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Saltine, Norfolk, VA

Saltine

4.5
4.5
2330 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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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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
  • Mother's Day Brunch at Saltine

    May 11, 2025 only
    Looking for a place to take your mom out for a special Mother's Day Brunch? Look no further than Saltine! This Mother's Day, we're offering a delightful Brunch Special for just $14. Treat Mom to our Gravlax Benedict—House-Cured Salmon, a perfectly Poached Egg, rich Hollandaise, a toasted English Muffin, and Fresh Dill. Served with Crispy Home Fries, it's the perfect way to celebrate her special day. Join us at Saltine for a memorable Mother’s Day brunch!
    Mother's Day Brunch at Saltine Photo
  • Easter Dinner: 2-Course Prix-Fixe Option

    $50.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    We cordially invite you to celebrate Easter weekend with us in downtown Norfolk! Indulge in an exceptional dining experience with our exclusive Easter 2025 Prix Fixe menu. For just $50 per person, enjoy a thoughtfully curated two-course meal designed to elevate your holiday celebration. Begin with our Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie, featuring Beer-Battered Cod, Malt Aioli, Smashed Spring Peas, and a delicate Pea Shoot Mélange—a perfectly balanced dish to start your Easter feast. End on a sweet note with our Carrot Cake Roulade, layered with luscious Cream Cheese Icing and finished with Spiced Carrot Crunch, a delightful finale to your meal. Join us for a memorable holiday dining experience!
    Easter Dinner: 2-Course Prix-Fixe Option Photo

What 2,330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 2 days ago

    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 3 days 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.
    SaltineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for your understanding as our new team member got up to speed. We’re glad to hear you had a good experience overall and that our manager was able to assist with your menu concerns. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for an even smoother experience next time!

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  3. Parker

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days 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.
    SaltineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for spending Valentine’s Day with us! We’re thrilled to hear that Noah made your experience truly special. His attentiveness, great attitude, and thoughtful gesture with the she crab soup are exactly what we strive for in hospitality. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he’ll be so happy to know he made such a lasting impression! We can’t wait to welcome you back and hope you’ll have the chance to dine with Noah again in the future.

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  4. Tevin

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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!
    SaltineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for celebrating Valentine’s Day with us! We’re thrilled to hear that Lindsey provided great service and that you enjoyed everything from the oysters and scallops to the entrees and dessert. We appreciate your understanding regarding the slight mishap and are glad our team was able to address it promptly. It means a lot that your first visit was a great one, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more!

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  5. Filipo

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, and exceptional ambiance! Highly recommend.
    SaltineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the great service, food, and exceptional ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience!

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  6. Doug

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    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.
    SaltineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Nikkia made your experience feel so personal and that you and your wife enjoyed the scallops and crab cakes—especially the cheese grits! We appreciate your feedback on the music volume and will keep it in mind. It’s great to know your evening with us set the perfect tone for a memorable date night. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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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!!
    SaltineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the delicious food, great atmosphere, and amazing drinks. Evan will be so happy to know he made your experience even better! We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic visit soon!

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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 4.5 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 14 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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