, which was over-cooked, and the pilaf was fairly dry. The soup course was very good, but served too cool - pumpkin, carrot and peanut butter) BUT - the presentation was great and fitting for the ambiance. The dessert was amazing. Really appreciated having a nice place to dine within the confines of the venue for the performance.
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Twograms
Seattle / Eastern Washington14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there to attend the PNW Ballet. I had hoped to get a reservation 1.5 hrs before the start, but you weren’t open then. Luckily, you let us in before 12:00 and it worked out fine. Many others had apparently done the same. I hope you’ll do the same for opera dates! Jose was a very attentive waiter! Thank you, Tony! Janice
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LynnV
Seattle / Eastern Washington15 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
How can you have the gall to charge such an exorbitant price for a supposed entree that only included TWO scallops. Unbelievably appalling. Of course you have a captive audience with no other options, but talk about gouging your diners!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for this experience for our family. The Brunch was delicious and service was excellent. We also enjoyed the performance of "Coppe'lia"
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mkeller VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent and the food was very good. My husband had the vegetable tower which he liked. I had the scallops that were prepared well with couscous and a few vegetables. I do think my dish was greatly overpriced. I had two scallops about as big around as a quarter for $38.
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litteldeer VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was excellent: the dishes were delicious and the presentation was pleasing, good choice of wines. Our server, Charles, was professional, friendly, knowledgeable.
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Elizabeth
Seattle / Eastern Washington14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of the entree choices, though limited, are excellent. Presentation of each dish was really outstanding, very creative. Wine selection is good also. Very good service and overall a superb dining experience.
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Prelude at McCaw Hall is rated 4.3 stars by 2773 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
4th & Mercer
Neighborhood
Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne
Hours of operation
Open 2 hours prior to performances Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Scott Mclean (FOH MGR Tony Bock)
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.mccawhall.com/plan-your-visit/dining
Phone number
(206) 615-0404
Catering
We apply our extensive experience in both large and small-scale events at most any location in the Seattle Area. Our culinary team and experienced sales staff have created custom menus and unique special events to successfully support world-class events for small groups or thousands of people. You can be sure we have the expertise to handle every detail of your event, from site coordination, to rentals, to securing a pleasant service staff. Contact us to learn more.
Private party facilities
Opportunities for private events abound at McCaw hall. Whether planning a large party in the dining room or looking for a private space, or larger events our team is experienced and ready to handle the details for you. For larger parties please ask for our Catering Director and we will be happy to put you in contact with her.

Prelude at McCaw Hall

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About this restaurant

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