Portland Seafood Done Right, Glass Included
Downtown · Portland · Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed April 9, 2026 · How we review
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The list lands with quiet confidence — 150 bottles isn't enormous, but it's curated with enough intention that you don't feel like you're staring at a wall of filler. France, Oregon, and Italy anchor the selection, which makes sense for a room full of oysters and Pacific salmon. It reads like someone actually thought about what people would be eating here.
Oregon gets its rightful spotlight with Lady Hill Willamette Valley showing up as a local anchor, while France chips in with some smart Crémant options that won't wreck your budget before the entrée arrives. Italy rounds things out with La Capranera Campania, a southern Italian white that plays nicely in a seafood context. The gaps show up in the depth — there's range across regions but not a lot of vertical options or small-producer deep cuts. Still, for a downtown seafood spot, this list is doing the work.
Twenty pours by the glass is genuinely generous, and the $9–$18 range keeps things accessible without feeling like a dive. The house white and rosé options give casual drinkers an easy landing spot, and the Crémant de Loire by the glass is a smart move on a menu built around oysters. We'd like to see a bit more rotation, but what's here gets the job done.
Louis de Grenelle Brut Crémant de Loire Saumur NV — $13
Crémant at this price point with Pacific oysters on the table is basically a cheat code. Loire bubbles bring the acidity, the brine does the rest, and you're not paying Champagne prices to get there.
La Capranera Campania IT 2021
Most people at a Portland seafood spot are reaching for Oregon whites or something French. This southern Italian Campania bottling gets overlooked, but it's built for seafood — saline, mineral, and a little wild in the best way.
Southpark House White
House wines exist for convenience, not excitement. You're in a room with 150 bottles and some genuinely interesting glass pours — don't default to the blank-label option when better value is sitting right next to it on the menu.
Louis de Grenelle Brut Crémant de Loire Saumur NV + Pacific Oysters
Chenin-based bubbles and raw oysters is one of those combinations that exists outside of trend cycles. The wine's bright acidity cuts through the brine and the mousse lifts everything. Order both at the same time and don't overthink it.
The Bottom Line
Southpark Seafood isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it respects the craft enough to build a list that earns your attention. Send a friend here for oysters and Crémant without hesitation.
Dundee · Portland · Italian, French, American
The official site identifies The Dundee Bistro as closed. The wine selections described here are historical context, not current availability. This notice does not establish a closure date or a future reopening.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Pearl District · Portland · Italian/Mediterranean
A restaurant list with 15 pours by the glass from $11 to $17 and a bottle list from 40 to 1100, split by country. Start with the Hacienda Lopez de Haro Rioja Crianza '22 at $12, or the Tenuta di Lilliano Chianti Classico '22 at $16 alongside the Radiatore, and confirm prices because the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Southeast Portland · Portland · Charcuterie/American
A charcuterie restaurant with a natural-leaning wine list and a 12-pour glass list on the dinner menu. Start with the $14/glass Hoppenot gamay, or split the $55 Stick Figurine orange wine across a board, and confirm current availability. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
King · Portland · Spanish
A Spanish tapas-bar wine page with glass and bottle prices from 13/50 and a ten-sherry list. Start with the Pago del Cielo Celeste Verdejo at 13 a glass, try the chilled Vara y Pulgar Tintilla at 17 if you want something different, and order the Miquel Pons Cava with the croquetas. The page says the posted menu may differ from the restaurant's, so confirm prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Portland · New American with Asian Influences
A long list sorted by style, with glass pours from $9.50 to $20, a Coravin tier above that, and bottles that climb to $750. Start with the A to Z at $13.50 or the Roederer Estate Brut at $20, and confirm current prices because the list isn't dated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Alberta Arts · Portland · Italian
An Italian-leaning bottle list with an Oregon side, and no glass pours posted. Order the $65 Bow and Arrow Gamay, or the $65 Keltis 'Zan White' Slovenian Orange Blend if you want an orange wine, and confirm availability. This unrated guide covers the posted Spring & Summer ’26 beverage menu, not service, storage or markups.
· Flowery Branch · Seafood
Fish Tales is on Lake Lanier, which should be a natural setting for a thoughtful selection of cold, crisp whites. Instead, the wine program is a single bottle of heavily buttered California Chardonnay. We'd recommend sticking to whatever's on tap and revisiting the wine situation if anything changes.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Perimeter Center · Dunwoody · Seafood
Louisiana Bistreaux is genuinely worth visiting for the food — the seafood is the draw, full stop. But if wine is part of your evening, don't come here expecting the list to match the kitchen's ambition. Order the crawfish ravioli, get a cocktail or a cold beer, and save the wine exploration for somewhere that's put in the work.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Cartersville · Seafood
Maine Street Coastal Cuisine is a seafood spot that doesn't take wine seriously, and the five-label, all-$7, no-producer list makes that clear without apology. If you're here for the food, drink the cocktails or crack a beer — the wine list isn't worth the conversation.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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