True Chesapeake

4.7

552 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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 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
(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
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

New Year's Day Brunch Buffet
$25.00 - $52.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 1, 2025 only
Start the year off deliciously! Join us for New Year’s Brunch at True Chesapeake, featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet with Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Chicken, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Yogurt Parfaits, Vegetable Risotto, Blue Crab Mac & Cheese, Cucumber & Smoked Salmon Bites, Beet-Stained Deviled Eggs a decadent Waffle Bar, and much more! $52 per person if reserved by Friday, December 27th $60 per person after December 27th $25 for kids Drinks and Raw & Roasted Oysters will be available a la carte. Raise a toast to 2025 with us – where the food is fresh, and the vibes are festive! 🥂

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!
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!
Half-Price Wine Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
HALF-PRICE WINE WEDNESDAYS 50% off select wine bottles!

Popular dishes

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

ON THE HALF SHELL

FROM OUR FARM

skinny dippers$2.75
Approximately 3-4 inches
huckleberries$2.75
Approximately 2 inches
chunky dunkers$3.00
These bivalves don't skinny dip - they chunky dunk. Approximately 4+ inches.
Rotating Selection of Neighbor Oysters$3.00

STEAMED

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

SANDWICHES

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

SIDES & ADDITIONS

blue crab mac & cheese$13.00
herbed potato purée$7.00
buffalo brussels sprouts$8.00
roasted cauliflower & gruyère$8.00
sorghum glazed carrots$7.00
5 oz blue crab cake$25.00
5 oz jumbo lump crab cake$42.00

OYSTER SIGNATURES

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

ENTRÉES

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

What 552 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
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Innovative
Baltimore
Great for brunch
Baltimore
Kid-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.

552 Reviews

K
Kurt
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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.
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Gail
VIP
Baltimore
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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!
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Teri
VIP
Baltimore
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very slow almost absent service. Took almost 3 hours
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Preston
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
3.0
48 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
TCO has problems getting food out when they’re busy. When the food was delayed, our server avoided the table for ~ 20 mins. Odd behavior. Somehow lost our drink order saying the computer “reset.” All that said, the food was as good as always, albeit unreasonably late.
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Scott
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants for a date night. Amazing food, lively ambiance, and feels like a secret as its tucked away in hampden.
True ChesapeakeResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind review, Scott! We’re thrilled you and your wife chose to spend date night with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
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stacy
VIP
Naples
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great especially the oysters as always!!
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R
Ronald
VIP
Baltimore
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This is my 3rd time here, and I was kind of disappointed with the steak, Truffle mushroom rice. The waiter was just Ok.
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David
Baltimore
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, it was a true pleasure to dine at True Chesapeake! Great oysters, perfectly seared scallops, and great wine choices. The staff is so friendly.
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Erik
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love going here!!! The food is fantastic, especially the oysters!
True ChesapeakeResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! Come visit us again soon!
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Lindsay
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorites. Excellent every time! Innovative, exquisite ingredients!
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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 552 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

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.
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

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Day Brunch Buffet

Tropical Tuesday

Happy Hour

Half-Price Wine Wednesdays

Oyster Stew

fried oysters

french onion oysters

SMALL PLATES

farm greens salad$13.00

beet salad$14.00

blue crab & bone marrow dip$16.00

hand-cut spaghetti$17.00

steak tartare$16.00

broccoli & cheddar soup$10.00

mushroom tart$15.00

ON THE HALF SHELL

skinny dippers$2.75

huckleberries$2.75

chunky dunkers$3.00

Rotating Selection of Neighbor Oysters$3.00

STEAMED

peel & eat gulf shrimp$19.00

middleneck clams$19.00

Newfoundland mussels$19.00

our signature platter of steamed and roasted shellfish$73.00

SANDWICHES

our burger$18.00

blue catfish sandwich$18.00

crab cake sandwich$29.00

SIDES & ADDITIONS

blue crab mac & cheese$13.00

herbed potato purée$7.00

buffalo brussels sprouts$8.00

roasted cauliflower & gruyère$8.00

sorghum glazed carrots$7.00

5 oz blue crab cake$25.00

5 oz jumbo lump crab cake$42.00

OYSTER SIGNATURES

True Chesapeake caesar$15.00

oyster stew$14.00

roasted half-shell oysters$15.00

classic rockefeller$16.00

fried oysters$15.00

french onion oysters$16.00

ENTRÉES

butter-poached snakehead$33.00

mushroom & truffle risotto$26.00

seared scallops$33.00

red wine braised beef cheeks$34.00

grilled new york strip steak$36.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does True Chesapeake offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is True Chesapeake restaurant rated?

Is True Chesapeake currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information