Harbor Views, Washington Wines, No Surprises
Squalicum Harbor · Bellingham · Northwest seafood, steak, farm-to-table · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 10, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You're sitting at a window table watching the boats drift through Squalicum Harbor, and the wine list arrives — it's a single page. Eight wines, all Washington State, zero pretension. This isn't a destination wine list, but it knows what it is and doesn't apologize for it.
The entire list is a love letter to Washington wine and not much else, which is either charming or limiting depending on your mood. You've got two house Chardonnays — one from Hedges Wine Estates and one from Long Shadows — both produced specifically for Anthony's, which is a nice touch that keeps the list from feeling like a generic chain pour. Sparkman Cellars shows up twice with their 'Pearl' Sauvignon Blanc and a custom Anthony's Cabernet, and Treveri covers the sparkling angle. What's missing: any Pinot Gris, any Syrah worth mentioning, anything from outside the Pacific Northwest.
All eight bottles are available by the glass, ranging from $7.50 to $9.50 — which, honestly, is refreshingly honest pricing for a waterfront restaurant with this kind of view tax baked into the overhead. The range covers sparkling, white, and red, but don't expect the list to rotate; this feels like a set-it-and-forget-it program that hasn't changed much in a few years.
Treveri Cellars Sparkling Brut — $7.50
Washington sparkling for under eight bucks at a waterfront table is a legitimate steal. Treveri makes serious bubbles out of Yakima Valley and this pours well above its price point.
Long Shadows Anthony's Chardonnay
Long Shadows is one of Washington's most underrated producers — a project that brought in winemaking talent from around the world to work with Columbia Valley fruit. An Anthony's-exclusive Chardonnay from their cellar at $9.50 a glass is more interesting than it looks on paper.
Red Diamond Merlot
Red Diamond is a mass-market label that shows up on grocery store shelves for around $10 a bottle. Pouring it at a waterfront restaurant without any discount pricing signal is a quiet disappointment when the rest of the list is at least trying.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Wild salmon
Ste. Michelle's Riesling has just enough residual sweetness to play off the richness of Pacific salmon without stepping on the fish. It's a classic Washington pairing that works every time, and at $7.50 it's the easiest call on the menu.
The Bottom Line
Anthony's isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's a reliable Northwest seafood house that keeps things local, keeps prices honest, and lets the harbor do the heavy lifting. Send a friend here for the salmon and the view; just don't expect to geek out over the list.
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