Pacific Northwest pride, river views, solid pours
Downtown Vancouver Waterfront · Vancouver · American grill with an emphasis on seafood and Northwest fare · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 29, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at WildFin reads exactly like the restaurant looks — polished, approachable, and squarely aimed at people who want a nice bottle with their cedar plank salmon without overthinking it. The Pacific Northwest regional lean is immediately apparent and honestly welcome, even if the list doesn't push far past the familiar names. It's a safe list with a waterfront markup to match.
Washington and Oregon anchor the list, with California filling out the rest — a sensible structure for a Northwest-forward seafood grill. The producers you'll recognize instantly: Columbia Crest, Chateau Ste. Michelle, King Estate. These are solid, grocery-store-accessible labels that do the job, but there's nothing here that would make a curious wine drinker lean forward. The list is missing an opportunity to highlight smaller-production Walla Walla Syrahs or Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs that would actually tell a story — instead, it plays to the crowd and calls it a night.
The by-the-glass program runs 12-20 options, which is a reasonable spread for a restaurant at this price point. You'll find the usual suspects covering whites, reds, and likely a rosé or bubbles token, but don't expect the pours to rotate seasonally or surprise you. It's a functional program built for volume, not discovery.
King Estate Pinot Gris — null
King Estate is one of Oregon's most consistent large-scale producers, and their Pinot Gris punches well above its price tier — crisp, textured, and genuinely built for seafood. Next to the chowder or the fish and chips, this is the smartest order on the list.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Most tables skip right past Riesling at a grill like this, defaulting to Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. That's a mistake. Ste. Michelle's Columbia Valley Riesling has the acidity and slight residual sweetness to handle spiced and brined seafood preparations in a way that a buttery Chard simply can't. Order it confidently.
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
It's a fine, widely available wine — you can buy it at Costco for around $12. At restaurant markup in a waterfront dining room, you're paying a significant premium for something that brings exactly zero surprise. Save your money for a second glass of Pinot Gris.
King Estate Pinot Gris + Cedar Plank Salmon
The smoky char of cedar plank salmon needs a white with enough body to stand up to it and enough freshness to cut through the richness. King Estate Pinot Gris delivers both — its weight and gentle fruit complement the salmon without competing with it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
WildFin is a reliable stop for a well-executed Northwest seafood dinner with a wine list that does its job without embarrassing anyone. Just don't come expecting to discover something new — this list is here to keep the table happy, not start a conversation.
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Basic Stemmed
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Basic Stemmed
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Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Acceptable
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