What a funky little wine bar tucked away in downtown Vancouver! My husband and I finished dinner…read morenearby and wanted to have a glass of sparkling and something sweet so we did a quick yelp search and found Niche Wine Bar was a 3 minute walk away! I can't believe I had never stumbled upon this spot. We had a love time and it has a great wine menu. I can't wait to come back for another drink and other eats.

Still a fabulous place with wonderful wines & nibbles to nosh, and a great staff. Just a quick…read moreupdate because we finally got back to check out their new location since they moved last year to a bigger place. From the outside you might not expect such an enchanting wine bar to be located in this very corporate-looking building, but don't let that fool you. Come inside, have a seat in one of their cozy nooks, and sip some excellent wine. They have a few patio tables outside as well. Everything from my original review still applies.

The restaurant was cute and welcoming. We sat outside to enjoy the warm evening but inside looked…read morenice too. We opted for glasses of wine, not a tasting flight, we enjoyed the rose and the Albariño. We had a few tapas and my spouse and I disagree on which was best but they were all good. We ate pan con tomate in Barcelona but somehow missed trying pan tumaca. We were happy to encounter it on the menu here. It was so cute that it came with assembly instructions. We opted for sherry with dessert and the bar manager suggested trying a vermouth and a sherry which was an excellent suggestion. If you are in the area, this is a great option.

The tapas here are always delicious and creative. Tonight we had a Potato Brailas and garlic shrimp…read morescampi paired with a 2019 Pago De Los Capellanes (Tempranillo) from Spain. Dessert was a pear gazpacho with a glass of cava. Jodi, Richard and Mar were all on point as usual with excellent conversations and service. It was a quiet night, so the vibe was personal and comfortable. Perfect night in Battle Ground.

We visited Willful Wine on a sunny Saturday night as we hoped to catch the piano music many folks…read morewere raving about. The service was good. The cheese board is very basic. We're talking "Fred Meyer cheese counter" quality. Nothing bad, but just not great. The assortment of "dried fruit" was a small cup of dried cranberries. Meh. The real issue I have regarding our visit was the automatic 20% gratuity. I really hate this required tipping movement within the restaurant industry. I do wish they would just raise the prices and leave the tipping to me and my server to hash out. Sometimes the service isn't worth 20% of my bill. Really. Normally, there is a notice in Open Table or on the venue's website to alert of a required tipping policy. I saw neither prior to our arrival. In fact, I didn't notice any warning on the menu either but it was dark in the lounge and I may have missed the small print. I typically avoid restaurants requiring a service fee or mandatory 20% tip. This time they got me but I doubt we'll be back.

Willful Wine at The Grant House ended up giving us one of the sweetest date nights we've had in a…read morelong time and we didn't even order wine. The Grant House is the oldest residence on Officers Row, originally built in the mid-1800s as part of the Fort Vancouver military community. You can feel that history the moment you walk in! The tall windows, the creaking wood floors, the way the rooms still hold that old-world dignity. The house was originally built with logs but then replaced. But from the looks of it some was preserved from the inside, which you can get a sneak peek when walking out of the bathroom and back into the dining space. For drinks, I had their cider, my fiancé chose a zero-proof drink, and both were delicious. My cider was bright, fruity and crisp, and his drink tasted thoughtfully layered, not sugary or flat. For dinner, we ordered the Garlic Caesar Salad, Butternut squash tagliatelle and the Seared pork chop, and they all felt like autumn served on a plate. The pasta was velvety and comforting, and the pork chop had that perfect balance of sear and tenderness, a dish that makes you pause mid-conversation just to appreciate it. But what truly made the night unforgettable was Pam. She was an absolute delight, warm, present, and a talented host beyond measure. She played soft, romantic jazz piano through the evening, and at one point, my fiancé and I ended up sharing a slow, quiet dance right there in the dining room. The Grant House setting adds to the charm historic, softly lit, and easy to settle into. Pam made us feel completely taken care of from start to finish. So excited to come back for the holiday dinner.

First time at Syndicate last weekend and it was absolutely packed! I couldn't believe nearly every…read moretable was full at 8:00pm. The wine selection was lovely - I especially enjoyed the Barbera. I had the Apple, Brie and Fig Jam Bruschetta which was tasty for a decent price ($10). Nice ambiance and good service despite the crush of people that night. I will certainly return!

I've come to Syndicate Wine Bar a couple times now, and I would say that it's my favorite wine bar…read moreon the West side (Beaverton area). Located in a pretty busy area, there are other bars and restaurants nearby for you to possibly check out before/after coming by here. Walking into the wine bar, you're met with a large display of wines for you to shop and maybe buy a couple for either yourself or friends/family. After that, there's the seating for the wine bar. The place is very cozy and warm. The menu here offers a selection of amazing wines as well as appetizers and entrees for you to eat, if you wish. I love getting the flight here to try multiple wines. Service here is super kind and pretty quick. Absolutely recommend!

Sarah was super knowledgeable and a great host! Great experience! 2024 Pinot was wonderful!…read more Large selection of great wines, reds, whites and sparkling. A favorite stop when we are staying downtown!

Food and Wine- 4.5/5 Service - 5/5…read moreAmbiance - 5/5 I absolutely loved the service here. We came around 3pm on a Saturday and it was pretty slow so our service was quick and more intimate. We loved the red and white wine offerings in their flights. My only slight critiques were the flight options and seating. I was wishing there were more white wine flights offered. Their seating was a little limited for bigger parties downstairs so we went upstairs. This place is also so conveniently located. We went to the waterfront area for the Saturday market and took a short 10-15 min walk here afterwards.

Stoller Wine Bar newberg is awesome, it's a great community space and the ambiance, team, and food…read moreis great. Great regular space for quick drinks or a full sit down meal as well. Fantastic newberg addition.

To start off, our server was so fun, attentive, and genuinely a nice person…read more We came in for a wine flight, and ended up sitting outside, playing a board game, and deciding to stay here for dinner instead of heading to another place. Wines served had variety, dinner was delicious. We ended up signing up for their wine club since it's got fun perks: multiple vineyards, wineries, and tastings included.

Our visit was almost four weeks ago, shame on me, I don't recall exactly what I had that day but…read morelet me say this. The food was good; the service also, and the ambiance was, or is friendly, well done, without any disappointments. The others in the group were also pleased with All of the experience groups. Absolutely No problems with a return visit.

You can see my previous reviews and they've been great. Unfortunately not this time, this time…read morebeing Sunday November 30th about 6pm. I have 2 friends that have been reluctant on this place from previous "not good" experiences, and they came with me and it made me sad!! Anyway, our server was so blah (Katelyn H), our water glasses had lipstick marks, I asked her for new ones, she seemed to have forgotten or something so I asked the bartender (which is so sweet!) then our server heard me and grabbed glasses and handed them to me. She didn't check if they were clean, and they weren't, friends were too thirsty to wait and wiped off the lip marks with their napkin. She didn't even bother to ask if the glasses were clean, and also never asked us if we needed anymore drinks (we ordered cocktails). When food arrived, I had to walk up to her to ask for small plates, as she just walked away after delivery. The calzones were burnt on the bottom, and the marinara was 100000% canned tomato paste and was cold. Work on that marinara. Ambiance was as it always is, super chill and welcoming. She was the only server but she could have led with that and made it a comfortable setting. (Towards the end I saw the bartender delivering plates and drinks).

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

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