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True Chesapeake, Baltimore, MD

True Chesapeake

4.7
4.7
610 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 610 people are saying

True Chesapeake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 is a "hidden gem" known for its "fantastic oysters" and vibrant atmosphere in a beautifully restored mill setting. Diners rave about the "creative and delicious" menu, with standout dishes like the bone marrow crab dip and the French onion oysters. Service varies, but the "warm and engaging" staff often enhance the experience.
610 Reviews
  1. Patty VIP

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal - an oyster lover’s heaven! Two of us shared a dozen raw oysters, which enabled each of us to sample all the offerings, plus the roasted, fried, French onion, and Rockefeller. All were delicious, and with the luscious Apple Galette for dessert, the meal, was perfection! Wonderful service and great ambiance- we can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Stanley

    Baltimore2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sweetbreads have a both a very subtle taste and a wonderful consistancy. What Chesapeake did to them was sinful! They were heavily breaded, cut into walnut-sized chunks and deep fried. They are hard to fine on restaurant menus and when I saw them I had to try them. I fond many of thier dishes poorly prepared. The oysters were excellent. I keep trying the place because I love oysters and want to support their Bay farming but Chesapeake too often disappoints on other menu items.

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  3. Paula VIP

    Baltimore51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great menu. Some out of the ordinary selections. Delicious oysters. Scallops were excellent.

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  4. Margo

    Baltimore17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn't been back to True Chesapeake Oyster since the pandemic - Chef Zack is terrific! Applaud the wait staff as well. Overall - a great evening out!

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  5. Michele

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was crowded due to a special event but service was still ok and the food was delicious. I would dine here more often if I could.

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  6. Erin

    Baltimore4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing!! Service was lacking a little and it was very noisy. Overall though we were happy with the experience because of the delicious food and drinks.

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  7. Lillian

    Washington DC30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters at True Chesapeake are outstanding! We enjoyed them very much. Our food was good. The restaurant is lovely. It is noisy, and our party had to raise our voices to hear one another.

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  8. Gail VIP

    Baltimore42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to for a relaxing night out with the best burgers and fries in town, great service and cocktails, we love you True Chesapeake, Truly!!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing server very funny and attentive. Also the bar manager Sheri is so fantastic, would recommend this place to anyone!
    True ChesapeakeResponded on 19 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to serve you again soon. Sheri is truly the best!

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  10. Vanessa VIP

    Baltimore10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch and fantastic bar service! Love this place so much; feels like home.
    True ChesapeakeResponded on 19 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and feel at home at our restaurant. We can't wait to welcome you back!

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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 610 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 11 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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