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    Willful Wine

    4.3 (35 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Italian Mule (Averna amaro + vodka + ginger beer + lime)
    Serena H.

    Service was great, venue was quiet on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Ordered the poached pear salad and a signature cocktail, the Italian Mule (Averna amaro + vodka + ginger beer + lime). The venue is very classy.

    Sara G.

    Salmon Salad & Great Wine at Willful Wine Bar Located within the historic charm of the Grant House on Officer's Row in Vancouver, Washington, Willful Wine Bar is cozy spot for wine lovers. It's a beautifully restored 19th-century house. It feels like stepping back in time. The wine selection is the star here, particularly their pinot noir, a staple of the Willful brand. We love a woman winemaker, Pam Walden. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just looking to enjoy a relaxing flight, the staff's knowledge and enthusiasm will be on point. The menu also includes small bites that perfectly complement the wines, such as local cheeses, charcuterie, and other nibbles. We had the mezze platter which was delicious and perfect size. I had one of their salads and added salmon! Fresh and delicious. I love a wine lunch!

    Patty W.

    What a delight! We have been here twice now, once for wine tasting and once for dinner. Both times, we had cheerful personable service. This gem of a restaurant is tucked away in Officers Row in an old building that used to house high ranking officers from Fort Vancouver. They've kept the charm of the interior, with the dining room and bar tucked in what might have been a living room and a library. The wines are whimsical and yummy. The food menu isn't so vast that you're head spins but is a thoughtfully curated menu. On our wine tasting expedition, we had their Cab Sav and Cab Franc. Both of them were enjoyed enough to bring a bottle of each home. These are not the big busty Cabs of Napa which we also love. On our dinner, we shared an arancini and a bruschetta. Yum. I had a vegetarian tagliatelle. Even though there's an option to add a protein, I didn't choose to add it and much enjoyed as is. I tried the gnocchi which was yummy, too. We will be back for sure.

    Baby Mule
    Patty B.

    Lunch at the Grant House, say Yes!! Historical atmosphere to enjoy great food, wine and ambience. We had our book club meeting there in the Sun Room. It was perfect. Our server was amazing and very attentive. Food ordered was great. From Sourdough sandwiches, to delicious salads. Drinks were delicious. If you're not into alcohol, they have some non alcoholic beverages. I had the Baby Mule. It was delicious and I didn't miss the alcohol. I ordered the Caesar Salad with Chicken. Both were delicious. A sourdough bread with olive oil for dipping, was so fresh. We will definitely come back to the beautiful setting. Reservations recommended for large groups.

    Angie S.

    My boyfriend always points out the Grant House on Officer's Row whenever we drive up to Vancouver from Portland, so I decided to surprise him with lunch there the day before his birthday. We had the Mezze Board, which was incredible, and he also tried the arancini with oxtail, my first time having oxtail, and it was so good. His sandwich of the day (a play on a muffuletta) was amazing, and we finished with their chocolate tart for dessert. We also tried a few drinks: I had a martini and a glass of wine, and he had an Old Fashioned and their version of a Manhattan.. everything was solid. It was chilly by the end of our visit, but the sun was out, and sitting outside was still really nice. The house itself is historic and has a great vibe. If you're into history or just want a unique dining experience in Vancouver, I'd definitely recommend it. My boyfriend even mentioned how it didn't feel like we were in Vancouver, which made it feel extra special. We're already planning to come back for dinner.

    Roasted peach & heirloom tomato bruschetta.
    Rose D.

    Still 5-star, just posting an update since we've dined here a few times now. Love the ambiance of the historic home, and when the weather is nice it's lovely to sit either on the wraparound porch or the back patio. The food is delicious, their wines are excellent, and the service is nice and friendly (very down-to-earth). The only negative I've found is with their bruschetta, which is delicious, but it comes as one large slice of bread and it would be better if it was on smaller slices, or cut the slice in half, as it was awkward to cut ourselves. The bruschetta topping (roasted peaches & heirloom tomato) was also very cold when we had it and it would have been much better served at room temp- but it was still yummy. I also recommend their high tea service they do occasionally on some weekends.

    Delicious Gnocchi
    W G.

    At first they served wine and cheese plates but now they have a new chef and the food is amazing. We had still had trout and pastas. It outside on the deck overlooking the park are inside this beautiful old building; highly recommend the spot.

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    Haeun J.

    A super cute spot located in the Grant House on Officers Row. They play jazz music in the background and the vibes are pretty immaculate. Wine list is pretty solid. The food is a bit overpriced in my opinion ($16 for a small charcuterie board and $32 for a large one). But otherwise, I had a great time here. I should mention that my friend's car got broken into, even though it was just across the street and visible. I would be vigilant even if it seems like a safer part of town.

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    Jennifer S.

    I made reservations for the Mother's Day afternoon tea. We arrived and everyone with an 11am reservation was seated at once. There were only 2 servers. We were only allowed to order one tea, most places allow was tea choice per person. It took 10 minutes to receive our tea, and we were told to let it steep because it wasn't ready. After 30+ minutes, the tower of food arrived. We were very unimpressed. The sausage roll was cold and missing the sauce, the sandwiches were mostly bread with very little filling approx. 3inx1in each, the desserts were not tasty and looked like they came pre-made from a package, the only good thing was the scone--which was more like a sweet biscuit. There was no ambiance, no decorative items on the table except some dandelions in a tiny vase. This could have been so much better. You could have offered a soup, better sandwiches, 1 free mimosa? This was $130 for 2 people and it was maybe $25 worth of food with very slow service.

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    Thanks for your comments Patty. We're so glad you enjoyed your visits

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    Beautiful location and a very friendly staff. They were able to work with us without a reservation! We will be back!

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    The Grant House setting adds to the charm historic, softly lit, and easy to settle into.

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