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Saltine, Norfolk, VA

Saltine

4.3
4.3
2287 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
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 10:00–15:00 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

  • 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

  • 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
    4 Course NYE Bash @ The Main photo

  • Chef's Table: Chinese New Year Cocktail Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    29 Jan 2025 only
    Celebrate the Year of the Snake with an enchanting evening at Saltine! Enjoy a 4-Course meal with expertly crafted cocktails and exquisite food pairings as our Mixologist and Sous Chef lead you through live demonstrations. Immerse yourself in the flavors and traditions of the season for a night of culinary artistry and festive fun. Tickets are limited! 1st Char Sui Eel & Mushroom Soup Dumplings 🍸: Mushroom XO Roku Gin, Yuzu, Ginger, Prosecco 2nd Crispy Skin Roast Pork Belly BAO 🍸: Black Mamba Lapsang Souchong Tea Infused Haku Vodka, Lemon, Thai Basil 3rd Steamed Bass 🍸: Sesame Old Fashioned Sesame Oil Washed Suntory Toki, Ginger, Angostura 4th Sesame Red Bean Bun 🍸: Peanut Butter Boba Tea Peanut Butter Washed Rum, Chinese Tea, Boba
    Chef's Table: Chinese New Year Cocktail Dinner photo

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What 2,287 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Lively

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saltine offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent fresh seafood" and "great service." Guests frequently praise the "wonderful" and "attentive" staff, contributing to an inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's offerings, including standout items like the "lobster tail" and "chocolate orb," ensure a memorable culinary adventure.

2,287 Reviews

  1. Jacob

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Short ribs were the best I have ever had! Can’t wait to try them again!

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  2. Calvin

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the cocktails were too sweet for my taste. Food was good, loved the scallops. Fig dessert had a great texture but something gave it a breakfast sausage taste. Food presentation was amazing as usual. This cocktail dinner was fully booked and very loud. This was my second cocktail dinner at Saltine the first one had tequila cocktails paired with tropical and heat flavored courses. Loved the food and cocktails at the first dinner better than this one, but had no real complaints with the food at either dinner just one was better than the other. The staff is extremely friendly and professional.

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  3. Benzina

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love to attend these Beer and Cocktail Dinners, well worth the money. Perfect for Date night

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  4. Maggie

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant and the food was great. Fresh and unique recipes and cocktails. Bryan, our waiter, was wonderful, attentive and explained everything we had questions about. Very personable. We will be back.

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  5. Janet

    Richmond

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I like to go here for the lobster roll and clam chowder. Always a nice lunch.

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  6. Katie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The dessert orb was amazing! And the scallops were delicious
    SaltineResponded on 2 December 2024
    We're delighted you loved the dessert orb and found the scallops delicious—they’re definitely guest favorites! We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  7. MitziM

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Thanksgiving Dinner here because we were visiting my daughter. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing! We had a wonderful meal, there were five of us and it was relaxing and we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Saltine!
    SaltineResponded on 30 November 2024
    Thank you for spending your Thanksgiving with us and for sharing such wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had a fantastic meal and enjoyed a relaxing and enjoyable time together. It means so much to us to be part of such a special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable meals in the future!

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  8. Gerardo

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server and service were fantastic. The food tasted great, especially the she-crab soup. I think our server's name was Sam.

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  9. hollin

    Washington DC

    236 reviews

    3.0

    236 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    First of all, we have eaten at Saltine many times before over the years so I want to put this review in context. We came here for Thanksgiving dinner. I ordered the Thanksgiving special entree dinner which included dessert. The portions of each item were small for the price but they were tasty. The food was lukewarm though. The dessert came and it was a substitute for the advertised pumpkin pie. This was a problem because the server was aware that I was choosing the special entirely for the dessert. I expected that when I placed the order a serving of the dessert would be set aside. To make matters worse the server was extremely cavalier about it. The manager of the restaurant was called to address it and she was very helpful and adjusted the bill but we realized later that we were charged a tip on the full amount and it was the server’s fault in my opinion because she didn’t do her job well in the first place but she got a substantial tip anyway. The general atmosphere of this restaurant as an upscale restaurant for business people has declined significantly since we last ate there in the summer of 2022. I hope the restaurant will return to their previous level of professionalism and commitment because downtown Norfolk needs Saltine to be top notch again.
    SaltineResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a loyal guest over the years. We're sorry your Thanksgiving experience didn’t meet your expectations. While we’re glad you enjoyed the flavors of the food, we regret the issues with portion size, temperature, and the dessert substitution. We also apologize for how the situation was handled and understand your frustration. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to making improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide the exceptional experience you deserve.

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  10. G William

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent*fresh* seafood. Pleasant ambience. Server was charming - smooth, courteous & prompt. Valet parking is available & hassle-free.
    SaltineResponded on 30 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the fresh seafood, pleasant ambiance, and hassle-free valet parking. It’s wonderful to know that your server’s charm and attentive service added to your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent visit 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 2287 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 25 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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