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True Chesapeake Oyster Co

4.7
4.7
245 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood


True Chesapeake Oyster Company is the first Maryland oyster farm to open a restaurant, featuring oysters raised on their farm in St. Jerome’s Creek, Southern Maryland. The menu revolves around these oysters — raw, roasted, and in signature dishes like Classic Rockefeller and Semolina Fried Oysters — complemented by varied seasonal entrees and fun departures on classic cocktails. The True Chesapeake team aspires to extend the restorative practices at the farm to the spirit of this restaurant with “restorative dining” -- a dining experience featuring the farm’s bounty and sincerely crafted to restore body and soul.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of operation

    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 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 info@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 info@truechesapeake.com to hear more about our options for your celebration.

  • Neighborhood

    Hampden

  • Parking details

    You will find our restaurant (and plenty of parking) beneath the historic smokestack at Whitehall Mill.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Grateful Brunch

    $45.00 per person

    Apr 2, 2023 only
    Grateful Brunch the first Sunday of every month! Break out your favorite tie-dyed shirts and come enjoy buffet style brunch and live music with Caleb Stine and friends. The good times will flow... $45 per person, oysters and beverage a la carte $25 for kids under 10 Never miss a Sunday show!
  • Easter Brunch Buffet

    $55.00 per person

    Apr 9, 2023 only
    Our Easter Brunch is not to be missed! $55 per person, $25 for kids under 10 Raw oysters and beverage a la carte Shrimp Cocktail, Roasted Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Salads, Oyster Stew Shooters, Blue Crab Mac & Cheese, Butter Poached Rockfish, Fried Chicken, Braised Lamb, Roasted Ham, Blue Catfish Sliders, Spring Vegetable Risotto, Roasted Asparagus, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Deviled Eggs and then some Sweets.
  • Grateful Brunch

    $45.00 per person

    May 7, 2023 only
    Grateful Brunch the first Sunday of every month! Break out your favorite tie-dyed shirts and come enjoy buffet style brunch and live music with Caleb Stine and friends. The good times will flow... $45 per person, oysters and beverage a la carte $25 for kids under 10 Never miss a Sunday show!

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Happy Hour at the True Chesapeake Bar! From 5-7 enjoy $2 off cocktails, draft beer and wine by the glass as well as $2 True Chesapeake oysters raw or roasted!

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What 245 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Seafood

  • Baltimore

    Innovative

  • Baltimore

    Lively

  • Baltimore

    Seafood

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  1. BlairF

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere as always! Brought a friend for the first time who made a reservation for Weds. She loved it!
  2. CarolB

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service were perfection! We will be back!
  3. Wayne

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Too many servers talking together and non responsive. Food “plopped” on plate, no effort. “”Kitchen appreciation charge”- really? If you want to save some money, get rid of a few non working staff. Oysters served hot were burned to the shell- didn’t really appreciate that! You need a real, experienced manager, and this restaurant could be awesome. Soups were good. Raw oysters were good.
  4. barbi

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an enjoyable experience here. This is my favorite place for a nice seafood dinner. Their focus on quality and sustainability is what makes them the best.
  5. 9dhc

    Baltimore

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5 stars as usual - exceptional start to finish, reservations, greeting, the best table, leisurely food & drink (attentive service), finished off with the Baltimore Bomb dessert and hello from the Chef!
  6. TomM

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. Service was helpful and efficient. The food id fabulous. Had a great wine at a fair price
  7. LauraH

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Drink service was so very slow! Our reservation was at 7 and we got our drinks almost 30 min after being seated. Our appetizers came before the drinks. Ordered a port with desert which came 10min after desert and min before the check. Waitress was not responsive when we asked about the drinks. We are 0/2 on the last two visits and will be taking a long break before we go back if ever.
  8. JamesD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really enjoyed the restaurant and the food was very good. The bread was killer, it should be available to buy. Could have been a little warmer inside, it was rather chilly. Other than that, nice restaurant with good menu, and very good food.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Since this was our first time here, we wanted to sample various appetizers and main courses. We started off with cocktails and they were all very good. We loved the mushroom toast. We did the sampler of seafood and it was a nice way for 4 people to sample the clams, mussels, oysters, and shrimp. We then shared some of the main courses. The rockfish was excellent. The hamburger was amazing, which we didn’t expect at an oyster house. By the time we left, the place was full but it was never so noisy for us to hear each other. All of the servers were wonderful and we never felt rushed. We will drive 35 minutes to come here again!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Food was amazing and service was exceptional!
  11. TowsonDiner

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful visit to True Chesapeake Oyster. Server Margaret was fantastic; Irish soda bread sublime; oysters fabulous. A very welcoming and authentic atmosphere. Very Baltimore in the best possible way.
  12. LeighD

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second visit to True Chesapeake but it will not be our last! Brunch was delicious! Cocktails were fantastic! Service was great! Definitely one of our go to spots when in Baltimore.
  13. Inca

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner as always - love the oysters and bone marrow dip - husband enjoyed rockfish Great server who really cared to make sure everything was going well . I was happy to see the restaurant busy and lively The caring staff is exceptional !
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Understaffed. Felt terrible for our server. Drinks took 45 min. Food and atmosphere were great.
  15. HLHC

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We enjoyed our visit to True Chesapeake Oyster Company. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars for service was how long it took for our order to be taken. We would go back again. It is very pricey so we will go for special occasions.
  16. DavidL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    We enjoyed ourselves but there were way too few waitstaff. Two dishes were overcooked, a charred hamburger and over done steak. The rest of the food was tasty.
  17. LesB

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was delicious . Especially the oyster stew. It was to die for. The service was very good even though they were very crowded. The noise level was very good. I was able to speak to my partner in a normal tone. We did not have to yell at each other, like we have done in a lot of crowded restaurants. I would recommend this restaurant anytime.
  18. GaryG

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, good price, great service and lovely environment
  19. MeredithA

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Beautiful space and attentive service. The food was good although my eggs in the Benedict were ove-cooked and the biscuit were a bit dense. The, oysters, however, were the stars of the meal.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice ambiance. Margarette was an excellent waitress. Drinks were good and so was the food.
  21. Nikki

    Baltimore

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting this restaurant but it certainly won’t be the last. Every dish we had was absolutely delicious. A few standouts include the oyster Cesar salad, steak tartar, chili Brussels sprouts, cauliflower soup and the ribeye entree. We also had an assortment of raw oysters which were really clean and delicious. The apple sorbet was also really delicious as was the vanilla bean ice cream. The atmosphere is great for any occasion but especially a date. Parking was good too and the service was swift and attentive. Highly recommend and will visit again.
  22. davids

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grateful brunch was so much fun with great music, great drinks and the food was fantastic! Will return the first Sunday of next month!
  23. TomM

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue. Celebrated birthday. Food delicious snd inventive. Great service
  24. Goldenboy

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The oysters from their farm were delicious! The chicken fried snakehead was mind blowing and my wife loved the rockfish. First time there and we will be back very soon.
  25. WilliamB

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Our server was terrific, and all the entrees were very good. My fried chicken for $25 was a little high as the piece of chicken was small.
  26. BenjaminP

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Way too much old bay i think they put too much on by mistake - like waaayyyy too much
  27. DavidS

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at True Chesapeake. It was outstanding! Wait staff friendly and informative. Oysters we tasty and very cold. Crab Mac and cheese excellent. If you want to go here but someone is not a seafood lover the burger is very tasty. And the bread! Two thumbs up.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and beautiful, delicious food. A very fun and lively place to go!
  29. Fancy

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was very salty
  30. Steve

    Denver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I were very impressed with True Chesapeake. The food was tremendous. I tried the Chicken fried snakehead, which Austin, our waiter, recommended and it was excellent. My wife enjoyed her pasta and salad. The farm-raised oysters were large and flavorful. We enjoyed the overall experience very much. Though it's within walking distance of Hampden, it feels far removed down near the Falls. The restaurant space was a dramatic renovation of an 1800s mill building, and the space was beautiful, though perhaps a bit loud. I will definitely return soon. The prices are on the higher end, but entirely reasonable when compared to other places in Hampden with far inferior quality. I recommend True Chesapeake to anyone.
  31. Megan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Service was warm and accommodating, energy and atmosphere were lively, and the food was delicious - bone marrow crab dip, caesar with crab cake, raw oysters obviously, and brussel sprouts.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and great service.
  33. charmcitydad

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our first time visiting, it was on a Wednesday evening in January. My son and I were in the mood for raw oysters and they did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and enjoyed the happy hour drinks and discounted oysters and then sat at a table for a lite supper afterwards. Beautiful space and very cordial staff. I look forward to visiting again soon.
  34. Jmelbeach

    Baltimore

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cocktails to food was delicious! Our server Margaret was such an enthusiastic earnest person who enhanced our experience. The bone marrow appetizer is stellar. Loved our experience.
  35. WyattEarp

    Baltimore

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful!
  36. DotsiH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again our date night was fabulous at True Chesapeake Oyster! Our starters, roasted oysters, blue crab dip with grilled bread and crispy homemade potato chips, were a great start and our entrees, fried oysters and seared rockfish, were delicious. Thanks to Margaret, our cheerful server and Patrick Hudson ( my Pawleys Island buddy) for a wonderful evening. Dotsi Morgan Hoffman
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service in a comfortable environment.
  38. ElsieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing brunch spread for New Years Day! Food was incredible!
  39. RussellF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was awesome! Great selection. Please do again soon. Caleb Stine is sooo good. What a great way to start the new year. We sat at the bar and service was outstanding ! Can't wait to go back.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. We'll be back soon

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from True Chesapeake Oyster Co using the Order Online button. True Chesapeake Oyster Co also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 913-6374.

True Chesapeake Oyster Co is rated 4.7 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for True Chesapeake Oyster Co

3300 Clipper Mill Rd, Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21211-2332

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Hampden

  • Hours of operation

    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • 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, Cocktails, 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 info@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 info@truechesapeake.com to hear more about our options for your celebration.

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