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Saltine, Norfolk, VA

Saltine

4.5
4.5
2340 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
Enjoy the region's finest fresh seafood in the sophistication of Saltine. A street level seafood restaurant in Downtown Norfolk, Saltine offers a chic, airy space for diners to savor seasonal shellfish, seafood and spirits. Enhancing the locally-sourced menu, the restaurant's black distressed millwork, old-world detailing, and mosaic tile floors blend historical authenticity with modern elegance that flows from the dining space to the bar. Exposed brick hints of the historic Decker building and large globe lighting offers an ambient vibe.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (757) 763-6280
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Keith Nickerson
  • Private party facilities
    A street level seafood restaurant in the heart of Norfolk, Saltine offers three sophisticated private dining spaces and seasonal shellfish, fresh seafood and crafted spirits.
  • Private party contact
    Sara Wagner: (757) 763-6203
  • Area
    Norfolk
  • Parking details
    Patrons are welcomed to utilize the public parking garage attached to Hilton The Main. Parking validation, available upon request, will deduce 2 hours of charges from your ticket. Valet service is available for an additional $6.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Chef's Table: Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    17 Apr 2025 only
    Step into a whimsical world with our Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Dinner at Saltine! Enjoy a 4-course feast featuring expertly crafted cocktails and imaginative food pairings as our Chief Mixologist and Executive Chef guide you through live demonstrations. Fall down the rabbit hole and immerse yourself in a night of culinary artistry, playful flavors, and enchanting surprises. 💥We encourage all guests to embrace the theme of the evening! These dinners are all about creating a fun and immersive experience—dress in your most curious attire, sip on fantastical cocktails, and enjoy an evening of madly wonderful drinks, delightful bites, and great company. 🎩 Tickets are limited—reserve your spot today! 🃏 1st Course 🍽: Tweedledee & Tweedledumb Butter Poached Salmon | Foamed Egg | “Deviled Egg” | Caviar 🍸: Down The Rabbit Hole Vodka | Aperol | Pomegranate | Lime | Chili Pepper 2nd Course 🍽: Cheshire Cat Pan-Seared Monk Fish Medallions | Spinach Dill Mezzaluna | Smoked Beet Espuma 🍸: The Caterpillar’s Smoke Mezcal | Sweet Vermouth | Lime | Agave | Cocoa & Shrooms 3rd Course 🍽: Mad Hatter Sablefish En Croûte | Enoki Mushrooms | May Peas | Bergamot Citrus Butter Sauce 🍸: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Spiced Rum | House Honey Liqueur | Bergamot | Earl Grey Tea 4th Course 🍽: Queen of Hearts Terrazzo Pie | Elderberry Mousse | Strawberry | Rhubarb | Raspberry | Blackberry Gelée | Graham Crust 🍸: Drink Me Elixir Vanilla Bean Vodka | Raspberry Liqueur | Strawberry | Pomegranate | Lemon | Prosecco
    Chef's Table: Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Dinner photo
  • Easter Dinner: 2-Course Prix-Fixe Option

    US$50.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    We cordially invite you to celebrate Easter weekend with us in downtown Norfolk! Indulge in an exceptional dining experience with our exclusive Easter 2025 Prix Fixe menu. For just $50 per person, enjoy a thoughtfully curated two-course meal designed to elevate your holiday celebration. Begin with our Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie, featuring Beer-Battered Cod, Malt Aioli, Smashed Spring Peas, and a delicate Pea Shoot Mélange—a perfectly balanced dish to start your Easter feast. End on a sweet note with our Carrot Cake Roulade, layered with luscious Cream Cheese Icing and finished with Spiced Carrot Crunch, a delightful finale to your meal. Join us for a memorable holiday dining experience!
    Easter Dinner: 2-Course Prix-Fixe Option photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch at Saltine

    11 May 2025 only
    Looking for a place to take your mom out for a special Mother's Day Brunch? Look no further than Saltine! This Mother's Day, we're offering a delightful Brunch Special for just $14. Treat Mom to our Gravlax Benedict—House-Cured Salmon, a perfectly Poached Egg, rich Hollandaise, a toasted English Muffin, and Fresh Dill. Served with Crispy Home Fries, it's the perfect way to celebrate her special day. Join us at Saltine for a memorable Mother’s Day brunch!

Private dining

What 2,340 people are saying

Saltine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saltine offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" service and creative dishes. Standout offerings include the "outstanding" she-crab soup and Middle Neck Clams. While some dishes could improve and prices may vary, the overall atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "great" spot for special occasions or casual dining.

2,340 Reviews
  1. ronDnyc

    Washington DC18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant offers a pleasant atmosphere, though the area at the end of the bar detracts from the experience due to ongoing construction hidden behind a tarp. Pricing leans toward the higher end of the spectrum. My Saltine Caesar salad was a highlight—crisp, perfectly chilled, and elevated by a generous serving of boqueron anchovies and focaccia croutons. For my entrée, I opted for the P.E.I. Mussels, served in a beer and fennel broth enriched with diced pancetta, white beans, and kale. While the mussels themselves were delicious, the pancetta made the broth overly salty, which slightly overshadowed the dish's overall appeal. The meal was topped off with a delightful Chocolate Passion Fruit Ball - a concoction of light, airy, mouse-like combined with passion fruit puree.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Jorge

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Very nice service and explanation from chef’s. Staff was on point.

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  3. Douglas

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and ambience. This was our second visit, and we will surely return.

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  4. Philip

    Wilmington52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall it was a nice evening. We arrived early to take advantage of Happy hour but the bar was too crowded to get near and there were no seats at the side tables. We went into the dining room a bit ahead of our reservation. There was plenty of room but the room filled up as Happy Hour ended! The service was fine and the food OK but not spectacular. My companion enjoyed her scallops and said she would order them again. My crab cake was meaty but not as tasty as I expected. We tried a couple of house wines and found them about average. I think I will try one of the other restaurants in the hotel next time I visit before I go back to Saltines.

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  5. Sloan

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For our 1000 days of marriage, Saltine made our night truly special. A bottle of champagne awaited us, and the staff congratulated us throughout the evening, making us feel so celebrated. The food was exceptional. The PEI mussels were tender and flavorful (my husband said the best he ever had and I agree), and the oysters Rockefeller were rich and perfectly baked. Our entrées—filet and scallops—were cooked to perfection, with incredible flavor in every bite. Beyond the amazing food, the service was impeccable. Saltine made our milestone unforgettable, and we can’t wait to return!

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  6. Virginie

    Richmond10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner and staff is one of the best I’ve encountered so far.

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  7. SCOTT

    Richmond1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to lunch there about a month ago which was fantastic. I had the lobster roll and truffle fries which were absolutely amazing. The service was top notch, we had about 9 in our party. My wife and I went to dinner 03/01 and unfortunately did not have the same experience. The waitress only came to the table 2 times, the first time to get drink orders, the second time to drop off drinks and get our order. We were never asked for another drink or had our waters refilled, my wife had to flag down the waitress next to our table to not only refill our waters but bring us the check. The food was very underwhelming this go around. The food came out lukewarm, I ordered the crab cakes and truffle fries. The fries tasted like they had been plated and were sitting for awhile. My wife ordered the the stuffed flounder with crab which she really enjoyed. Her side not to much, she ordered the butternut cheddar grits. They were super salty, watery and lukewarm. I will probably only go back during lunch time if I do decide to eat there again.
    SaltineResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your recent dinner experience didn’t meet your expectations. We truly appreciate you sharing both the positives and the areas where we fell short. It’s great to know that your wife enjoyed the stuffed flounder, but we’re disappointed to hear about the service and food temperature issues. We will be addressing this with our team to ensure these concerns are handled better in the future. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance, and we’d love to provide you with the exceptional experience you had before.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for a date night with my husband. Very cozy, speakeasy, and upscale looking restaurant. Service was great and food was amazing. Drinks were also delicious.
    SaltineResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your date night with us. It’s great to know the atmosphere, service, and food made for a special experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing evening!

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  9. Alpo

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambience definitely go again
    SaltineResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. We can’t wait to have you back for another great experience!

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  10. Carolyn

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was referred to Saltine based on friends who had a really nice experience just the night before. I ordered appetizers and fish for an entree. Appetizers were good but fish was only cooked through on the very ends of the fish. I couldn't even flake the remainder of my fish in order to eat it because it was still nearly raw and rubbery in texture. Really disappointed.

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FAQs

Saltine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 763-6280.

Saltine is rated 4.5 stars by 2340 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Saltine

100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Norfolk
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Patrons are welcomed to utilize the public parking garage attached to Hilton The Main. Parking validation, available upon request, will deduce 2 hours of charges from your ticket. Valet service is available for an additional $6.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Keith Nickerson
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (757) 763-6280
  • Private party facilities
    A street level seafood restaurant in the heart of Norfolk, Saltine offers three sophisticated private dining spaces and seasonal shellfish, fresh seafood and crafted spirits.
  • Private party contact
    Sara Wagner: (757) 763-6203
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