PNW seafood with a wine list to match
Old Mill District · Bend · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 8, 2026
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You're sitting riverside with Mt. Bachelor in the background, and the wine list actually earns the view. It's not trying to be a wine bar — it's a seafood-forward list built to serve the food, and it mostly succeeds. Fifty-five labels is enough to navigate without getting lost.
The Pacific Northwest focus here is genuine, not a marketing choice — Washington State and Columbia Valley dominate, with producers like Sparkman Cellars, Gordon Estate, Thurston Wolfe, and Chateau Ste. Michelle anchoring the selection. Anthony's has done something smart: they've worked directly with producers on custom labels, which keeps quality up and prices down. The range covers Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Syrah, and Cab, so you're not stuck hunting for options alongside the menu. What's missing is depth beyond Washington — there's little room for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, which feels like an odd gap for an Oregon restaurant.
Glass pour pricing is where Anthony's quietly shines — the by-the-glass prices we found run $7.50 to $9.50, which is nearly unheard of for a riverside reservation-only spot in 2024. The range covers enough ground that you can work through a white with oysters and pivot to something red-leaning with a steak without feeling locked in. Rotation details aren't posted, but the list reads like it holds fairly steady.
Boomtown by Dusted Valley Syrah — $9.50
Dusted Valley is a serious Columbia Valley producer, and Boomtown is their workhorse label that consistently overdelivers. At $9.50 a glass against a $16 retail price, you're drinking well above your price point — order it with the seafood dishes that lean towards the richer, more savory end.
Thurston Wolfe "PGV" White Blend Washington 2022
Most tables will reach for the Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc and call it done. Skip that reflex. Thurston Wolfe is a Yakima Valley cult favorite making blends most people have never heard of, and the PGV — Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Viognier — is the kind of aromatic, textured white that was born for a plate of grilled fish.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley NV
Chateau Ste. Michelle makes perfectly fine wine, and this Brut isn't bad — it's just the safest, most predictable bubble on any Pacific Northwest list. It's the sparkling wine equivalent of ordering a Caesar salad. There's more interesting stuff here; use it.
Sparkman Pearl Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley 2023 + Ahi Nachos
The ahi nachos have enough acid and brightness in the toppings to need a wine that can cut through and keep up — and Sparkman's Pearl does exactly that. Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc at this price point has the citrus snap to echo the tuna and slice through whatever heat is on the plate.
The Bottom Line
Anthony's doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, but with glass pours this fairly priced and PNW producers this well-chosen, it punches above its category. If you're eating riverside in Bend, this is where your wine budget goes furthest.
Old Mill District · Bend · Wine Bar
For a Va Piano visit in Bend, head to the Wine & Champagne Bar at 425 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 301. Confirm the current wines and pour prices directly, and reserve ahead for groups of six or more. The winery’s subscription page is not a tasting-room menu.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Eastside · Bend · Casual American café with wood-fired pizza and seasonal, locally sourced dishes
Do not use this Eastside review to plan a current Jackson’s Corner visit. Sunriver Brewing lists its Eastside Pub at the Cushing Drive address; Jackson’s Corner lists 845 NW Delaware Avenue. Confirm the location and current wine menu directly before making plans.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eastside · Bend · Italian
Salute isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's built a list that actually respects the cuisine it's serving — and in a casual Italian spot in Bend, that puts it well ahead of the competition. Send a friend here, point them at the Vermentino or the Le Volte, and they'll thank you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Bend · Bend · Italian
Salute isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's doing the right things: fair prices, smart Italian anchors, and a couple of genuinely exciting picks hiding in the corners. Send a friend here and tell them to order the Lageder by the glass and ask about the Climens.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Bend · Bend · Italian, French, Mediterranean
BOSA is punching well above its weight class for a Bend neighborhood restaurant — fair prices, a genuinely curious Italian and French list, and a few bottles that would turn heads at a much fancier address. Send your wine-curious friends here without hesitation.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Bend · Bend · Wine Bar & Retail Wine Shop
Viaggio is the kind of wine bar that has no business being this good in a ski town, and that's exactly why it earned a Wild Card badge. If you care about what's in your glass, make a stop here before or after dinner — you'll leave with a better bottle than you planned on.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
· 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.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· 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.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· 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.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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