Von’s 1000 Spirits sits in Woodinville wine country with over 1,500 spirits lining the walls and a 75-year-old sourdough starter making everything from pizza to pasta.
The Firnstahl family brought their downtown Seattle institution to the Redmond-Woodinville Road location, and wine country gained a restaurant that pairs craft cocktails with wood-fired pizza in a way that makes sense. Executive Chef Jason Amador’s family sourdough starter – passed down through generations – creates the foundation for nearly everything that comes out of the kitchen.
What Makes Von’s 1000 Spirits Special
The restaurant features the city’s largest spirit collection with a dedicated Lockbox housing rare bottles, while the famous Wagering Wheel offers cocktail bargains that keep the bar scene lively.
Their sourdough pizza and pasta aren’t gimmicks – the 75-year-old starter creates genuine flavor complexity in the crust and noodles that you can taste in every bite. The kitchen also handles prime marbled hamburgers and made-to-order salmon chowder with the same attention they give the wood-fired items.
Northwest Spirits distillery sits right next door crafting Savor Spear Bourbon, Gin, and Vodka that the bar uses in signature cocktails, creating a farm-to-table concept but for spirits.
The Story Behind the Restaurant
Tim Firnstahl’s daughter Merrisa reimagined the Von’s RoastHouse brand after 25 years at 6th and Pine in downtown Seattle, taking it from downtown institution to wine country destination.
They opened the Woodinville location near Novelty Hill Winery and down the street from Woodinville Whiskey, choosing a location where the craft beverage scene already thrived. The move to Woodinville brought the opportunity to add complimentary valet parking and expand their spirit collection even further.
The restaurant builds on five generations of family history (Heritage 1904) with Washington native Missy Claridge leading operations and maintaining the standards that made downtown Von’s legendary.
Food Highlights
- Double Smash Burger: The prime marbled beef patty gets cooked to perfection creating what multiple reviewers call the best burger they’ve ever had – bold claim backed by consistent praise. 🍔
- Seattle Sourdough Pizza: The 75-year-old starter creates wood-fired pies like the Nonna Maria with traditional olive oil-poached red sauce or the spiced fig with prosciutto, arugula, whipped chevre, and almond pesto. 🍕
- Sourdough Mac’n’Cheese: Fresh pasta made from the family starter gets cooked al dente and mixed with multiple cheeses creating a version that impressed UK visitors unfamiliar with American-style preparations. 🧀
- Salmon Chowder: Made-to-order preparation ensures this Northwest specialty arrives hot and fresh every time with generous chunks of fish. 🐟
- Carrot Cake: This dessert earned praise as “one of the best cakes period” from a reviewer who wasn’t being hyperbolic – the icing alone gets specific mention. 🍰
- Craft Cocktails: The $7.99 scratch Martini during happy hour represents Seattle’s best cocktail bargain, while the Wagering Wheel keeps things interesting. 🍸
Atmosphere
The Woodinville location on Redmond-Woodinville Road offers complimentary parking and valet service with outdoor seating that overlooks wine country rather than downtown streets.
Inside, the spirit wall creates a dramatic backdrop while the Lockbox showcasing rare bottles adds an element of theater to the bar scene. The space handles everything from family dinners to date nights to group celebrations with equal ease.
Happy hour runs daily from 2-6 PM with the bar staying open until 10 PM seven days a week, creating options for both early diners and later cocktail seekers. The proximity to Novelty Hill Winery and Januik makes this a natural stop for anyone wine tasting in the area.
Bottom Line
Visit Von’s 1000 Spirits for a 75-year-old sourdough starter that creates pizza and pasta with genuine depth, paired with the Pacific Northwest’s largest spirit collection.
The double smash burger, sourdough mac’n’cheese, and carrot cake prove this kitchen handles everything from casual to elevated with equal skill. The craft cocktails and $7.99 happy hour Martini make the bar as much a destination as the dining room.
The Woodinville location brings downtown Seattle institution energy to wine country with complimentary valet, outdoor seating, and that famous Wagering Wheel keeping things interesting. Book through OpenTable or just walk in. 🌟
Address: Von’s 1000 Spirits – Woodinville
15029 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Ste 100, Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: (425) 540-2440
Hours: Daily: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Happy Hour: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Features: 75-year sourdough starter | 1,500+ spirits | Complimentary valet | Outdoor seating | Northwest Spirits distillery next door