Prelude at McCaw Hall

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

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   Robert VIP

   Las Vegas67 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Overall a nice place to dine prior to any event at McCaw Hall. I found the food to be excellent in both taste and visual appeal. This is a high volume restaurant with a very compressed serving time. However even in a full restaurant like it was on Saturday evening their limited menu allows them to accomplish this feat. I enjoyed my dinner. I would say the only drawback is that the restaurant lacks ambience which is a feature being located inside the hall. Would definitely return again!
   

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   Marla

   Seattle1 review

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to eat before the opera! Service and food is excellent.
   

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   Robert

   Seattle5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brunch before a matinee. Quickly served very tasty. A bit expensive but worth it.
   

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   Barry and Jill VIP

   Seattle17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food! Great waiter Kevin. Beautiful venue.
   

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   John

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first opera and we dined at Prelude for brunch. It exceeded all expectations. Food was divine, service was great, and we loved the atmosphere. This is extremely convenient before a show. Looking forward to the next time we get to dine here.
   

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   Debbie

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Convenient location for dining before or after a performance at McCaw Hall. Delicious menu, extensive drink options and friendly efficient service. A wonderful experience.
   

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   Daniel VIP

   Seattle23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We always look forward to dining at Prelude. We were sad to hear that Charles was out on sick leave. We wish him a speedy recovery. We were a little perplexed with the menu item selection. We tried three items. Our hands down favorite was the marinated grilled chicken salad. My wife has a bad reaction to vinegar. Caroline asked the chef if the dressing had vinegar. He offered us a side of olive oil that worked well with the greens. The Open face sammy was a bit difficult to cut into bite sized pieces. The flavor was O.K. My wife found the mushroom asparagus quiche to be tasty. We are hoping for a change of menu when we return in August. Thank you!
   

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   Judith VIP

   Seattle32 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My husband and I had dinner at Prelude before the opera. We have dined here before, and it was great. Last night was not. Service was slow. My husband’s order was wrong, our dinners were not hot, suggesting they had been sitting t the pick-up station too long. And our fish dinner was tough and not good. My husband noticed that the couple who came in after us were served way before us. Prelude is a good choice to have dinner before the opera, because it’s convenient. If the food is good, we don’t mind paying extra for the convenience. But after last night’s dinner, we re rethinking that.
   

   Prelude at McCaw HallResponded on May 7, 2025

   Please let a manager know about your issues while dining, chances are we can make things better for your experience!
   

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   Elizabeth

   Seattle4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   When I presented for my reservation, the folks at the front desk claimed that I did not have one. They were kind enough to “squeeze me in,“ but it was embarrassing. I can tell from the confirmation that you gave me that I did in fact, have a reservation for this day and this time. Something to follow .
   

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    Gary S

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    The service staff was exceptional but a bit stretched to cover and "refills" of beverages slow. Generally a pleasant experience but the chairs were uncomfortable.
    

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