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Saltine, Norfolk, VA

Saltine

4.3
4.3
2301 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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Experiences

  • Prime Rib for Christmas!

    Dec 25, 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

    Dec 31, 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

    Jan 29, 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 2,301 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
  • 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.

2,301 Reviews

  1. Christina

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Um, can I take the Chefs home!!? Everything about this experience was exceptional!! The service 10/10, the speed of food to table 10/10, the staff (even beside our waiter) 10/10! Our app, entree and dessert- 20/20!!

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  2. Kelly

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go! We come every year for Christmas dinner. P.E.I. Mussels with beer and fennel broth, chorizo, white beans & kale, grilled focaccia - I should have asked for no beans, that’s my fault I didn’t notice the menu but I have never seen beans with mussels before. The grilled focaccia that came with it was so good!!! The She crab soup was delicious. I ordered the Baby Iceberg Wedge - black garlic ranch, baby heirloom tomato, pickled red onion, house queso fresco, bacon lardon. It was good but it was served with their house balsamic vinaigrette instead (covered not on the side) we didn’t have time to even address it because it came out late and we had our 3 small children with us. I got a dirty martini with dinner and it was great, my husband had a coke and unfortunately we had to ask every single time for a refill, server never noticed and asked or just brought a refill. No steak knife given with the 8oz filet mignon, No huge deal and it was Christmas but $180 later… 🤔

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  3. Rachel

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I want to thank Saltine for coming to the rescue after my Christmas was almost ruined! My stepdad took us to another place because his hairdresser recommended it, but when we discovered that it was a buffet, we noped it out of there. So, my mom asked me to find another place, and I stumbled upon Saltine. When I told my mom about the prime rib dinner (good lord, it’s delicious), she and my stepdad agreed to go. Good thing we picked this place because as soon as we pulled up to the Hilton, we were impressed! Luckily, the wait wasn’t too long and we were seated right away. Though, I felt sorry for the lobsters in the tank. Anyway, we got seated in a pretty comfortable booth/chair area and we had Destiny as our server (she was awesome). My mother and I went with her recommendation of the Christmas dinner and the she crab soup! The prime rib came out ridiculously fast and right behind the soup! I didn’t have to ask how I wanted it cooked because it was as if the chefs read my mind and knew that I wanted it medium rare. The potato puree, root veggies, au jus, and horseradish sauce complemented the prime slice of ambrosia on my plate. Oh! And the plum toffee pudding! It’s probably the best I’ve ever tasted! All of it was house made, the toffee tasted just like Golden Grahams without the weird preservatives, and it was so good that it deserves its own paragraph on here. That and the darkening of the restaurant was the crescendo of the wonderful evening! It went perfectly with the elegant and chic Christmas decorations! Saltine saved my Christmas and I want to thank them for it! I hope to make their prime rib dinner into a new Christmas tradition. Thank you so much, Saltine! Lots of chef’s kisses!

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  4. Phyllis

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional. Service was good. I will go back when I'm back in town

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  5. Christina

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Saltine and it was great. The food was amazing, service was great, topped by an amazing drink menu. The ambiance was perfect and the host was accommodating with our plus one that wasn’t included on the reservation. Definitely try the calamari and the Rockefeller oysters. The clam chowder and she crab soup is a must. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  6. Greg

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife, son and I shared a wonderful dinner at Saltine after WinterFest at Nauticus. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. Our server Mattie was friendly, funny and attentive but not pushy. The food was served at the appropriate interval and temperature. The atmosphere is lovey and inviting, and although the restaurant was crowded, it wasn’t loud and we were treated as if we were the only patrons. We highly recommend it. Well done. Full marks.

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  7. Amy

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy Hour 3-6 was a great deal prior to dinner. A few basic drinks we like - Tom Collin’s and Old Fashioned were $5, house wine $4 and the best deal of all - $1 COLISSAL steamed peel and eat shrimp.

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  8. Ann

    Mexico City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Crab cackes tasted fishy. Every plate was the same just change the main protein. Salmon filet was nice

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  9. John

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time guests - will certainly be back. The raw bar selection was extensive and delicious.

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  10. Suzanne

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noah was fantastic, we enjoyed his service and appreciated his knowledge of the menu, especially with the oysters. Food was fabulous! Happy Holidays! Saltine for the win!

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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 2301 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 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Saltine

100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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