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True Chesapeake, Baltimore, MD

True Chesapeake

4.6
4.6
539 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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Dining areas

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
  • Website
    http://www.truechesapeake.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    3300 Clipper Mill Rd, Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21211-2332
  • 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

Menu

SMALL PLATES

  • farm greens saladUSD 13.00

    local greens, apples, blue cheese, candied pecans, apple-balsamic vinaigrette

    • beet saladUSD 14.00

      pistachios, frisee, puffed quinoa, blue cheese mousse

      • blue crab & bone marrow dipUSD 16.00

        pickled shallots, local micro greens, grilled bread

        • hand-cut spaghettiUSD 17.00

          parmesan, cured egg yolk, bacon, middleneck clams

          • steak tartareUSD 16.00

            smoked oyster aioli, cestra caviar, potato chips

            • broccoli & cheddar soupUSD 10.00

              broccoli soup, broccoli florets, cheddar cheese mousse

              • mushroom tartUSD 15.00

                local mushrooms, horseradish, tarragon creme fraiche

                ON THE HALF SHELL

                FROM OUR FARM

                • skinny dippersUSD 2.75

                  Approximately 3-4 inches

                  • huckleberriesUSD 2.75

                    Approximately 2 inches

                    • chunky dunkersUSD 3.00

                      These bivalves don't skinny dip - they chunky dunk. Approximately 4+ inches.

                      • Rotating Selection of Neighbor OystersUSD 3.00

                        STEAMED

                        • peel & eat gulf shrimpUSD 19.00

                          • middleneck clamsUSD 19.00

                            • Newfoundland musselsUSD 19.00

                              • our signature platter of steamed and roasted shellfishUSD 73.00

                                oysters rockefeller, old bay roasted oysters, clams, mussels, & gulf shrimp

                                SANDWICHES

                                • our burgerUSD 18.00

                                  cheddar cheese, fried pickles, spicy ketchup, bacon mayo, potato wedges

                                  • blue catfish sandwichUSD 18.00

                                    salted cucumber, pickled shallot tartar sauce, potato wedges

                                    • crab cake sandwichUSD 29.00

                                      pickled red onions, old bay mayo, potato wedges

                                      • 5 oz lump crabUSD 29.00
                                      • 5 oz jumbo lump crabUSD 46.00

                                    SIDES & ADDITIONS

                                    • blue crab mac & cheeseUSD 13.00

                                      • herbed potato puréeUSD 7.00

                                        • buffalo brussels sproutsUSD 8.00

                                          • roasted cauliflower & gruyèreUSD 8.00

                                            • sorghum glazed carrotsUSD 7.00

                                              • 5 oz blue crab cakeUSD 25.00

                                                • 5 oz jumbo lump crab cakeUSD 42.00

                                                  OYSTER SIGNATURES

                                                  • True Chesapeake caesarUSD 15.00

                                                    fried oyster croutons, smoked oyster caesar dressing

                                                    • roasted chicken breastUSD 10.00
                                                    • 5 oz crab cakeUSD 25.00
                                                    • 5 oz jumbo crab cakeUSD 42.00

                                                  • oyster stewUSD 14.00

                                                    made à la minute, bacon, potatoes, salsify, tarragon

                                                    • roasted half-shell oystersUSD 15.00

                                                      herb & old bay butter

                                                      • classic rockefellerUSD 16.00

                                                        spinach, aged parmesan, fennel liqueur

                                                        • fried oystersUSD 15.00

                                                          split pea purée, country ham chips

                                                          • french onion oystersUSD 16.00

                                                            gruyère cheese, black truffle

                                                            ENTRÉES

                                                            • butter-poached snakeheadUSD 33.00

                                                              wrapped in cabbage, spaghetti squash & cabbage cake, fall squash curry broth

                                                              • mushroom & truffle risottoUSD 26.00

                                                                local mushrooms, black truffle, sage, rosemary, roasted acorn squash bowl

                                                                • seared scallopsUSD 33.00

                                                                  pork belly, turnips, sea island red pea cassoulet

                                                                  • red wine braised beef cheeksUSD 34.00

                                                                    braised lactino kale, root vegetable purée, mint & parsley sauce

                                                                    • grilled new york strip steakUSD 36.00

                                                                      potato purée, apple butter, puffed beef tendon, sauce au poivre

                                                                      Last updated: 11 November 2024

                                                                      What 539 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                      4.6
                                                                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.6Food
                                                                      • 4.6Service
                                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Baltimore

                                                                        Great for brunch

                                                                      • Baltimore

                                                                        Child-friendly

                                                                      • Baltimore

                                                                        Innovative

                                                                      • Baltimore

                                                                        Healthy

                                                                      • Baltimore

                                                                        Lively

                                                                      • Baltimore

                                                                        Seafood

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      True Chesapeake offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing oysters" and "creative, excellent food." The ambiance blends a historic setting with contemporary charm, ideal for both casual and special occasions. Guests rave about "innovative craft cocktails" and a "beautifully restored" interior. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a beloved spot for many.

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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 4.6 stars by 539 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      9:30 pm
                                                                      Booked 7 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
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        http://www.truechesapeake.com/
                                                                      • 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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