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Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 8, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Red Lobster – Everett’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Red Lobster Everett reads like a grocery store shelf that someone laminated and called a program. You've seen every name here before — probably at a checkout line — and there's zero attempt to surprise you or match the seafood-forward menu with anything interesting.
We're looking at 15-25 bottles anchored by the usual suspects: Kim Crawford, Kendall-Jackson, Meiomi, Chateau Ste. Michelle. The Washington nod with Ste. Michelle Riesling is the one moment of regional self-awareness, which makes sense given they're sitting in Washington state. California and New Zealand fill out the rest with zero ambition. There are no grower producers, no interesting appellations, and no reason to linger on the list longer than thirty seconds.
Eight to twelve by-the-glass options sound generous until you realize it's essentially the same four brands in different formats. The glass price range of $8–$14 is tolerable on the surface, but when you're pouring Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay at chain-restaurant margins, the value math doesn't hold up. There's no rotation happening here — this list was set and forgotten.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $9
It's the one wine that actually makes sense in context. Ste. Michelle makes solid Riesling from Columbia Valley, it cuts through buttery seafood dishes, and it's the only bottle on this list with a legitimate regional story to tell.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Most people at Red Lobster reach for the Chardonnay out of habit. Don't. The Riesling is the smarter order — better acidity, better with seafood, and it's actually made down the road in Washington. It'll make your Ultimate Feast feel like a deliberate decision.
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
This bottle retails for $12–$14 and will cost you meaningfully more here with nothing added in the experience. It's a fine grocery store Chardonnay, but paying chain-restaurant markup on a mass-production California Chard is exactly the kind of thing we're here to stop you from doing.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling + Ultimate Feast
The sweetness and acidity in the Riesling stand up to the butter, garlic, and richness across the shrimp, lobster, and crab legs. It's not a sophisticated pairing — but it's the right call on this list with that dish.
The Bottom Line
Red Lobster's wine list exists to check a box, not to enhance your meal. Order the Ste. Michelle Riesling, enjoy your biscuits, and save the serious wine for somewhere that actually cares.
· 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
· Plano · Seafood
Urban Seafood Company's wine list is lean but intentional — the white-heavy selection is the right call for a seafood kitchen, and names like the Domaine de Chazette Sancerre and Kiona Chenin Blanc show there's some actual curation happening. It's not a destination wine list, but it won't embarrass you either. Order the Albariño, skip the Angeline, and let the food do the heavy lifting.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Coast Plaza · Irvine · Seafood
Water Grill South Coast Plaza has built a white-wine-forward list that's genuinely well-suited to what's on the plate — smart European picks alongside reliable California anchors, and enough BTG options to keep things interesting across a long meal. Markups run steep in places, especially on the recognizable names, but the value plays are there if you know where to look. For a seafood-focused dinner in Irvine, this is one of the better wine programs you'll find without driving to the coast.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Waikiki · Honolulu · Seafood
Azure is a genuinely lovely place to drink wine — the setting does a lot of heavy lifting and the France-Italy-Hawaii focus is a sensible match for the island seafood menu. Just go in knowing resort markup is real, and if the tasting menu with wine pairing is available, that's likely your best shot at getting something memorable poured without having to guess blind from the list.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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