The Washington State Wine Commission seeks to recognize restaurants that exhibit strong support of Washington wines and high professional standards in wine service.

The Washington State Wine Commission has enlisted the talent of noted glass artist Granite Calimpong to design a unique glass sculpture for presentation at the awards event.

2012 Winners

WASHINGTON WINE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

The Metropolitan Grill

Sommelier of the Year

Nelson Daquip, Canlis Restaurant

Washington Restaurant Association Award

Adriatic Grill

Seattle Magazine Award

Tulalip Bay Dining

Best Out-of-State Wine Program

Anthony's at the Old Mill District, Bend, OR

Walter Clore Honorarium

Budd Gould, Anthony's

Winemakers' Choice

Barking Frog at Willows Lodge

Best Event Featuring Washington Wine

Legendary Swirl, El Gaucho

Best Restaurant Group

GinSing/Wild Ginger 

Most Innovative Wine List

RN74

Washington Wine Grand Award:

Restaurants who are considered as the industry leaders in support of the Washington wine industry.

  • Anthony's Pier 66
  • Anthony's Hearthfire Grill
  • Anthony's Columbia Point
  • Barking Frog at Willows Lodge
  • Canlis Restaurant
  • Daniel's Broiler Prime Steaks and Chops
  • El Gaucho Bellevue
  • El Gaucho Seattle
  • Sun Mountain Lodge
  • The Grape Adventure
  • The Herbfarm
  • The Marc Restaurant
  • The Metropolitan Grill
  • The Triple Door
  • Tulalip Bay Dining
  • Valley Cafe of Ellensburg
  • Visconti's of Leavenworth
  • Washington Athletic Club
  • Waterstreet Cafe & Bar
  • Wild Ginger

Washington Wine Award of Distinction:

Restaurants who have shown dedication and commitment to the Washington wine industry.

  • Adriatic Grill
  • Anthony's at the Old Mill District
  • Aqua by El Gaucho
  • Bella Italia
  • Bin on the Lake
  • Bistro San Martin
  • Blackfish Wild Salmon Grill & Bar
  • Bon Vino's Bistro & Bakery
  • Cafe Flora
  • Chandler's Crabhouse
  • Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar, Bellevue
  • Etta's
  • Ivar's Mukilteo Landing
  • John Howie Steak
  • Katyas Restaurant & Wine Bar
  • Local 360
  • Masselow's
  • Palisade Waterfront Restaurant
  • Pike Brewing Company
  • Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, Bellevue
  • Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, Kirkland
  • Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, Seattle
  • Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, Woodinville
  • Rays Boathouse
  • Ristorante Italianissimo
  • RN74
  • Rover's Restaurant
  • Salty's at Redondo
  • Salty's on Alki
  • Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar, Bellevue
  • Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar, Seattle
  • Sullivan's Steakhouse
  • Swing Wine Bar
  • The Fireside
  • Urbane
  • Visconti's Italian Restaurant
  • Washington State Convention Center
  • Wild Ginger at The Bravern

Washington Wine Certificate of Recognition:

Restaurants who are building support of the Washington wine industry.

  • Blueacre Seafood
  • Breadline Cafe
  • Churchill's Steakhouse
  • Coho Cafe
  • Elliott's Oyster House
  • Fonte Cafe & Wine Bar
  • Harborside
  • Il Fornaio
  • Ivar's Acres of Clams
  • Ivar's Salmon House
  • Matt's in the Market
  • Mission Street Bistro
  • Poco Wine Room
  • Pomegranate Bistro
  • Ponti Seafood Grill
  • Seatown Seabar & Rotisserie
  • Smash Wine Bar & Bistro
  • Spencer's for Steaks & Chops
  • The Capital Grille
  • The Fort Worth Club
  • The Lincoln Center
  • The Scotch and Vine
  • Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
  • Volterra

AWARDS PUBLICITY

Winners will be recognized in a series of ads published in Seattle and Seattle Business magazines.