Washington Wines, Water Views, Zero Fuss
Olympia Marina / Waterfront · Olympia · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 19, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Anthony's HomePort Olympia’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list here is a single page — nine bottles, all Washington State — and honestly, that clarity is kind of refreshing. You're not here to agonize over a leather-bound tome; you're here to eat Dungeness crab with Budd Inlet out the window. The list knows what it is and doesn't pretend otherwise.
Every bottle on this list comes from Washington, which is either a principled local-first stance or just the path of least resistance — we'll be generous and call it both. The lineup hits the major bases: Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling for the classicists, Long Shadows Anthony's Chardonnay for the oaky crowd, and Sparkman Cellars representing the more serious side of Washington winemaking. There's no Burgundy deep cut or esoteric natural wine moment here, but Dusted Valley Boomtown Syrah showing up on a waterfront seafood list is a small, appreciated swing toward something with actual character. The gaps are real — no Rosé, no sparkling, one Pinot Noir — but what's here is curated with at least some intention.
All nine bottles pour by the glass, which means the entire list is accessible without committing to a full bottle — a genuinely smart call for a casual waterfront lunch crowd. Prices run $7.50 to $9.50 a glass, which in 2024 restaurant math is legitimately reasonable. There's no rotating program or reserve pours to speak of, but you won't feel gouged on the way out.
R. Stuart Big Fire Pinot Noir — $9.50
R. Stuart is an Oregon producer with real credibility, and getting Big Fire by the glass at $9.50 is a fair deal. It's a versatile red that holds up next to richer seafood preparations without bullying them.
Dusted Valley Boomtown Syrah
Most people at a waterfront seafood spot order white and call it a day — but Boomtown Syrah from Dusted Valley is a legitimate Walla Walla-adjacent red with more depth than its casual name suggests. Most tables walk right past it.
Red Diamond Merlot
Red Diamond is a high-volume, grocery-tier brand that doesn't belong on the same list as Sparkman and Long Shadows. Nothing offensive about it, but nothing interesting either — and there are better options at the same price point right next to it.
Sparkman Cellars 'Pearl' Sauvignon Blanc + Dungeness Crab
Sparkman's 'Pearl' is bright and herbaceous with enough acidity to cut through the richness of Dungeness crab without steamrolling the sweetness of the meat. It's a natural match, and both happen to be Pacific Northwest originals.
The Bottom Line
Anthony's HomePort Olympia isn't trying to be a wine destination and it doesn't need to be — it's a dependable, locally-focused list that does the job without embarrassing itself. If you're eating well-sourced Northwest seafood on the water, these wines will get you there.
· Olympia · New American / Seafood
Dockside leans hard on the 'Wine Bar' label but delivers a flat, overpriced, mass-market list that doesn't back it up. Order a cocktail or a local beer and save the wine for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Olympia · Pacific Northwest brasserie / American
Cascadia Grill isn't a wine destination, but it's a fair and functional list that won't leave you feeling ripped off or bored — and in downtown Olympia, that's more than enough to earn a return visit. Take a Washington bottle, order the salmon, and enjoy the Bigfoot decor.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Westside / Capitol Mall · Olympia · Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi
Fujiyama is a fun night out — but the wine list is an obligation, not an attraction. Stick to sake or cocktails and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that returns the favor.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Percival Landing / Waterfront · Olympia · Seafood-focused American
Budd Bay Café is not a wine destination, but it's a perfectly functional place to drink a decent glass of Washington white while watching boats drift across Budd Inlet. Send your friends here for the view and the chowder — just steer them toward the Barnard Griffin and away from the Sutter Home.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eastside · Olympia · Grocery café with mixed American and Asian options, plus full wine and beer retail
Ralph's Thriftway shouldn't be this good at wine, and that's exactly why it earns the Wild Card. If you're in Olympia and need a bottle — or ten — skip the chain stores and come here first.
Surprising Depth
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Capitol Lake / Westside · Olympia · Wine Bar / Cocktail Lounge
Swing's upstairs lounge is the kind of place that surprises you — a Cayuse Cailloux and a Clos de Lambrays Grand Cru don't belong on a list this size in a city this small, and yet there they are. Markups push steep on the top shelf, but there's enough here to make it worth the trip if you know where to look.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Atlanta · Atlanta · Seafood
Six Feet Under isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it doesn't pretend to be — but the pricing is fair, nearly everything pours by the glass, and the Cava and Calafuria Rosé give you honest options that actually make sense with seafood. If you're here for the food and want something decent in your glass without overthinking it, this list does the job.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Roswell · Seafood
The Big Ketch Roswell keeps the wine program tightly scoped and mostly on-point for a seafood house — fair prices, smart regional picks, and a by-the-glass setup that rewards curious drinkers. It's not going to blow anyone away, but it's not going to embarrass you either. Send a friend here for the Vinho Verde and whatever's fresh on the menu.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chandler · Seafood
High Tide is a genuinely fun, lively seafood restaurant with food worth showing up for — but the wine program is an afterthought dressed up as a list. Twelve Chardonnays with no other variety isn't a curated selection, it's a gap in judgment. Wednesday half-price wine softens the blow, but the program needs a complete rethink before we'd call it worth drinking through. Order the Diatom, skip the Rombauer, and quietly wish someone had added a rosé.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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