I guess these sorts of things do come in threes, after all. No sooner had I written about these two closures, here comes another, and a big one at that. Current Fish & Oyster in downtown Salt Lake City has sadly announced their closure. The final service is just two weeks away on November 8th. A message posted on the restaurant’s Instagram stories today simply reads:
“Farewell Salt Lake City. Final day November 8th 2025. Thank you everyone who was a part of this wonderful journey.”
The restaurant first opened way back in the Spring of 2015, overhauling a historic, brick building that housed the only Ford dealership West of the Mississippi from 1900 to 1940. I’m here all week fact fans. The revamp saw North of a million bucks poured into the eye-opening update, the ground floor alone affording seating for 100 diners. At the time, the restaurant was a collaboration between Mikel Trapp (Cafe Trio) and the La Salle Group (Oasis Cafe, Faustina, Kyoto, Caffe Niche) and sought to fill a noticeable gap in the dining market at that time – a modern seafood restaurant amidst an ocean of sushi options.
The no-expense-spared approach went through to the launch team, too – a who’s who of talent at the time. Logen Crew (formerly Fresco) was the inaugural chef, with the talented Alexa Norlin (formerly Cafe Trio, Fresco) on pastry. Wine whizz Jimmy Santangelo and Amy Eldredge (one of the city’s first cocktail powerhouses, and formerly at Bar X) headed up the drinks side of things. Crew recently rejoined the team, which neatly brings the story full circle in a sort of poetic way.
You’ve probably heard the idiom about “you should have seen the dining scene here 5 years ago”. Take it from me, Current was a big, bold, ambitious must-visit when they opened the doors a decade ago.
The simple statement above is the only info I’ve seen on the closure so far. I’ll update this piece should more be published. There’s also no word yet about Under Current, the restaurant’s sister bar located just to the North. I’ve reached out to the business for comment.
Update October 27: Undercurrent went on to formally announce their closure too, on the same date, November 8th.
Update October 31st: A subsequent update from Current confirms, “A local restaurant group will be opening a Japanese-Peruvian concept in early 2026 in our beloved space, continuing the tradition of great food and hospitality.”
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Since the creators of “Cafe Niche” were a part of this “Current” venture; I just wanted to scream at someone- ANYONE; at how profoundly sad I was to see that Cafe Niche had closed. It was always my “go to” when friends came to SLC, when I was part of Ballet West Guild and needed their shaved Brussel sprouts and so many other fabulous dishes you could only get at Cafe Niche. So sorry to hear of yet another locally sourced restaurant going the same. Wild Grape Bistro was another “locally sourced” restaurant I was sad to see leave our little town.
We heard it was closing a few days ago from some friends of ours and instantly booked a reservation. Current is my favorite restaurant in SLC and so sad to see it go. Don’t know what can replace it
Hoping this was supposed to be about Under Current, who has a farewell message in their IG stories, and not Current, who is celebrating a decade of great food and service, and doesn’t have a farewell message in their IG stories, please, please, say it ain’t so?!
Afraid it’s Current too. They posted an Instagram story over the weekend, they roll off the social m media page after 24 hours 🙁
I had the privilege of managing Current about five years ago, and that quote couldn’t be more accurate — you really should’ve seen it then. We filled the dining room every night, weekends had hour-long waits, and the energy was electric. It was a great time; the team was proud, the guests were happy, and we brought Current to the top as Salt Lake’s number one seafood spot. Those were special days, and I’ll always remember how alive that place felt.
Please tell me this is a Halloween prank? How on Earth can they be closing. Always lively and packed when we go visit.