From the moment you enter, the restaurant is inviting. Acoustically, you can easily have a conversation. Our sever, Hanna, was attentive and patient with our questions about the menu and specials. The prices were inline with the exceptional fresh quality of food. Because of the prices, we opted to split an entree and enjoy a bottle of wine with our food. The crab cakes, cream of crab soup, grilled shrimp, and scallops were the best we have ever enjoyed. We hope we will see a new location for the restaurant in San Diego in the near future. read more

Our server was fine but the food was just average. There was nothing our group had that really stood out for the price point they have. I suppose you could say it is better than other restaurants in the area but that's about it for me. And that alone is not something that would get me to go back. I'm just tired of spending money at average places. The food wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything to write home about and I don't love leaving a meal thinking "did I really spend that much for that?" read more

Chesapeake's is the notorious seafood restaurant in downtown Knoxville. The food is good, but not sure if it's worth the price. The service is great and it is an overall nice restaurant if looking for decent seafood in Knoxville. read more

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My husband and I stopped in for an early dinner and we had the luck of getting John Michael as our server. He was very personable and we had a nice conversation with him. He was also well versed in the menu and gave us great recommendations. Our respective meals were excellent, we both got salads, I ordered the Blackened Snapper with Acorn Squash and my hubby chose the Gumbo, Tuna and a delicious Moscow mule. Highly recommend for great food and even better service, overall a wonderful experience. Thank you! read more

The food is very good - especially the crabcakes! We started off with the soup - my husband had the gumbo, which he deemed just okay. I had the cream of crab soup which was excellent! They bring out a variety of breads - a couple of rolls, a couple of muffins and a couple of croissants - so delicious! We had the crab stuffed mushrooms, which were a little dry, but still tasty. My husband and I each had the broiled seafood platter that included shrimp, scallops, cod and a crabcake with choice of a side. For dessert, we chose the Chocolate Butter cake - oh, my word!! SO, so good!! And, the atmosphere here is lovely! So reminiscent for us of one of our favorite spots - Annapolis, Maryland. read more

Chesapeake's - Chocolate Butter Cake served with vanilla ice cream and candied pecans. Delicious!! - Seafood Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 / SEAFOOD / 09-26-23 / DINNER +Customer experience was excellent. Cherie was wonderful. +They offer fresh fish flown in regularly. I had the sole while my colleague ordered the sockeye salmon. +Abundant vegetable offerings. +Plenty of spacious seating. read more

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Good steak and seafood place in downtown Knoxville. Fresh fish, lobster, and lots of oyster dishes from various places available.

Food was delicious. Crab claws and oysters were my favorite. Jim, the bartender, was so helpful in making decisions on what to order and told us stuff to do during our time in Knoxville. read more

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We were given a $100 Visa gift card for Christmas and tried to use it at this restaurant. They will not accept gift cards unless the bill is for the exact amount or the gift card or less. we tried to use the gift card and pay cash for the balance plus the tip. That cannot be done at this restaurant! I spoke to the manager and was told that they lose money on gift cards! Not sure how he figures that out! So, buyer beware! We have been to this restaurant a number of times but they are now off our visit list! And I plan to not eat at Calhouns, Smokey Mountain Brewery or The Pearl again either! read more

Ask for Ben! He is a whole experience, worth a visit just for him to serve you. He gives the best recommendations. Be kind to him and you'll be entertained and get the best service! read more

The Filet was perfect. The service excellent. The shrimp was ridiculously overcooked. I had grilled shrimp. My dining companion had the shrimp and grits. The shrimp in both were rubber bullets. Autumn, our waitress was phenomenal. She was cute as well. read more

Very disappointed in our experience for a birthday dining event. I feel like a 3 is very generous for the price. For an upscale dining establishment it was shocking that upon being sat the first thing I noticed was the seats in our booth were actually ripped and torn and there were big chips out of the table top. Hmm. Waitress approached in a decent timeframe. Nothing above or below par on that. We got our drinks quickly too. Now the food is where it definitely fell short and that's what I'm so bummed about! My food was very cold and had to be sent back. It came back out nice and hot which was good but the grits were overly smokey and shockingly bland. I had to add a ton of butter and salt to make them better. My husband's food was hot but he said the gravy/sauce literally tasted old and like "dirt". It was gross. He ate the 5 total shrimp on it and left the rest. Overall, neither of us enjoyed our meals for my birthday and when we got a hot version of my meal the manager approached me in a creepy and weird role-play voice and made a weird comment. He also looked like/acted like something was askew. It felt really awkward. I thought they did free birthday dessert but I guess not. Our reservation said it was for my birthday and it was a bit of a bummer nobody even said happy birthday. Between the birthday and my cold food I was hoping they'd surprise me with for a free dessert, haha. But alas, none. We ordered one anyways to go. It was huge but it was sent home ice cold (barely defrosted). I'm not sure if that's normal? We were hoping to eat it right when we got home to celebrate and it had to be totally heated up, not just warmed a tad. That was an unexpected bummer. Also, it really wasn't great. We had half left over and it'll go in the trash. It was not a good value for our money and the taste was simply just not there. We'll never even eat the leftovers. It's sad when your husband thinks the bread was the best part of the meal but he was afraid to send it back since there was already something wrong with my meal and it was my birthday. I don't envision ever coming back or referring others to this place. If we want fresh seafood we'll go to the Shrimp Dock. It's not fancy but they do it right! read more

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I can't give more than 5 stars, but I would if I could. My husband and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Chesapeake's. They are our go-to for special occasions. Always great service and food! We've tried several different seafood dishes over the years. Our last visit we ordered a salmon dish with tzatziki sauce from their specials and the steamed seafood feast to share. It was delicious. The staff is amazing as well. Always fun, kind and helpful. My husband also mentioned this last time how he feels comfortable at the restaurant, even when sitting in the middle of the room. I believe some has to do with the calming colors they use to light up the space. Just a great place all around. read more

Chesapeake's - Seafood Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I ordered the smoked trout not their best dish. It was something I could have picked up at a supermarket! For dessert I ordered peach short cake It was not peach shortcake it was like a hamburger bun. The waitress apologized for us not enjoying our food but did not remove it from our bill. I will not be recommending this place the ambiance is great but the food not so much. read more

I want to start this review by saying our server, an older gentleman, was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very attentive. This review has nothing to do with him. My wonderful girlfriend and I decided to make our first visit to this restaurant tonight, 12/27. We were seated by the bar and we witnessed a couple questionable things. First, a shorter haired brunette bartender was presented a plate of two lobster tails and some sides from what I would imagine to be a food runner. We noticed this because my girlfriend said "those lobster tails look amazing". This bartender removed one of the lobster tails from the plate with her bare hands and set it behind the bar and then handed the plate off to a customer who was seated at the bar. She then ate the lobster tail behind the bar and then proceeded to make drinks WITHOUT washing her hands. Second, the same bartender removed the trashcan from behind the bar with her bare hands and went into the kitchen or back of house area. She appeared a few minutes later, dragging the trash can back to its spot behind the bar, with her bare hands. Then she immediately made a drink WITHOUT washing her hands. It's not the bare hands that gets me, it's the not washing her hands that disgusts me, especially since we had already drank drinks that she poured. Once again, this review is addressing the lack of cleanliness the bartender showed and not the service our server provided. As someone who used to be a bartender in the past, this is not an acceptable representation of how bartenders should act. read more

The food was amazing , I had Salmon and some Brussel sprouts !! The cocktail was a surprise!! The bartender Mike made me a blueberry something and it was tasty !! I was visiting and the service at the bar was good!! read more

Sunday brunch. Chesapeake's, though downtown, is a little out of the way and just a bit tricky to find without GPS on. There's a decent sized parking lot, though the restaurant is surprisingly large inside, so I completely understand other's comments on parking being a problem. I expect we'll always dine early or do brunch and avoid the peak times. It's a pleasant space, a bit worn, but with various areas to sit, and lots of aquariums throughout, it's quite appealing. Everyone from front desk to wait staff were happy, helpful, and friendly. I had a cup of the daily special scallop chowder, thick and tasty, followed by the smoked trout appetizer. The trout was served as a cold filet with grilled toast points, capers, red onion and egg. I thought it a very nice light plate as a brunch main. The wife had the veggie omelet with delmarva potatoes and liked it. It's missing a little of the charm of the Gatlinburg location, which sits directly by the river, where you can watch the running water and ducks while you dine. But the Knoxville location is still such a pleasant place for seafood that I'm certain we'll be regulars whenever we're in town. read more

I have to say I was disappointed! I looked up nice restaurants for my birthday and this one came up. Since it had mostly good reviews I thought we would try it for lunch. Well, if you've ever had lunch at Connors you would wonder how Chesapeakes got the good reviews they did! The food was Luke warm, the sea food combo i got was under appealing and skimpy. And the taste was nothing to brag home about. The service was just okay. Sorry, but I'll stick with Connors. I highly recommend you see for yourself what I'm talking about! read more

Had a wonderful dinner here. I ordered the broiled seafood platter everything was delicious and made to perfection. Perfect dinner on a rainy day. read more

My sister loves it and would hate seeing three stars. The service is great, but unsure if food is worth the price. You get bread, and it's a variety, but it's not that good. Similarly, my salmon and green beans I think my friend could've made better. The crab dip was the best, but in comparison to other crab dips, it's sub par. read more

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The food was fantastic!! Crab cakes give Baltimore a run for the money!! Our server John was full of patience and laughs

The maitre D and our waiter, Chris were outstanding! The little lady who cleaned and broke out my 2 lb. Lobster was most efficient and fun! The food was great, the atmosphere and people were all having a grand experience like we did! No doubt, we will return when we come to a UT game or travel further north, and have Knoxville as a convenient and familiar stop over! No pictures this time; next time I promise to do a video and pictures!! Kind regards, CC read more

We went to Chesapeake's last week, and I was surprised that I hadn't reviewed it before now. We've eaten there several times, and the service and quality are always outstanding. Our server, Michael, was lovely. The crab bisque was excellent, as was the very large seafood appetizer sampler (we had to bring half of it home). I also love the fact that Chesapeake's has its own parking lot (a rarity downtown), so there was no need to park in a garage and walk to the restaurant. I highly recommend! read more

Dinner for 4 this evening. The gumbo was excellent! The bisque, which is a menu favorite, did not disappoint. The ambience of this location recalls another type of intimate dining that is unusual in the 21st century. Our server, Jack, was outstanding in his welcoming attitude and attention to the table. Our guests explained a bad experience at the Parkside location and he offered a complimentary dessert to remedy our guests' disappoint. His ability to think quickly to rehabilitate a customer's bad experience, reflects a winning attitude. Whoever trained him is to be congratulated. Jack made the experience memorable. Thank you. read more

Today is our 16 Anniversary and we love Sea food because we are both from Florida. We heard good things about this place. It was our first time eating here. This restaurant is downtown Knoxville and a beautiful location. Now you walk in and you automatically feel like you're on the coast somewhere. That's a beautiful ambience. The hostess was friendly and hopeful I went to check on our table while we were waiting on the table. This awesome server came up and allowed my daughter to hold a lobster she was so excited I'm not sure what his name is but he went above and beyond in my opinion. However my biggest complaint is that even with a reservation they stuffed us in a corner by the bar and the bathrooms. When there was this huge beautiful restaurant we could have sat in. Our server tonight was outstanding knowledgeable of the menu super friendly sweet to my daughter really made a difference. The food was amazing. Now was also disappointed with my daughter's cheeseburger and Fry's. I know is just kid's meal but should my daughter have to eat over cooked and under seasoned cheeseburger with bland fries. I'll definitely recommend this place for a great date night romantic anniversary dinner however I do not recommend it for kids Place even though there was kids everywhere. read more

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Had such a wonderful meal here, we're booked to go back Saturday Waitress was excellent Polite and knowledgeable Food was fresh and delicious and the portions generous The restaurant is beautiful and clean. We were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't at all noisy Can't wait to go back‼ read more

We were looking for a lighter meal, so we figured seafood would be the way to go. Our server Mary did a great job taking care of us all night. We got some calamari to start. The batter was super light and flaky. The flavor was awesome and they were cooked perfectly. We didn't want a big meal and were hoping for a smaller dish. Mary let us know there was a fish and chips that wasn't on the menu. It was a great choice. It was still more food than I was expecting, but the battered cod was juicy and the coleslaw was nice and tangy. Great good, great service! read more

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My wife and I ate here after the game. I can say with no prejudice that my food was delicious. I had fried shrimp, scallops, fish, and a baked potato. The shrimp and scallops were cooked so perfectly that I only had two bites of the fish. Our waiter was quirky, and told us that at one point he had received "best server in Knoxville" and after the dinner- I have to agree with him. All in all, it was worth every cent. When you order all fried food, it takes someone knowledgeable to cook shrimp and scallops to perfection, and they were both that, perfect. We also indulged in a dessert that was wonderful. This place is worth the hype! read more

I love the feel of the downtown Chesapeake's. We go pretty often, but last night we had the BEST server. She was conscious of timing of food and how it came out. She (Ara) seemed very genuine in her care of her tables. I have never had a bad meal at this location. There is a good selection of options and not just seafood. Wine list is good for both by the glass and bottle. Their desserts are sinful. The only drawback of this location is the parking lot, it is way too small and extremely difficult to maneuver- people with huge trucks try to fit and take up half the driving spaces. read more

Service was great but the steak was over cooked. They sent out a new steak after everyone else was finished eating. Then they laughed about it instead of apologizing . I sent the second steak back and they still charged me for the baked potato read more

Had Father's Day brunch; the food was on the low end of the taste scale. Prime rib was dry, the service was slow, and if you pay that kind of money, you don't plan to be on the toilet all day read more

The stiffed mushrooms were good. I ordered the shrimp Chesapeake and the shrimp had the worst pungent ammonia smell and taste. Mentioned it to the waitress and she didn't seem to care. Didn't offer to take it back or anything. This had to be rotten shrimp! Needless to say it was a big waste of $100 for dinner. I really should have asked for a manger and that was on me . Will not be back . read more

The top notch quality of food overtakes the interesting serviced we received while at Chesapeake's. When we walked in we saw a sign that said "Please be patient, we're short staffed this evening." That was no big deal for us but it was interesting seeing wait staff bussing their own tables. Our server for the night was "Ben, if it goes well. Marvin, if it doesn't." He was a quirky guy and just cut to the chase. He had an interested table side manner but was quite entertaining. When my sister ordered the grilled scallops he goes, "I personally like them cajun blackened I think that's the best way." Then just moved on. He also asked everyone at the table what they did for a living. Interesting. Later she also showed us someone's key lime pie in attempt to get us to order dessert. We didn't want dessert but he did recommend other places around Market Square and Gay St to find delectable sweets. Aside from the interesting service, the food was AMAZING. Between the crab cakes, scallops, haddock special, and swordfish special, we all left with a full stomach of some of the best seafood we've ever had for a landlocked state. The sides were also very good. Neva's Potatoes 12/10 recommend. Overall it's a great place for some great food. It may be a little on the pricy side, but it's what I would expect for great seafood given the mountainous location. There's a small private parking lot next door, it can be a little cramped but super nice if there's a space available. Will definitely make a plan to return again in the future. read more

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The west Knoxville was a great location. They honored our seating request, and were very hospitable, our waitress was GREAT! We ended up leaving to the downtown location (25 min away) before ordering food because we wanted the seafood tower, or the hot platter both did not offer the tower, though its in the online menu. We got seated right away, atmosphere wasn't as nice as the first one, but still okay. They were also hospitable, Julia was a nice waitress. Hot Seafood platter: I was not impressed! I did expect a better variety. There was no fish, no crab, no lobster, no clams. To their defense, menu does tell you what it comes with. The food presentation sucked overall. The platter was jumbo grilled shrimps: delicious!! Small Stuffed mushrooms:decent. Baked oysters, you get 4 halves: good. (Their York oysters were amazing! I ordered those on the side as raw oysters were not included in the platter). Fried Calamari: average. I would say 45% of the tray was fried calamari, I ordered a seafood platter for a reason, I wanted to taste a little bit of everything or at least a good variety. We ordered a lobster tail on the side, it was good. My husband ordered the filet mignon with shrimps, Once again the shrimps were delish, his steak was absolutely amazing!! It was tender, perfectly cooked and it tasted fresh!! No hot sauce, or steak sauce needed. It was perfect!! Our daughter got mussels, clams, oysters. The mussels and clams had a strong fishy taste, but I would attribute that to the fact they were fresh. Overall I had a pleasant experience. Did they blow me away, . Would I try them again, . Maybe in Gatlinburg or for the steak. Was it worth the few hundreds we spent between both restaurants? Absolutely not. I rather go to red lobster. However, you should experience it on your own. Make sure to call and confirm what you want eat (hot or cold) is still being offered Don't trust online menu. read more

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We were from out of town and wanted something different and local(-ish). What we found was delicious food; great atmosphere; outstanding service!! read more

Everything was great. From the service to the food I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

A friend and I went here before a concert and sat at the bar. We ordered drinks, Oysters and crab bisque. The food was absolutely amazing. Some of the best crab bisque I have ever had. The service was not so great. My friend asked if the water was from a tap, which was poured from a pitcher and although he admitted that it was, he acted very cold and nonchalant the rest of time there. We were going to order a main but his attitude really put us off. Would I go there again? Quite possibly, as I said the food was delicious. Would I ever sit at the bar for drinks and appetizers, definitely not. If the servers are as off-putting as the bartender then I will never go back. My suggestion is, if you want to be perceived as a "High End" seafood restaurant, then make sure the water you serve doesn't taste like it comes straight from the Tennessee river. read more

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The quality of their product was fantastic & The food was great! However; the service was sub-par at best... Taking Christmas Eve into consideration.., We were served the wrong wine improperly, then; when given the correct wine we didn't receive glasses that were taken for 15-20 minutes. The caviar service was phenomenal! read more

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Three years and we found a seafood restaurant in Knoxville. Not sushi but seafood. Immediately the atmosphere provides you with an elegant but casual feel. Every employee was great. John Michael was absolutely outstanding! Great fresh selection of seafood. If you know about grilled oysters in New Orleans you will enjoy the grilled oysters here! A definite regular! read more

Chesapeake's - Grilled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

First night in downtown Knoxville seeking a stellar seafood spot and this place came highly recommended. It was in walking distance from our hotel so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant is a decent size and I would describe it as casual dinning. We were seated towards the back in a corner. The service was great. The waiter was very engaging, and accommodating. The food: we decided to try the hot appetizer platter that includes grilled shrimp, 2 types of baked oysters, calamari, crab stuffed mushroom, with butter and marinara sauce. This appetizer cost $50 and we were told it would be more than enough food for 2 people. We added the fried okra from the special menu just to give them a try. Our food came out in record time. I would say less than 10 minutes. The calamari takes up the majority of the platter. The food was good, but not great. If given a choice to return I would probably pass. read more

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