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    Saltine

    3.9 (904 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Crab cake with kale
    Maria G.

    I love the freshness and the quality of the seafood here. My favorite is during happy hour with their cocktail shrimp. It's so yum, it's like they steam it in champagne or something. The cocktail sauce that comes with it has great kick of flavor. The fried shrimp is equally good! The crab cake has little to no fillers, the salad is fresh. Just everything I've had here was top notch for me! You won't be disappointed dining here.

    The Bill
    John F.

    April 15, 2026 | Saltine - Downtown Norfolk, VA Stopped into Saltine in downtown Norfolk on Wednesday, April 15th around 5 p.m. and grabbed seats at the oyster bar during happy hour. The place has a great vibe -- lively, energetic, and styled like a higher-end bar/restaurant inside the Hilton. Definitely a solid atmosphere whether you're just grabbing drinks or settling in for a meal. The highlight was easily the oysters. I ordered two dozen for $18 -- that's $9 a dozen -- which is almost unheard of these days. The oysters themselves were good and fresh. Maybe not the absolute best I've ever had, but at that price point, they're hard to beat. We also had the shrimp cocktail, which I believe was around $10. They were peel-and-eat jumbo shrimp, seasoned nicely with Old Bay, and very well done overall. Cocktails during happy hour were also very reasonably priced, which made the whole experience feel like a great value across the board. All in all, a really enjoyable stop. Between the atmosphere, pricing, and solid seafood, this is definitely a place I'll be coming back to next time I'm in Norfolk -- especially for that happy hour.

    Scallops with Mixed Vegetables
    Justina N.

    This restaurant was very flavorful! The waitress was very nice and checked on us regularly. We was concerned when we first looked at the menu since we had a child with us as there was no kids menu but the waitress saved the day! She brought us a kids menu without us having to ask. The restaurant is located inside the Hilton so there was a lot of people but wasn't overly crowded. We probably will not be back but overall it was a great restaurant.

    Old Bay Peel & Eat Shrimp, Raw Oysters
    Cindi W.

    Went to saltine during happy hour while waiting for friends to check out Varia's wine tasting. My husband loves raw oysters and Saltine has the best happy hour deal for oysters at 0.75 per oyster. I don't eat them so I get the peel & eat shrimp that are $1 each. The shrimp are huge and seasoned well. Luckily since it was midweek it wasn't as busy as Fridays. We were able to get seats at the oyster bar and only took about 20min to get our order. Definitely a great spot for seafood lovers!!

    Brunch Menu
    Shana C.

    I came here for brunch and ordered the Chesapeake Hot Brown & She Crab plus the lemon ricotta pancakes, and overall the food absolutely carried the experience. The she crab soup was thick, creamy, and very flavorful with real chunks of crab throughout. Not watery at all. Definitely one of the better versions I've had locally. The Chesapeake Hot Brown surprised me. The base is a potato cake that somehow stayed crispy even though it's topped with a crab cake and smothered in sauce. I expected it to be soggy but it held up perfectly. It also came with actual bacon slices on top. I thought the menu just meant bacon flavor in the sauce, so that was a really nice touch. Very rich, very satisfying, and I would absolutely order it again. By the time I got to the lemon ricotta pancakes I was already full, but they were good. They're not the thick fluffy diner style. More buttery, almost griddled style pancakes. The ricotta and blueberry compote added flavor without making them overly sweet, which I appreciated. Drinks were solid. I had two mimosas, pineapple for $3 and cranberry for $7. I'm not sure what the price difference was about, but they tasted good and didn't give me a headache so I won't complain. Service was the weakest part of the visit. When we first arrived the hostess was dismissive. We actually grabbed our own menus from the stand because she didn't acknowledge us until we spoke to her. She told us the bar was open and that she would check on table availability but never came back. We ended up seating ourselves at the bar. I also noticed another hostess treat a different group the same way. The bartender was friendly enough, but it took about 45 minutes to take our food order. This was Valentine's Day and there were still a few open seats at the bar, so the place wasn't packed. I'm not sure what caused the delay, but once she engaged she was pleasant. The atmosphere is really nice. Apothecary style bar decor with lots of natural light. It was cold outside but they do have outdoor seating. The bar is well stocked with both popular liquors and harder to find bottles. The bartenders were clearly trained and making real craft cocktails. Overall I would return for the food, especially the Hot Brown and the she crab soup, but the front of house experience could definitely use improvement

    House salad with salmon
    Heidi S.

    I ended up at Saltine for a working lunch this week and am glad we did. Our initial plan was a rooftop lunch at Grain, but they were closed for maintenance so we opted for this first floor seafood spot. Saltine is inside the Hilton Main hotel and is accessible via the attached garage or any of the other local hourly garages in Norfolk downtown. It's a beautiful space with a raw bar out front and a welcoming bar. We were seated at a cozy booth in the back. This is definitely the sort of restaurant that is fitting to wine and dine a sweet someone, potential client or customer. Our server was prompt at greeting us and offering beverages while we perused the menu. We also got a chance to look at the weekend brunch menu, and it has me tempted to return on the weekend. For lunch, they offer a range of raw bar options, entrees and sandwiches. What was most impressive was the half and half lunch for $14. You can sample fish tacos or their signature lobster rolls along with a salad, she crab soup or clam chowder. I was jonesing for a nice piece of salmon which I selected on top of the house salad. That salad was very simple but fresh and the salmon was cooked perfectly though slightly under seasoned. Colleagues selections looked delicious and I don't think any leftovers were had! We agreed to share the Chocolate Bomb dessert, not knowing what we were in for. This is a great experience that a family with young children would love. The table is cleared and plastic is placed down. Drizzles of chocolate caramel vanilla and strawberry sauce are rounded out with sprinkles of brownie and crumbled cookie. Finally, a flying chocolate bowl of ice cream makes an impressive splash in the center. Ice creams were very tasty though I didn't care much for the cookie or brownie bits. Service throughout was prompt and attentive. The food was delicious! This was my first visit here, and it certainly won't be my last. Looking forward to returning with hubby for a special date night.

    This picture shows the mushy fish meat and the dry bone.  I believe it is clear evidence the fish was served beyond its holding times.

    Looking for a restaurant this Sunday before Memorial Day we did a internet search for one of the best restaurants in Norfolk, Based on recent reviews me and my wife made reservations at the Saltine restaurant that appeared to be connected to the Hilton Hotel. It was a terrible experience and the food was horrible. I ordered She Crab soup and the fried Red Snapper. My wife ordered chargrilled oysters for her appetiser with fried oysters as her main course. My She Crab soup was served after about a 40 minute wait. The soup was tasty but very watery with minimum pieces of crab meat. It clearly was not the typical thick soup available in most of the local Norfolk/Virginia Beach restaurants. After about another 10-15 minutes, it was clear they forgot to bring my wife her chargrilled oysters. We summoned the waiter and expressed our displeasure that our appetisers did not arrive at the same time or relatively close together. So we cancelled her appetiser. Shortly after that our main courses were served. Her oysters were warm and almost cold. My Snapper was warm (not hot like most fried fish. The fish was curved around its veggies making it difficult to carve off the bone. I believe the fish was old as the skin was leathery, meat mushy (not flaky) and the Center bone was dry ( not juicy moist) I couldn't eat the fish after turning it over. I took a second photo of the meal I left when I decided to go pick up the car from the garage. When I picked my wife up, she angrily wanted to know why I wasted the market priced fish $59. The meal was a total ripoff! If I had known the old dry fish was so expensive, I wouldn't have left before summoning a manager. Bottom line a restaurant needs to be consistent in serving hot fresh meals to all of its guests all of the time. Old meats should be discarded and nothing should be served beyond its holding times. I've never been served such a terrible meal in such an upscale restaurant! Future Guests beware

    Our Oyster choices
    Carol S.

    My son & I decided there would not be any tiring cooking & clean up for Thanksgiving Dinner this year. I searched early and found seating availability for our preferred time at Saltine. I've had Saltine bookmarked for some time. They did not disappoint. It was a lovely & festive entrance to the restaurant Beautiful Holiday Decor and music puts one in the spirit of the season. We were seated when we arrived at a comfy 2 person table next to a window. I had a purse sized window ledge, which I loved. Service was a bit slow. My Vodka Martini was served plain without an olive or a twist. When I requested olives our server took the drink back to the bar to have it completed. A tradition Thanksgiving Menu was offered. We decided against it in favor of a regular menu. Dinner began with 18 Oysters on the Half Shell choosing 4 different varieties from their Raw Bar. Appetizers followed. My Oyster Stew choice was excellent. My son ordered the Smoked Fish dip, which he loved. Entree choices were Virginia Blue Crab Cake Dinner, All Jumbo Lump "Ultimate" Style with Pea & Pancetta Couscous for me and Blackened Mahi with Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes for my son. Both made us happy that we had chosen to order from the regular menu. We opted out of the dessert choices as none of the offerings were appealing choices for our palates. Saltine is located in the The Main, a Hilton property on Main Street in Norfolk. Their Valet Parking was the best I've experienced at a Hilton property & I'm a Hilton person. The nicely suited attendant pointed out the path we should follow when picking up my vehicle. The ability to add the tip to the parking fee was quite convenient, eliminating the need for cash. When left my vehicle was parked next to the exit from the hotel into the garage. I would highly recommend Saltine, not just for a Holiday Meal but also for an elegant dinner or Raw Bar visit. It made my Thanksgiving dinner quite enjoyable.

    Justin V.

    As part of the "Christmas Food Tour" my mom and I take annually, we decided to check out Saltine inside the Hilton Norfolk the Main. We've visited Grain on Easter Sunday for their huge brunch buffet, so it was time give Saltine a shot. I made reservations right after Thanksgiving and when we arrived, we were seated promptly. It wasn't too busy at the time, but it was filling up since it was lunch time (12:30p). Alison greeted us and quickly took our drink order. Since the Main is still fairly new, Saltine boasts an impressive interior. There are two floors - the second floor houses their private rooms (as noted on their website). We were seated on the first floor and there were 4 two-tops already dining in our section. In addition to the impressive architecture, Saltine was clean and organized. Alison offered her knowledge of the menu for any of our questions. She also explained that they were offering their dinner menu along with a meal prefix that included three courses (which customers could choose from a curated list). The highlight of the prefix was they offered prime rib, which I thought my mom would jump on (but she went another route). We actually took little time to order. Mom ordered for herself the She Crab Soup, we shared an Oysters Rockefeller appetizer, and mom's entree was the Braised & Glazed Short Rib. I had the Bone-in Hereford Ribeye - it was massive (40 oz). The food alone was fantastic. My ribeye was cooked to a perfect mid-rare, mom loved her short ribs and devoured her soup. We both enjoyed the oysters, while none of the food was too salty. In addition to the food, Alison is a fantastic server. She's kind, attentive, is very good at updating you with your food's status, and she was talkative without being loquacious. We had a nice conversation with her about Christmas meal traditions, and she was a hit (upon my observation) with her other tables. Based on this initial visit, Saltine is as excellent as I've been led to believe. Service is top-shelf, food is on point, and their venue is impressive. I think the only drawback was it took them a long time to arrive at my table with my drink order (a pint of Blue Moon). The bar was packed, though, and (as mentioned) Alison kept me informed of the pint's status. Thank you, Saltine, for a wonderful Christmas experience! I look forward to many future visits! JV

    Lobster quiche with salad & coffee cake
    Jessica P.

    Def make a reservation for fast seating. Outstanding food and service. We had a group for a bday brunch and everything was perfect. Make sure to check your receipt because large parties will have an automatic 20% gratuity added. There are brunch specials for mimosas and Bloody Marys, too - Bonus!

    Seared Scallops

    Absolutely fantastic dining experience in the Hilton in downtown Norfolk. First off, our server Lindsey was incredible. We were originally seated in the back dining room but she graciously moved us to the more intimate and luxurious power booth in the main dining room. Inside the vibe is immaculate, perfect dimmed lights, art work and pictures on the walls. Lindsey was attentive and helpful the entire night. The 40oz ribeye was perfect and comes with 3 sides. The apothecary bar was unique hand crafted cocktails, our favorite was the banana old fashioned.

    Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
    Debbie S.

    Happened here during HH. We sat outside on a beautiful sunny day. The place was hopping and the oysters and shrimps were so fresh and delicious! The waiter was super friendly as well. It is a must if you are in the area.

    Happy Hour menu
    Bob R.

    I've been reading a lot of reviews lately about Saltine at The Main in downtown Norfolk, and I wanted to see what all of the fuss was about, so today we decided to check them out. Most of the reviews have been about their Happy Hour specials. As a general rule, I don't eat Oysters in the months that do not have "R's" in them, as in any month outside of September through April. I've never gotten sick when eating oysters and I attribute that to my strict adherence to that rule. With that in mind, Saltine offers Happy Hour prices on their oysters for $0.50 each with a minimum order of 6. That was a hard pass for me for the reason stated above but they also offer Peel and Eat Steamed Shrimp for $1 each with a minimum order of 6. This is a great value because they are huge, cooked perfectly and seasoned properly with Old Bay, YUMMY! We also ordered the Fried Calamari and it was delicious as well. The service was good considering how busy they were today. I was a little underwhelmed by the Happy Hour food offerings and there was no option to get anything from the regular menu until 5pm. Overall score of 4.5 rounded down to 4. Would definitely come back!

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    Ask the Community - Saltine

    Are oysters still apart of happy hour?

    We were told (about 2 months ago) that they wouldn't be a part of the Happy Hour menu until after all Covid restrictions had been lifted.

    How do I make reservations?

    Use OpenTable app or website! Enjoy

    Is there a dress code? Are reservations required/needed for Monday evenings?

    It’s a hotel bar so people wear a variety of clothes. The atmosphere is swanky but I saw people in nice clothes and others in very relaxed clothing.

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    $$$

    The Harbor Club is on the second floor of Watersides main building and I went there to pick up my…read morepacket a few days ago for the race weekend. It was clean, large and spacious. Easy to find and there is plenty of nearby parking in the garages downtown.

    So it's day two of the opening of the Waterside District Marketplace…read more We dined at The Harbor Club on the second floor and I believe this is the only bar/restaurant/Lounge on the second floor and it's beautifully designed! it has an outdoor patio as well ... views of the Elizabeth River ....boats docking and sailing you can see the ferry dock as well as the American Rover it's just beautiful and I'm sure it's even nicer at night when they turn on the lights and you see the glow from the water and the skyline... breathtaking. This is exciting for Norfolk Waterside the second third time around... hopefully it's going to be here to stay. The Harbour Club is definitely going to be a special asset to the District. Very sexy in here! We dined in for their happy hour. We were able to check in with one of the party host for an extended happy hour instead of it being until 7 pm with our yellow wristbands it was extended until 9 p.m. Drink specials only! Happy hour included draft specials, Margaritas were $5 and well drinks I believe for $4 and wine was $4 as well no food specials. This restaurant only features tapas so it's basically meant to come: chill, take a bite of something and just enjoy the atmosphere. I'm not sure if they play music but I can see where as they would push the lounge table and chair's back or take up the chairs and tables and have an open dance floor So excited to see how the night life will be in here. We arrived a little after 5pm... traffic was crazy on Waterside Dr. The atmosphere oozes high energy!! We sat at the bar (large bar) where our bartender was Katharine AKA Kate and she made us some grrrrreat Margaritas!! She's legit see her if you're in here!! The restrooms are on the outside of the restaurant so it's a short walk. If you want to dine on the patio you can do that as well. The Baja tacos which I had were absolutely good I didn't know they had onions on them but other than that they were still good. The harbor sliders they were very good as well with a handful of chips that I believe are homemade... cost $50 so you can't beat that looking forward. TVs are positioned around the perimeter of the club. And there are two bars located inside this club. The wait staff seems a little scattered but they managed to care for all. Parking is available via: the garages, meter parking. The food did take a lonnnnng to come. I'm not not sure why. While time was passing by we were high off of the energy in the club! Tapas and a full bar can be found here... mostly seafood. So much enthusiasm and high energy in the atmosphere where as time went by super fast but still the food should have came out a little bit sooner than what it did.

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    The Harbor Club
    The Harbor Club
    The Harbor Club - Cheers Aaron

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    Cheers Aaron

    Luce - This delightful dessert is served warm

    Luce

    4.5(588 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Amazing food and cozy vibe- a must-visit downtown spot! We…read morewere at Luce on Friday and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The space is intimate and cozy with side-by-side counter seating right in front of the open kitchen -- perfect for watching the chefs at work and adds to the whole experience. We started with the ensalata di Luce and it was fresh and flavorful, a great balance to the rich mains. The pollo con strati was perfectly cooked and the lobster gnocchi was phenomenal -- rich, indulgent, and definitely worth ordering a side of sourdough bread for dipping in the sauce! To finish, the cheesecake with berries was a delightful end to the meal -- creamy and just sweet enough without being heavy. Service was attentive without being intrusive and the ambiance complemented the food beautifully. This place is small and fills up fast, so reservations are a very good idea, but snagging a seat at the counter made our night feel special and lively. Overall -- truly one of the best Italian meals in Norfolk if you're looking for great food, a cozy atmosphere, and a memorable dinner. Always my fave & we will definitely be back!

    This was kind of a meh dining experience. I called the restaurant to make a reservation for 3…read morepeople on a Tuesday evening. I was told that there was no availability for the evening and I should try to walk in for bar seats. Upon arrival, the bar was not busy so we took three seats and noticed that the table behind us never got sat the entire time we were there. To me, this is a pretentious restaurant that falls below the bar in every way. Second time dining here and would not return because service from Branice C. was a C- in her caring that she was even at work, to the upcharges for extra marinara sauce to go with the greasy overbreaded calamari appetizer. The oil saturated flavor was almost nauseating. Please change the oil in your fryer! Prices were not excessive but the upcharge for using a credit card was. Who really walks around with $300 cash in pocket to pay for dinner without a credit card fee. JUST ADD IT IN YOUR MENU PRICES!!!! The Boar Ragu was truly not boar but probably run of the mill ground beef and the four tiny slices of steak on the Caesar salad was a joke. There are so many other lovely restaurants along this block that this is a skip right past for the future.

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    Luce - Bar

    Bar

    Luce - Prosciutto pinsa

    Prosciutto pinsa

    Luce - Wine and view from bar top side table

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    Wine and view from bar top side table

    Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas - Bison sliders

    Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas

    4.2(484 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    had dinner here last night with a group of friends and it was one of the best meals I've…read moreexperienced in the 757. Service was impeccable The food was diverse and delicious. Between the five of us, we probably ordered about half the menu and every single plate they brought out was delicious. On more than one occasion in the head, chef came out to the table to drop a plate or introduce a dish for us. Which is so incredibly rare in this area. The cocktail menu had something for everyone and all of the ones I sampled were excellent. Parking was easy the atmosphere was great. would absolutely recommend and be back.

    What a GEM to find this place while on a work trip. The atmosphere is speakeasy like, warm & cozy…read more The service is friendly and efficient. Kasa was my server and she was helpful in choosing some amazing dishes. The restaurant is small plates or tapas which is nice to be able to sample more of the amazing menu. I ordered the pearadox cocktail which was tasty. My first dish was the squash bisque (didn't get a picture because it smelled too good and I finished it fast). It was an incredible mash up of squash, peanut and coconut crème. There were some red peppers afloat and a little kick to it as well. My second dish was a signature of Chef Ty, the roasted roots and squash. Delicious root vegetables and squash, with some crème and dukkah. I could have eaten two or three plates. My final dish was the braised beef and fry bread. Imagine a cloud of puff pastry filled with the most delicious and tender beef you ever have eaten. I really wanted to try some dessert but just couldn't bring myself to do so. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area or VA Beach too, not too far away. I will hopefully return my next time through. Compliments to Chef Ty and the establishment owners for an excellent experience from beginning to end.

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    Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas - If these walls could talk!

    If these walls could talk!

    Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas - Bread pudding

    Bread pudding

    Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas - Mussels fra diavola... good but not spicy

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    Mussels fra diavola... good but not spicy

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