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Anthony's at Spokane Falls

Northwest Seafood, Northwest Wines, No Surprises

Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Seafood · Visit Website ↗

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Reviewed April 7, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyPlays It Safe
MarkupFair
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

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.

Selection Deep Dive

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.

By the Glass

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.

💰Best Value

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.

💎Hidden Gem

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.

Skip This

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.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

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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