Great place. Awesome selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Huge wine inventory.Staff is great. Always friendly and accommodating.Vibe is chill..Neighborhood type vibe. Indoor and patio seating (with heat lamps if ur cold) with a good view of the Kirkland Marina.A regular stop for me and my Golden. (Yes, well behaved dogs allowed too) What’s not to love?!!Parking: Kirkland Marina parking lot charges Mon-Sat. Sunday and Holidays are free. The cost is not very much.There are some surrounding street area spots that are 2 hours for free, if you can find one. Worth driving around the block once if you are concerned about paying.Either way, don’t stay over your allotted time because Kirkland Parking Enforcement will get you every time, even if you’re a minute over, it seems. They patrol all day as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Rose
Reetu P.
What's there not to like here ? Great wine options, good service, charcuterie boards, and LIVE music. Went here with a friend who is a member here. It was a Friday so they had live music. You can purchase bottles and sits with your group. Space is limited so you wanna get there early enough to get a good seat. Charcuterie board is made there with many options to choose from. Wine variety will not disappoint you. Venue is clean and service is awesome. There is ample parking and great restaurants, walking distance if you are still hungry.
Desiree F.
Popped into the Grape Choice to meet an old friend while visiting. The attendant was helpful and patient as we decided what to drink. There was a Corey of seating that allowed us to talk. I asked if they couple. Lower the music so we could chat they obliged, which was appreciated. The Monkey Wrench red is worth a try. Stop in if you want something intimate and causal.
Gavin M.
I walked into an empty establishment last afternoon and browsed their respectable wine selection. The gentleman behind the counter was more interested in his phone than greeting me and I had to repeat myself numerous times to get my questions answered. Needless to say, a really bad start. When my friend showed up, we ordered wine and despite asking for suggestions, he was unhelpful. The glass of wine he poured me was clearly corked. So clearly, this gentleman was checked out. Over the next hour, the place started to fill up. The ambiance was friendly and laid back. It is clearly a local watering hole and the locals were very friendly. One of the locals was also an ex-employee and she asked about my wine. After smelling the glass, she agreed that it was clearly corked and bad. She quickly wanted to do the right thing but we had already decided to move on. She also described the place as 'Cheers' but with wine. Overall, if the gentleman was more engaged, I would have purchased a few bottles of wine and we would have stayed for a second glass instead of moving onto another established to continue our conversation. Apparently, my experience was not the norm and a number of people that I've spoken with tell me that the place owned by a woman and her husband. Everyone has said that she is awesome! As such, I'll give this place another try and assume that the dude was just having a bad day.
Bianca Sales
I LOVE The Grape Choice ! It’s such a cozy, spacious, warm place besides Desirae one of the owners so nice and inviting I always have a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Rose, European Style Appetizer Platter
James Johnson
The best selection, most helpful staff, and overall the best experience I've had when looking for unique items.
Erica R.
The atmosphere here is perfect for a quiet moment with a glass of wine. Seating outside is lovely and nicely spaced. It's small but perfect. Indoor seats are very limited but cozy. The wine selection is broad and the offerings are delicious! I recommend for a small party of 2-3 and for some delicious wine.
Jessilyn C.
We drove an hour away in traffic to see Pricey Diggs play here. It was our first time, and it was so fun. Meeting new people, enjoying, dancing. Love how we can bring in our own food from one of the places around here. We are not alcohol drinkers, but what's nice is they have non alcoholic selections. The view of Lake Washington is gorgeous especially as the sun goes down on a summer afternoon. Wish this place was closer to our home, but I guess we will come back if someone we really want to see is playing here. Maybe one day my hubby and I will play here.
Jen L.
Grape Choice is one of our favorite wine spots I Kirkland. Located right in the marina, it is is great for views and people watching. Many beverage options from wine to bubbles to beer to N/A. You can also shop around for wine to take home. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their outdoor seating is ideal for those warm summer days, but they do also offer covered outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating. They often have live music and winery hosted wine tastings. There is something for everyone here. Dog and kid friendly. They have snack boards but you can also bring in your own food (highly recommend ordering a pizza from next door!).
Saba Z
Beautiful place with a great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: European Style Appetizer Platter
Down to earth, neighborhood fave, with a mean charcuterie board. Reasonable prices.
Meaghan Webster
Enjoyed a nice happy hour by the lake here on a Monday afternoon! Discounted glasses of rosé paired with the Pacific board. Loved our experience and would definitely return.
Megan C.
Grape Choice is a great place to go to a wine tasting, meet a friend for a glass of wine or just browse their great wine selection!
Rosann Johnson
Fantastic atmosphere, great wines, best service I have ever experienced and a truly amazing group of customers who make everyone feel welcome. Music is live and friendly performers. The owner makes sure to keep customers aware of which wineries will be featured on tasting nights and everything we can expect in entertainment. It just doesn’t get better than this!
Connie Winter
Friendly service, nice wines and charcuterie boards.
Great place. Awesome selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Huge wine inventory.Staff is great. Always friendly and accommodating.Vibe is chill..Neighborhood type vibe. Indoor and patio seating (with heat lamps if ur cold) with a good view of the Kirkland Marina.A regular stop for me and my Golden. (Yes, well behaved dogs allowed too) What’s not to love?!!Parking: Kirkland Marina parking lot charges Mon-Sat. Sunday and Holidays are free. The cost is not very much.There are some surrounding street area spots that are 2 hours for free, if you can find one. Worth driving around the block once if you are concerned about paying.Either way, don’t stay over your allotted time because Kirkland Parking Enforcement will get you every time, even if you’re a minute over, it seems. They patrol all day as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Rose
What's there not to like here ? Great wine options, good service, charcuterie boards, and LIVE music. Went here with a friend who is a member here. It was a Friday so they had live music. You can purchase bottles and sits with your group. Space is limited so you wanna get there early enough to get a good seat. Charcuterie board is made there with many options to choose from. Wine variety will not disappoint you. Venue is clean and service is awesome. There is ample parking and great restaurants, walking distance if you are still hungry.
Popped into the Grape Choice to meet an old friend while visiting. The attendant was helpful and patient as we decided what to drink. There was a Corey of seating that allowed us to talk. I asked if they couple. Lower the music so we could chat they obliged, which was appreciated. The Monkey Wrench red is worth a try. Stop in if you want something intimate and causal.
I walked into an empty establishment last afternoon and browsed their respectable wine selection. The gentleman behind the counter was more interested in his phone than greeting me and I had to repeat myself numerous times to get my questions answered. Needless to say, a really bad start. When my friend showed up, we ordered wine and despite asking for suggestions, he was unhelpful. The glass of wine he poured me was clearly corked. So clearly, this gentleman was checked out. Over the next hour, the place started to fill up. The ambiance was friendly and laid back. It is clearly a local watering hole and the locals were very friendly. One of the locals was also an ex-employee and she asked about my wine. After smelling the glass, she agreed that it was clearly corked and bad. She quickly wanted to do the right thing but we had already decided to move on. She also described the place as 'Cheers' but with wine. Overall, if the gentleman was more engaged, I would have purchased a few bottles of wine and we would have stayed for a second glass instead of moving onto another established to continue our conversation. Apparently, my experience was not the norm and a number of people that I've spoken with tell me that the place owned by a woman and her husband. Everyone has said that she is awesome! As such, I'll give this place another try and assume that the dude was just having a bad day.
I LOVE The Grape Choice ! It’s such a cozy, spacious, warm place besides Desirae one of the owners so nice and inviting I always have a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Rose, European Style Appetizer Platter
The best selection, most helpful staff, and overall the best experience I've had when looking for unique items.
The atmosphere here is perfect for a quiet moment with a glass of wine. Seating outside is lovely and nicely spaced. It's small but perfect. Indoor seats are very limited but cozy. The wine selection is broad and the offerings are delicious! I recommend for a small party of 2-3 and for some delicious wine.
We drove an hour away in traffic to see Pricey Diggs play here. It was our first time, and it was so fun. Meeting new people, enjoying, dancing. Love how we can bring in our own food from one of the places around here. We are not alcohol drinkers, but what's nice is they have non alcoholic selections. The view of Lake Washington is gorgeous especially as the sun goes down on a summer afternoon. Wish this place was closer to our home, but I guess we will come back if someone we really want to see is playing here. Maybe one day my hubby and I will play here.
Grape Choice is one of our favorite wine spots I Kirkland. Located right in the marina, it is is great for views and people watching. Many beverage options from wine to bubbles to beer to N/A. You can also shop around for wine to take home. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their outdoor seating is ideal for those warm summer days, but they do also offer covered outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating. They often have live music and winery hosted wine tastings. There is something for everyone here. Dog and kid friendly. They have snack boards but you can also bring in your own food (highly recommend ordering a pizza from next door!).
Beautiful place with a great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: European Style Appetizer Platter
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Down to earth, neighborhood fave, with a mean charcuterie board. Reasonable prices.
Enjoyed a nice happy hour by the lake here on a Monday afternoon! Discounted glasses of rosé paired with the Pacific board. Loved our experience and would definitely return.
Grape Choice is a great place to go to a wine tasting, meet a friend for a glass of wine or just browse their great wine selection!
Fantastic atmosphere, great wines, best service I have ever experienced and a truly amazing group of customers who make everyone feel welcome. Music is live and friendly performers. The owner makes sure to keep customers aware of which wineries will be featured on tasting nights and everything we can expect in entertainment. It just doesn’t get better than this!
Friendly service, nice wines and charcuterie boards.