Prelude is an occasional treat for us before the opera. It is always very crowded in the hour before the show, so come early for a more leisurely dinner with fewer people. The tables are very close to each other and the aisles are narrow. The room is at the front of McCaw Hall with triple height ceilings and large windows overlooking the courtyard. This is a white tablecloth experience with excellent wines and elegantly prepared meals. They offer a seasonal menu, featuring fresh ingredients. This time, we started with a delicious smoked duck proscuitto. I had their grilled steelhead with herb roasted potatoes and broccolini. The fish was nicely done with a slightly crispy edge but moist and flakey. For dessert, their strawberry meringue pie with pistachios and candied oranges was actually a tart with extra meringue mounds artfully arranged along a long rectangular serving plate. The portions are not large, but perfectly fine for a modest appetite. Prices of entree's are in the low to mid $30's, a bit high. Our server was very polite and professional and very knowledgeable about the menu. He was a bit busy with too many tables to serve at once, but managed to keep everyone satisfied and did not rush his interactions. Diners have the option of ordering dessert to be served at intermission instead of with the meal if they prefer. The servers know the timing of the kitchen and the start of the opera to ensure you are able to finish before the show. There is plenty of parking around the Seattle Center, and if you dine early, you'll easily find parking in the large garage across the street.