Lakeside Lodge Vibes, Washington Wine Done Right
Silver Lake · Everett · American, steak and seafood with Northwest fare · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Emory's on Silver Lake’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 Emory's doesn't try to be something it's not — and that's actually refreshing. You're sitting on a deck overlooking Silver Lake with a plate of salmon in front of you, and the list delivers exactly what that moment calls for: honest Washington State pours at prices that won't ruin your evening. Eighty-four-plus wines for a lakeside lodge in Everett is more than we expected.
The list leans hard into Washington State, which makes sense and earns points for regional integrity. You've got the usual suspects — 14 Hands, Boomtown by Dusted Valley, Dunham Cellars — alongside the Anthony's house labels from Sparkman and Hedges, which are better than their in-house branding suggests. The real highlight is the occasional spotlight on Pomum Cellars, a Yakima Valley producer doing genuinely interesting work with Spanish varietals like Tempranillo and Graciano — not what you expect to find at a casual lakeside spot. The list doesn't venture much outside the Pacific Northwest, so if you're craving Burgundy or even a solid Rioja, you're out of luck.
Ten options by the glass is a respectable spread for this format, and the pricing — $7.50 to $10.50 — is the kind of thing we wish more restaurants understood. The selections lean predictably toward Washington Cab and Chardonnay, but the glass program covers the basics without gouging anyone. Rotation appears minimal; don't expect a lot of surprises week to week.
Boomtown by Dusted Valley Syrah — $9.00
Dusted Valley is a serious Walla Walla producer, and Boomtown is their everyday label done right — dark fruit, a little pepper, drinks well above its price point. Nine bucks a glass for this is a genuine win.
Pomum Cellars Tempranillo
Most people at a lakeside steakhouse in Everett are reaching for Cabernet without a second thought. That's a mistake when Pomum is on the list. This Yakima Valley Tempranillo — grown from Spanish cuttings in Washington soil — is the most interesting bottle in the building and the one worth asking your server about.
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon
At $9 a glass, you're paying restaurant markup on a wine that retails for around $10 a bottle. It's fine, but it's grocery store Cab dressed up in a lodge setting. With Boomtown and the Anthony's Sparkman label available for the same price or less, there's no reason to default to this one.
Pomum Cellars Graciano + Pacific Northwest salmon
Graciano is a high-acid, earthy Spanish red that cuts right through the richness of salmon without overwhelming the fish — especially if it's coming off the grill with any char on it. It's an unconventional call that actually makes both the wine and the dish better.
The Bottom Line
Emory's isn't a destination wine list, but it's a well-matched one — Washington pours at fair prices on a lake deck is a formula that works. If you send a friend here, tell them to skip the 14 Hands and ask about the Pomum.
· Everett · Northwest / Seafood
Jetty isn't a wine pilgrimage, but it's a thoughtful little list at a waterfront spot in Everett — fair prices, genuine Pacific Northwest representation, and no obvious embarrassments. Send your friend here for a glass of Pinot Gris and some Puget Sound seafood without hesitation.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Everett · Everett · Italian / Wine Bar
Luca is the kind of reliable Italian date-night spot that Everett needed — the wine program is Italy-focused and food-friendly, even if it doesn't take many risks. Send your parents here for their anniversary; save your deep-dive wine nerding for a dedicated wine bar.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Everett Marina · Everett · Italian / Wine Bar
Lombardi's is doing something genuinely unexpected for a marina-side Italian in Everett — a deep, glass-for-glass Washington-meets-Italy red wine program that earns a second look. The pricing leans steep on the high end, but the range and ambition make it worth navigating.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Port of Everett · Everett · Wine Bar / Bistro
Rustic Cork is the kind of neighborhood wine bar that Everett deserves — unpretentious, waterfront, and built around wines from right down the road. Show up on a Wednesday with someone worth talking to and let the half-price bottles do the rest.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Unknown · Everett · Mexican
La Terraza is a solid neighborhood spot for the food — but the wine list is an afterthought and everyone involved knows it. Come for the fajitas, order the sangria, and save the bottle of wine for when you get home.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Broadway · Everett · Mexican
Tampico is a neighborhood Mexican spot that does its core job well — the wine list is simply not part of that job. Order the margaritas, grab a Sangria carafe if you need something to share, and save the wine conversation for somewhere else.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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