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True Chesapeake, Baltimore, MD

True Chesapeake

4.6 (650)
$31 to $50
Seafood
3300 Clipper Mill Rd, Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21211-2332

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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
  • 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

  • Father's Day Brunch Buffet

    $25.00 - $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Celebrate Father's Day with a bountiful brunch, featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet with shrimp cocktail, spring salad, fried chicken, scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted baby potatoes, spring vegetable risotto, blue crab mac & cheese, cucumber & smoked salmon bites, deviled eggs, braised brisket, friend blue catfish, butter poached rockfish, a decadent waffle bar, desserts, and more! $52 per person if reserved by Sunday, June 8th at midnight $60 per person after June 8th $25 for kids 🥂 Drinks and raw & roasted oysters (classic, rockefeller, & french onion) available à la carte.
    Father's Day 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 650 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore

    Seafood

  • Baltimore

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Chesapeake impresses with its "best oysters in Baltimore" and creative, locally-sourced dishes. Diners rave about the "amazing cuisine & hospitality" and "great vibe and food." Service is generally attentive, though some note occasional delays during busy times. The restaurant's ambiance is "beautiful," making it a local gem.
650 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Of the appetizers, the burrata with ramp was excellent. The crab-bone marrow dip which i saw well reviewed was a disappointment as the quantity was miniscule. Scallops VERY overpriced at 4 in a serving. The fried oysters were hard as rocks and tasted more like hunks of dough than oysters. I might give it one more chance and order other options but am not terribly optimistic. Ambience was pleasant and servers were wonderful, especially given how busy they were

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  2. Gail VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and drink, great service, beautiful spacious dining room!

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  3. Tom VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spring pea risotto w Morels was terrific. My wife had the soft-shell crab. Great wine, great knowledgeable service

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  4. mark VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in all of Maryland. Incredibly creative and stewards for the environment and community. We deserved of the accolades they’ve received.

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  5. Maria

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great & Fresh food! the oyster shooters & Rockefeller was amazing. Loved the hand-cut spaghetti & blue crab cake sandwich! Andrea, our waitress, was super kind and attentive. my friend & i hope to be back soon!

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  6. Cesar

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best raw oysters in the Baltimore area. The food there was delicious but pricey. I probably won't eat there too often, but I’ll definitely go back there for the oysters.

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  7. Tom VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Spring menu. Started with the Farm Green Salad. Sounds simple and common. It was not. Best starter salad I’ve ever had. Then had the duck confit cavatelli. Delicious. Great wine list to start. Great dinner. Great experience.

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  8. Anne

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved loved loved everything about this place. Every dish was spectacular and the service was amazing.

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  9. Travis VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood sampler. Bar is one of the best we've seen. It's a little loud, but a cool vibe.

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  10. Andrew

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Experience We loved everything about our meal at True Chesapeake—from the beautiful space to the delicious, sustainably sourced food. The service was excellent, and every detail felt thoughtful. The four of us can’t wait to go back!

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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 650 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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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