The Grape Choice is a Wine Store and Wine Bar in Downtown Kirkland. We are a small female owned business with a big personality.
We have been serving the Kirkland Community for 40 years with the largest privately owned wine selection on the eastside. Over the years we have slowly grown into a fun place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine, whether indoors or on our large water view patio.
We have a large selection of international and domestic wines, with a large focus on getting you the things you can’t get just anywhere. As far as the bar goes, we have offer wine flights daily, wines by the glass or bottle, choices rotate often, and over 30 canned beers/ciders.
We are also known for our fun selection of Internationally themed Charcuterie Board. CUSTOM CHARCUTERIE BOARDS AVAILABLE!
Did you know that Desirae also creates custom charcuterie boards to go!!?? Well, if you are hosting a party, giving a gift, need something for an office gathering....click here!
We DO NOT take reservations. We love our casual first come first served atmosphere, we have lots of room, and it's a great place to make a friend at one of our community style tables!
If you want more than just a bit of cheese with your wine, we allow outside food (not drinks) to be enjoyed on our patio with purchase from our bar. Kids and well behaved leashed Dogs are welcome on the patio as well!
Our staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and we are often referred to as the “Cheers” of the community.
Join us for an exquisite Happy Hour experience, showcasing a specially curated menu of delectable items that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
We’re thrilled to update our Happy Hour timings to 1-7pm, Monday through Tuesday.
Enjoy $2 off wines by the glass, $2 off $10 or more food items, and $10 off bottles from the bar.
Quench your thirst with a selection of wines available, with our house reds and whites available at $7 for 5 oz and $10 for 8 oz or $5 for 5 oz and $8 for 8 oz during our happy hours.
To enhance the excitement, our menu and offerings will be changing on a weekly basis, ensuring you always have something new to look forward to.
And here's the cherry on top: There will be no corkage fee on bottles over $40 purchased in our store.
We have Happy Hour all day on Tuesday's.
Enjoy $2 off wines by the glass, $2 off $10 or more food items, and $10 off bottles from the bar.
Quench your thirst with a selection of wines available, with our house reds and whites available at $7 for 5 oz and $10 for 8 oz or $5 for 5 oz and $8 for 8 oz during our happy hours.
Please check our social media on Tuesdays to see if she will be joining us!
Our Wednesday Tastings have been a community event for decades and are in full swing from 5-8pm each week!
Whether it's a Winemaker, Winery Representative, or local expert.
We showcase 4 wines for $10 to $15 each week and you can purchase those wines for a discount that day.
To kick off your Thursday, we have live acoustic music every Thursday from 5pm to 7:30pm!
Friday nights are hoppin, as we have live music each week (on the patio when weather permits) from 5-8pm.
These nights are busy so we suggest coming and grabbing a table early as we do not take reservations!
We often have fun things lined up for you on these days as well, so be sure to check out our event calendar and social media for more information.
Sunday 19th: Wine Club Release Weekend & Tastings
Wednesday 22nd: Friuli Italian Wine Tasting with Wineslinger Ed Sata from 5-8pm
Thursday 23rd: Live Music with Ron & Will from 5-7:30pm
Friday 24th: Live Music with One on One from 5-8pm
Wednesday 29th: French Rhone Wine Tasting from 5-8pm
Thursday 30th: Live Music with Ron & Will from 5-7:30pm
Friday 31st: Live Music with Kim Maguire and Rob Lowe from 5-8pm
$100 plus tax quarterly. We find you a seasonal selection of a varying amount of bubbles each quarter. Maybe a spring prosecco pack, or a magnum of something special for the holidays! You will always be delighted by the selections we make for you.
$150 plus tax per quarter. We select two high end, special red wines from around the world that are great now or even better if cellared and drank in 5-10 years. This club is an employee favorite!
$45 per month. We select for you two red wines that we think are crowd pleasing every day drinkers.
$65 a month. Get all three wines featured in club red and 50/50. 2 reds and 1 white wine, daily drinkers we know you will love!
$45 plus tax per month. We select for you one white wine and one red wine that we consider to be great daily drinkers and crowd pleasers!
$45 plus tax per month. Live the "Rosé all day" live with our diverse selection of 2-3 bottles of Rosé.
The Grape Choice is a Wine Store and Wine Bar in Downtown Kirkland. We are a small female owned business with a big personality!
We have been serving the Kirkland Community for 40 years with the largest privately owned wine selection on the eastside. Over the years we have slowly grown into a fun place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine, whether indoors or on our large waterview patio.
We have a large selection of international and domestic wines, with a large focus on getting you the things you can’t get just anywhere. As far as the bar goes, we have wines by the glass or bottle, choices rotate often, and over 30 canned beers/ciders.
We are also known for our fun selection of Internationally themed Charcuterie Boards.
We DO NOT take reservations. We love our casual first come first served atmosphere, we have lots of room, and it's a great place to make a friend at one of our community style tables!
The Grape Choice 9 Lakeshore Plaza Kirkland WA 98033
425-827-7551
Desirae Ballard
Owner/Operator/Wine Goddess
Facebook and Instagram handles: @thegrapechoice