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Saltine, Norfolk, VA

Saltine

4.2
4.2
2268 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (757) 763-6280
  • Website
    http://saltinenorfolk.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Chef's Table: Halloween Cocktail Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Oct 2024 only
    Join us for an evening of spooktacular fun at Saltine! Our 4-Course Halloween Cocktail Dinner promises a thrilling experience of victuals & libations, where you’ll be treated to an in-person demonstration by our Chief Mixologist & Sous Chef. Guests will be guided through the art of crafting bewitching cocktails with delicious eerie food pairings, all while enjoying an unforgettable night of fun & flavor. 1st Laughing King Oysters 🍹: Hell Raiser Aperol, Blood Orange, Lemon, Prosecco 2nd Conch Fritters 🍹: Mr. Hyde Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Lime, Maple Syrup, Cointreau Foam 3rd Crispy Colossal Chili Fried Crab 🍹: Corpse Kid Rum, Falernum, Lime, Pineapple, Cinnamon, Angostura, Absinthe 4th Eclaire Fingers 🍹: Sam House Pumpkin Spice Liqueur
    Chef's Table: Halloween Cocktail Dinner photo

  • Chef's Table: Holiday Cocktail Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    12 Dec 2024 only
    Step into the holiday spirit with Saltine's first Holiday Cocktail Dinner, 'Miracle At The Main.' Enjoy an interactive evening with our Mixologist and Sous Chef as they guide you through crafting exquisite cocktails and perfect pairings. Savor every moment of fun, food, and festive cheer. Tickets are limited, so grab yours today! 1st Spruce Cured Sea Scallop 🍸: Spiked Apple Cider Spiced Rum, Domaine de Canton, Apple Juice, Angostura, Prosecco 2nd Activated Charcoal Radiatore 🍸: Spiced Old Fashioned Bourbon, All Spice Dram, Angostura 3rd Flounder Keiv 🍸: Mele Kalikimaka Spiced Rum, Averna, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Ginger 4th Fig Leaf Crème Caramel 🍸: Bourbon Cream Milkshake Old Cavalier Bourbon Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whole Milk
    Chef's Table: Holiday Cocktail Dinner photo

  • Copy of 4 Course NYE Bash @ The Main

    US$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Your 4-Course Dinner will include GOLD access to Norfolk's most distinguished New Year's Eve bash in Grain and The Main's Ballroom. We'll have party favors, champagne toasts, and balloon drops with live performances by Clara Zimm, Jo Fu, Scooter & Vinyl Headlights. Please see our menu options below. Amuse-Bouche Smoked Trout FIRST COURSE (choose one) Charbroiled Oyster Salmon Crudo Caramelized Honey Nut Squash SECOND COURSE (choose one) Lobster Bisque Baby Wedge Salad V/GF Pan Seared Diver Scallop MAIN COURSE (choose one) Roasted Sunchokes Herb Roasted Eye of Ribeye Pan Roasted Airline Chicken Breast Crispy Fried Whole Snapper For more information on the menu or festivities, please visit www.nyeatthemain.com
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What 2,268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Seafood

2,268 Reviews

  1. SEAN

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saltine is a great restaurant! The food is amazing, the service impressive, and the ambiance is perfect. I had the lobster tail and it was unbelievable. We ordered the Chocolate Orb, and it’s a bit of performance art. Great fun. My grandmother was beside herself. Expensive, but you get what you pay for. Totally worth it.

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  2. Shaun

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Halibut was good but over-salted. You can get a crabcake like that from a grocery store. Not sure why they don’t feature VA wines…
    SaltineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the halibut, though we apologize if it was a bit over-salted. We’ll be sure to pass this along to our kitchen team to ensure better balance in the future. As for the crabcake, we aim to provide the best quality possible, and I’m sorry it didn’t meet your expectations. We truly value your suggestion about featuring Virginia wines, and it’s something we will certainly consider as we continue to refine our offerings. We appreciate your visit and hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience in the future!

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  3. Marcia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The sea bass ceviche was super fishy and the service terrible. We went for a working dinner so didn’t order drinks. After that, we didn’t see our server for 30min. Will not go back.

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  4. Taylor

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maddie was our waitress and the entire experience was absolutely LOVELY! Thank you all for making it so special❤️
    SaltineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Maddie helped make your experience absolutely lovely. We’re so glad we could make your visit special, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Maddie. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments soon!

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  5. mary

    New York City

    47 reviews

    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I made a reservation here due to the reviews of other diners. I was not bowled over at all. The service was sketchy at best and the food was good but not worth the money in my opinion. The ambiance was very cool but thats not important to me. I rather have very good food and a server who didn’t seem harried. The wine was good. About a 5 or 6 out of ten for me.
    SaltineResponded on 8 October 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your honesty and are sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide both exceptional food and attentive service, and we apologize that we missed the mark during your visit. Your comments about the service and food are invaluable, and we will be addressing these issues with our team to ensure we improve. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide you with the experience you deserve. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you'd like to share more details or plan another visit. We'd love the opportunity to make things right.

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  6. Christian

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Saltine in Norfolk was far from what we had hoped for. While the restaurant projects an air of sophistication, the food does not measure up. I ordered the fried whole Snapper, which lacked any freshness or flavor. It was bland and soggy, certainly not what you’d expect from a seafood dish. My wife’s Blackened Rockfish was so heavily salted it was nearly impossible to enjoy. My daughter’s fillet mignon was overdone and lacking the tenderness you'd expect for the price. The entire meal, from the tasteless She-crab soup to the stale bread, was a letdown. Given the steep prices, we anticipated something far better. On a positive note, the service was attentive, and the staff were friendly. However, no amount of good service can make up for food that simply misses the mark. If you’re looking for quality dining in Norfolk, I suggest looking elsewhere. Saltine tries to impress, but the execution leaves much to be desired.
    SaltineResponded on 8 October 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience at Saltine didn’t meet your expectations. We take great pride in our food, and regret that we missed the mark during your visit. Your comments about the flavor and preparation will be shared with our kitchen team to ensure we address these concerns immediately. We are pleased to hear that our service team made you feel welcome and attended to your needs. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide you with the experience you deserve. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you'd like to share more details or plan another visit. We'd love the opportunity to make things right.

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  7. Bert

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have dined here several times and have enjoyed it. This past Sunday our experience was below our expectations. My wife ordered the she crab soup and found very little crab in it. We mentioned it to the supervisor who offered to change it to New England clam chowder chowder (which my wife doesn’t like); so she just said “sorry “ and didn’t remove it. I ordered a glass of wine and while drinking it, my wife noticed that the glass had a big crack in it. I mentioned it to our server, Lindsey, who poured the wine (with possible glass chards in it) into another glass and gave it back to me! I ordered the 5 oysters Rockerfeller’s an appetizer and was served one regularly sized oyster , three very small oysters and one minuscule oyster. I had the red snapper and my wife the short ribs as entrees which we enjoyed.
    SaltineResponded on 1 October 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for being a valued guest. We're truly grateful for your continued support and are pleased to know you've enjoyed dining with us in the past. We are very sorry that your recent experience did not meet your expectations. Please rest assured that we take your concerns seriously, and we will be addressing them with our team to ensure these issues do not happen again. Our goal is to provide each guest with a flawless experience, and we regret that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve, and we would love the opportunity to welcome you and your wife back to offer the level of service and experience you deserve. Please feel free to reach out if there’s anything we can do to assist further.

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  8. Chris

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    One of the worst experience’s I’ve ever had at Saltine. Appetizers came out fast and then waited over 1.5 hrs for main course while others sat down and served and left before we got our food. Server mixed up orders, gave wrong drink and then handed me someone else’s card at end. On top of that charged extra $10 for parking due to waiting over 1 and a half hours for food.

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  9. Krista

    Washington DC

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I started with oysters on the half shell. Delicious! Then I had the crabcakes with a side salad. Although tasty, the crabcakes had a bit more filling than I like. The waitress was friendly, professional and attentive. Loved the atmophere. Will definitely return.
    SaltineResponded on 29 September 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the oysters on the half shell and that our waitress provided friendly and attentive service. We also appreciate your feedback on the crabcakes, and we’ll take that into consideration as we continue refining our dishes. It’s wonderful to know you loved the atmosphere, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable visit soon!

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  10. Katsuko

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was fantastic but the service left me wanting more

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FAQs

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

Saltine is rated 4.2 stars by 2268 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 15 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 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://saltinenorfolk.com/
  • 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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