Vino at the Landing

Vino at the Landing works for a first date that begins with a glass and lets conversation decide whether it becomes dinner. Its identity combines a wine bar with a retail shop: guests can explore bottles to take home as well as order at the table. It sits in The Landing, Renton’s shopping, cinema and dining district, and has a more open, social feel than a formal dining room.

The online menu lists cheese and charcuterie boards, burrata crostini, bacon-wrapped dates, salads, tacos, pasta and desserts; the current menu shows shareable dishes starting at $12 and several starters between $16 and $22. A daily happy hour runs from 2 to 4 p.m. The format can keep spending in check if two people share a couple of plates, although the final bill depends on wine choices and whether they order a full meal.

Google comments for this branch highlight staff guidance through the wine list, the charcuterie board and patio seating for watching the district go by. Some reviews describe higher spending when a visit includes several glasses and food, so a shorter first meeting during happy hour may be easier to budget. Tastings and special events appear on its calendar from time to time; check the date to see whether the room will be busier than usual.

The address is 800 N 10th Pl, Suite E, near the shops and cinema at The Landing; the district directory places it beside the roundabout. It opens at 2 p.m. and stays open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. A first date need not become a multi-course dinner: a glass, a shared plate and the option of a stroll through the shopping district make Vino Renton’s most flexible choice.