This dark little wine shop and wine bar is worth searching out not only for its wide selection of wines from around the world, but also because it is in the heart of the historic Ballard neighborhood, on a shady, tree-lined street.
In a dark cellarlike space in an old brick building on a shady back street in Ballard, you'll find one of Seattle's best wine bars. This is a great place to hang out and have a glass of wine -- and because this is also a wine shop, you can search the racks for your favorite Washington vintages, too.
Portalis Restaurant Review:
Located in a historic building in Ballard, this romantic, brick-walled wine bar offers a charming setting for enjoying wines by the glass or for sharing a bottle from the extensive wine list. One of Seattle's first wine bars, Portalis is known for its happy hour special---buy one glass, and pay half-price for the next one. There's a varietal to please every palate, and the food is wine-oriented...
Ballard Avenue wine shop ideal for retail or relaxing.:
The Scene
With a selection of wines that deftly spans the globe and several price ranges (from less than $10 to more than $250), Portalis has established itself as a prime retail...