Northwest Seafood, Northwest Wines, No Surprises
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 7, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Anthony's at Spokane Falls’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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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.
Kendall Yards · Spokane · Winery and craft distillery tasting room with small bites
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
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West Downtown / Riverside · Spokane · Barbecue / American Tavern
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Willing but Green
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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
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Knowledgeable & Friendly
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· Sonoma · Seafood
Willi's is a wild card in the best sense — a casual Sonoma seafood bar running a wine list that belongs in a much more serious room. The by-the-glass depth alone is worth showing up for, and the pricing is honest by the region's standards. If you're anywhere near Healdsburg, order the Assyrtiko and thank us later.
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· Healdsburg · Seafood
The Marshall Store earns its reputation as a low-key, scenic spot for fresh West Coast oysters and smoked salmon — and if that's your mission, it delivers. But the wine program is effectively an afterthought: undocumented, uncurated, and not a reason to visit. Bring a bottle from one of the Healdsburg producers down the road, check the corkage policy at the door, and spend your energy on the food.
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· Healdsburg · Seafood
Nick's Cove earns a Wild Card badge because it's doing something specific and doing it with conviction: a seafood restaurant on the Sonoma Coast that built its list around sparkling wine and Chardonnay is a confident, logical bet. The markups get steep as you climb the ladder — Cristal at $750 and Dom Pérignon at $650 are priced for occasion, not for value — but there are real finds at the $80-$155 range if you know where to look. Come for the Failla, stay for the Radio-Coteau.
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