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Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 10, 2026
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.
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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