Music Center Dining From the table to the stage

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Cup In The Hall
Carving Station Prelude Buffet Strathmore

Join us starting 90 minutes before the performance for creative dining in two delicious formats. Bars are open for drinks before each concert and during intermission.

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New in 2026, Prelude Buffet offers a more relaxed dining experience, where you can enjoy a chef-driven, multi-course dining experience featuring seasonal entrées, composed salads, a signature carving station, artisanal sides, and desserts. 

Enjoy a relaxed, reserved dining environment designed for conversation and connection. We strongly recommend reserving your space with our pre-order option to save time and ensure availability! 

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$45 in advance 
$50 plus tax per person at the venue

Reserve & Preorder

Menu and availability subject to change. Prelude Buffet is open for select performances. Dates are typically added 1 month to 6 weeks in advance of the show.

Allegro Kitchen (1)

Bars & Intermission

Bars are open before the show and at intermission, with sweet and savory bites, beer, wine, and our signature cocktails.

Bring Your Drink to Your Seat

Drinks served in Strathmore reusable cups with lids are allowed inside the Concert Hall. These cups are available for purchase at all bar and dining locations for $5 and may be brought back to the venue for future visits to be refilled for the cost of the beverage. All beverages must be purchased on site. Food is never allowed in the Concert Hall.

 

See you at Strathmore. The arts are everywhere—even on your plate!

Our Café Light selection, offering packaged snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, is substituted for some performances including MCYO, SYC, YAA, and others. Please reference your reminder email for show-specific dining details.

Cup In The Hall

New! Bring your Strathmore reusable cup to your seat.