A friendly, cozy wine tasting room on the Vancouver waterfront. The decor is a little industrial (exposed cement and architecture elements) with modern flair (velvet chairs and woodblock tables). Nice but casual. Everyone who came in seemed to know the servers by name, exchanging hugs and "how have you beens". It was our first time, but we were still treated warmly. We had the prosciutto flatbread and the whipped goat cheese with fig jam. Both were delicious! I love that many items on the menu can be made gluten free. It is the same gluten free pizza crust for the flat bread and for dipping in the cheese. But having AN option is great. Our wine tasting was also lovely. I enjoyed the range of the tasting and saw several appealing varietals on the menu that I would definitely come back for. Overall, a great experience. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It's a small venue, but they have a good amount to offer. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely, incredible place. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. A perk is this place is pet friendly Food and wine selection is beyond amazing The place is cute and very cozy read more

Brian Carter Cellars - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Brock is amazing and give great service. Very knowledge! We got the sparkling rose so good but not allot of bubbles due up their fermenting process. Love the area. It's right on the waterfront so you can people watch sit outside on the patio and enjoy the breeze in the sun. read more

Came into Brian Carter Cellars for the first time after our other wine club recommended it. To say we were pleased is an understatement. The wine, the food, and the staff were all amazing. They got us as members on our first visit! read more

Brian Carter Cellars - Baked brie. So so good. - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great experience! The cozy and modern space strikes the perfect balance between stylish and welcoming. Their wine flight was excellent! They have an options of mostly whites/rose and a few reds or mostly reds and just a few whites. The food pairings were just as impressive, elevating the flavors of the wines without feeling fussy. The baked brie with fig, honey, pistachio and orange zest topping was chefs kiss!! Highly recommend! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel relaxed and special. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We joined on a Sunday for their weekly live music event and were able to be seated just prior to the music beginning. Music is from 4-6pm on Sunday! Service was really great especially since I was pretty indecisive for my glass of wine. Was also very happy with the shareables offerings. Although the hummus platter did not have enough veggies to start, they promptly provided an additional platter when we requested it. Patrons and employees alike were very respectful and understanding bringing my young child in - a gal just wants to have a glass of wine with a friend every once in a while! read more

I came here one evening after dinner for a quick drink and had a really pleasant experience. The staff was super friendly and despite us staying a little bit past closing, she did not make us feel rushed at all and was very very kind! The inside of the shop has small tables or bar seating (and in the warmer days there's also outdoor seating). They had a variety of wines as well as some bites of food, but I just got the wine. Great wine and loved all of the glasses that I tried. Would definitely come back! read more

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First time here. Food delicious. Service excellent, ambiance excellent, takes me back to France. Kevin is an excellent waiter! My hats off!! read more

LOve, love, love. My experience was so over the top amazing, I instantly signed up to be a member. The staff here is SOOOOOOOOO awesome. It's like cheers, even on your first venture. It's like your a best friend and you don't even have to be. I found them because it was so hot out and my little one needed som ac. I walked in, no questions asked, they did everything to help us and welcome us both in. I love them so much. I've been back three times now and it's never faulted. The wine is great. I'm not a huge fan of white or rose but theirs is an exception. I'm so excited to be a member and experience this over and over again. read more

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Love coming here! Not only for the beautiful location, but also, the management and staff are so friendly and attentative. If you're a wine member from Woodinville, I highly recommend coming here. Stay a night at one of the nearby hotels and enjoy the Waterfront, wine taste and grab a bite. read more

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This place gives EVERYTHING needed for a pleasant wine and dinning experience. The small plates feel intentionally picked and paired. The service, regardless of who happens to be working is always top notch (I go often so I may know all who work there haha). The staff do their best to create a space for you to enjoy yourself while also feeling their presence. The interior design is pleasing to the eye with deep blues, and you can tell that the space is well maintained as well. S/O to Kevin and Karmia especially on their dedication!! But Brock, Wynn, Hayden, and Lilly are also absolutely wonderful. read more

Great wine to accompany great food. Wife had a bowl of tomato soup and i had French Onion both were fantastic. Ordered a flat bread also and it too was fantastic. Brock and Lily are fantastic. Highly recommend to visit to Brian Carter for a tasting and lunch. read more

Wow! We arrived for a weekend visit of family and decided to meet here. The wine was very good and the atmosphere was perfect for a Friday evening. A huge shout out to Kevin for taking such good care of us. He went above and beyond to ensure we knew about the wines we were drinking and had a great experience. Left with several bottles and will be back. Thank you! read more

Great tasting room with outstanding service from the wonderful Wynn. We enjoyed the relaxed ambiance and the small plates. I don't think you can go wrong here, even if you don't drink wine. They offer sparkling water and NA drinks. We usually sit outside to enjoy the robust people watching and happy vibe of the Vancouver waterfront. read more

This winery was pretty packed on our early Saturday evening visit, but we will still somehow, miraculously, seated immediately inside. We weren't particularly hungry at the time, so we opted to split the current wine flight between us, which included a nice variety of whites, rose and reds. Having sampled each, my wife and I each ordered a glass of our favorite, the Oriana, and enjoyed the warm weather, approaching sunset, and each other's company. I will admit, I'm nowhere even close to being a sommelier or wine snob, but I can tell when a wine isn't cutting the mustard. I can say with authority that every vintage was remarkable, even the darker blends of which I am generally not a fan. Brian Carter Cellars shows competence and mastery of their craft, and this location is staffed with friendly, personable and knowledgeable servers. They do credit to the stellar reputation of restaurants and wineries along the Vancouver Waterfront! We will be back! read more

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Went in for a wine tasting and lunch. The flatbreads and baked Brie were fantastic. Kevin was very knowledgeable and made the experience a delightful way to spend a Sunday read more

First the young man behind the counter (Kevin) was so welcoming to myself and my unvested service dog, (all dogs are welcome I believe) even so, he was delightful, friendly and so positive about the selection of food, let alone parings with wine selection. It was perfect and delicious. He brought my pup a bowl of water and came out in the right timing to turn the umbrella to block the setting sun from my eyes. Really a wonderful experience on the water front! Thank you Kevin! I will be back. read more

Brian Carter Cellars - Prosciutto, whipped goat cheese, arugula, with drizzled honey flatbread, with suggested Italian wine. - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I would say the rose is good but probably better across the way. Good place to chill for a tasting by the water, when not freezing. Good options for bits. Didn't love the sweet Flatbread. Cheese boards a little pricey for what it was read more

My husband and I are from Las Vegas, and there were many wineries to choose from on the waterfront. We walked in and knew immediately after meeting Rick, the manager, that we would likely be there all night! We were going to find a place to eat dinner, and ended up just eating here. SO GLAD we did! The wine is fantastic, the food is delicious, the view is beautiful, and the staff are phenomenal :) Rick gave us detailed information about all the wines, and engaged us in conversation. Him and his staff are very knowledgable about the wine maker. We tried almost everything off the menu and all of it was great! We loved it so much that we went back a few days later over trying another winery. With all the great food/drink in Vegas it's difficult to wow us. Do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

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This place is a great addition to the Vancouver waterfront scene. They offer different kinds of wines and their charcuterie board is not to miss. I was more impressed by the board, then by the wine which I think speaks volumes. It's definitely not the Dundee Hill wine tasting experience, but it's accessible and is a nice place to catch up with friends. The service was nice although I wish their tasting pours were slightly skimpy in my opinion. read more

Let me break down my review: Ambience: 4.5/5 - cute location, great spot by the water and very clean Food: 5/5 - got the pear and blue cheese flat bread and it was amazing Wine: 4.5/5 - solid wine, tasted great, no big complaints. Wasn't a huge fan of the white but it wasn't bad by any means and my friend loved it. Service: 4/5 - one, they bring you all your pours at the same time which I hate and it's not a true wine tasting experience like a vineyard. Leaving you to "pour" for you and any friends you are with which I don't like the responsibility of splitting the wine with them. -the biggest issue I have which is an amateur move: we tasted the 2015 Byzanc. I liked it so much I ordered two bottles to take home with me. I just went to open one and noticed both bottles are the 2016. This is completely not okay, an amateur mistake, and annoyed I paid a 2015 bottle price and got 2016 wine. Your wait staff needs to understand you can't swap years of wine as obviously it tastes different year to year. For that, big red flag for me and my experience **Note the owner has tried to make this right, which I appreciate. Changing my review read more

Brian Carter Cellars - 2016 bottle I was sent home with (1 of 2) - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Stumbled upon a wine tasting here and had a LOVELY time. The staff was incredibly kind, informed, and very welcoming. Prices were also super reasonable. I heard they are opening their kitchen back up next week so if you're looking for some wine and food in Vancouver you should most definitely stop by :) Thanks, guys!! read more

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Excellent wines! Nice place for wine tasting along the river in Vancouver, WA. Will be checking out the new location in Woodenville when I get a chance. read more

So glad to find this welcoming haunt along the Vancouver waterfront. Considering moving into WA and would LOVE to have this place within walking distance. Very reasonable tasting flight, some yummy red blends and some off menu samples that the manager was kind enough to share, plus a great small bite menu. We had the sweet potato fritters, mushrooms, and fig flatbread. Plenty of social distancing between tables, and each of us picked up a couple bottles to go, which I'll need to enjoy during the upcoming "freeze". Hope to be back soon! read more

Wow! Yet another great place to go on the new waterfront. Friendly server and pleasant staff. It was the perfect place to try a wine flight ($12), and get some small bites to go along with the wine. I really liked their Rosé, personally. The food was delicious as well. I recommend trying a few of the menu items if you're in a group. I'll definitely be planning a trip back soon. read more

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I visited this place the same day I had to fly, so I'm rating the establishment, not the wine. The wine will be rated in part 2. This place is somewhat small, but cozy and quaint. It's located on the Vancouver waterfront, but the river view is obscured by other buildings. They have a nice patio. Walking into the place, I was immediately and warmly greeted by the manager, who was thoroughly engaging in a discussion about the winery and its products (wine). Another person soon joined the discussion, who turned out to be the chef. Yeah, I'm VIP. I guess they already knew. Needless to say, they successfully persuaded me to purchase some wine, which will be reviewed in part 2, when I try it. So far, I'd recommend going by this place and trying some stuff simply for the staff and ambience. It's wine. What's the worst that could happen? read more

best of the best if you love classic music great wine and awesome cheese snacks this is the place is all above come try it you won't be disappointed read more

Thank you to Zoe and the rest of the crew for an amazing evening! Fabulous food, amazing wine! Cheese plates are divine. Brian Carter, this team is a gem! Val and I definitely have a go to place on the Vancouver waterfront...we are having dinner nearby right now, but what are we talking about? The new Brian Carter Cellars wine room...writing a review, remembering the patacabra cheese with the white viogner blend...mmmm. read more

Great space for our friends to celebrate an upcoming wedding. I haven't been back home for a while and this place was new to me but it was a beautiful space with lovely wines and delightful charcuterie boards and other things to nosh on. They really made our whole event special. read more

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Bethany is amazing! Her knowledge about the wines really helped us with our understanding of each wine. We love her!!!! You must go here if you can. read more

This was my favorite winery. Every wine was fantastic and the winetender (is that a word?) was so conversational and interesting! I will be back! read more

Lots of patio seating and well spaced out indoor seating. Great price on wine flight and food items. Salads and all the wines we tried were delicious. We forgot to take a photo of everything as we just dug right in! Will definitely return read more

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Bethany the manager is beyond.... This place rules. Insane focused blends- great vibes and incredible music from Jenny if you get lucky. Necessary visit every time I come visit home from LA. read more

Wow!!!! Exceeded my expectations by a country mile. I'm a big Pinot drinker having grown up in the area and these red blends blew me away. Food was awesome. Service even better. Lovely! read more

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Great place. Great wines. Great choices - tapas. Great servers. Did not want to review and just keep it to myself. but that's selfish. Check it out. read more

This place is a gem. Enjoyed a sunny afternoon at the waterfront over a tester tray of Brian Carter's wine. All the wines were excellent, even the white and blush (I'm usually not a fan). What was especially surprising was the quality of the food. Small plates we sampled were Lump Crab Cakes, acorn squash rounds (add the Italian sausage) and stuffed mushrooms. The crab cakes were excellent but my favorite was the acorn squash rounds. Followed it up with rich, chocolate mousse and a glass of port. Staff was exceptionally helpful and professional. An outdoor table was set up for our use on short order. Am pleased to support an independent business during these troubled times, can't wait to return. read more

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We had a pleasant visit here. They have tables both indoors and outside, and offer a 5-wine tasting flight for $10. The wines were pretty good, and we bought a couple of bottles that we enjoyed the most. They also have a small menu of snacks to enjoy if you like, and the quality on that was decent. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and made us feel welcome. Prices are a trifle steep, as seems par for the course in the new waterfront development, but all in all, a pleasant place to sample some wine and get a snack. read more

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Loved our visit!! Great location with lots of new development and warm ambiance-- we were able to sit outside. Entire staff was great. Kyrstin was our chef and Wynn was our server-- the food and service rocked! Not to mention the wine. One of the few restaurants I've thoroughly enjoyed during Covid! read more

Bethany! If you're lucky to get her as your server, you'll leave wanting to be a better person. The wines are very good and they allow dogs on the patio or inside if it's super hot outside or raining . Nice large tasting room and delicious flatbreads. read more

What a wonderful place. We happened upon this place while walking on the waterfront. The wines are wonderful. It was nice sitting outside with our two dogs. The staff was very accommodating. We got to taste the Gorgonzola and Crab MAC and Cheese along with the Mushroom and Mozzarella Flat Bread. Both were delicious and paired well with the suggested wines. We will definitely come back when we are in town. Loved it. read more

Brian Carter Cellars - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington