Northwest Seafood, Northwest Wines, No Surprises
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 7, 2026
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The list reads like a love letter to the Pacific Northwest — and honestly, for a seafood spot on the Spokane River, that's exactly the right move. Prices are refreshingly reasonable, with bottles topping out around $42.50. You're not going to find anything that makes your jaw drop, but you're also not going to feel taken advantage of.
The 60-90 bottle list leans hard into Washington and Oregon, with Columbia Valley doing most of the heavy lifting. Anthony's has clearly put in some thought here, building private-label wines with legit producers like Sparkman Cellars and Gordon Estate rather than just slapping their name on bulk juice. The Firesteed Pinot Noir from Oregon is a recognizable crowd-pleaser, and the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling is a natural call for the seafood-forward menu. What's missing: any real depth outside the Northwest — no French whites, no Italian, no old-world anything to speak of.
Nine options by the glass, priced between $7.50 and $9, which is genuinely hard to complain about in 2024. The selection covers the bases — a Chardonnay, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Pinot Noir — but don't expect much rotation or excitement. What's here is solid, just don't come looking for something left-field.
Sparkman Cellars 'Pearl' Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley 2023 — $9/glass
Sparkman Cellars makes wines that routinely punch above their retail price, and getting their Sauvignon Blanc by the glass for $9 at a waterfront seafood restaurant is a legitimate deal. Order it with the Dungeness crab and move on with your life.
Anthony's by Gordon Estate Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2018
Gordon Estate is a quietly serious Columbia Valley producer that most diners will walk right past in favor of something they recognize. This is Anthony's betting on a quality partner instead of a famous label — it deserves more attention than it gets.
Firesteed Pinot Noir Oregon 2019
Firesteed is fine, but it's the kind of wine you find on every casual chain restaurant list from here to Miami. At a restaurant with its own private-label Pinot from Sparkman Cellars, there's no reason to default to this one.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley 2019 + Pacific Salmon
Washington Riesling and Pacific salmon is basically the regional handshake — the wine's bright acidity and slight stone fruit cut right through the richness of the fish without steamrolling it. This is the call.
The Bottom Line
Anthony's at Spokane Falls gives you honest, fairly priced Northwest wines in a setting where they make sense — a waterfall view, fresh seafood, and bottles under $45. It's not a destination for wine lovers, but it's a genuinely solid choice for the meal you're already here to eat.
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Browne Family's Spokane room is a confident single-producer tasting experience done right — fair prices, knowledgeable pours, and a genuine case for why Washington State deserves your attention. Send a friend here if they think Washington wine is just an also-ran.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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The Blackbird is a genuinely good barbecue tavern that simply doesn't care about wine, and the steep markups on uninspired bottles make that indifference expensive. Come for the smoked meats and a cold beer — if you insist on wine, grab the Milbrandt and move on.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Fondue / Upscale Casual
The Melting Pot Spokane isn't a wine destination, and it's not trying to be — but the Washington State anchors on this list are genuinely good, and if you stick to those, you'll drink well enough for the occasion. Come for the fondue experience, order the Ste. Michelle, and save the serious wine night for somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Hotel cocktail bar and lounge with small plates
1919 won't blow any minds, but for a hotel bar in downtown Spokane it earns genuine respect for keeping Washington State producers front and center. Come for the room, stay for the Beresan — just don't expect any surprises in the pricing.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Hotel Rooftop/Terrace Bar
The Grand Terrace Bar is a great place to drink wine in Spokane — just not necessarily great wine. Come for the skyline, order the Riesling, and save the serious bottle hunting for elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Wine Bar
Barrister is a genuine Wild Card: a serious urban winery tucked into Spokane's rail district that most wine travelers blow past on their way to Walla Walla. If you're in eastern Washington and you haven't stopped here, you owe yourself a visit.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Carmel · Carmel By The Sea · Seafood
Catch is a dependable wine stop for a seafood dinner in Carmel — nothing here will disappoint you, but nothing will surprise you either. If you go in with calibrated expectations and order the Schramsberg with your crab, you'll leave happy.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Hood River · Hood River · Seafood
Votum is operating a world-class wine program in a town most people only stop through on the way to a hike — the depth of this cellar belongs in a major city restaurant, and the sommelier presence means you're not navigating it alone. The markups on the prestige bottles will sting, but find your entry point and this list rewards serious attention.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Bowen's Wharf · Newport · Seafood
The Lobster Bar isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly competent list for what the restaurant is — a casual waterfront spot where the lobster is the star. Order the Sancerre, eat the oysters, watch the boats.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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