True Chesapeake

4.6

539 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

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 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
Gluten-free Options

Offers

Tropical Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Tue - 17:00 - 20:45
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!
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 17:00 - 19:00,Tue - Sat - 17:00 - 19:00
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!
Half-Price Wine Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Wed - 17:00 - 20:45
HALF-PRICE WINE WEDNESDAYS 50% off select wine bottles!

Popular dishes

farm greens saladUS$13.00
local greens, apples, blue cheese, candied pecans, apple-balsamic vinaigrette
beet saladUS$14.00
pistachios, frisee, puffed quinoa, blue cheese mousse
blue crab & bone marrow dipUS$16.00
pickled shallots, local micro greens, grilled bread
hand-cut spaghettiUS$17.00
parmesan, cured egg yolk, bacon, middleneck clams
steak tartareUS$16.00
smoked oyster aioli, cestra caviar, potato chips
broccoli & cheddar soupUS$10.00
broccoli soup, broccoli florets, cheddar cheese mousse
mushroom tartUS$15.00
local mushrooms, horseradish, tarragon creme fraiche

ON THE HALF SHELL

FROM OUR FARM

skinny dippersUS$2.75
Approximately 3-4 inches
huckleberriesUS$2.75
Approximately 2 inches
chunky dunkersUS$3.00
These bivalves don't skinny dip - they chunky dunk. Approximately 4+ inches.
Rotating Selection of Neighbor OystersUS$3.00

STEAMED

peel & eat gulf shrimpUS$19.00
middleneck clamsUS$19.00
Newfoundland musselsUS$19.00
our signature platter of steamed and roasted shellfishUS$73.00
oysters rockefeller, old bay roasted oysters, clams, mussels, & gulf shrimp

SANDWICHES

our burgerUS$18.00
cheddar cheese, fried pickles, spicy ketchup, bacon mayo, potato wedges
blue catfish sandwichUS$18.00
salted cucumber, pickled shallot tartar sauce, potato wedges
crab cake sandwichUS$29.00
pickled red onions, old bay mayo, potato wedges
- 5 oz lump crabUS$29.00
- 5 oz jumbo lump crabUS$46.00

SIDES & ADDITIONS

blue crab mac & cheeseUS$13.00
herbed potato puréeUS$7.00
buffalo brussels sproutsUS$8.00
roasted cauliflower & gruyèreUS$8.00
sorghum glazed carrotsUS$7.00
5 oz blue crab cakeUS$25.00
5 oz jumbo lump crab cakeUS$42.00

OYSTER SIGNATURES

True Chesapeake caesarUS$15.00
fried oyster croutons, smoked oyster caesar dressing
- roasted chicken breastUS$10.00
- 5 oz crab cakeUS$25.00
- 5 oz jumbo crab cakeUS$42.00
oyster stewUS$14.00
made à la minute, bacon, potatoes, salsify, tarragon
roasted half-shell oystersUS$15.00
herb & old bay butter
classic rockefellerUS$16.00
spinach, aged parmesan, fennel liqueur
fried oystersUS$15.00
split pea purée, country ham chips
french onion oystersUS$16.00
gruyère cheese, black truffle

ENTRÉES

butter-poached snakeheadUS$33.00
wrapped in cabbage, spaghetti squash & cabbage cake, fall squash curry broth
mushroom & truffle risottoUS$26.00
local mushrooms, black truffle, sage, rosemary, roasted acorn squash bowl
seared scallopsUS$33.00
pork belly, turnips, sea island red pea cassoulet
red wine braised beef cheeksUS$34.00
braised lactino kale, root vegetable purée, mint & parsley sauce
grilled new york strip steakUS$36.00
potato purée, apple butter, puffed beef tendon, sauce au poivre

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

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

539 Reviews

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NealK
Baltimore
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I really want to give True Chesapeake five stars. It's a beautiful space with delicious food and great drinks. Unfortunately, the service fell short of what you expect from a fine dining experience. Perhaps our experience was uncommon, so definitely give it a try. You won't be disappointed with the meal, but you might be waiting a bit for it.
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Judeline
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My best friend and I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere was cozy, and everything we tried was fantastic, but the highlight of our visit was definitely the beer bread—it was absolutely amazing! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and it paired wonderfully with our meal. To top it off, our waitress was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. We'll definitely be coming back!
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Tom
Baltimore
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried tbe broccoli and cheddar soup for the first time. Spectacular! Then the Burger, which turned out to be the best I have ever had
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Gail
Baltimore
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best burgers, salads, seafood and drinks! Great service beautiful dining room. ❤️❤️❤️
True ChesapeakeResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind review! Come visit us again soon!
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DeNeia
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience can’t wait to go back . Service was excellent and the food was even better.
True ChesapeakeResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the service and food. Come visit us again soon!
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Tom
Baltimore
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Zack's whipped potatoes are darn near as good as Joel Robuchon's 'world famous mashed potatoes -- they are spectacular. Finished up with the apple galette which was delicious and a feast for the eyes in addition.
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Jospeh
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice selection of seafood and other options. Beautiful space and service is prompt. Drink menu and raw oyster bar are both big hits too.
True ChesapeakeResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the service, drink menu, oysters, and space. Come visit us again soon!
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Jim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food. Loved the whole vibe!
True ChesapeakeResponded on 7 November 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the service, food, and vibes. Come visit us again soon!
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Ed
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Good food! Great burger! Fried oysters could have been warmer, mushroom tart was delicious! Unique space and great atmosphere! Awesome Food Runners (!!), which made up for an otherwise challenging server.
True ChesapeakeResponded on 7 November 2024
Hi Ed, We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the service from our food runner! We’re sorry to hear that you found the experience with your server challenging. We’d appreciate any additional details and would love the opportunity to make it up to you in the future. Thanks for sharing your feedback.
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Tom
Baltimore
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the mushroom risotto: spectacular dish presented in a baked acorn squash with a plethora of mushrooms. Delicious and a feast for the eyes.
True ChesapeakeResponded on 8 November 2024
Thanks so much for your review, Tom. We are so glad you enjoyed the mushroom risotto. We 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 4.6 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

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Gluten-free Options

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.

True Chesapeake

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Tropical Tuesday

Happy Hour

Half-Price Wine Wednesdays

Oyster Stew

fried oysters

french onion oysters

SMALL PLATES

farm greens saladUS$13.00

beet saladUS$14.00

blue crab & bone marrow dipUS$16.00

hand-cut spaghettiUS$17.00

steak tartareUS$16.00

broccoli & cheddar soupUS$10.00

mushroom tartUS$15.00

ON THE HALF SHELL

skinny dippersUS$2.75

huckleberriesUS$2.75

chunky dunkersUS$3.00

Rotating Selection of Neighbor OystersUS$3.00

STEAMED

peel & eat gulf shrimpUS$19.00

middleneck clamsUS$19.00

Newfoundland musselsUS$19.00

our signature platter of steamed and roasted shellfishUS$73.00

SANDWICHES

our burgerUS$18.00

blue catfish sandwichUS$18.00

crab cake sandwichUS$29.00

SIDES & ADDITIONS

blue crab mac & cheeseUS$13.00

herbed potato puréeUS$7.00

buffalo brussels sproutsUS$8.00

roasted cauliflower & gruyèreUS$8.00

sorghum glazed carrotsUS$7.00

5 oz blue crab cakeUS$25.00

5 oz jumbo lump crab cakeUS$42.00

OYSTER SIGNATURES

True Chesapeake caesarUS$15.00

oyster stewUS$14.00

roasted half-shell oystersUS$15.00

classic rockefellerUS$16.00

fried oystersUS$15.00

french onion oystersUS$16.00

ENTRÉES

butter-poached snakeheadUS$33.00

mushroom & truffle risottoUS$26.00

seared scallopsUS$33.00

red wine braised beef cheeksUS$34.00

grilled new york strip steakUS$36.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does True Chesapeake offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is True Chesapeake restaurant rated?

Is True Chesapeake currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information