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Our party of four ate here during Operation Sail and had a range of dishes. The restaurant is dark paneled with high ceilings and really does not feel like a hotel restaurant. 1. Oysters were well priced with a great selection 2. Fried calamari and banana peppers. Gone in about 10 seconds. 3. Hush puppies served piping hot. Ditto. Main dishes were: 4. Bronzed grouper. Possibly the best piece of fish I've had in a restaurant. 5. Blackened wahoo. Well presented and tasty. 6. Crab cake. Not a standout but good. Dessert was chocolate lobsters filled with mousse. Wow, clever and delicious. Only negatives: bad beer selection (all Budweiser owned brands) and very slow service. Waitress was great but kitchen and bar were not. We didn't get main courses for 90 minutes. Out the door price: $340, including a few drinks but no wine.
The food at Saltine has always been good. Their oysters are fresh and flavorful. You can really tell the difference in where each one was sourced. My favorite was probably the ceviche. It was very refreshing. The cocktails are also very complex and have great flavor. I ordered a passion fruit martini and they said it came with a prosecco so that was amazing. The lobster dessert was just ok. It was a little too sweet. Service: On the two times I've been there, service was slow. We had a reservation and ended up waiting 10 minutes for a table because the hostess forgot about us
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.
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.
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
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!!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
Fantastic service and BOMB truffle fries. That's really all I can base this rating on, since we just came for drinks, but we loved the atmosphere and received great service. We came late night and got a table outside. Ordered a few bottles of wine and shared a side of truffle fries for the table. Pro tip: don't skip on these. Best we've had, huge portion... $8. read more
Saw this restaurant on Yelp while visiting Norfolk. I went to their website and was convinced to go just by the pictures of the interior. A friend and I had brunch at the bar and we had a good time. The service was great and the food even better. Oh yea, they have $2 mimosas! read more
So this review is late, the pics on my phone triggered my memory. The restaurant was downstairs from the hotel so the convenience made it a must try. It is very open and airy which made dining comfortable during these trying times. The calamari WS well seasoned and crispy with a large serving. The jumbo shrimp and crab cakes had just the right amount of old bay to bring back memories of Maryland. The filet was supposed to be medium but it was still good just not as moist as I'd like. The atmosphere was outstanding and the view couldn't be better. The wait staff were awesome and very attentive. Also happy hour drinks are not limited to the bar!! read more
2 years ago
Stopped in at Saltines around lunch time on a Saturday. This is quite a popular spot, nice decor with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the lobster roll with truffle fries. The fries are really good. Shoe string fries, good flavor. I ordered the Connecticut style. When I got it, it looked good, nice size with a good amount of lobster. When I buy into it, it didn't taste bad, but tasted like it had been waiting for a while to come out. As such it was warm and dry. In asked for, recieved , and added some melted butter, it tasted a lot better. Although decent, I've definitely had better. My wife ordered the Short rib burger. She wasn't impressed. Felt it was overcooked. She's not a fan of shoestring fries either. In her opinion it was edible. We shared a bowl of their She Carb soup, which was really good. The best I've had in a restaurant for a long time. Nice amount of sherry, with a peppery finish. The start of the meal Overall I think the food was O.K. overpriced, and did not meet expectations. However, it is a good spot to eat with a group. read more
If you happen to be around the USS Wisconsin museum and are looking for a fantastic place to eat, stop by Saltine. My wife and I sat at the bar and Brittany waited on us. She made us some amazing cocktails and suggested some absolutely scrumptious oysters. So flipping good!!! The She Crab soup and Connecticut style lobster roll were delicious as was the hamburger. Definitely a go to in the area. Great liquor selection and, with Brittany behind the bar, you are guaranteed to have a tasty cocktail. read more
1 year ago
Modern vibe seafood restaurant and cocktail bar with a lot of seats and pleasant lighting located inside The Main by Hilton hotel. Could take some detour to find if you miss the main entrance to the hotel. COVID-19 precautions: limited seating capacity, staff wearing masks, social distancing, hand sanitizer provided. Service: friendly, although too much information was left out of the menu and we saw the waitress constantly pulling out hand-written notes for things like bourbon list and oyster list e.t.c. Food: Appetizer---Shrimp cocktail, shrimp was fresh but the powdering of old bay seasoning seemd unnecessary. Raw oysters on the half shell, some mild and sweet, others a bit too salty; the waitress did not mention places of origin. Entrees---Brownzed rockfish was alright. My sweet chilli red snapper appeared to have a combination of Caribbean style of fried cooking and Chinese-inspired sweet and sour sauce (pardon me if I were wrong). Fish was cooked well with crispy skin and juicy inside. Garnish of Candied plantain was too heavily sweet and starchy to go with the delightful taste of fish. I'd rather just have the very nice pickled carrot and cucumber with some other light, green veggies or beans to go with the fish. Sides---these were dissapointing. Broccolini was too dry and the onion and bacon potato confit way too salty. Desserts---Creme brulee, nicely cooked. Overall: I'd say 3.5 stars but I settled on 3 stars as the price was too much for the quality of the food. I would say the issue of this place was that they went too far with showcasing of skills and fancy twist of seasoning. We were even told that the special appertizer for the day were Asian-inspired wonton and seafood low-mein. That was quite unnecessary as the region provided ample fresh and unique seafood selections for making specials. read more
2 years ago
The ambiance was impeccable and the service was good. Our food was good, but not great. Glad that we gave it a try, but not dying to go back. read more
6 years ago
Yes all this quarantine ...I haven't left the house in three months and I'm pregnant with a toddler. Once I saw that Saltines was opening their outside dining with social distance...I decided to come out the dark. They had all their umbrellas opened up outside ...so the sun wasn't directly hitting you. Waitresses and waiters were kind and did a great job keeping social distancing and wearing masks. Service was really great, and it was excatly what I needed after not going out for three months. My husband ordered the Prime Rib Melt. It's one of his favorites. I ordered their grilled salmon salad. It was so refreshing! My son got the fish and chips with a brownie...the batter ... delicious...the brownie delicious. It was a perfect day for lunch.. food was great... Service was great. read more
2 years ago
Visiting for a work trip and thought the food and experience were just average, with a high price. I got the fish (salmon) and had it bronzed, this was tasty. For my side, I replaced the succotash with fries which weren't seasoned well. And finally, I was still hungry so I got the grilled oysters which were good but on the smaller side. I think overall the meal was fine but the cost was a bit high. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Amazing Sunday night dining experience! We were seated immediately when we walked in by a very friendly hostess and greeted quickly by our server Brian. Brian made our experience even more wonderful. He was attentive and asked our opinion on every dish that we had. He let us know they were updating the menu and our feedback was very important. For the apps we had crabcake and oysters. Both were superb. The crapcake was full of real crabmeat and had a nice crisp crust on it. Hubby loved the oysters. For our entrees we had the salmon and lobster dishes. Both were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The succotash was the best I've EVER had! Old bay fries are addictive lol. The only thing that wasn't exceptional was the risotto, it was a bit firm for my liking but the flavor more than made up for it. There was so much food we couldn't eat it all so we took it home. The to go containers are perfect because you can throw them right in the oven. I LOVE this place, we've been several times and we will continue to come back. Kudos again to Brian, he is an asset to this establishment. read more
6 years ago
I rolled into The Main for the first time early last year and took a top to bottom tour with an executive of Gold Key. I was completely impressed! Since then I have been back to the hotel. Saltine is the seafood/raw bar restaurant located on the first floor of the hotel. There are two other restaurant in the hotel. The bar without a doubt is the centerpiece of the operation and stunning. My order...House Martini / Botanist gin and Vya Dry Vermouth combined in a historical ratio of 3.7 to 1. Served w/ a Castelvetrano olive and a twist of lemon. Lightweights need not apply. The bartender crafted a masterpiece. The cocktail menu is on point. For lunch Lobster roll and Oyster Po Boy w/ side of truffle fries. The toll was good, not fantastic. Currently Saltine is closed due to Covid-19. The Main Hotel remains open. Thank you for the great table service Alissa. Appreciate the tour of the restaurant operation and building Peter. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Great stop for happy hour!! My team was in from out of town and this place was recommended by a local friend. Did not disappoint and will definitely be back next time I'm in Norfolk read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Excellent dinner! Service was so good. Steven and Cameron made sure all our needs were met and gave helpful suggestions. This place is trendy and a lovely place for dining. I would love to visit them again soon. read more
My party of 4 had a nice brunch on Sunday afternoon. Great coffee and just $2 mimosas!! Bloody Mary's also. My shrimp and grits were more of a gumbo style with okra. Very cheese grits. The kind that sticks to your spoon. French toast ir eggs on my next visit read more
4 years ago
OH MY WORD!!! EXCEPTIONAL!! My hubs and I came for a brunch date on the last day of our weekend visit to Norfolk. The vibe is so chic. The staff was really friendly and remember our names from when we went in the day before to make a reservation. I had the blue crab belly with potatoes and it was hands down the best Benedict I've ever had. The hollandaise sauce was seasoned with old bay....it was perfect. My hubs had the Jonny cakes with the crispiest chicken. It was perfect and SO delicious. Oh- let's not forget the $2 mimosas at brunch!! I would HIGHLY recommend. read more
4 years ago
Delicious seafood! We decided to go here for dinner and tried a bit of everything from the menu: she crab soup, Caesar salad, shrimp ceviche, seared scallops with risotto and poached lobster tail with clams and oysters. Everything from the bread and butter to our main entree was so fresh and flavorful. Honorable mention to the she crab soup, simple and packed with flavor! Service was prompt and courteous- did not quite catch our servers name but she was very kind and attentive! Also- I loved how clean and well decorated the entire restaurant was. The lighting around the place set the mood for an intimate yet sophisticated feel. Chairs were super comfortable too. We loved sitting by the windows and were able to enjoy a wonderful dining experience and see a bit of downtown Norfolk action! read more
3 years ago
Last meal of our vacation. $2 mimosa $2 Bloody Mary. James River, peach tree, salty kiss, sea side salts, sewansescott, shooting point, ragging island and laughing king OYSTERS My kids love raw oysters. Charbroiled oysters were yummy too. Excellent brunch the chicken biscuit had authentic made buttery biscuits. Crab cake with hash browns superb. Warm welcoming staff. Ambiance marvelous. read more
1 year ago
I've been here several times for happy hour 3pm - 6pm and outside of happy hour. This is my favorite spot to have fresh oysters, sit at the bar, and enjoy the environment and people. The staff at the bar are usually super friendly and helpful. read more
1 year ago
Another place my Grubbing Buddy and I tried out in the very hotel we stayed in, The Hilton Main, was the Saltine, a seafood restaurant with a pub feel to it. We really wanted to try eating in their outdoor area, but the oncoming rain prevented that option. Our wait for a table was about 20 minutes, so we sat at the bar. I had an Old Fashioned, which I've become addicted to Lately. I am amazed by how some bartenders add more alcohol to their drinks and some don't. That night, mine was just fine. Because of the upcoming concert that night, we decided to order several appetizers. We started out with the Charbroiled Bay Oysters and, let me tell you, they were amazing! The oysters oozed of butter! My only complaint was that there were only five of them and two of us, and the oysters were pretty small. We also had Rhode Island Calamari and P.E.I. or Prince Edward Island Mussels. The starters were all delicious. We only wish we could have stayed and tried out the delicious entrees. The waitstaff and hostess were attentive and pleasant. The Saltine, with its shellfish, seafood and spirits, is a place I would return to again and again. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Staying in the Hotel (which is very nice by the way, and highly recommended) after our/my previous post we both were in the mood for seafood so here we went. It was jammed packed at 5-7. No sitting room at the bar or adjacent high tops. Very warm and cozy. Service was vey attentive. (Management when you read this- Chris was outstanding). The calamari was somewhat less than hot, so we sent it back. The replacement was spot on. Hot and excellent flavor. I had the crab cake dinner and the wife had the "Butter Poached Lobster Tail $44 roasted tomato | clam and mussel ragout fine herbs | sweet corn grit risotto." Per my better half it was very tasty- which it was I can confirm as I had some- but BUT was less food than you would expect to get. (Chris explained the size- so this is on us) the Mrs offer me a taste - forkful-which was Almost a 1/4 of the tail. "They could have added more seafood. I think that they added the minimum possible for the price." I could say the same for my crab cake. Tasty but, if I'm being honest-- overpriced. And don't get me started on the drinks. A rum and coke- mostly ice- shouldn't cost $9. Lemoned drop martinis-$16. Again nice experience BUT either drop the price or add more food to the plate. Look at the menu before you go. read more
2 years ago
I am happy to share my pleasant experience about this restaurant. I was able to find street parking and had no need to use valet. Lucky me. I walked thru seldom market and entered the restaurant from inside the The MAIN Hilton. I was not promptly greeted by a cozy seating area and the hues of emerald green chairs and black and white tiles. I passed by a beautifully displayed RAW Bar and a trendy full service bar. There were table top seating available by the bar and a quaint area on the patio for dining a la Fresca. I made my home at a table top table inside by the bar which was conveniently by a wall outlet. I required some juice for my laptop as I worked remotely. The pretty hostess approached me. I'm guessing I must have zoomed right past her. I was then greeted by my server Nick. He can promptly with a glass of chilled water and have me his menu recommendations upon my request. Initially I wanted a salad for lunch but upon seeing that one of the Fresh Catch of the day options was Rock Fish, I opted for the Fresh Catch of the Day. Nick recommended that I get the Fish, " BRONZED". I have never had it prepared that way. He highly recommended and explained that fish would have a brown sugar and spice rub seasoning and,that if I had never had it before, I would probably enjoy it. My oh my was he right! I have never been a fan of Blackened anything but I truly enjoyed my fish being BRONZED. My Rock fish came with two sides, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Succotash. My lemon Beurre Blanc was on the side. It was nice Lunch portion. I enjoyed my meal very much. Between a lovely scenic views of Downtown Norfolk, the fresh breeze hitting my face and the phenomenal service from Nick, I almost forgot I had to work. I was able to get some work done remotely from my laptop and enjoy fine cuisine and excellent service. I will definitely be returning for another lunch and trying out their happy hour which is from 5-7 read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
We went here during the 4th of July for the low country seafood boil, but ended up eating more things! To start off, the place is located in The Main. It is within the first floor of the Hilton hotel and sits behind the Apothecary bar which I believe they're also related to each other. The staff was very accommodating and every new face that came to help always asked whether it was our first time at Saltine or not. If you say it's your first time, they'll give you a quick run-down on how everything works. You are provided with an iPad that contains the selection of drinks and the day's specialty dishes alongside paper menus that covers the variety of food. We were served by a woman named Bianca and she was very good at suggesting dishes and drinks. We ordered a generous appetizer of mussels and naan, and though we felt like we didn't wait for that long Bianca apologized for the "long wait" and asked us whether we would like a house salad, a cup of She Crab soup, or chowder, on them! We got the She Crab soup and chowder for free and it was a delicious addition to our meal that we didn't expect. We also had bread served to us with a smoked fish pâté and a sweet light and minty spread. For drinks, since I am unable to drink alcohol at the moment, Bianca suggested a virgin drink called Heir of Superiority. It's a $6 virgin drink of mango syrup, ginger syrup, lime juice, and club soda and it was perfect. My boyfriend got a Belgian Shock Top, and you have other choices from brands like Guinness, Devil's Backbone's, Hardywood and a few others. I will say that their selection of beers is fairly limited, however they have a lot of mixed cocktail drinks to choose from. When our appetizer finally arrived we found that there was enough mussels to share for two as well as the nicely charred naan that came with it. We were given a cup to hold the shells and scraps and a fork especially for eating seafood. We were also given wipes! For the main meal, which was the low country seafood boil (a 4th of July special), we had new cups to put in the shells of the shellfish that we were eating. The seafood boil had crayfish, shrimp, corn, and colored potatoes and this was in overall 2.5 lbs. Then we were suggested to have dessert. Since we were fairly full, my boyfriend and I shared a Honey Crème Brûlée which is good for people who are almost full but still would like to munch on dessert. The brûlée was very light and tasty and comes with raspberries on top and a lavender cream on the side. Though we had a lot, the overall meal was not overbearing and filled us just right. Since my boyfriend and I don't frequent in higher-end restaurants, we weren't sure what to wear. But we wore the typical casual clothes and didn't feel judged by wearing them. This was a very enjoyable experience and we loved every bite! The staff was so accommodating, and the prices of the restaurant is fairly reasonable for the type of food they serve. The bathrooms by the way have tall doors! Unlike many restaurants where you can see people from the holes doing their business lol. read more
3 years ago
This is not it. Don't come unless you have to. Because why was this experience so bad. Let me start with the hostess was fantastic. We brought our toddler and couldn't decide between a booster and high chair so she brought both to see what would work for us. The vibe is nice. It went downhill from there. Our server was Miguel. When he came to take our drink orders we asked for a nonalcoholic menu as it was lunchtime to which he replied he didn't think they had one but he'd go check. He comes back and says we don't have nonalcoholic drinks. So my sister asks him so all you have is water and alcohol and he goes yeah. Then goes oh wait and soda... I can't even y'all. So I asked him what the vegetable of the day was on the children's menu, he didn't know and said he'd check but it was something child friendly. Obviously it was on the children's menu -_- we asked for the burger to be well done and he goes there's only 1 temperature-medium. What kind of restaurant doesn't allow no pink in burgers?? We ordered and the food takes forever. Our soup came out first and it was delicious but why did he hit my child in the head with it?? This waiter was TERRIBLE! Our main dishes came and why does the child's food come with the most food???! The burger came with one patty half raw and the other well done. The fries were basic. The crab cake sandwich was okay. The Caesar salad was disgusting. How do you mess up a 4 ingredient salad?? And it came with an anchovy on top which I thought was unnecessary. TL:DR the service was bad. The food was bad. Take your money elsewhere. read more
4 years ago
I didn't have a good experience here the first few times I dined here and didn't bother writing a review for it....but I was very pleased from my most recent visit for lunch! We waited about 10 minutes or so before we actually got inside of the restaurant. Bit of a conflict with their hours; their sign at the front of the restaurant says they open at 11am where as on Yelp it shows at 11:30am. FYI They open at 11:30am. As soon as they opened their doors we were seated right away. I ordered their lunch combination; with a lobster roll (slight upcharge) with a she-crab soup. The soup was pretty good but it was the lobster roll obviously that made for a pricey lunch, more than I usually spend but it was so worth it! The bread was nicely toasted and the lobster was cooked to perfection. Elaine was our server and she did a good job taking care of us. Definitely adding this back to one of my go-to spots for lunch! read more
3 years ago
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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.
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