Palm Court Grill & Bar at The Davenport Hotel
Historic elegance, surprisingly easy on the wallet
Downtown · Spokane · Northwest-inspired American with fine dining · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 12, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
Walking into the Palm Court feels like stepping into a 1914 time capsule — soaring skylights, ornate everything, the kind of room that makes you want to order a bottle before you've even sat down. The wine list matches the setting: composed, Pacific Northwest-leaning, and more approachable in price than the chandelier overhead would suggest. This isn't a list that's trying to impress wine nerds, but it's not insulting them either.
Selection Deep Dive
The list runs 75 to 120 labels with a clear anchor in Pacific Northwest producers, which makes sense given Spokane's proximity to Washington wine country. Arbor Crest, a Spokane institution with a vineyard estate perched on a basalt cliff above the Spokane River, gets prominent placement — and rightfully so. The list doesn't stray far geographically or stylistically; you're not going to find a grower Champagne or an aged Barolo hiding in the back pages. But for a hotel restaurant serving Northwest-inspired fare, the regional focus is a feature, not a bug.
By the Glass
Somewhere between 12 and 18 by-the-glass options, which is a solid count for a hotel dining room at this price point. The glass pours skew approachable — Arbor Crest Riesling and Chardonnay anchor the whites, La Marca Prosecco covers the bubbly ask. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here; this feels more like a curated standing menu than something that changes with the seasons.
Arbor Crest Chardonnay — $10
Retail on this sits around $15, and you're getting it for ten bucks a glass in a stunning historic room. That's a genuinely honest pour — local provenance, fair price, no games.
Arbor Crest Riesling
Most people at a fine dining room reflexively dodge Riesling like it's a liability, but Arbor Crest's version from Washington's Columbia Valley is dry enough to sip through dinner and distinctive enough to make the meal feel like it belongs somewhere specific. At $10 a glass, it's the most interesting thing on the list that nobody's ordering.
JP Chenet Brut
At $9 a glass for a mass-market French bubbly that retails under $10 a bottle, you're essentially paying hotel convenience pricing for something you'd find in a grocery store end cap. The La Marca next to it is a better spend for just a dollar more.
Arbor Crest Riesling + Crab Louie Salad
The Riesling's brightness and restrained sweetness cut through the richness of the dressing without stepping on the delicate crab. It's a Northwest-meets-Northwest moment that actually makes sense on the plate.
✔️ The Bottom Line
The Palm Court isn't going to make any wine destination lists, but the markup is shockingly fair for a hotel of this caliber and the Pacific Northwest focus gives the list a genuine sense of place. If you're in Spokane and want a solid glass of local wine in a room that earns every bit of its 'historic landmark' billing, this is your spot.
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