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Reviewed April 10, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Dave's Bar and Grill’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 at Dave's is about as long as a post-it note, and nobody here is pretending otherwise. This is a neighborhood bar and grill — kids welcome, burgers on the menu — and the wine program reflects exactly that. No illusions, no pretense, just a handful of pours to keep the non-beer drinkers happy.
Four producers, five pours, and one region worth talking about. The lineup is anchored almost entirely by Copper Ridge, a bulk California brand you'll find at grocery stores for $8 a bottle — Chardonnay, Merlot, and White Zinfandel cover the safe-bet bases. The one bright spot is the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, which actually nods to Washington's strongest suit and gives the list a tiny bit of local credibility. Don't come here hunting for Walla Walla Syrah or anything from the Rocks District — this list wasn't built for that conversation.
All five options are available by the glass at a flat $7, which is either refreshing simplicity or a sign that nobody thought too hard about this — probably both. Rotation appears nonexistent; what's on the list is what's on the list, full stop. At least the price is right.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $7
Retails around $10 and Dave's is pouring it for less than that per glass. It's the only wine here with actual regional character, and at this price you're essentially drinking it for free relative to what you'd pay anywhere with a real wine program.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Most people at a bar and grill are going to reach for the Merlot or skip wine entirely. The Ste. Michelle Riesling is the sleeper — Washington Riesling punches well above its price, and this one is no exception.
Copper Ridge White Zinfandel
It's $7, sure, but White Zinfandel from a bulk California brand isn't a wine choice — it's a habit. The Riesling is right there and it's the same price.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Halibut & Chips
Riesling's bright acidity and slight sweetness cut through fried fish better than almost anything else on this list. It's not a complicated equation, but it works.
The Bottom Line
Dave's isn't a wine destination and it never claimed to be — but the pricing is genuinely hard to argue with, and the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling earns its spot on any list. Order the Riesling, eat the halibut, and leave the wine snobbery at home.
Kendall Yards · Spokane · Winery and craft distillery tasting room with small bites
Browne Family's Spokane room is a confident single-producer tasting experience done right — fair prices, knowledgeable pours, and a genuine case for why Washington State deserves your attention. Send a friend here if they think Washington wine is just an also-ran.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
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West Downtown / Riverside · Spokane · Barbecue / American Tavern
The Blackbird is a genuinely good barbecue tavern that simply doesn't care about wine, and the steep markups on uninspired bottles make that indifference expensive. Come for the smoked meats and a cold beer — if you insist on wine, grab the Milbrandt and move on.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
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Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Fondue / Upscale Casual
The Melting Pot Spokane isn't a wine destination, and it's not trying to be — but the Washington State anchors on this list are genuinely good, and if you stick to those, you'll drink well enough for the occasion. Come for the fondue experience, order the Ste. Michelle, and save the serious wine night for somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Hotel cocktail bar and lounge with small plates
1919 won't blow any minds, but for a hotel bar in downtown Spokane it earns genuine respect for keeping Washington State producers front and center. Come for the room, stay for the Beresan — just don't expect any surprises in the pricing.
Plays It Safe
Steep
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Hotel Rooftop/Terrace Bar
The Grand Terrace Bar is a great place to drink wine in Spokane — just not necessarily great wine. Come for the skyline, order the Riesling, and save the serious bottle hunting for elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Spokane · Spokane · Wine Bar
Barrister is a genuine Wild Card: a serious urban winery tucked into Spokane's rail district that most wine travelers blow past on their way to Walla Walla. If you're in eastern Washington and you haven't stopped here, you owe yourself a visit.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Worcester · American
The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
Crowd Pleasers
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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