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Saltine, Norfolk, VA

Saltine

4.4
4.4
2330 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Table: Tarnished Truth Cocktail Dinner

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 13, 2025 only
    Join us for an exclusive Tarnished Truth Cocktail Dinner, featuring a four-course culinary experience expertly paired with signature cocktails crafted by our Chief Mixologist. Each drink showcases our unique spirits, offering a refined journey through flavor and creativity. For more info on the menu, please visit SaltineNorfolk.com 1st Potato Crusted Crab Rangoon 🍸: Moonshine Lemonade Bourbon Mash Moonshine | Lemon | Prosecco 2nd Poached Hake Chowder 🍸: Luxe Manhattan 3 Year High Rye | Luxardo | Antica | Angostura 3rd Faroe Island Salmon Pithivier 🍸: Old Cavalier Old Fashioned Old Cavalier 11 Year | Demerara | Orange & Angostura Bitters 4th Spotted Dick 🍸: Reservations Only Bourbon Cream | Discretion Bourbon | Espresso
    Chef's Table: Tarnished Truth Cocktail Dinner Photo
  • Chef's Table: Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Dinner

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 17, 2025 only
    Join us down the rabbit hole for our first-ever Alice in Wonderland-themed Cocktail Dinner! Enjoy a 4-course meal paired with whimsical cocktails as our Chief Mixologist and Executive Chef guide you through a magical evening of live demonstrations. Tickets are limited! For more info regarding the menu, please visit our website at Saltinenorfolk.com 1st Butter Poached Salmon 🍸: Down The Rabbit Hole Vodka | Aperol | Pomegranate | Lime | Chili Pepper 2nd Monk Fish Medallions 🍸: The Caterpillar’s Smoke Mezcal | Sweet Vermouth | Lime | Agave | Cocoa & Shrooms 3rd Sablefish En Croûte 🍸: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Sesame Oil Washed Whiskey, Ginger 4th Terrazzo Pie 🍸: Drink Me Elixir Vanilla Bean Vodka | Berries | Pomegranate | Lemon | Prosecco
    Chef's Table: Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Dinner Photo

What 2,330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saltine offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food" and "great service." The menu includes standout dishes like the she-crab soup, oysters Rockefeller, and prime rib. The restaurant is perfect for celebrations, offering a "lovely atmosphere" and attentive staff. Although some experiences vary, many guests highly recommend returning for the "delectable" offerings.

2,330 Reviews
  1. Damian

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    If you get a black waiter name Ty switch right away

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  2. Cheryl

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant. Would go back. Food was good. Had a new waiter so service was a bit slow but overall a good experience. Manager was very helpful when we had a slight issue about menu options.

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  3. Parker

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noah was the best server ever! Made for a great experience on Valentine’s Day. Our food was taking a bit to come out and he brought us some she crab soup (delicious by the way) to hold us over for the main course. Great attitude and service and I hope we have him again next time we dine at Saltine.

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  4. Tevin

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went in for Valentines Day and everything was on point! The service Lindsey provided was great and the food that was recommended was just as good. We had drinks, appetizers (the oysters and scallops were 10/10), entrees and dessert. This was our first time visiting but definitely will not be the last!

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  5. Filipo

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, and exceptional ambiance! Highly recommend.

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  6. Doug

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding experience. Our server, Nikkia, made us feel as if we were her only guests. I had the scallops; my wife had crab cakes. Both were tasty - I've never had cheese grits so good. The music could come down a notch, but that's a minor concern over what was an excellent beginning to a date night overall.

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  7. Ryan

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great atmosphere and service. Drinks were amazing and our server Evan was awesome! Highly recommend!!

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  8. Robin

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Took too long for food to come out. It was not hot.
    SaltineResponded on February 7, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m truly sorry that your food took too long to arrive and wasn’t served hot. That’s not the experience we strive to provide, and I understand how frustrating that must have been. Please know that we take your concerns seriously and will address them with our team to ensure we improve. We would love the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

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  9. Kelly

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great Saturday brunch. Lobster roll was delicious and the mimosas were perfect.
    SaltineResponded on February 7, 2025
    Thank you for joining us for Saturday brunch! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the lobster roll and that the mimosas were just right. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious brunch soon!

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  10. Linda

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a nice experience the poke bowl ,she crab soup and Caesar salad were very good. We were very disappointed with the fried oysters and fried shrimp as they were heavily battered and overcooked. The sauces with those two appetizers was fair at best. The sauce that came with my red snapper was fair and feel they should offer you a variety of sauces to add to the variety of fish on the menu.
    SaltineResponded on February 7, 2025
    Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the poke bowl, she-crab soup, and Caesar salad. However, we’re sorry that the fried oysters, shrimp, and sauces didn’t meet your expectations. Your input is valuable, and we’ll be sharing it with our culinary team to see how we can improve. We appreciate your suggestion about offering more sauce options for our fish dishes and will take it into consideration. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide an even better experience next time!

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FAQs

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

Saltine is rated 4.4 stars by 2330 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Saltine

100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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