Pacific Northwest wines meet serious Pacific seafood
Downtown · Seattle · Seafood
Reviewed April 8, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Blueacre Seafood’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list opens strong with a clear Pacific Northwest identity — Washington and Oregon producers anchoring the top of the page, which is exactly what you want when you're about to eat Dungeness crab in Seattle. It's a big room with a big list to match, somewhere in the 80-120 bottle range, and it reads like someone actually thought about what goes with fish. The price tags, though, will make you wince before you've even ordered bread.
Washington State is the star here, with names like DeLille Cellars and Chateau Ste. Michelle representing the region's range from approachable to serious. The Burgundy section adds some old-world credibility without going overboard, and California fills in the gaps for guests who don't want to venture outside the familiar. What's notably strong is the white wine coverage — Riesling and Pinot Gris get real attention, which makes sense given the menu. Reds feel a bit like an afterthought, which is fine for a seafood house, but don't expect a deep Pinot Noir rabbit hole.
Twelve to sixteen options by the glass is a genuinely useful spread for a seafood-focused dinner, especially when whites and lighter styles dominate the selection. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling showing up by the glass is a smart call — it's one of the best-known Pacific Northwest whites and a natural anchor for the program. Rotation appears limited; this reads more like a stable, set list than one that changes with the season.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling — null
One of Washington's most decorated Rieslings, made in collaboration with Ernst Loosen of Germany's Mosel. It punches well above its retail price point and is a natural match for almost everything on the Blueacre menu. If it's on by the glass, order it first.
DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc
Most people walk past this and order a Chardonnay they already know. Don't. This Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend from DeLille is one of Washington's most underrated whites — structured, complex, and built to handle rich seafood like the lobster bisque or pan-roasted halibut without getting steamrolled.
Long Shadows Poet's Leap Riesling
It's a solid wine and the Long Shadows pedigree is real, but at restaurant markup it loses the value proposition that makes it appealing at retail. The Eroica does the same job — arguably better — and will likely come in at a lower price on this list. No reason to pay the premium here.
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris + Oysters on the half shell
Oregon Pinot Gris has a saline, stony edge that mirrors the brine of a good Pacific oyster without fighting it. Ponzi's version is one of the Willamette Valley's benchmark expressions — crisp, textured, and clean enough to reset the palate between shells.
The Bottom Line
Blueacre gets the fundamentals right: the wine list is thoughtfully matched to the menu, a sommelier is on hand, and the Pacific Northwest focus gives it a genuine sense of place. Mark-ups keep it from being a destination for wine lovers, but if you're here for the seafood — and you should be — there are smart pours to be found.
Downtown · Seattle · Brazilian Churrascaria
The real headline here is the half-price South American bottles — available Monday through Thursday, all day, on bottles under $150 — which turns a polished steakhouse into a legitimately reasonable wine night. The list won't excite anyone who came for the wine, but if you came for the meat and want a solid regional bottle at a fair price, this deal is worth planning around.
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Ballard · Seattle · Italian
A short, Italian-leaning list with most of its bottles in the Old World red section. Order the $11 Montepulciano by the glass, or the $69 Travaglini Gattinara if you want to splurge a little, and confirm prices on the day. This unrated guide covers the posted wine menus, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Seattle · Pacific Northwest / New American
A hotel wine list with a Pacific Northwest page up front, Champagne, Bordeaux and Italian sections behind it, and a separate glass list on the drink menu. Start with the $12 Treveri Blanc de Blancs at happy hour or the Mark Ryan 'Goldfinch Tavern Red Blend', and check the current list before you go, since the restaurant says menus are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list and drink menu, not service, storage or markups.
Lake Union · Seattle · Steakhouse
A long, Northwest-first steakhouse list with plenty of bottles under $100 as well as a $300-to-$550 tier of Leonetti and Quilceda Creek Cabernets. Start with the $20 Five Star Cellars “Prime” Cabernet by the glass, or the same wine at $55 on the bottle pages, and confirm prices because the list says vintages and availability change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Capitol Hill · Seattle · Italian
An all-Italian list that is easy to navigate: 11 wines by the glass from $13 to $30, a bottle list sorted by region, and $8 house wine during Apericena. Order the Soave at $13 or the $17 Kerner by the glass, or the Villa Venti Sangiovese with the tagliatelle al ragu, and confirm prices because the page says they are subject to change. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Central District · Seattle · Seafood
A mostly natural, mostly French bottle list that stretches from $60 Muscadet to a $455 Champagne, with a deep run of Jura, Savoie and Loire bottles. Start with the $60 Hautplanty Muscadet or the $72 Laurent Herlin Cabernet Franc, and ask about the list’s ◆ and ◉ key if you want help choosing between classic and wild. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
· Flowery Branch · Seafood
Fish Tales is on Lake Lanier, which should be a natural setting for a thoughtful selection of cold, crisp whites. Instead, the wine program is a single bottle of heavily buttered California Chardonnay. We'd recommend sticking to whatever's on tap and revisiting the wine situation if anything changes.
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Perimeter Center · Dunwoody · Seafood
Louisiana Bistreaux is genuinely worth visiting for the food — the seafood is the draw, full stop. But if wine is part of your evening, don't come here expecting the list to match the kitchen's ambition. Order the crawfish ravioli, get a cocktail or a cold beer, and save the wine exploration for somewhere that's put in the work.
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· Cartersville · Seafood
Maine Street Coastal Cuisine is a seafood spot that doesn't take wine seriously, and the five-label, all-$7, no-producer list makes that clear without apology. If you're here for the food, drink the cocktails or crack a beer — the wine list isn't worth the conversation.
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