Current Restaurant and Bar & Afton House Inn

Yes, Current Restaurant and Bar (at the Afton House Inn) is frequently recommended for date night. Guests praise the quiet, low-noise dining room, attentive service, and fine-dining feel for special occasions (anniversaries, New Year’s Eve). Choose the fine dining room for a more intimate experience; earlier or midweek reservations tend to be quieter. If you want a livelier evening, the bar and wine‑bar areas can be busier. Call ahead to request a table in the dining room for a more romantic evening.

Portions are generally satisfying, several guests mentioned being pleasantly full (one couple was “too full for dessert” after a full meal). Guests regularly compliment mains like steaks, flatbreads, and seafood chowder, though a few fish dishes were criticized for preparation rather than size. If you’re sharing starters or planning multiple courses, expect typical American casual/fine dining portions rather than tiny tasting portions.

Current Restaurant and Bar offers lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Typical hours from the owner: Fri–Sat lunch/dinner 11:00 am–10:00 pm; Sunday brunch 11:00 am–2:00 pm; bar hours Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm and Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm. Hours can vary for holidays and special events, so call ahead or check their website before you go.

Family-friendly seating is common, guests bring families, celebrate birthdays, and sometimes sit on the patio. Several accounts describe comfortable, attentive service for family occasions. The listing notes a private lot for parking and casual dress. Accessibility specifics (ramps, ADA seating) aren’t mentioned in available information, so call ahead if you need wheelchair access or other accommodations.

For a quieter, more intimate meal, midweek evenings or an early weeknight reservation are best, guests note the dining room can be peaceful and ideal for conversation. Sunday brunch is popular and pleasant. Expect busier service and a livelier scene on Friday–Saturday nights and some holidays, when waits and slower service have been reported.

Current offers several seating options: a main fine‑dining room (at the Afton House Inn), a wine bar area called Swirl, a casual bar, and a simple outdoor patio. Guests report being seated in different venues depending on reservations, and some prefer requesting the fine dining room for special occasions. If you have a seating preference, call when you reserve.

The ambience ranges from relaxed casual to refined fine dining depending on where you sit. Many guests praise a calm, low‑noise dining room with friendly, attentive staff, ideal for conversations and special occasions. The patio is simple and casual; the bar can be more lively. A few guests noted the building could use updating and that service can be slow on very busy nights, but most highlight excellent food and warm hospitality.

The dress code is casual dress. Guests typically come in comfortable, neat attire suitable for casual dining or a relaxed fine‑dining evening at the Afton House Inn.

Yes, guests report staff go out of their way for special occasions (examples include anniversary extras and servers packing desserts to‑go). While there’s no formal list of pre‑arrival options, the restaurant provides a phone number for orders and inquiries. Call ahead to request seating, celebrate milestones, ask about dietary needs (gluten‑free options were noted), or arrange other special touches.

Families do dine here and many guests celebrate birthdays and family occasions at Current. The atmosphere can be relaxed or more formal depending on the room, so it’s suitable for teens and family meals. There’s no explicit kids’ menu mentioned in the available information, so for younger children consider an early seating or call ahead to ask about menu flexibility.

Reservations are used and recommended, several guests mention making reservations for anniversary and holiday dinners. A formal waiting‑list policy isn’t specified in available information; if you’re visiting during peak times (Fri–Sat or holidays), call ahead to confirm your reservation or ask about wait‑list options.

Busiest: Friday and Saturday nights and major holidays (guests reported slower service and fuller dining rooms on these nights). Quietest: midweek evenings and some weekday reservations, several guests enjoyed very calm dinners with attentive service then. Sunday brunch is popular but described as pleasant rather than overly loud.

For a relaxed, quieter visit choose midweek (Tuesday–Thursday) evenings; guests often praise those nights for attentive service and a peaceful dining room. If you enjoy a leisurely brunch, Sunday is a great choice. Expect a livelier, busier scene Friday–Saturday nights and on holidays.

Yes, guests reported dining there for holidays (Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve) and the restaurant has hosted holiday meals. Holiday hours may vary, so call ahead or check the website for specific holiday service and reservations.

Yes, Current has a patio area. Guests describe the patio as simple with metal chairs, umbrellas, and flower boxes; it’s a casual spot to enjoy a meal in fair weather. If outdoor seating is important, mention the preference when you call to reserve.