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Market Street Oyster Bar

54 W Market St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2103
Phone: (801) 531-6044

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Market Street Oyster Bar

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(10 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)

User Reviews for Market Street Oyster Bar

Citysearch (16), Dine.com (3), All (19)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/31/2006 Posted 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

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/01/2005 Posted 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

2 Star Rating: Below Average

10/23/2005 Posted 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

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/26/2004 Posted 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

3 Star Rating: Average

02/06/2003 Posted 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

2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/05/2003 Posted 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

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/26/2002 Posted 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 $

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/13/2002 Posted 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

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/13/2002 Posted 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

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/09/2002 Posted by bridgeat2ringmusicvegas

The food was delicious. I was pleased to get a real "drink", I really did'nt feel as if I were in Salt Lake. The vibe is great, it really makes you feel as if youre somewhere along the coast near San Fran!

Editor's Review

See and be seen while dining on delicious seafood in a colorful and lively atmosphere.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The Oyster Bar is a private club, so membership is required. A yearly membership costs $30, or you can get a temporary (two-week) membership for $10.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30m-11:30pm
  • Fri 10am-11:30pm
  • Sat 3pm-12am
  • Sun 10am-12am

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • Seafood
  • Eclectic & International

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Business Dining
  • Late Night Dining
  • Celeb Hangout
  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Fine Dining
  • People Watching
  • Brunch

Recognition for Market Street Oyster Bar

2006 Audience Winner - Singles Scene
2004 Audience Winner - Bar Menu

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