Always a special occasion at this place…read more Group of 4 reservation on Friday at 7 pm. Table with view of river had spectacular view. Excellence is standard here from bar drinks and beers to service and especially the food. Shrimp cocktail coconut shrimp and fried green tomatoes for appetizers, although the ultra fine corn meal hush puppies are highly recommended too. Blackened redfish with special salsa was tender tasty and an unusually rich tasting treat. Mahi Mahi and Chilean sea bass were others chosen and one solo filet mignon. Conversation Slowed to a crawl with few oohs ahhs and you've got to try this statements all thru dinner. Desert was warm carrot cake and chocolate brownie Sunday. Decadent sweet and deliriously great with superb back coffee. Wait staff never left a glass unfilled and was great with recommendations for an unforgettable meal. Next time I'll come earlier to take advantage of the seafood market ( closed at 5 pm) for take home delicacies flown in fresh from everywhere greatest seafood exists. Can't wait til next excuse to go to Kingsport. We didn't scrimp on anything/ the bill was a tad over $ 200 with appetizers desert and entrees. But there were great looking selections on the lesser cost on the menu too. I was looking for a first class dinner experience and was perfectly satisfied. Stuffed and needing a nap after though lol

We walked in for dinner about an hour before closing, so they weren't all that busy. We were shown…read moreto a table along the windows, with an excellent view of the river just outside. It really was quite impressive. Our waitress was friendly but not very present, she'd disappear for large amounts of time and forgot refills a couple of times, but it didn't detract from the meal. I went with the Mahi Mahi entree ($20.99), blackened. I got the loaded potato for my side (+$1) and a side salad. My husband ordered the Stuffed Tilapia ($20.99) and we got the Fried Crab Bites ($14.99) to start. The crab bites and the side salads came out together. The salad was simple but good, kind of reminded me of a school cafeteria side salad in it simplicity. The crab bites were interesting - crispy on the outside, but still a bit...soupy?...on the inside. They were served with a remoulade dipping sauce that added a bit of zest. The main dishes came out pretty quickly, once the appetizer and salad plates were cleared. The mahi piece was smaller than I had expected, which was okay in the sense that I wasn't starving, but surprising in the sense that we were paying $21 for it. Still, it was blackened and flaky, and flavorful. The baked potato was also quite tasty, though I feel like it's hard to mess up a baked potato. My husband's plate was a cheesy, gooey slab of fish, served with two slices of crusty bread. He enjoyed the flavors of the tilapia and appreciated that they didn't skimp on the crab or shrimp meats. We had intended to end the meal with dessert - their specials menu was so intriguing - but by the time we finished our meals, we were stuffed, and it was almost 9 pm, their closing time. We didn't want to be those people making the kitchen stay late, so we packed it in and headed home. One note on the exterior: there were swarms of what we referred to as "midges" - not sure if that's what they truly were, but swarms of tiny bugs that hit you in the face as you were walking and followed you into your car as you were leaving. It was impossible to avoid them. Could have just been the time of year, or day, or maybe it's always like that. Just something to consider.

We had a large family dinner here recently. Jesse took great care of us. Everyone loved their…read moredinners. My father-in-law ordered extra hush puppies as a side. He loves the smaller hush puppies for the flavor and texture. They were good. Most of us did seafood combos with shrimp, clams, scallops, deviled crab, flounder. Food was very good and the portions were large

Service was quick, attentive and friendly. The food was…read moregreasy and salty. Reminiscent of Long John Silvers.

We went to the Friday night seafood buffet. We go fairly often. WHAT HAS HAPPENED to this PLACE?…read more Poor, slow service! Food was overcooked and sparse - certainly not what it used to be. Some food was burned. If you just want crab legs then it's ok otherwise it is definitely worth the money!

Ordered pan seared salmon, with rice and vegitables Caesar salad and French onion soup. Zero broth…read morein French onion and cheese burned. Salmon came out on a ceasar salad and was raw. This place is a mess.

We love the Calabash shrimp. Service has always been very good and friendly with a family…read moreatmosphere.

Good food at a reasonable price. Fast and friendly service. Clean…read more The complementary hush puppies were unexpected and ridiculously good. The jumbo fried shrimp came out hot and golden; fries were nicely done (crinkled and crisp); slaw was finely cut and creamed up just right. The tartar sauce was exceptionally good. The young lady who served it all was cheerful and polite. A tip of the hat to Tex's.

Great home cooking meal. Spotlessly clean. Friendly and helpful staff…read more Will eat there again.

Dad and I got burgers which were very tasty and really great price. Floor is spotless, you can eat…read moreoff it. One of the cleanest restaurants I've seen EVER.

Very delicious. Very reasonable. The tamales are great. The tacos are crispy and the salsa sets…read morethem off. Everything is fresh and tasty. Stop in if you are in the area.​

The food is the best in the area. The owner is nice till he try's to get to friendly for this…read morereason I won't go back.

I love fish and they really deliver. Great food and nice atmosphere. Pretty much self serve. Pay…read moreand order at register.

I have been twice now. 1st trip for fish and oysters. Fish was cooked perfectly and delicious…read more The oysters were very good not great. 2nd trip for chicken livers and were cooked very well and taste good. No gravy available . No mashed potatoes Will be going back however....what they offer they make it well.

Service was outstanding and with personal, funny attention from Brent. Time to eat (for slow…read moreeaters) was cheerfully allowed. The food was outstanding. Rich, flavorful, delicious. It's our first anniversary (yes, we're 76 yo but not dead yet) and we're treated to a delicious dessert. I don't eat desserts, ever, but.... . If you ever are anywhere near Gatlinburg, make a beeline to Chesapeake. Best choice EVER!!!

Let's start with the parking situation, there's no dedicated parking, so be prepared to park in a…read moregarage about a 7-minute walk away, which cost us $15. Not the best start to the evening. As for the food, it was honestly pretty underwhelming considering how hyped this place is. The crab dip was okay, nothing memorable. The steak and lobster was disappointing- the lobster had that soft texture that overcooked or not-so-fresh crawfish can have. The baked shrimp wasn't bad, but definitely not something I'd order again. Strawberry shortcake was decent enough. Ironically, the bread basket ended up being my favorite part of the meal-absolutely delicious. The service, however, was genuinely warm and hospitable. It was a bit slow, but the staff was kind, friendly, and personable enough that it made up for it. That was honestly the highlight of the experience. Was I excited to try this place because of all the hype? Absolutely. Would I personally recommend it? Probably not.