Salt Lake's seafood list actually gets it right
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Reviewed June 13, 2026
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The wine list at Current Fish & Oyster doesn't try to be everything — it tries to be the right thing. You open it and immediately see that someone thought about what goes with oysters and grilled sea bass, not just what sells. That focus is refreshing, especially in a landlocked city where too many seafood spots still lean on Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay as their big seafood move.
The list skews heavily Old World and coastal, which is exactly the right call for a seafood-forward menu. Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Albariño from Rías Baixas, a Sancerre blanc, Chablis premier cru — these aren't accident picks, they're deliberate. The Chablis alone signals that someone in this building understands mineral-driven whites and why they matter next to brine. The gaps show up in red wine depth and anything adventurous beyond the core hits, but for what this restaurant is, the list does its job with confidence.
With 12-18 by-the-glass options, there's enough to work through a meal without doubling back. The glass program appears to lean on the same seafood-friendly whites that anchor the bottle list, which is smart rather than lazy. We'd like to see more rotation to keep regulars on their toes, but what's here is well-chosen.
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie — $12
Muscadet is criminally underpriced everywhere and this is no exception — it's the perfect oyster wine and likely one of the most affordable pours on the list. If you're doing a shellfish tower, this is your move without question.
Albariño, Rías Baixas
Most tables here are going to default to the Chablis or Sancerre, and both are solid. But the Albariño from Rías Baixas is the sleeper — bright acidity, a little stone fruit, a little saline edge — and it handles everything from clam chowder to grilled fish without breaking a sweat.
Côtes de Provence Rosé
Provence rosé is everywhere, and unless Current is pouring something specific and interesting, this slot on a seafood list feels like a safe filler pick rather than a thoughtful one. The category is oversaturated with mediocre bottles marked up for the pink aesthetic — your money works harder elsewhere on this list.
Chablis Premier Cru + Fresh oysters on the half shell
This is the pairing the list was built around whether they know it or not. Premier cru Chablis brings the kind of flinty, oyster-shell-meets-lemon-zest energy that makes a half-dozen briny bivalves taste like a full religious experience. Spend the extra few dollars on the upgrade.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Current Fish & Oyster has the best-curated seafood wine list in Salt Lake City — it's focused, fair, and clearly built by someone who actually eats oysters. Send your fish-loving friends here and tell them to skip the rosé.
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