Shiro's
Great fish, wine list just along for the ride
Pike Place Market · Seattle · Sushi · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 15, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Shiro's is clearly an afterthought — and honestly, that's fine. You're here for some of the best nigiri in Seattle, not to geek out over a Burgundy selection. What you get is a compact, no-drama list that won't embarrass itself next to a plate of toro.
Selection Deep Dive
About 20-30 bottles total, which means this isn't a deep dive — it's a quick dip. The regional spread leans on New Zealand (Babich Sauvignon Blanc), France (Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne), and New Mexico (Gruet Brut), which is a quirky but serviceable triangle for a sushi spot. There's no serious old-world exploration here, no aged bottles lurking at the back of the list, and the producers skew recognizable over interesting. The Whistling Ridge White Blend is the one wild card, but details on it are thin enough that it's hard to know if it's a sleeper or just filler.
By the Glass
Six to ten options by the glass, priced in the $12–$18 range, which is honest for a Pike Place Market restaurant where the real spend is on the omakase. Don't expect the list to rotate much — this feels like a set-it-and-forget-it program rather than something a floor team is actively curating.
Babich 2018 Sauvignon Blanc — $40
Babich is a dependable New Zealand producer and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most natural matches for clean, fresh sushi. At the lower end of the bottle price range, it's the most honest value on this list.
Gruet Brut
Most people overlook New Mexico sparkling wine entirely, but Gruet has been quietly making solid traditional-method bubbles for decades. It's an unusual call for a Seattle sushi menu, and if you're not ordering the Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, this is the smarter bubble play.
Holloran Rosé 2020
At $42 against a $25 retail price, this rosé is marked up nearly 70% — which isn't scandalous by restaurant standards but stands out as the least compelling value on a short list. Nothing wrong with the wine itself, but you can do better here.
Babich 2018 Sauvignon Blanc + Chef's seasonal sashimi selection
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc's citrus drive and clean acidity cut right through the fat of delicate raw fish without stepping on it. It's not a revolutionary pairing, but it's the right call at this price point and plays to the list's strengths.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Shiro's is a destination for the fish, full stop — and the wine list knows its place. It's short, mostly fair, and gets out of the way. If you want Champagne with your omakase, Nicolas Feuillatte won't let you down; if you want something with more thought behind it, you'll need to look elsewhere in Seattle.
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