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True Chesapeake, Baltimore, MD

True Chesapeake

4.7
4.7
585 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood 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.

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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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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 585 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 / Maryland

    Seafood

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Baltimore

    Great for brunch

  • Baltimore

    Kid-friendly

  • Baltimore

    Innovative

  • Baltimore

    Healthy

  • Baltimore

    Hot spot

  • Baltimore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baltimore

    Good for special occasions

  • Baltimore

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Chesapeake offers a delightful seafood experience, with "amazing" oysters and locally sourced Maryland seafood. Guests praise the "beautiful dining room" and "exceptional service." The menu features standout dishes like the blue crab and bone marrow dip and seared scallops. Despite occasional service hiccups, diners appreciate the "warm" ambiance and innovative cuisine.
585 Reviews
  1. David

    Baltimore

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  2. Suzanne

    VIP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Special regional experience, good ambience. One of our favorites
    True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
    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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  3. Alfred

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went for Valentine’s Day date and had a great time. Food was great and drinks were good also. We shared oysters, blue crab and bone marrow, blue crab Mac n cheese and braised beef. Oysters were perfect, very big and fresh 10/10. Love hot sauce and vinegar sauce that came with it. Bone warrow was really good, first time trying something like it. 9/10. Mac n cheese was more creamy with crab, very good. 8/10. Braised beef was very fatty and would say it was about 30% fat. Had to eat a the fatty parts. Extremely tender though with a pretty good purée on the plate. I would give 6.7/10 because of fat. Love the plating of everything. Drinks were good. We had old fashioned and Paloma. Overall 9.5/10 experience will definitely be coming back to try more food!
    True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! It sounds like you had an amazing spread, from the fresh oysters to the blue crab & bone marrow dip and Mac & cheese! We appreciate your thoughtful feedback on the braised beef—your honesty helps us continue to improve. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the drinks and the plating, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  4. Darnissa

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall customer service was great. Food did take a while to come out, however the manager was apologetic. Oysters were really good. I don't recommend the mac and cheese. There is no lump crab in it unless you inquire about getting a side of crab in it to add in. Also ordered a crab cake and fried oysters. Only took a bite of the crab cake and took the rest home. Started to eat the rest of it at home only to discover a piece of blond hair baked into the crab cake. Stick to the oysters and drinks if you decide to go.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Darnissa! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed our oysters and that our service met your expectations. Just so you know, our crab mac & cheese does not normally come with lump crab, but we're happy we were able to accommodate your request! We sincerely apologize for the unfortunate experience with the crab cake. This is definitely not the standard we strive for, and we’ll be sure to pass your comments along to our culinary team for review. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope you'll come back and use your happy hour drink vouchers!

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  5. Andre

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter did an amazing job and the manger was very accommodating. The food was amazing plus we when on the busiest day of the year overall they did amazing!
    True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your review—feedback like yours truly makes our day! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  6. Tiara

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This place had us waiting as if they’re chick-fil-a except they did not acknowledged that waiting for water, bread, small plates, drinks would be an hour or more. Do Better. Snarky comments from staff with no resolve as if the patron is at fault for their short comings. Never again will I visit this place.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 6 days ago
    We’re sincerely sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. Valentine’s Day is a busy night in the restaurant industry, and we apologize for the wait on food and drinks. While we take full responsibility for our shortcomings, we do not tolerate rude behavior, especially cursing at our staff. We offered to replace your entrée and find a solution, but you declined. We regret that a resolution couldn’t be reached. Best wishes, The True Chesapeake Team

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  7. trevor

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great. The food is fantastic as is the space. What I really like is that the food is creative but it's not trying to hard. Some restaurants just go overboard trying to make stuff overly fancy for fancy's sake and it all seems silly. Not True Chesapeake. They do it right.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed both the food and atmosphere. It means a lot to hear that our approach to creative, yet approachable dishes resonated with you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  8. Willard

    Alabama

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very busy night. Great food and service. We plan to go back. It's one of our favorites here in Baltimore.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review and spending Valentine's Day with us! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to serve you again soon.

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  9. P

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are repeat visitors to True Chesapeake, their oysters are incredible. But this meal was our best yet. Our server was excellent, very professional and efficient. Drinks and food items were delicious, and well-paced. We never felt rushed or delayed. An unexpected touch was a table side visit from the owner who stopped by to check on our experience. When he learned that our visit had special meaning for us (41st anniversary of our engagement), he learned what we liked and brought us a bourbon tasting! As we were just ordinary customers, this personal touch that made our great experience extraordinary. Why patronize a chain restaurant or establishment where you are just a number when you can have a great meal and also feel as though you truly matter? TC, please keep up the good work - you are a local gem!
    True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We’re thrilled to hear that your visit with us was the best yet, and we’re especially honored that you chose True Chesapeake to celebrate such a special occasion—happy 41st anniversary of your engagement! We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Pam

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. The atmosphere was very cool, refurbished industrial style and the service very friendly and attentive. My husband and I enjoyed our meal very much, starting with a delicious assortment of raw oysters!! We will definitely return!!
    True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind review, Pam! We're delighted you and your husband enjoyed your dining experience—especially the raw oysters! It’s great to hear our atmosphere and friendly service made an impression. We look forward to welcoming you back 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 585 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 25 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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