True Chesapeake

4.7

561 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour
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 561 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

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Baltimore / Maryland
Innovative
Baltimore
Great for brunch
Baltimore
Child-friendly
Baltimore
Innovative
Baltimore
Healthy
Baltimore
Romantic
Baltimore
Lively
Baltimore
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

True Chesapeake is a captivating dining destination in a beautifully restored historic mill, offering an exquisite ambiance and a diverse menu that delights seafood lovers and more. Guests rave about their "bone marrow crab dip," "French onion oysters," and "great cocktails." Though service can vary, the food consistently impresses.

561 Reviews

M
Mollie
VIP
Baltimore
56 reviews
3.0
56 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Easy to make a reservation for NYE on Open Table. Beautiful venue, nice atmosphere. Unique cuisine. Delicious cocktails. Service could have been a little better. Server stressed out and a bit short with us.
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Florence
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have an amazing time at True Chesapeake! The food is amazing and the staff is warm and engaging. We love that an owner comes around and talks with us during our visits! Plan to go back many times!
True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the food and service. Come visit us again soon!
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jennifer
VIP
Baltimore
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The french onion toasted onions are really killer- my favorite!
True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you love the french onion oysters - they are truly delicious. Come visit us again soon!
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Caroline
VIP
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe and food. Fun perfect night. Thanks True Chesapeake.
True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
Thank YOU for your kind review! We hope to serve you again soon!
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Jane
Baltimore
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall a great experience except our server was very congested and it was uncomfortable listening to her and having her around the table.
True ChesapeakeResponded today
Thank you for your feedback and for recommending us! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the food and ambience during your visit. However, I’m sorry that your experience was impacted by the situation with your server. Your comfort and the health of our staff is incredibly important to us, and we’ll address this with our team to ensure this doesn't happen again. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better service experience.
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Kim
Baltimore
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant! Food and service excellent. Loved the cost check. Lots of cocktail and wine/beer choices. Definitely recommend going here!
True ChesapeakeResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, service, and coat check. Come visit us again soon!
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Tom
VIP
Baltimore
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and wine. Stunningly beautiful venue.
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Kurt
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can not recommend it enough - the craft cocktails, blue crab & bone marrow dip followed by oysters and then the seared scallops was AMAZING. Will definitely be returning.
True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled to hear you loved the cocktails, bone marrow dip, oysters, and scallops. Come visit us again soon!
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Gail
VIP
Baltimore
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to for great burgers, salads and cocktails in a gorgeous dining room!
True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the ambiance, burger, salad, and cocktails! We hope to serve you again soon.
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Teri
VIP
Baltimore
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very slow almost absent service. Took almost 3 hours
True ChesapeakeResponded 1 day ago
Hi Teri, Thank you for your feedback, and I’m sorry to hear the service fell short during your visit. As you noticed, we were quite short-staffed that evening, and I truly appreciate your patience. Please accept our apologies for the wait. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the excellent service we’re committed to delivering.
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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 561 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 11 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