05/31/06

good vibes

by geno2468

Every time I visit the oyster bar,I asked for Richelle to be my server

she's the best. The seafood is great.and a good bar too.

Its the place to see and be seen.

• Pros: food, $.49 oysters, staff
• Cons: parking, crowded

11/01/05

Great Service

by hcalger

The Market Street Oyster Bar has the best service in town. If you looking for a restaurant where you can relax, have a few drinks and get your food fast and fresh this is the place to go. I swear there's no such thing as a bad day to the servers here. They always greet you with a smile and continue to make the entire experience here delightful, especially Aaron, who serves during the day. I recomend anyone to go here any time of day. The food may not be the best, but the service and drinks make up for the food.

• Pros: Service, Drinks, Aaron
• Cons: Price, Parking, Crowd

10/23/05

Never again!

by kamibuckeye

Coming from the Atlantic Coast where good seafood is plentiful and great, I would rate this as a sad place for seafood. Everything is overpriced for the quality of ingredients and cooking that you are getting in return. I was very surprised that this place has received high reviews and was as crowded as it was the night we visited. The seafood was skimpy and not expertly cooked, the prices are too high, and the service too slow- although not inattentive. Expect to stay a good 3 hours for a full course dinner. The only good thing about this restaurant is the atmosphere and selection of beers and wines. I'm glad we only paid for a temporary membership because we won't be returning.

• Pros: fun
• Cons: slow, overpriced, bad seafood

07/26/04

Hmm.. Going downhill?

by ferrari99

First off i am a gastronomy member and frequent the oyster bar at least once or twice a month with friends or my wife. Usually we stick with King Crab, Chowder, Oysters and Champagne. That is all good, bill can get high with the booze bill- to be expeccted. What sucks about this place IMO is if you venture off of that path and go for their fish or standard appetizers you end up with food that is better suited for a mass market place like Red Lobster. $23-$26 a pop, small portions masked by steamed veggies and boring rice. Bottom line they need to innovate and revamp the menu (same for the last 5 years) and maybe get a new chef otherwise you are getting screwed.

• Pros: , oysters, king crab
• Cons: sometimes packed, expensive, menu outdated

07/21/04

See and be seen while dining on delicious seafood in a colorful and lively atmosphere.

by Contributor

The Scene
High ceilings, large mirrors, polished wood and brightly painted murals provide a sophisticated look. Sit at the bar or in one of the elevated tables. A full liquor license and savvy bartenders make this a favorite meeting spot for drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

The Food
The focus here is seafood, although the filet is popular as well. Daily seafood specials are based on what's flown in fresh. Shrimp, lobster, crab, mussel, oyster and clam dishes are always on the menu. Favorites include the cioppino (a spicy tomato broth with a variety of fish and shellfish) and the mussel stew, with a thick, creamy base and tomatoes, potatoes and onions. There are also burgers and sandwiches--try the crab and avocado. A variety of salads includes everything from blackened chicken on spinach to the tasty seafood cobb salad.

02/06/03

Fish?

by bknowlton

Market Street is a nice place for a seafood lunch and cocktail but social club? Hardly. Lots of business types discussing business.

• Pros: Convient
• Cons: Crowded, Bad Parking, Pricey

02/05/03

EVERY YEAR IT JUST GETS WORSE

by ballplayer420

The food seem s to get worse and costs more every time I go here If it werent for others treating this place would be somewhere I would never go.I used to love this place but every year and i've been going there for 15 years it seems to get more expensive and the food gets worse and smaller portions.Drinking alcohol here will definately leave you broke 5.50 for a shot of Jager come on get real! Its Baci's with a different menu. WEAK

12/26/02

Oyster Mondays!

by stylesmom

.49 Oyster Mondays are the bomb! The "Hawks Point" are wonderfully tasty and so large you cannot eat one whole. The fresh cocktail sauce, horseradish, and vinegar are the perfect compliments. The oysters, the sourdough, the thick, rich, hearty, hot, homemade chowder is better than anywhere else, I guarantee it!

Dont miss the Sunday brunch either. fresh hot orange rolls, eggs bene' and bloody mary's!!!

• Pros: Brunch!!, Specials, atmosphere
• Cons: parking $

12/13/02

Great Seafood, Great service

by HarryMiller

We have enjoyed the Oyster Bar for over 20 years and it has always been top drawer. We only wish that we could spend our Sat. afternoons there as we once did. That was always a special time for us in our busy lives and we miss it.

• Pros: Great Drinks, Aaron is the greatest, Great Food

12/13/02

Great Place To Be Scene

by alvindc

I use to live in SLC and this place is the bomb! I recommend it to everyone who travels there.

• Pros: food, scene, service
• Cons: crowded, size, parking