Northwest Pours With a Million-Dollar View
Downtown Bend · Bend · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 9, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Anthony's at the Old Mill District’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You walk in, the Deschutes River is right there, Mt. Bachelor is doing its thing in the background, and the wine list is already telling you it's going to be a Pacific Northwest affair. It's not trying to be a wine destination — it's a seafood restaurant that happens to take wine seriously enough to price it fairly. That alone puts it ahead of half the restaurants in Bend.
The list leans hard into Oregon and Washington, which is the right call for a seafood spot in Central Oregon. You've got Columbia Valley workhorses like Chateau Ste. Michelle and Barnard Griffin alongside more interesting picks like Sparkman Cellars and Thurston Wolfe's 'PGV' white blend — the kind of wine that makes you feel like someone actually curated this thing. The house-label angle is smart: Anthony's has co-branded bottles with Gordon Estate, Hedges, and Sparkman, giving regulars something approachable at a fair price. Gaps exist — no meaningful Pinot Noir depth for an Oregon restaurant, and the red side of the list doesn't match the ambition of the whites.
Twelve-plus options by the glass is solid for a casual-elegant seafood spot, ranging from $10 to $16.50. The BTG program skews white and rosé, which tracks with the menu, and the pricing is genuinely refreshing — you're not getting gouged on a midweek Riesling pour. Rotation appears limited rather than seasonal, but the core selections are well-chosen for what's on the plate.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Riesling Columbia Valley 2022 — $7.50
At $7.50 a glass for Cold Creek — one of Washington's most respected single-vineyard Rieslings — this is a genuine steal. Retail runs around $12 a bottle and the restaurant is charging less than that per pour. Order it without thinking twice.
Thurston Wolfe 'PGV' White Blend Washington 2022
Most tables are going to gravitate toward the Chardonnay or the Riesling, which means this Pinot Gris-Viognier blend from Thurston Wolfe is flying under the radar. It's a small Yakima producer doing interesting things, and this white blend has the weight and aromatics to handle a rich seafood dish without overwhelming it.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley NV
It's fine, but CSM Brut is grocery store bubbles at a restaurant price — and you can do better on this list. If you want to start with something sparkling, the Sparkman 'Pearl' Sauvignon Blanc is more interesting for similar money.
Sparkman Cellars 'Pearl' Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley 2023 + Ahi Nachos
The citrus snap and clean finish on the 'Pearl' cuts right through the richness of the ahi and whatever sauce situation is happening on those nachos. Sauvignon Blanc and raw or lightly seared tuna is a classic match, and Sparkman's Columbia Valley version has enough texture to make it feel intentional rather than accidental.
The Bottom Line
Anthony's is not a wine destination, but it's one of the fairest-priced lists in Bend and the Pacific Northwest focus makes sense for what's on the menu. If you're eating by the river, you could do a lot worse than a $7.50 pour of Cold Creek Riesling while the sun sets over the Three Sisters.
Westside · Bend · American, Brew Pub
Start with Rock Point if Pinot Noir is your preference, or Greenwing if you want Pinot Grigio. The posted menu keeps six of its seven wines in one price band, but leaves the serving labels unstated. Ask before ordering; this guide is based on the menu, not an onsite tasting.
Westside · Bend · New American
Set the pairing budget first: $50 standard or $100 reserve, added to the $120 tasting menu. Bringing your own? Posted corkage is $40 per 750 ml bottle; confirm any other conditions. These posted terms were checked in September 2026, not assessed through an onsite tasting.
· Bend · Italian, French, Mediterranean
Start with the $14 Durello, then give a less familiar grape a turn. This guide uses the posted glass menu checked in September 2026; confirm availability. It doesn't rate service or cellar conditions.
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
· 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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