Pacific Northwest on a Plate, Glass Included
· Tacoma · Seafood & Grill · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 20, 2026
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The wine list at WildFin Tacoma reads like a greatest-hits tour of the Pacific Northwest, and honestly, that's not a bad thing when you're sitting down to seafood. Sixty labels isn't a deep cellar, but it's enough to not feel boxed in. The regional focus is confident and consistent — this list knows what it is.
Washington and Oregon dominate, which makes sense given the address. Chardonnay gets the most real estate — you've got everything from the crowd-pleasing A to Z Wineworks ($41.95) to the serious Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek ($50.95) and a Mark Ryan ($67.95) for those willing to spend up. Sauvignon Blanc gets solid representation with five options including Matthews Cellars and the reliably well-priced Waterbrook ($33.95). Pinot Gris rounds out the whites nicely with Chehalem and Willamette Valley Vineyards showing up for the Oregon contingent. The list is white-heavy, which makes complete sense for a seafood-focused kitchen, though red and sparkling drinkers will find the options a bit thinner.
Twenty-two by-the-glass options at $11.50–$15.50 is a genuinely strong pour program for a casual grill concept — that's nearly a third of the list available by the glass. Rotation or guest program details aren't clear, but the range suggests you can explore the Northwest by glass without committing to a bottle. That's exactly what you want when half the table is ordering different proteins.
Waterbrook Sauvignon Blanc — $33.95
Waterbrook punches above its price point consistently, and at the lowest bottle price on the list, it's the move for a table that wants something crisp and crowd-friendly without overthinking it.
Lange Estate Lange Willamette Chardonnay
Lange is a serious Willamette Valley producer that most diners will walk right past on their way to Rombauer. Their Chardonnay is more restrained and terroir-driven — at $51.95, it's the pick for anyone who wants less oak and more wine.
Rombauer Vineyards Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer is fine — it's just $72.95 of butter and vanilla that you can find at retail for half that. Save the money for a second round of oysters.
Chehalem Pinot Gris + Pan-Seared Salmon
Chehalem's Pinot Gris has enough body to stand up to salmon without overwhelming it, and its bright acidity cuts through any richness in the preparation. Oregon wine with Pacific salmon is just the right call at a place like this.
The Bottom Line
WildFin Tacoma isn't trying to reinvent the wine list — it's trying to give you something good to drink while you eat good fish, and it succeeds. If you stick to the Pacific Northwest picks and lean on the by-the-glass program, you'll leave happy.
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Tacoma Wine Merchants is doing something quietly remarkable: a bottle shop and enoteca with Bartolo Mascarello on the shelf and a $17 Rosso Conero next to it, all priced like they actually want to move wine. If you're anywhere near Tacoma, this is worth a detour.
Deep & Eclectic
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Tacoma · Mediterranean & Sherry Bar
En Rama is doing something specific and doing it with a degree of care that earns respect — 18 well-chosen bottles, fair prices, and a by-the-glass program that gives everyone an on-ramp. If you're in Tacoma and want somewhere with a point of view, this is your place.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Primo Grill is doing more with its wine list than it gets credit for — especially in a city where 'solid restaurant wine program' often means a wall of Meiomi. It's not flashy, but the Pacific Northwest depth is real and the European picks show genuine curiosity. We'd send a friend here without hesitation.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sixth Avenue · Tacoma · Argentinian-inspired wood-fired steakhouse and Latin cuisine
Asado is a reliable neighborhood wine pick for red meat lovers who want Argentine bottles done with some care and without getting gouged. It's not a wine destination, but it's a solid companion to one of Tacoma's better wood-fired kitchens.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Cuerno Bravo punches above its weight class on wine selection — the Mencía and Betz picks alone set it apart from your average steakhouse list — but the markups across the board are steep enough to sting. Come for the bottle you'd never order anywhere else; just don't expect restaurant-week pricing.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
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