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True Chesapeake, Baltimore, MD

True Chesapeake

4.7
4.7
613 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
3300 Clipper Mill Rd, Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21211-2332

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch Buffet

    $25.00 - $52.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter with a Bountiful Brunch Buffet! Hop over to True Chesapeake for a festive Easter brunch, featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet with shrimp cocktail, fried chicken, scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted baby potatoes, spring vegetable risotto, blue crab mac & cheese, cucumber & smoked salmon bites, deviled eggs, a decadent waffle bar, and more! $52 per person if reserved by Sunday, April 13th, at midnight $60 per person on April 14th and after $25 for kids 🥂 Drinks and raw & roasted oysters available à la carte. Join us for a delicious Easter celebration—where the food is fresh and the vibes are festive! 🌸🐣
    Easter Brunch Buffet Photo

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 613 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Seafood

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Baltimore

    Kid-friendly

  • 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.
613 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    True Chesapeake offered a fantastic dining experience. The ambiance was perfect—not too loud, not too quiet. The food was excellent, and the service was equally impressive. However, one area that could be improved is the portion sizes.

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  2. Paul

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service!! I would highly recommend.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to serve you again soon.

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  3. Wilfred

    Richmond11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent as always! Hands-down, some of the best oysters you can eat. Didn’t care much for the broccoli soup however everything else was delicious. This is my second visit. Can’t wait to return.

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  4. Patty VIP

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    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!
    True ChesapeakeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the oysters, dessert, and service. We hope to serve you again soon!

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  5. Stanley

    Baltimore2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    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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  6. Paula VIP

    Baltimore51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    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.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the oysters and other menu items. Come visit us again soon!

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  7. Margo

    Baltimore17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    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!
    True ChesapeakeResponded 2 days ago
    We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience dining with us! We always aim to provide the best service, so your positive feedback is truly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great night out!

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  8. Michele

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 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.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your brunch with us, even with an event happening in the adjoining room, and we really appreciate your patience. We’d love to have you dine with us more often whenever you’re able to make it in. Thanks again for the recommendation!

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  9. Erin

    Baltimore4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 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.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much for the kind words about our food and drinks. We appreciate your honesty about the service and noise level, and we’ll definitely keep that in mind as we work to improve. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Lillian

    Washington DC30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 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.
    True ChesapeakeResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Lillian! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our oysters and food. We apologize if the noise level was higher than desired and appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you again soon at True Chesapeake!

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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 613 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
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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