Simple-yet-savory fried saltines are a classic Southern appetizer. Typically found at seafood restaurants + oyster bars, this elevated cracker not only pairs nicely with seafood, but all types of spreads, meats + cheeses. We’re sharing five of our favorite spots to grab these golden snacks, plus suggestions on what to pair them with.
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar, 223 S. Wilmington St.

Try the pimento cheese snack and top your fried saltines with housemade smoked pimento cheese, poblanos, and peanuts. Or, try the smoked fish dip and top your saltines with locally smoked fish, bread + butter pickles.

The Cortez, 413 Glenwood Ave.

Try the Cortez Sailboat — fried saltines served with hamachi tiradito, coctel mixto, peel-and-eat-shrimp, four raw oysters, and crab salad.

Poole’s Diner, 426 S. McDowell St.

Dress up your deep-fried cracker with three-year-aged cheddar pimento cheese for the ultimate southern dipping experience.

Killjoy, 116 N. West St.

Try the cheese board with assorted meats, gouda + romano cheese, housemade pickles, pimento cheese spread, bar nuts, and of course, fried saltines.

Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar, 5625 Creedmoor Rd.

Keeping it classic. We love their signature pimento cheese + homemade crackers.

Make fried saltines at home 🏠

If you want to wow your dinner guests and elevate your charcuterie board game, check out this tutorial from chef + TV personality Alton Brown for hot baked saltines.