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· Vancouver · Pacific Rim / Hawaiian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 21, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Tommy O's Pacific Rim Bistro’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Tommy O's comes at you with a 14-bottle list that reads like a greatest hits compilation of American grocery store favorites — nothing shocking, nothing offensive. It fits the room: a Pacific Rim bistro in Vancouver, Washington isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that clear from the jump. What you see is what you get, and honestly, there's something refreshing about that.
The list splits cleanly between whites and reds with a couple of crowd-pleasing wild cards thrown in. On the white side, you've got Vinho Verde and Jones Pinot Gris adding some regional range alongside the obligatory Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Reds lean heavily Pacific Northwest and California — Dunham Cellars and Iris Pinot Noir give the list some local credibility, while Moss Roxx Zinfandel and The Prisoner Red Blend keep things fun for the Napa curious. The Llama Malbec is a nod to Argentina but otherwise this list doesn't stray far from the familiar.
By-the-glass specifics aren't published, so we can't confirm what's pouring off the list versus bottle-only. If they're pulling from this lineup, your best bet is to ask — a few of these are worth a pour, and a few are just fine to skip. Don't expect a rotating program here.
The Bottom Line
Tommy O's wine list isn't going to make you cancel your dinner reservation somewhere else, but it's an honest, no-nonsense selection that covers the basics at what appears to be reasonable prices. Send your friends here for the food and a decent pour — just don't expect to geek out over the list.
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
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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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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