Seattle Bars and Clubs - Seattle Wine Bars


Wine production in the U.S. is lead by California, but Washington comes in at a close second. Washington is known for producing some of the best wines in the country. Since Washington shares the same latitude as Europe’s top wine producing countries, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Washington only produces premium wines. Because of this, Seattle is full of excellent wine bars. Impromptu Wine Bar Café features a different wine every month, along with a completely distinctive menu to match the wine’s origin and variety. This is the premier Seattle restaurant for true connoisseurs. Portalis Wine Shop and Wine Bar is another sure stop of true aficionados. Those who aren’t wine experts won’t feel left out, though. Helpful staff can turn newbies into more knowledgeable newbies in just an afternoon. Perhaps the best part about Washington’s wine bars is that they have California standards of quality without California prices.

Impromptu Wine Bar Café

4235 E. Madison St., Seattle, Washington; Tel. 206.860.1569
Impromptu Wine Bar Café is the Seattle restaurant for die-hard fans of the almighty grape. The base concept at Impromptu is fantastic—each month they feature wines from a different global wine making region and then the executive chef creates a distinct cuisine menu from the same region that pairs perfectly with Impromptu's selections. Also, this comfortably cozy restaurant and wine bar offers a prix fixe menu during the week for an amazingly reasonable price. Artwork, which also changes on a monthly basis, from local Seattle artists, adorns the walls really adding to the chic ambiance.

Portalis Wine Shop and Wine Bar

5205 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, Washington; Tel. 206.783.2007
More than just a wine snob's paradise, Portalis Wine Shop and Wine Bar in Seattle offers selections from around the globe and in every price range to satisfy veteran aficionados of the grape and newbies alike. This Seattle wine bar also offers a fine selection of mostly European beers for those who don't covet the almighty grape and Portalis serves up a rotating menu of appetizers styled plates and sandwiches for a little nosh with your glass of wine.

—Seattle bar and club reviews by Ryan Osterbeck