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Where to go during Emerald City Comic Con 2027.

ReedPop's pop-culture convention for comics, games and entertainment, with publishers, creators, retailers and press alongside a large fan crowd. Past editions drew about 85,000 people over four days.

Mar 4–7, 2027Seattle Convention Center, Summit (900 Pine Street) and Arch (705 Pike Street) buildings, Seattle, WA 98101Dates source ↗

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Our advice: book private rooms by January 7, 2027.

What's around Seattle Convention Center, Summit (900 Pine Street) and Arch (705 Pike Street) buildings, Seattle, WA 98101

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Client dinner$$$

Alder & Ash

629 Pike St, in the Sheraton Grand Seattle, Downtown · about 2 min walk from the convention centre

A Northwest brasserie on the corner of Seventh and Pike, across the street from the Arch building. Two semi-private rooms take 12 and 28, which suits a client dinner right after the show floor closes.

Client dinnerSemi-privateEasy walkLow effort
Fits
Ash Room up to 12 and Alder Room 28 seated, both semi-private; bar and lounge for 75
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 2 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free, Vegan
Tip
The Ash Room for up to 12 is the only room you can book online. Dinner runs daily 5 to 10 PM.
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Client dinner$$$$

The George

411 University St, in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention centre

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel's signature restaurant serves Northwest food in a grand downtown dining room. The Petite is a fully private room for 14, and larger semi-private spaces take up to 40.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSemi-privateQuiet
Fits
The Parlor 12 (semi-private) and The Petite 14 (private); larger rooms for 20 to 40; buyout 120 seated
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free
Tip
Book The Petite for a client table of up to 14. Dinner runs Sunday, Monday and Thursday to Saturday only, so plan Tuesday and Wednesday elsewhere.
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Client dinner$$$$

The Capital Grille

1301 Fourth Ave, in the Cobb Building, Downtown · about 9 min walk from the convention centre

A steakhouse in the historic Cobb Building that dry ages its beef on site. Three private rooms take 10 to 24, including a Board Room for small client tables.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSteakhouseQuiet
Fits
Board Room 10, Washington Room 14 and Wine Room 24 (OpenTable)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 9 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free, Vegan
Tip
Book the Board Room for up to 10. It opens for lunch on weekdays and closes at 9 PM Monday to Thursday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 12, 2026
Group dinner$$$

Purple Café and Wine Bar

1225 Fourth Ave, Downtown · about 9 min walk from the convention centre

A big wine bar and restaurant at Fourth and University, built around a tall glass wine tower, with more than 80 wines by the glass. A loft above the dining room takes groups of 40 to 100.

Team dinnerSemi-privateBig groupsDrinks
Fits
Main dining room 20; partial loft about 40; full loft 85 to 100 (sources differ); buyout 200
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 9 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free, Vegan
Tip
Book the partial loft for about 40 colleagues, or the full loft for a larger group. It is open from 11 AM on weekdays until 10 PM Tuesday to Friday and 9 PM on Monday.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 12, 2026
Group dinner$$$

Wild Ginger

1401 Third Ave, Downtown across from Benaroya Hall · about 10 min walk from the convention centre

A long-running Pan-Asian restaurant with a satay bar, across from Benaroya Hall. Mezzanine rooms seat up to 64 together and the Union Street room takes 80.

Team dinnerPrivate roomBig groupsSharing plates
Fits
Dragon Room 12, Lion Room 20, Mezzanine rooms 64; whole restaurant 300
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Tip
Book the Mezzanine rooms for up to 64 colleagues. The Dragon and Lion rooms are not step-free, so check access needs. Dinner starts at 4 PM daily.
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Common questions about Emerald City Comic Con 2027

Where can we take clients to dinner near Seattle Convention Center, Summit (900 Pine Street) and Arch (705 Pike Street) buildings, Seattle, WA 98101 during Emerald City Comic Con 2027?

Alder & Ash (629 Pike St, in the Sheraton Grand Seattle, Downtown): Ash Room up to 12 and Alder Room 28 seated, both semi-private; bar and lounge for 75. The George (411 University St, in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Downtown): The Parlor 12 (semi-private) and The Petite 14 (private); larger rooms for 20 to 40; buyout 120 seated. The Capital Grille (1301 Fourth Ave, in the Cobb Building, Downtown): Board Room 10, Washington Room 14 and Wine Room 24 (OpenTable). Purple Café and Wine Bar (1225 Fourth Ave, Downtown): Main dining room 20; partial loft about 40; full loft 85 to 100 (sources differ); buyout 200. Wild Ginger (1401 Third Ave, Downtown across from Benaroya Hall): Dragon Room 12, Lion Room 20, Mezzanine rooms 64; whole restaurant 300.

When should we book group dinners for Emerald City Comic Con 2027?

Emerald City Comic Con 2027 runs Mar 4–7, 2027 at Seattle Convention Center, Summit (900 Pine Street) and Arch (705 Pike Street) buildings, Seattle, WA 98101. Book private rooms by January 7, 2027, about 8 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.

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