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True Chesapeake, Baltimore, MD

True Chesapeake

4.7
4.7
595 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
True Chesapeake is a Baltimore restaurant born of an oyster farm. Executive Chef Zack Mills creates a seasonal menu that showcases oysters from our farm in St. Jerome’s Creek, Southern Maryland — raw, roasted, and in signature dishes like Classic Rockefeller and French Onion Oysters. But, the oysters are just the beginning. Our award winning menu celebrates the bounty of the Chesapeake region by using locally sourced seafood, meat, and produce to create exquisite dishes that evolve with the seasons. Chef Mills has been featured extensively for his use of invasive seafood species, a very delicious way to help the Chesapeake Bay. Don't forget to order the Blue Crab and Bone Marrow dip or handmade pasta. We have an expertly curated wine list, beer selection, and cocktails - both classic and creative. Ample bar, high-top, and terrace seating available for walk-ins on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 913-6374
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Zack Mills
  • Catering
    The True Chesapeake Oyster Co. team would love to chat with you about your next event! Please email us at events@truechesapeake.com to hear more about our options for your celebration.
  • Private party facilities
    The True Chesapeake Oyster Co. team would love to chat with you about your next event! Please email us at events@truechesapeake.com to hear more about our options for your celebration.
  • Area
    Hampden
  • Cross Street
    The entrance is at the back of Whitehall Mill, off Clipper Mill Road.
  • Parking details
    You will find our restaurant (and plenty of parking) beneath the historic smokestack at Whitehall Mill.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Tropical Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Join us every Tuesday for a special menu of 12 tropical cocktails including The Deep End, Three Dots & A Dash, Singapore Sling, Pearl Diver, Mai Tai, Missionary's Downfall, and more!

    Tropical Tuesday photo
  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm,Tue - Sat - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    We are proud to have been named Best Happy Hour in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine! Join us at the bar and high-tops for Happy Hour every day except Monday from 5-7 PM. Enjoy $6 martinis, old fashioneds, and daiquiris, $6 wines by the glass, $5 draft beer, and $2 raw and roasted oysters. Cheers!

    Happy Hour photo
  • Half-Price Wine Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    HALF-PRICE WINE WEDNESDAYS 50% off select wine bottles!

    Half-Price Wine Wednesdays photo

What 595 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore

    Great for brunch

  • Baltimore

    Child-friendly

  • Baltimore

    Innovative

  • Baltimore

    Hot spot

  • Baltimore

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Chesapeake offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food" and a "beautiful venue." Known for its "phenomenal oysters" and innovative seafood dishes, the restaurant features a "warm atmosphere" and "attentive service." The charming setting in a historic building enhances the appeal, making it a top choice for seafood lovers.

595 Reviews
  1. Gail VIP

    Baltimore41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best burgers in town! And cocktails, a beautiful dining room, great service we love you all!

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  2. HankB

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a mushroom risotto entree that totaled maybe 4 tablespoons. It came in an acorn squash bowl, which maybe the chef was supposed to partially empty out to make room for the pasta, but almost all of the acorn squash was intact. Instead of eating risotto from a squash bowl, I had acorn squash with a smear of risotto on top. It also wasn’t salted well. I had a peanut butter pot de crème for dessert. The marshmallow on top was lightly torched/toasted which went well at first but the pot de crème cooled it off and left a floppy slab of marshmallow on top. All in all it was okay.

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    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative and delicious food, really cool wine list, servers were great. It has been a while since I left a restaurant feeling like I *need* to come back because I didn't get a chance to try everything I wanted, but I did here!

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  4. Christina VIP

    Greater Boston73 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here. My husband loves it. Menu a bit limited for me because I have Celiac disease so need to be gluten free. If they had GF buns for sandwiches it was not indicated on the menu. I had to ask a few questions about ingredients so ended up with the roasted oysters and risotto. Both were good. Been gluten free for over 30 years and have noticed that in many other countries restaurants are listing food allergens on menus. Several in the USA do but we are still far behind other countries. Too bad.

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  5. Christy

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall atmosphere and food was impeccable. I also tend to have questions and I was impressed with the our waiters knowledge and enthusiasm. If you need a bright interior not for you but if you like ambiance there is an intimate but also upscale casual vibe. I haven't had oysters this good since a trip to NY almost 15years ago. This incident was fresh in my mind because the previous week I had oysters that didn't surpass or come close to that memory I had when I ate it for the first time with my sister. But I finally had that experience at True Chesapeake. It was better then what I remembered since I also got a chance to have more variations of the oysters and preparation styles. I did eat enjoy that I was there during their happy hour so I was able to try different variations of the oysters.

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  6. Barbara

    Baltimore20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I frequently go to True Chesapeake and have never been disappointed. The food is always excellent as is the service. Our server RC did a great job.
    True ChesapeakeResponded on 28 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. RC is the best! We hope to serve you again soon.

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  7. Sydnee

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I ordered the blue crab and bone marrow dip, hand cut spaghetti, seared scallops, French onion oysters, and some raw oysters. They were all excellent. Our favorites were the spaghetti and dip. We would definitely return to try the other menu items. Our server was very helpful and friendly. Overall, a great experience!!
    True ChesapeakeResponded on 28 February 2025
    We're thrilled to hear that you and your partner enjoyed your dining experience at True Chesapeake! It's wonderful to know that our blue crab and bone marrow dip, hand cut spaghetti, seared scallops, and French onion oysters hit the mark for you. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're already looking forward to your return visit!

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  8. Tom VIP

    Baltimore49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was packed, but service was efficient, accurate, helpful. The food, as usual, was delicious. Great affordable wine list.
    True ChesapeakeResponded on 28 February 2025
    Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, food, and wine list at True Chesapeake. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  9. David

    Baltimore51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the place. Great staff, ambience and food. Been there many times. Never disappoints.
    True ChesapeakeResponded on 21 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your review, David—feedback like yours truly makes our day! We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  10. Suzanne VIP

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Special regional experience, good ambience. One of our favorites
    True ChesapeakeResponded on 21 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the regional cuisine and ambiance. We are honored to be one of your favorites and hope to serve you again soon!

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FAQs

True Chesapeake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 913-6374.

True Chesapeake is rated 4.7 stars by 595 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for True Chesapeake

3300 Clipper Mill Rd, Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21211-2332

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The entrance is at the back of Whitehall Mill, off Clipper Mill Road.
  • Area
    Hampden
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    You will find our restaurant (and plenty of parking) beneath the historic smokestack at Whitehall Mill.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Zack Mills
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 913-6374
  • Catering
    The True Chesapeake Oyster Co. team would love to chat with you about your next event! Please email us at events@truechesapeake.com to hear more about our options for your celebration.
  • Private party facilities
    The True Chesapeake Oyster Co. team would love to chat with you about your next event! Please email us at events@truechesapeake.com to hear more about our options for your celebration.
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