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Saltine, Norfolk, VA

Saltine

4.3
4.3
2274 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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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
  • 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

  • Thanksgiving Dinner 2024

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for a heartwarming Thanksgiving feast at Saltine! We're exclusively serving our a la carte dinner menu and Chef specials all day. Indulge in our special 2-course Prix Fixe menu for just $45, featuring a delightful blend of flavors, including Heritage Turkey and Cracked Pumpkin Pie. Let's make this holiday unforgettable together. Reserve your table today!
    Thanksgiving Dinner 2024 photo

  • Chef's Table: Holiday Cocktail Dinner

    USD 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

  • Prime Rib for Christmas!

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Experience the magic of Christmas at the Main. Saltine offers our full dinner menu and an exquisite 3-course Prix Fixe menu, priced at just $55. Savor the richness of House Dry Aged Prime Rib of Beef paired with Celeriac Potato Puree, Roasted Root Vegetables, Au Jus, and zesty Horseradish. Finish with the festive delight of our Christmas Plum Toffee Pudding, adorned with a seasonal compote and crunchy toffee. Make this holiday season unforgettable with a remarkable dining experience at Saltine!
    Prime Rib for Christmas! photo

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What 2,274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saltine in Norfolk offers a delightful dining experience with fresh seafood and creative dishes. Guests rave about the "great service" and "amazing food," particularly the blackened rockfish and she crab soup. While some mention service hiccups, the overall atmosphere and "outstanding" dining experiences keep patrons coming back.

2,274 Reviews

  1. Lynn

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Saltine is a great restaurant. The menu is large with many delectable options. The atmosphere is lovely and a great location near the waterfront.

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  2. Kylie

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was sat immediately upon arrival, service was great. The she-crab was great, the Wanchese scallops were alright- although, very salty, and the passion fruit chocolate bomb was amazing.

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  3. Bert

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very small menu. Very few seafood dishes to choose from. I had the crab stuffed flounder special, and my wife had THE scallops. There was only one scallop item to choose from. I liked my meal. My wife so, so. The special cocktails were passable, not great. I opted for an old- fashioned for my second drink. If you're a foodie and are looking for risotto and Chilean seabass, go somewhere else.
    SaltineResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. While I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the crab-stuffed flounder special, I’m sorry that your overall experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. We strive to offer a variety of dishes and cocktails to please a range of tastes, and I’ll be sure to share your comments with our culinary and bar teams as we continually look to improve. We appreciate your honesty and hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future. If you do, please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can make your visit more enjoyable.

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  4. Joy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Five star good service and great value. We have a n awesome experience.
    SaltineResponded on 13 November 2024
    Thank you for the five stars! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service and found great value in your experience with us. We hope to welcome you back for another awesome visit soon!

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  5. Mona

    Richmond

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. We had calamari, hush puppies, salads with grilled chicken. Everything was delicious. Our server, Bryan, was outstanding. Highly recommend.
    SaltineResponded on 2 November 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything, from the calamari and hush puppies to the salads with grilled chicken. It’s great to know that Bryan provided outstanding service as well—we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon!

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  6. Laura

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy coming to saltine for fresh seafood, and wonderful service
    SaltineResponded on 2 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind words and for being a loyal guest at Saltine! We’re delighted to hear that you always enjoy our fresh seafood and wonderful service. It’s a pleasure to have you dine with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more great experiences.

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  7. SEAN

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    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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  8. Shaun

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    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 on 21 October 2024
    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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  9. Marcia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    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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  10. Taylor

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    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 on 21 October 2024
    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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FAQs

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

Saltine is rated 4.3 stars by 2274 OpenTable diners.

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

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 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
    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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