Halfseas Wine & Bottle Shop

Spending time in this bright, tiny tasting room feels like a roundhouse kick to any dreary Seattle day. While white shiplap and blonde wood in combination usually make a place devolve into corny coastalness, the nautical vibe at this wine bar and bottle shop in Ballard is subtle enough to work. The wine list has a variety of local and global pours, be it a clean-crisp Columbia Valley skin contact viognier or an effervescent txakoli from Spain. Pair a few glasses with snacks like nuts, olives, and charcuterie—or $200 Oscietra caviar if you’re feeling wild.