We just visited for our first time and love this place. The grounds are beautiful and relaxing. The hospitality is warm and inviting. You won't regret going. read more

The grounds are beautiful, there are plenty of seating areas to choose from and not a bad seat in the house. We originally came to taste the wines, but the server (not sure if he was the owner?) did not want to do a tasting because he said he needed an hour to do a 5 wine tasting and we didn't have enough time. We thought that was a little rude. One hour seems like a long time to do a five wine tasting to me. We were going to leave, but I really wanted to taste something. So I got three glasses of the Salice white. It was a very interesting white, with a lot of character. we sat outside and had our wine. And we were there for almost an hour. On our way out we did get a little more attitude because we left the glasses where we were sitting? read more

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Pretty grounds and they had a few folks doing tastings. A bit cool so we sat at the fire pit. Didn't have any food. Staffer was nice enough. Wine tasting was $15/5 pours. Didn't really love all of the wines but Our favorite was the last one Mosaico red blend $49. read more

Dancing Fish Vineyards - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Freeland, Washington

This winery offers plenty of outdoor space to lounge and relax while sipping on wines. We sat and spent a few hours reading in the sun, enjoying our surroundings and drinking a Frosé. It was very refreshing a little on the bitter taste, but stayed cold even after it had melted. We will be back. read more

Dancing Fish Vineyards - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Freeland, Washington

Good company comes with good wine over a fire pit.., not really but it got really cold when we arrived here. That wasn't all, we actually made new friends here with some veterans with their wives. A fun bunch of people huddling over an open fire pit to stay warm. They wine selection here was pretty ok. Though I would've loved to taste more of their rosés, but the selection they served us were mostly reds and a few whites. We ended up ordering a bottle of white ourselves to share, which was cheaper to do since a bottle was cheaper buy than per glass. We didn't get a chance to walk around the vineyard because it started to rain. The vineyard looked really nice. Probably would come back to take pictures here again when I come back to visit. Definitely a try if you enjoy red wine! read more

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Adorable vineyard! We stopped by last weekend and were pleasantly surprised. The venue and setting are great. They've got multiple covered seating areas scattered around lovely property, as well as yard games and an indoor barn perfect for small events or gatherings. The owner was extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We enjoyed sampling the wines while hearing about the backstory of the establishment. Highly recommend. read more

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We had another great evening at Dancing Fish Vineyards for Monday Bites. Wonderful paella dinner accompanied by some guitar music by Philip Van Seters. Top that off with some nice red wine and the holiday lights in the vines made for a nice evening on a winters night. Thanks to Ross & Erin. read more

Such a great spot. Hidden gem, I will always make a stop here when visiting Whidbey island! Hollie my dog loved it even more than me. Attended a wine dinner with live guitar another night and it was well worth it read more

I was driving around and saw this vineyard. Stopped in and had a wonderful experience.

Beautiful grounds, great wine, and lots of space to spread out, social distance, and enjoy yourself. The wine is Italian-inspired and all well done with the higher-end ones displaying some real sophistication and complexity. The grounds are well-maintained and feel like you are really getting away from it all even though it is a five minute drive to Freeland. Everything is set up well for a day visit or for an event - once all this COVID stuff is over! We've been here a bunch of times but actually stayed in the vacation rental they have on grounds this time - it was gorgeous! read more

We made a day trip to Whidbey Island and wanted to include a tasting at a vineyard, which would include trying a wine made from locally grown grapes; during our visit we learned that Dancing Fish does not offer any wines from Whidbey-grown grapes, including from their own "vineyard". In any case, Dancing Fish proved to be a very pretty place to sit outside on a sunny day in May and enjoy a tasting with a lunch (cheese, bread) we brought with us. I wouldn't again purchase a bottle of wine here as they seem pricey, but it is a nice venue to have a wine flight tasting. The wines in our tasting were decent; we enjoyed them. At the time of our visit a tasting was $10, which was not discounted toward bottle purchases. Dancing Fish is primarily an events venue, offering a lovely ambiance meriting a 4.0. Their wines are produced by (undisclosed) vineyards around WA state, bottled with the Dancing Fish label, and are apparently available for purchase only from Dancing Fish. (Though I expect they are available elsewhere under the source winery's brand; I was able to determine the producer for one wine and found it marketed in a wine store under that winery's name.) A few short rows of vines make it a "vineyard" and add to the atmosphere: some varietals appropriate to the Puget Sound AVA (eg Pinot Noir, Madeleine Angevine) are represented, though they are not among the wines offered by Dancing Fish. read more

Good wine and a beautiful property on the island ?! Im used to sweet wines that aren't the most tasty when popping over to the islands. We happened upon dancing fish vineyards and I'm so happy we did. It brightened our day and Colin was a freaking delight!! I found several wines I liked! I'm not even a white wine fan and I liked their Sauvignon blanc. If your near the area this is a beautiful way to spend some time read more

Dancing Fish Vineyards - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Freeland, Washington

Whidbey has many wonderful wineries. One of our favorites is Dancing Fish. The artistry of their blends and varietals are made for enjoying at any occasion. They pair so wonderfully with shellfish, smoked and grilled meats of all types. The joy found in their wines makes every open bottle a special occasion. Visit the winery and find out what Whidbey Island hospitality is all about! read more

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Absolutely gorgeous property and great tasting wines--ended up buying a couple bottles after the tasting. Usually I'm not a big fan of rose but the one here won me over. I came here with 3 friends for a bachelorette weekend on a Sunday and it was wonderful since it wasn't too crowded. We had wine tastings and a few glasses and had exceptional service from Chris. He knew a lot about the wines and when it was near closing time he let us know to not feel pressured to leave and was so friendly about it! We happened to come by when the owners Nancy & Brad were there too, and they were sweet enough to say hi and ask who in the group was getting married, etc. There's a lookout spot at the top of the hill where you can see a full view of the barn/property, so it's an aesthetic photo spot too :) will definitely be coming back for any future weekend getaways! read more

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Great spot! Nice little seating area, with a couple gas fire pit's in Winter. Tasting is only $12 which is very reasonable. Always friendly staff! read more

Dancing Fish Vineyards - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Freeland, Washington

A friend and I visited Dancing Fish on the last day of our Seattle vacation, and it was easily the highlight of the trip. We were wanting something outdoors due to COVID and this was the perfect option. The staff is super knowledgeable and nice, and oh my gosh... the wine. The wine was delicious. We did a tasting flight and ended up grabbing a couple of glasses as well. We visited another winery on the island right before, and Dancing Fish was our favorite of the two. The wine tasted better and there was much more to do. We played some yard games and walked around the beautiful property. I'm pretty bummed I don't live close by because it looks like the PERFECT venue for a special event. TIP: Since we were staying in Seattle, we took the ferry over to the island for the day. If you have to do the same, make sure you get there early because the line can be very long and you don't want to run out of time since the vineyard isn't open late into the evening. read more

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I had my engagement here and it could not have gone better. The tasting was delicious, the property is beyond beautiful, and Erin and her husband were incredibly welcoming and supportive in helping organize everything, can't wait to visit again! read more

Really good wines. Greg the tender was really knowledgeable and friendly. Very nice grounds. Does have inside and outside seating.

The server was rude at points, seemed a bit pretentious. Very beautiful property and the wine was satisfactory, although nothing special. If on Widbey Island with some time to kill, definitely check it out, but not worth making a trip to visit. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dancing Fish Vineyards. My husband and I were married here in late July 2023 and it was the most beautiful day. The grounds are expansive including the barn, the grassy area, the patio, the lookout and the upper barn at the top of the property. A major benefit is the ability for guests to circulate comfortably between indoor/outdoor areas as desired (i.e. those with kids or aren't dancers can enjoy lawn games or explore the vineyard). There is a large, dedicated professional kitchen in the barn for catering use. This property also has a large, very well equipped house and garage/storage area only steps from the venue available for rent, which had everything we needed to store supplies, host a family rehearsal dinner for 24, prep flowers and get everything else ready leading up to and on the wedding day. Overall an extremely convenient home base and highly recommended for anyone having a wedding at Dancing Fish. The owners, Erin and Ross were so helpful and supportive throughout the 12+ month planning process. They are very communicative and genuinely invested in making sure you and your vendors have everything needed and importantly are physically present for the entire wedding day to serve as primary venue contacts, help, answer questions, troubleshoot if necessary and work directly with the wedding coordinator to ensure everything goes smoothly. Not to mention they are down-to-earth, friendly, kind people and were very easy to work with in general. The wine here is very good - the Mambo, Rose and Pinot Grigio selected for the wedding were all enjoyed by our guests. When there is not an event on, you can take your wine around the grounds and play yard games to make for an enjoyable and relaxed tasting. Thank you so much to Dancing Fish Vineyards, we were so lucky to have this as our wedding venue, and somewhere to return to in the future. read more

The finest wedding venue, ever! We were married here on Saturday. The owners and staff were beyond helpful and extremely supportive through the concerns of rain. The setting is beautiful beyond words and the guesthouse, so perfect for out of town guests. Thank you from the bottom of our (now joined) hearts for making our special day that much more. 5 Stars, hands down. read more

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Do not miss this gem of a winery! Great service and even greater selection of wonderful wine.

Delicious wine, great service, and a beautiful view. The winery has a lovely outdoor seating area and games, like corn hole, that visors can enjoy. Sierra was especially kind and helpful. read more

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Lovely! Super friendly people! Beautiful place and delicious wine. We enjoyed some wine outside with the pups and warmed up at the fire pit! read more

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We visited Dancing Fish on a perfect spring day. We sat around drinking delicious wine in comfy Adirondacks and felt like we had the place to ourselves. Grounds are lovely, the staff are wonderful and the wines are really great. Loved the syrah and the rose - drank several bottles of rose there and took more home. Highly recommend this as a stop on a sunny day while on the island. Great day and we'll be back! We brought our dog, who was in heaven with all the space to run and relax in. Families were there too - kids loved playing bocce, ladder ball and corn hole. read more

We got married at Dancing Fish this weekend and it was all that I could have ever imagined! The venue is gorgeous, the wine is exquisite, and Nancy and Brad were such a pleasure to work with. It was so nice to have access to the vineyard house from Friday morning until Sunday. We were able to begin setup on Friday and get our stuff out the day after our event. I'm so happy we chose Dancing Fish as our wedding venue! read more

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On a recent visit to Whidbey Island, my girlfriend and I dropped in here to taste some wines and enjoy a lovely early summer afternoon. Dancing Fish proved very nice for both, albeit with a few qualifiers. Dancing Fish is located along a scenic, pastoral road just outside of Freeland. The property is lovely...the buildings have barn-like charm (that's a thing, right?) and the outside area has patio seating adjacent to broad, terraced lawns and a small, recently planted vineyard that seems to run up close to the edge of the forested landscape beyond. Dancing Fish does not yet process and bottle its own grapes yet; presently they work with wineries from central and eastern Washington to bottle varieties and blends under their label. The day we were there, they had 7 wines on the tasting list ($10 for a tasting, plus a $10 discount toward 2+ bottles of wine). They also have cheese or charcuterie plates, but we just had wine. We had 2 whites and 5 reds. I quite enjoyed the Sauvignon blanc ($22/bottle) and the Cabarnet Sauvignon ($30/bottle), and ended up buying one of each. The former was very crisp and citrusy; the latter smooth but still strong like a cab ought to be. I found the other wines to be good, but they seemed a bit "young," I suppose--the alcohol was a bit strong in them and I thought they needed to mellow a bit more. It's a really pleasant place to just sit and watch time go by while you sip wine, too. The view on our warm, breezy day was gorgeous, and the air is fresh and clear out here. There are some yard games set up if you want to move around...the day we were there, a father and son were competing at that "cornhole" game where you toss beanbags at a board with a hole in it. Dad was putting a pretty savage beat-down on son. The two servers were very nice but frequently lost track of which wine we were on, and check-out was quite slow, so they could sharpen that up a tad. All in all, a lovely hour spent in a beautiful spot. read more

Dancing Fish Vineyards - Their new little vineyard - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Freeland, Washington

LOVED this!! The wines were great (I like drier wines) and the setting was lovely and tons of space to socially distance. Service was slow (2+ hours for 5 tastings!), but we weren't in a rush and they did apologize for the wait. Would definitely go back and highly recommend! One of the best roses I've ever had. read more

This place is awesome.... Great for dogs and families. Delicious wine on sunny summer day. 5/5

Great outing while staying on the island for the holidays. Staff were fun and friendly.

Excellent wines, especially the Merlot and Reserve Cab. Service is second to none. We noticed when we got home there was a mistake in one of the wines we purchased so I called Linda. She apologized for the inconvenience and mailed us the one we were missing free of charge and even sent us a free tasting for next time we are in Whidbey. After we received the wine she called me to make sure we received it. This is how service should be done, easy 5 stars. read more

Owners are so friendly and the location is very pretty. Great wines and perfect stop on a sunny day or go for music in the evenings. Been here a few times and really a great winery for many reasons. read more

We came here because of the name. The wine was delicious. Linda was absolutely amazing. Super friendly and welcoming. The barn on the property is gorgeous. They allow dogs and children which is great! read more

Enjoyed a visit to the Dancing Fish this past weekend. The gal working was delightful to talk with about the wines, the island and more. The wines were delicious. This would be a great venue to a wedding or party as it is very picturesque. read more

The best wine on the island. Their red blends are soooo good. Beautiful location. Lots of outdoor seating. Perfect for a sunny day. They also have lots of outdoor games to play. Friendly servers. It doesn't get much better than that. Can't wait to go back. read more

Awesome tasting room with a variety of delicious wines. They had ladder ball and corn hole, which are always fun when you're a little tipsy. The wine educator was knowledgeable even though it was her first day and she was very friendly. read more

Dancing Fish Vineyards - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Freeland, Washington

Lovely wine tasting paired with a delicious variety of meats, cheeses, and other snacks. read more

Dancing Fish Vineyards - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Freeland, Washington

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Great setting and great wines. Love the games. Unfortunately they have hired a very unpleasant staff member, Stephanie. Not sure why she is so unpleasant, unfriendly and basically rude. She definitely affected our experience. She needs to find a job she enjoys so she doesn't negatively affect an otherwise great winery. read more

I went from winery to winery around this area and this is by far my favorite. The whites are similar to Napa and the reds have a delicious distinctive Washington taste. Buttery whites and flavorful but low tannin reds. read more

Already can't wait to come back! Stopped here on our long weekend over Memorial Day for a tasting. We both loved all the wines, but the Syrah was a knockout. Ended up getting 3 bottles (one tasting waived with our purchase- score!) and enjoying one on their outdoor patio while playing yard games. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. You won't want to miss it! read more