Current Fish and Oyster

Seafood restaurant · Central City

Current Fish and Oyster

Seafood restaurant · Central City

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279 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Current Fish & Oyster serves sustainably sourced regional seafood in a chic, airy warehouse setting with standout cocktails and fresh, flavorful plates.  

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279 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Get directions

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279 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Get directions

+1 801 326 3474
currentfishandoyster.com
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"It can be challenging to find fresh, high-quality seafood in landlocked Utah, but Current Fish & Oyster ensures a steady supply for pescatarians, with a focus on classic preparations. Situated in a renovated warehouse complete with high ceilings and exposed brick, the space boasts a full-service bar with an extensive wine list, sherry flights, and inventive cocktails. You can’t go wrong with the selection of East and West Coast oysters and dishes like seared calamari with lemon aioli and fingerling potatoes or scallops with a crispy rice cake and an assortment of veggies with carrot-ginger nage." - Sarah Entwistle

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"Renovating a one-time Ford dealership on the corner of 3rd and 3rd, Current took a run-down eyesore and made it sexy. All the original beauty of the building has been maintained and it's now one of the better dining atmospheres in the city. Current and Under Current next door offer a choice of oysters from either coast and a quality seafood presence this city may have been lacking." - Chase Carpenter Design

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Current Fish & Oyster Review - Downtown - Salt Lake City - The Infatuation

"Current is the place in SLC to eat seafood—whether it’s East and West Coast oysters or shrimp and grits, you’ll find various regional cuisines and cultures on the menu. They do a great, simple chilled seafood platter that’s made up of freshly shucked oysters on the half shell, jumbo shrimp, Dungeness crab, and Maine lobster tail. Dishes pair great with flights of Utah-made sake, affordable wines by the glass, and cocktails like the Ready Aim Fire, a medley of mezcal, pineapple, lime, honey, and tabasco. They have a really great private upstairs dining area that can seat 20 people, so it’s perfect for you and your 18 cousins (it is Utah, after all). Get there early and have a cocktail at the restaurant’s adjacent 21-and-up bar where they specialize in tropical and amaro-forward drinks. " - Jenny Willden

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"The beauty of running a seafood restaurant that's not located nearthe sea is that there's no regional bias—and Current takes full advantage of this. Chef Alan Brines is able to draw inspiration from seafood meccas such as San Francisco, Boston, New Orleans, Seattle, and others. Located just east of downtown, the simple single-story brick building has been refurbished with a modern feel and can be rented out for private events. Currentalso hosts special events from time to time, including wine pairings from notable American winemakers."

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"Current Fish & Oyster, Salt Lake City by Chase Carpenter Design. Renovating a one-time Ford dealership on the corner of 3rd and 3rd, Current took a run-down eyesore and made it sexy. All the original beauty of the building has been maintained and it's now one of the better dining atmospheres in the city. Current and Under Current next door offer a choice of oysters from either coast and a quality seafood presence this city may have been lacking."

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Vanessa Nguyen

Google
Very few restaurants in SLC that do not disappoint and I can add Current to the list! Came for our anniversary and was greeted with a happy anniversary menu and friendly waiter. Let’s get to food: Apps: crab cake 9/10, calamari 10/10, broiled oysters 9/10 all very delicious, tender, fresh and seasoned impeccably. I would come back just to eat all the apps! Entrees: Scallops 9/10 loved this dish, scallops were tender they gave a big portion.. sauce was very ginger forward which I could do a little less of and the carrots were so good! .. Sea bass 9/10 the fish was cooked and seasoned so well! I loved the citrus sauce and my only complaint was the beans would do better pureed bc there was a lot of texture with the cabbage already. Whipped potatoes 11/10 SO GOOD buttery goodness highly recommend! Drinks & dessert: really enjoyed the Pinot we ordered and the orange wine was decent. For dessert we got affogato and it was perfect not too rich or sweet to end the meal feeling refreshed! We would’ve liked if they would have given us a little happy anniversary doodle on the dessert plate or something to make it feel more special. Service: our waiter Ehsan (sorry if I got it wrong) was kind, attentive and even helped giving us some of his fave spots in slc. Ambiance: not too formal nor casual with lots of windows.

Isaac Romero

Google
Trying out a seafood place could be challenging, but this place did break the challenge. I have to say the two plates we got to try were delicious; the food was so fresh. I was very pleased with the taste and the texture of the food. Very well, combinations. I also got the lemon oil cake, but I got it to go, and it was not as great as I expected, but I guess I’ll try to eat it in the restaurant to see if there’s a difference in the presentation.

Matt Aulsbrook

Google
We had a 7:30 reservation on a Wednesday. Service and food delivery was slow. We had clam chowder which was good. The house salad wasn’t my favorite. The crab cakes were outstanding. The scallop entree was good. The salmon was ok. I likely won’t return. Didn’t see the value for the price.

Kentrell Charles

Google
Omg, I’ve been waiting to try this place and it was worth it. The service from our waitress Bonnie was outstanding. Very attentive and welcoming. We started with clam chowder and homemade focaccia bread with a creamed butter. Our main was fish and chips (fries). Serving size is plentiful for the price. Yes, the quality and taste - amazing. Can’t wait to go back and try another dish.

Erica LL

Google
What a stellar experience we had at Current last night at a pre-concert dinner. The big win was service - Colton was friendly but not intrusive, knowledgeable but not pushy, and handled our family banter about the wine list with humor. Though I do single out Colton for his service, every staff interaction was good, from the manager to the busser (who checked with the kitchen when he didn’t know the exact ingredients in a delicious sauce). Presentation was perfect, the crab cakes were tender and delicious, the dressing for the grilled octopus was insipired and the calamari tender. Don’t miss the crispy rice with perfectly braised scallops that melt in your mouth, a generous serving of shrimp and clams, and a tasty, rich coconut broth. The wine list has an appealing balance between interesting wines (orange wine, Sauvignon blanc from northern Italy, dry Tokai) and people pleasing options from California, Australia and France (Bichot Chablis is a classic). Lots of Riesling for the so inclined. Sure, it leans toward the pricier end but compared to the over-priced options in Park City, at least this place brings both the flavors and the vibe. Thank you for starting our evening off right!

Amanda Ondoma

Google
We came in for Valentine's Day, unaware that they block off their entire menu and only have the pre-fix they pre-select, with no beef offering, this was unexpected. Pros: The staff was accommodating and Ehsan was an attentive waiter. We asked to be placed in a booth because the tables were so close together, people could barely get out of their seats without bumping into other patrons, let alone having any kind of conversation. Ehsan ensured that our water was full and when the salad came with cheese, they remembered before I could finish my sentence to ask to have it without due to an allergy. They brought out a candle for our birthday celebration with sorbet, which was nice! The appetizers were fine. The scallop crudo was minute, but the salmon was plated with a cute design and I enjoyed the flavor profile. Cons: Our food was served room temp. The soup was tasty, but having it served under temp was unexpected and unfortunately how all of our food was served. We did ask for the lamb to be sent back due to the temp but gave up when it was not hot. And when I share that it was served room temp, that is giving credit for what I assume was the meat warming portions of the dishes, other parts of dishes had the temp of being set up and left out…. The mushrooms had no seasoning. I was deeply disappointed in the black cod dish. I’m not sure where the miso glaze was, but I needed salt and a menu that was honest about the flavors that would show up on our plate. We asked for bread and paid $6 for burned bread. I needed to take the top of it to be edible, and also had to ask about it a few times. The yuzu dessert was good, but the Black Forest cake was atrocious. The taste was horrible and the shaggy cut presented with the smallest dash of ice cream I have seen was the cherry on the top of this evening. Paying $255 for this was not worth it. To be served room temp food at that price tag left us with serious regret about reserving this restaurant. We have been to many upscale restaurants and this is the worst one we have been to in a long time. It’s saving grace was it’s staff but I came for food. Save your money and go to a place with decent portions and good food to match the great staff.

Raechel Cable

Google
The seafood selection was great here. From the amazing seafood tower to the clam dip and salad. Everything was fresh and so tasty. The service wasn’t horrible by any means, but for the price point of the establishment it did lack in attentiveness. We found ourselves often wondering if she forgot about us and having to wait for long periods of time to ask questions etc. Overall would still come back as the food was delish.

Dan Burt

Google
This was the best fish dining experience of my life. I used to live in Alaska and have had a lot of fish but this was the first time I've ever understood how somebody could prefer fish to steak. The fish stew was stupid good! I can't believe we are living in a world where my favorite dish of the evening would have been fish stew but holy cow, it was so good! We found ourself dipping the mahi-mahi and the fish stew sauce because we couldn't get enough of it. We almost ordered a scallops but we were glad we ordered the fish stew because it came with a scallop and it was incredibly good but to my utter surprise the bass in the fish stew was just fantastic. The atmosphere is super nice. The staff is great. We loved the appetizers (the burrata was especially good). It makes no sense that you talk could have a fish restaurant this wonderful! I'm not surprised but I was delighted to find out that they don't have a walk-in freezer because their food is so fresh. If you want good seafood in Utah, this is the place to go! I don't remember the last time a restaurant wowed me so much by just utterly knocking it out of the park. I will say again that's
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Rachael H.

Yelp
Food was amazing, oysters, fish ( I ordered the branzino) calamari were all perfectly prepared /cooked. The food and service was so great that we even ordered dessert. We don't usually eat dessert but this is one of those times I was glad we did. We went here for my birthday and so glad we did.
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EverettAnd T.

Yelp
No. This place was not good food, the service was...meh. They charged a 20% gratuity and still left room for more tip. The Shrimp and grits was bland and without flavor. Fish and chips really unremarkable. The menu is small, so each item should be amazing. The prices are high. The water was served lukewarm, no ice unless you ask. Apparently it is an effort to add ice. I guess they only like to wait tables that order alcohol? The chairs are metal, the overall ambience cold. Would not return.
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Thalia G.

Yelp
Service was impeccable. The staff looks happy despite being super busy on a Saturday night. Everything we had was delicious, the oysters were small as heck but the mahi mahi was very good. Our waiter was very attentive. The vibe was energetic and fun! And our table reservation was waiting for us. My husband loved his affogato. We weren't asked if we were celebrating anything special, despite mentioning it was his birthday in the reservation. Overall, we would return. The burrata was great, and the mahi mahi was generous.
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Spencer P.

Yelp
Most of the food we ordered was quite good although the caviar service left a bit to be desired. Where the problem began was with our server. He genuinely seemed annoyed he had to work and barely checked in with us. We were there for a birthday dinner and I didn't even bother asking if there was a special dessert or something as to not have to deal with this dude. I've had a few great experiences here but this wasn't one of them.
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Tom G.

Yelp
First time here, nice place, the food was good, not into the artsy part of the food though. Service was spectacular, wish I could rate the service different from the food. The place itself is very nice. Over all it was a good experience, but doubt I would go out of the way to go here again though. It's good for a real fancy dinner I would guess. Kind of pricey also. But, isn't everything now days.
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Maureen W.

Yelp
Took a bestie here for lunch for his birthday as he was craving crab cakes. The service was great. we started off with the crab cakes, they were good. And the bread plate, focaccia and butter were amazing!!! For mains we both had fish and chips. The other sauce options for the fish were great, fries were yummy, don't forget to ask for the vinegar!
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Natasha P.

Yelp
I absolutely love Current Fish and Oyster. While it may be considered pricey, let me assure you, it's worth every penny. During our visit, we indulged in a variety of dishes, but the octopus and oysters stole the show. They are absolute must-tries and embody what makes this restaurant so special. The flavors were exquisite, and each bite was a delight to the senses. The freshness of the seafood and the skillful preparation truly elevated our dining experience. To complement our meal, we decided to explore their sake flight. Let me just say, we were so impressed that we made a trip to the liquor store the next day to stock up. The selection, including the Utah Sake, was outstanding and added another layer of enjoyment to our evening.
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Alana Z.

Yelp
I was in town for work and my co-workers and I made reservations here at 6pm. It wasn't super busy when we arrived but definitely filled up as we were leaving. The ambiance is chic, the decor is modern, simple, and classy. We ordered some cocktails and wine and they were all great! The food was also delicious! I ordered the seafood Cobb salad and it was actually so freaking good. My Cobb salad came with a scallop that was cooked to perfection so I didn't have to drool over the other dishes on the table, lol. My co-workers had steak and scallop entrees. They looked incredible. Also, I need a moment to talk about the bread and butter. It was fantastic. So crusty and flavorful. Like, wowwweeeee. How do they infuse so much flavor into it?! Y'all need to try it. Service was lovely, and I would love to come back! Give this place a try!
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Corynn B.

Yelp
As a vegetarian, I always feel like an imposter writing a review for any meat-focused restaurants. Although I can't speak to their seafood, which is what they're known for, I can speak to their vegetarian options and service. The service and environment here is amazing. Our server was so attentive and kind and helpful, checking on us the perfect amount of times, and refilling/replacing our drinks whenever they got low. I got the burrata appetizer and it was amazing - it came on a bed of greens and some sort of hummus I believe? Freshly toasted baguette was on the side. It was amazing. They actually had a couple of vegetarian options to choose from and I got one of their salads - the harvest salad service with root veggies and walnuts. It was really yummy. We got one of their cakes for dessert and it was so decadent and rich. Yummy! Will definitely come back.
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Orest S.

Yelp
The oysters are the best, as well as crab cakes! I lived the atmosphere of that place. The bartender was a great and friendly guy. Elephino Double IPA was perfect, bottled. Also, there's marlin fish above the bar is real (per bartender ;))
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Allyson C.

Yelp
I would absolutely recommend Current to anyone looking for a great, unique meal in a chic ambiance. We recently dined here for my birthday, accompanied by 8 others in our group, and the staff was fantastic! We shared and tried about 10 different plates and every single dish was outstanding. Each dish bought out appeared vibrant and tantalizing, invoking instant eagerness to be tasted. All of the dishes were unique and delicious and left us wanting to try the rest of the menu. Personally, I would highly recommend the burrata, mussels, fish stew and seafood tower!
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Katie P.

Yelp
The place is so cool looking inside. Loved the vibe. The ceviches was amazing and chips were so crunchy and definitely homemade. The oysters were good but tiny and not really worth it. I had the branzino which I thought was a full fish but wasn't. Still very tasty. The fish and chips was flaky and not oily and so good. The gin cocktail special of the day was great as well

John G.

Yelp
The menu has a nice selection of sea food. The preparation and plating is superb. Flavors are off the hook! The ambience of the restaurant is warm and inviting. My only complaint is that there is a male server who asked if we wanted change when I put $200 down on a bill of $142. Since when does he think that he is worth a 40% tip for an hours worth of work? The server's behavior was presumptuous and arrogant!
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Justin B.

Yelp
Stopped by for dinner tonight and was really impressed by the flavors on display. Sitting at the bar, we tried the burrata, the fish & chips, and the shrimp & grits along with a couple cocktails (a hot toddy with the lunazul blanco and the Golden Hour). Service was great, prices were reasonable, and I liked the look of the space. Also, a BIG shout-out for the NA cocktail offerings and the prices. I am stunned by how often I've looked at this part of the drink menu and seen prices that align too closely with their boozy counterparts. Here at Current, these prices feel much more reasonable. Kudos!

Explore M.

Yelp
So far I've tried the burger-it was not great. It was hard to handle & I was expecting it to be really good for a $23 burger, it just was not. It was a very mediocre burger. Flavor & all. The Oysters had broken shell in them so whoever chucked them did a crappy job -_- try enjoying 6 oysters with shell in every single one. But finally the wings, oh my god the best wings I've ever had! I will be coming back for the wings! Hopefully you guys can stay consistent with that.
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Tiff S.

Yelp
The hubby and I came here for date night. It was soooo good. We'll be back. The ambiance is very modern and peaceful. They have an awesome outdoor patio, which is where we sat. Service was also amazing. Shout out to our waiter Victor for taking good care of us and also recommending the delicious bread plate. Food, we ordered the ceviche, clam chowder, bread plate, and shrimp & grits. Honestly everything was excellent. The ceviche was made with fresh albacore, and had the right amount of tartness and heat if you like spicy. The clam chowder was the best I've found in Utah so far. It was so flavorful with the right sized chunks of seafood and potatoes. The croutons on the top were definitely made in house. The bread I think was a focaccia? It was heavenly. I would just come back for the bread honestly lol. Then the main course, shrimp and grits. It was delish. It wasn't super heavy or over-seasoned. The sauce and sautéed onions, red peppers and grape tomatoes were such a great combo. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and had a nice smoky flavor. Come here, you won't regret it!
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Andrew G.

Yelp
I was amazed by this place. Food, service, ambiance, all 10/10. Oysters were excellent, brought in fresh (daily i think?). We loved the crab cakes, these are easy to fluff and fill with other things but there was a good amount of crab and the flavor was perfect. Spanish octopus was another shared plate we loved. Duck breast was perfectly cooked and came with brussel sprouts and a sweet potato cake. Market fish was good but nothing super special about it, the shrimp & grits was also delicious. Of the desserts, my favorite was this pudding-esque dish that tasted like christmas with notes of eggnog, cinnamon, & nutmeg. Loved it! The service was incredible. I can't remember our waiters name but he was ON TOP OF IT. At one point I got a little bit of sauce on my sleeve and from across the room he noticed and brought me a cup of soda water because he noticed me dabbing my napkin into my water. A small gesture but I was amazed he was paying that much attention.
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Andrea R.

Yelp
I've been to Current a few times and while I do think the food is great, the last time we went, the service was middling at best. We were seated for our reservation and it took no less than 12 minutes for someone to even come acknowledge our existence. I'm not sure if there was confusion over whose section we were sitting in, but I was doing that thing where you expectantly look at every server walking by trying to make eye contact and figure out if they were meant for us. When we finally did have a server come by, she never acknowledged the wait, which I found exceptionally odd. Once service began though, things went back to normal. Our food was great, and the wine was good (selection is kind of lacking...but....Utah). All in all, I'd still come eat here again.
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Tyson B.

Yelp
I was excited to come back to Current, unfortunately the food was mediocre at best. I ordered the shrimp and grits and it was hardly edible. The sauce tasted like vinegar, it over powered the entire dish. I basically picked the shrimp out and left hungry. I would've sent it back but already had waited WAY too long. The service was extremely slow. I noticed five tables who sat down after us get their food first. There were two of us. We ordered chowder, shrimp and grits and oysters. Highly over priced for the quality and the extremely slow service. I watched our food sit under the lamps for way too long, I wasn't totally sure if it was ours until the server finally brought it over. Maybe it was a fluke. Regardless, I don't know that I'll take the chance on going back for the price. $145 later and I left hungry and irritated. Pretty sad, it looks like such a nice place, they've clearly dumped a lot of money into this place. I think the owner needs to be more involved and tune up their chefs and servers. Rule number one chefs need to taste their food. I could have stayed home, made my own shrimp and grits and saved $110 dollars. Super disappointed. I had the shrimp and grits here years ago and it was delicious. This time I had to search through the tart soup to find shrimp that had been cut up and overcooked. DO BETTER!
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Ryan F.

Yelp
I've put off coming to Current for a long time. I think it's been on my need to try list for 6 years. Some negative reviews kept me away as well as my skepticism that comes from being a seafood snob from the coast of CA. Finally tried Current this week and my specific meal deserves 5 stars in yelp. The house made bread and clam chowder were both fantastic as my starter. For my entree I had the shrimp & grits. I've eaten shrimp & grits all over the country and this one was one of the best I've ever had. It's unique and extremely flavorful. The shrimp were large and cooked perfectly. Honestly I'll probably never try anything else here because it's that good. Please don't ever change this dish! My wife had the fish & chips. They weren't the best we'd ever had but they were good. The breading on the fish is lighter and it seemed like we were given little tartar sauce for the amount of fish. However the fish broke apart easily so it was cooked well and tasted good. The fries and sauce to dip them in were great. I tried the Flora's Fave drink and it was excellent, although the price seemed high for it being a small, nonalcoholic drink.
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David N.

Yelp
Current is a potentially great place to eat, but they are not quite there yet. We had the Smoked Clam Dip with housemade chips. The dip was creamy but lacked much flavor and certainly no "smokiness" was noted. The fried calamari rings were very chewy, although the tentacles were fine. The Seafood Cobb Salad had two very large prawns, a spoonful of nice crab meat, half of an underripe avocado, some bleu cheese, and Bac-O's instead of real bacon. We were underwhelmed. Service was excellent. Ambience was excellent as well.
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Ben F.

Yelp
Lovely spot for great drinks and delicious seafood. Head next door to "undercurrent" for even better drinks and nightlife.
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Phil J.

Yelp
Food was good. Popular place. We had: chowder, seafood Cobb salad, and fish stew. The hostess was especially accommodating. Only issue was: they didn't give us spoons, or even have spoons available! They brough t them later.
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Lisa B.

Yelp
BEST. CAESAR . EVER. I am a complete snob en it comes to Caesar Salads and they nail it. I love the fresh anchovies ( if you hate anchovies because you've only had the jarred, or canned, please try them fresh) . This salad I could eat on its own but also have to give props to the crab cakes and Halibut. The absolute best Octopus and Scallops you will find in SLC and I have tried several places. Service here is always on spot with friendly and attentive staff. I've never been disappointed at this restaurant. The eclectic decor with high ceilings, exposed ducts, large windows with its industrial feel is perfect. I wish I could give Current more than five stars.
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Daniel M.

Yelp
The food to me seemed to be a little lackluster, for the price. I've been to other places were it has been better, but there's always room for improvement and this place definitely has potential. The Spanish squid was definitely my favorite and by far the best dish out of the rest and I loved the unique combination of flavors. As well as the dessert. However the scallops were cold and the sauce it had, had no flavor. The salmon was over cooked and didn't have much flavor either and the salad was fine. The staff was very kind however, my waiter answered questions I had about the menu and was patient with us. The ambiance feels casual I think I'm going to have to give this place another go before I give my final thoughts. I think everyone should eat here at least once
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Lydia T.

Yelp
We enjoyed a nice evening and meal at Current. We started out next-door at their bar, called Under Current. We then transferred over to the main restaurant Current Fish Oyster. The waiter was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with making recommendations on wine selection and main courses. We started out with some appetizers which were all good. I chose to have the halibut, and it was prepared perfectly. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. It was a beautiful even and we sat outside. It was a pleasant dining experience.

Manman C.

Yelp
Fish stew was rich in ingredients. The sauce is creamy and has an exotic flavor. The scollops is tender. Salmon is crispy on both side. Grilled oysters are cheesy and have a note of butter. Very flavorful. Not fishy. The clam chowder is the best I've ever tasted. There are many clams. Very rich seafood flavor. I love the bread. It's home made thick cut. The crust is crunchy and the interior is soft and moist. However the food is a little bit salty for me.
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Katrina K.

Yelp
Beautiful space, very modern and upscale look. I sat at the bar and tried a few of the house cocktails- they were all tasty and they also had a decent wine selection. We tried the grilled oysters, the Spanish octopus, the clam chowder and the fish & chips. Everything was delicious. The oysters were some of the best I've ever had- I believe they came with some kind of shishito pepper sauce and a little seaweed salad. The service at the bar top was wonderful as well. I was there over the summer during a particularly hot week in SLC, otherwise we would have enjoyed their beautiful patio. I can't wait to go back next time I'm in town!
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Sarah A.

Yelp
Enjoyed our lunch at Current Fish & Oyster--it was our first meal upon arrival in Salt Lake City. We walked from our downtown hotel in the 102*F sunshine, passing very few pedestrians, and arrived slightly before the office lunch--our server was very pleasant and assured us the restaurant would fill as it got later. (It did--mostly men in business/business casual wear.) The space itself (two levels) is airy and open (kitchen is open) and I'd classify the food as elevated pub. The Fried Fish Sandwich was the best thing we ordered--crispy and well seasoned. The Clam Chowder was hot, but the thickness of the cream base made it feel like it could have been from a can. The fries were well seasoned, if not perfectly crispy, and we appreciated the three accompanying dips, including one with Korean gojuchang.
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ryan b.

Yelp
Finally something unique fantastic. Our server was great we were just stopping in for some starters and a little dessert. This place we would even go back to in Las Vegas. Smaller portions but you are eating something that truly tastes unique. I'm not much of a fusion eater but these guys make it work. I think they sous vide the octopus then grill it which means it has a nice char but is still perfectly cooked. Can't wait to return for a very nice dining experience
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Sam S.

Yelp
After several friends recommended this as "the best seafood restaurant" in Salt Lake City, we decided to try Current for a special birthday dinner. The service in their comfortable dining room was wonderful. I loved the music they played, The Strokes, The Shins, and Two Door Cinema Club, who are among my favorite bands. I loved the tasty herb focaccia bread as a starter, and the Shrimp and grits were a delicious main dish. My wife enjoyed the Fish Stew. Thank you for a great experience!
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Cali G.

Yelp
This place is divine! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was urban and modern, and very chic and hip.
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Charlie W.

Yelp
Excellent every time. Prices since the pandemic are out of my league though. Too bad, we used to go every month.
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Mei T.

Yelp
Phenomenal service and top-notched quality food! We began our evening with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling and some raw oysters. The oysters were fresh and sweet. Next came the crab cakes, then the grilled octopus, grilled squid, and scallops. All of the dishes were beautifully presented and tasted amazing! We finished the evening with some cheesecake and a complimentary birthday treat (passion fruit basil sorbet with a shortbread cookie).
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Bo K.

Yelp
If any restaurant in SLC should be in the running for a Michelin star, it should be Current. We've heard about this place from friends for a while, and finally decided to give it a try for date night. At $100+ per person (if you like to eat a lot, like me), yes I consider it expensive. However, the experience and the food was worth it. The service was wonderful from start to finish. They leave a bottle of water on the table but someone came by to fill our glasses anyway. The staff are very attentive and our waiter made sure to come by and explain the little details on each dish that arrived. We ordered the hamachi crudo, crab cakes, and Spanish octopus for starters. The octopus was perfectly cooked. I wasn't a fan of the lima beans, but my partner loved the whole dish. We both loved the crab cakes a lot and I think it's in the top five I've ever had. The crudo was good, but we've just had VERYY good crudos before, so this was less memorable for us. We also ordered some bread after seeing how good it looked at another table, and our waiter was so lovely to bring us a second helping of it just because. For mains, I had the sea bass and my partner ordered the scallops. I rarely see an undercooked seared scallop, and I'm not complaining. I've never had such creamy, flavorful quinoa before. As for the sea bass, everything on the plate paired beautifully together - I found it just a tad too salty, but not a big deal. For dessert, my partner had to try his favorite affogato and it was delicious. However, the best thing we had was the yuzu posset. Just wow. It is super creamy, tart, balanced. I think it's the perfect way to end an umami-rich meal. I would come back just for this dessert. Just know that it is not an uber sweet or decadent dessert. Maybe not every bite will blow your mind here, but each dish we had was carefully crafted and fantastic. We didn't order any oysters this time because $4 per is pretty steep for Kumamotos, but Kumamotos are one of my favorites so I'm sure they're delicious here too.
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Karlee P.

Yelp
My boyfriend took me to Current for my birthday and we had the best time! Our server Dave was so friendly and helpful in explaining the menu to us, the specials, and answered any questions we had. He was very attentive and made our night even better. We ordered some oysters, Spanish Octopus, Fish Stew, and mussels, and everything was fantastic. All of the fish in the fish stew was cooked to perfection. I ate every last bit of that amazing mussel broth! The mussels also came with a big portion of delicious bread. The cocktails were also very good. I have zero complaints about our experience and will definitely be back!
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Channing M.

Yelp
Delicious and fresh seafood. We came in here for my mom's birthday and it was absolutely incredible. The hamachi starter was delicate and fresh. The scallops were cooked perfectly. The sea bass was flavored so well. And save room for the desserts. We got 4 (there were 3 of us) and it was marvelous. The passion fruit and yuzu were my favorite. The guava cheesecake didn't taste like guava. Our service was a bit on the slow side with a few hiccups but otherwise delicious meal.
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Vida A.

Yelp
Happy to say the menu has revamped a little and it's finally winning my heart back. Service has also been more consistent with a great waiter, Bijan. He makes great suggestions and no pushy tactics that I appreciate. The octopus is truly a delight. They have wonderful salads and the stew is my favorite entree. Great cocktail and wine list oh and beer too. Make reservations. Can't wait to come in more.
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Tim O.

Yelp
Slowly learning the shortcomings of SLC's food scene. Current Fish & Oyster is a top-flight restaurant that is open on Sundays. Though the menu is, relative to big-city seafood joints, limited, we were able to sample a large portion of it. The consensus was that everything was great. Mary's Chicken was, surprisingly, one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. The calamari is so much better than the typical fried calamari. Based on my feverish research last night, I'm truly not sure how many peers this restaurant has in the area.
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Anthony F.

Yelp
Went here for a work event and it was a fixed menu night for us. We booked the upstairs area and both service and decor was great. I forgot to take photos of the two dozen oysters we also ordered. Their cocktails were average but colleagues said the wine selection was decent. Would recommend to give this place a try.
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Mark W.

Yelp
Fantastic dishes. Oysters were high quality and a good variety when we got the chef's choice. Sea Bass was absolutely delicious with the beurre blanc and mushrooms but the lobster risotto was even better. A fantastic lemon rhubarb something or other for dessert. I think it was a special that night and not on the regular menu. I'd say the service was between adequate and good. Nothing particular to complain about, but nothing over the top either. Some good and bad when it comes to libations, though. And as you know, if the wine isn't at least 50% of your dining experience, you're doing it wrong. Don't argue with me, you're just wrong. On a positive note, the $15 corkage fee is extremely reasonable. Our server also brought the correct glasses, including volunteering an ice bucket, as was appropriate for the particular wine, without having to even ask. She was also competent in opening and properly serving our wine. That feels like such a low bar for expectations, but it's shocking how rare that is in Utah. On the down side, we didn't want to drink our Batard Montrachet with the oysters, because, well, that would be insane (it went gloriously with the entrees, however), so we ordered a couple glasses of sparkling off the menu for our starter. The choices were quite limited in that department. After automatically dismissing two of the offerings as non-starters, we were left with only a Cremant de Bourgogne, which was serviceable, but not quite the right pairing. Our server also didn't seem to have much of a background in wines, and got the sense if we hadn't brought our own and needed recommendations, she would have just spit out the generic lines her boss told her to push for the week. So for me, I'm used to bringing my own or capable of navigating a wine menu like Ferdinand Fucking Magellan, but a hint of advice for our server; you're doing a pretty good job, but brush up on your wine knowledge and do some regular tastings to beef up your background when someone who isn't me comes in. I'll end on a positive note, though, as I still gave them 5 stars... again, the lobster risotto was absolutely fantastic!
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Katherine S.

Yelp
Food, service , ambiance, all were fantastic! Drinks were a little on the sweeter side for my liking, but still really good & packed with flavor and spices. I had the scallops and they were cooked to perfection. Truly melt in your mouth with a lightly seasoned and crisp outside. The carrot ginger purée paired so well with them. Portions are on the smaller side, so an appetizer and/or dessert will definitely be needed.
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Kevin N.

Yelp
This is a great spot in the downtown area. The parking is convenient and the place has a great vibe. Most of the seating is booths so groups of 2-4 is ideal but they do have some spots for larger parties. The food is solid and has great flavor The menu does change so make sure you look up the latest options.
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Barbara K.

Yelp
Service-excellent Oysters were good but there should have been a couple more and they need to stick with a classic cocktail sauce with lots of horseradish $14 Clam chowder- note to chef. The best clam chowder has no rosemary, comes with a pat of butter melting into it and oyster crackers $8 Margarita was good $11 If you're bringing fresh seafood to SLC, keep it simple and delicious and you will never lack a customer base, especially in this town with few seafood options.
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Eva C.

Yelp
The food and service are totally satisfactory. I had some oysters and the fish stew. The fish stew is a bit of a misnomer as the seafood were cooked separately and placed on some Thai flavored green curry. The seafood were cooked well. Nothing was over cooked. Butt the dish was not so special and considering it, I thought the dish was a bit pricey. The Kumamoto oysters were tasty but really quite small.
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Daniela Z.

Yelp
I saw that this spot had good ratings and oysters so I stopped by around 6pm and there was no wait. They had just opened up and I could take any seat. The staff were very attentive and friendly. I had the oysters and you must ask for horse radish. They were okay- a bit too meaty for me. Then I had the steak sandwich which was a bit more rare than I had hoped and the bread tasted weird so I couldn't finish it. But the fries were great! I'm not sure if I'd come back but I'd recommend it to other people for the vibe, the great service and the menu especially the drink options!
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Megan S.

Yelp
Beautiful place for a date night or special occasion. The outdoor patio is stunning with a super cozy fire. They have a really nice drink menu with beer, wine, and cocktails. For cocktails the Winward was definitely my favorite with the Hive Mind in a close second, both were super refreshing and a little fruity. We tried the crab cakes and octopus to start and both were super fresh and delicious. My husband had the scallops and they were also delicious, the vegetable medley they serve with the scallops is heavenly. I had to try the shrimp and grits and it's truly amazingly tasty! The pork belly gave the dish a super yummy flavor, the shrimp were large and flavorful and the sauce was absolutely off the charts delicious. Amazing service, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance, we can't wait to come back when it's warmer and sit outside for dinner. Definitely recommend reservations, we were lucky and got in on a Saturday and it was pretty packed.
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Craig H.

Yelp
We went to Current Fish & Oyster for dinner for the first time last night. The renovated auto repair garage is a great spot and a great vibe. The fresh oysters were excellent. The clam chowder was a unique twist on a classic that was truly delicious. The ceasar salad was typical. Focaccia bread was fresh and tasty. From there, the dinner went down hill. Oddly, our server took our order in phases--drinks, oysters, starters, then long after our starters were done, the mains. What this led to was a massive gap between our starters and our mains. THEN...the mains were spotty. The fish stew was excellent, but the broth was barely warm. The scallops were good, but when three quarter-sized scallops represented the grand total of the protein (at $42) one wonders where the scallops went. The striped bass was well prepared, but it sat in a tepid bath of flavorless milky water. And tepid is a compliment. What started great turned pretty sour.

Kathleen V.

Yelp
Food was mediocre. Salmon was overcooked. Scallop dish was bland. Service was good. Very expensive. Family asked about review. I said skip it. Reservation asked about special occasion. It was my birthday dinner. Nothing was acknowledged.