Questions and answers

Do you need reservations for the Space Needle restaurant?

Do you need reservations for the Space Needle restaurant?

Visiting the needle for a view doesn’t require reservations.

How much does the Space Needle restaurant cost?

SkyCity at the Space Needle is one of the most expensive restaurants in Seattle. The average entrée price is $44.93—to spend this much on the ground, you’ll have to get a menu degustation at Rover’s or put on a tie and go to Canlis.

What restaurant is on top of the Space Needle?

The Loupe Lounge
The Loupe Lounge | Space Needle. Orbit a while on the world’s first and only revolving glass floor for a cocktail experience like nothing else around. Perched 500 feet above the city with unmatched views, The Loupe Lounge serves up showstopping mixology paired with tastes of the Pacific Northwest.

Does the restaurant in the Space Needle rotate?

The world’s first and only revolving glass floor is now suspended and spinning – slowly – at the 500-foot level of Seattle’s iconic, 605-foot-tall space-age inspired Space Needle.

Is there a time limit at the Space Needle?

The Space Needle offers timed tickets for entry, which are a great way to help limit crowds. Because of that, you’ll want to get your tickets as soon as possible so you can choose the 15-minute entry window that you want (note, you’ll need to enter during this 15 minute window, but you can stay as long as you’d like).

How long is the wait for the Space Needle?

You have to wait to go through security and then in staging for the elevator. While you wait there is plenty of stuff to read and interesting photos about the construction of the Space Needle. We did not wait very long at all – maybe 20 minutes! over a year ago.

What is the best time to go to the Space Needle?

Weekday evenings are also noticeably devoid of crowds. The Space Needle stays open until 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with visitor numbers decreasing around 5 p.m. Come any time between early evening and closing time when your elevator ride will be less full and the observation deck uncrowded.

Do Space Needle tickets sell out?

No, they will not sell out ahead of time. However, if you buy the combined ticket with the Space Needle, you will need to purchase early in the day to get your preferred time. Otherwise, you can see Chihuly and may have to wait hours to go up into the space Needle.

Can you eat at the top of the Space Needle?

Is there a restaurant at the Space Needle? SkyCity Restaurant closed in September 2017 as part of the Space Needle’s historic renovation project. There is currently no full-service revolving restaurant at the Space Needle.

Is the SkyCity restaurant still open at the Space Needle?

SkyCity Restaurant closed in September 2017 as part of the Space Needle’s historic renovation project. There is currently no full-service revolving restaurant at the Space Needle. I have a gift card for the Space Needle.

Where to eat at the top of the Space Needle?

Sky City is a rotating restaurant at the top of the Space Needle. We went for brunch because they are closing soon to redo the restaurant with a glass floor. Excellent brunch food selection, excellent service, and stupendous ever-changing view of Seattle.

Where do you park at the Space Needle in Seattle?

Guests must park their own vehicles, under the direction and guidance of Space Needle staff. Parking is available Thursday through Sunday from 1:00PM to 10:00PM. Hours and rates subject to change. For all other Guests, we recommend parking at the Seattle Center’s 5th Avenue N. parking garage, located two blocks from the Space Needle.

What are the packages for the Space Needle?

Packages include Space Needle admission, food & beverage, taxes and gratuity, and Seattle’s best views from every table. Perched 500 feet above the city on the world’s first and only revolving glass floor, The Loupe Lounge serves up showstopping mixology paired with tastes of the Pacific Northwest.