Saltine

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   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.
   

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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