If you're planning to eat at Chesapeake's in Gatlinburg, definitely make a reservation. The place was packed, but even with how busy it was, we were seated within five minutes of our reservation time. Our server was friendly, attentive, and did a great job throughout the meal. I ordered the crab cakes, and they were absolutely delicious--full of crab, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. My wife had the grilled shrimp, and she loved it as well. Everything was fresh and cooked just right. Great food, excellent service, and a smooth experience despite the crowd. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Gatlinburg! read more

Let's start with the parking situation, there's no dedicated parking, so be prepared to park in a garage 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. read more

A really nice dining experience! Our party of five made a reservation, and we were seated promptly. Chesapeake's features raw oysters and had several varieties, which were pronounced good by those who had partaken. Alternate appetizer was shrimp, tasty. They feature fresh fish and seafood, all prepared simply, elegantly, and deliciously! I enjoyed amberjack with a side of tender crisp broccoli. Diners are given their choice of sides. Key lime pie and strawberry shortcake for dessert, pie was good, but shortcake was outstanding! Server was knowledgeable and helpful, but not intrusive. Parking is available at the nearby public pay to park lots. read more

This place is such a quality high end restaurant in Gatlinburg. The service is always 5 stars and the food matches. The bartender can make anything and our white sangrias were fabulous. I ordered the red snapper special with an Alfredo sauce and lobster ravioli. The sauce was light and complemented the fish perfectly. My granddaughter ordered the salmon special and loved it. My grandson's both got the filets and they were cooked perfectly. We will always choose this spot when we're in town. read more

Chesapeake’s - Seafood Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Would have liked to give them 4 stars but there were just too many things wrong. Crab bisque was delicious but served lukewarm, not hot. Ribeye was delicious but fatty which I guess you'd expect from that cut. Salad, fries and onion rings standard, not good enough that I'd order them again. Whole lobster tail was tough and chewy, I should have sent it back. Service was very sloow.. waited 20 minutes for coffee because waitress said they had to brew both decaf and regular in the same pot. Couldn't they afford more than 1 coffee pot? Waitress left dirty plates on our table, didn't ask if we wanted more bread or a refill on our coffee. Really nice atmosphere. read more

Came here for dinner, did a last minute booking and got in. Our server was very nice and the manager was extremely sweet. We were given a river side seating which was rare, it was perfect for the event as we were celebrating a bday. They had a lighting issue so most of the customers were shifted to their other sister restaurant. the portion sizes are big. We first ordered the shrimp appetizer. Their breads were amazing and the butter - outstanding! We had the menu of that weekend and the seafood was freshly flown in that morning. It was outstanding.. The jumbo baked oysters were just amazing. The baked crab dish as an appetizer was soo much better than the mains though! The drinks were amazing as well. the old fashioned, the non alcoholic rosemary blueberry spritz. The brussel sprouts were one of the best ever tried. Do not miss out on the baked crab dish! read more

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My family came here for my birthday and I was very impressed with how well they accommodated us. We tried to book ahead of time because we know things fill up during the holidays as well as it being a weekend. Unfortunately we got our days mixed up and our reservation was the following day. However the hostess told us it was not an issue and still seated us right away moving our booking to the correct day. The food came out in a timely manner and our server was very helpful as well. I ordered the seafood lasagna and it was very flavorful. Personally if I were to come back, I'd order another dish that was more filling. The server raved about how good it was and she was correct. It did have a lot of flavor to it. However it lacked seafood in the shells. At some points, I felt as though I was only eating shells and sauce with tomatoes unfortunately. Upon finishing our meal, unfortunately my father became ill after sipping water and going down the wrong pipe. We were so embarrassed seeing as though we were sitting in the middle of everyone dining. However the staff were so kind resulting us that it wasn't the first and dropping everything they were doing to tend to us with wet napkins and checking on my father. While we were deeply embarrassed, it really meant a lot to us that you all made us your priority in that moment and I greatly appreciate you alls service! read more

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My husband and I had an outstanding culinary experience at your lovely restaurant. Our server, Mark W., who happened to also be the bartender was most pleasant, accommodating and made wonderful drinks for us. He thoroughly reviewed all the menu options which were available to us and was extremely welcoming. The generous portions and freshness of the seafood were impressive. We had a delectable crab bisque and Caesar salad for appetizers accompanied by succulent hot rolls. The main courses were lobster tails, crab cakes an an incredible Florida grouper in a red pepper sauce. We are from New York and have dined at many exquisite restaurants, but this one was surely one of the best. We expressed our appreciation to Angela Judd, the manager, who takes great pride in customer satisfaction. We look forward to dining with you again in the near future. Andrea & Wayne Osnow read more

Exquisite service. Beautiful atmosphere. Delicious and filling food. They hit the trifecta, and I was so happy that we'd saved this place to visit on our last full day in Gatlinburg. It was difficult to find parking, but I rang the restaurant and was directed towards two nearby parking garages that were within walking distance. We were seated at a beautiful table with a view of the river. It was everything that I wanted for a romantic evening with my husband. They provided us with an assortment of breads to choose from. I was a fan of the muffin and my husband of the croissant. We sheepishly asked for more. We both started with the crab bisque, and it was delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the Baked Crab Dip starter as mine and my husband ordered the Broiled Seafood Platter. Both of our meals came with so much food...and honestly, we were pretty full after the soup and bread! We had plenty of leftovers to get us through the night as we prepared to leave town. Everything was so decadent and plated so beautifully. Our server was attentive, and we didn't have to wait long for our food. I'd definitely suggest that you make reservations. We did and this place comes highly recommended as one of the area's top restaurants. read more

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Another great visit. This is our favorite restaurant in Gatlinburg and a must do. Absolutely loved the crab stuff grouper, the crab cake and the oyster sampler. Highly recommend and will continue to return. read more

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We go here every time we go to Gatlinburg. The seafood is always fresh, and they have great specials. It was close to Valentines Day, so we did have a reservation, which I would suggest any night. Although they were out of some sides, our waiter suggested other items. Our waiter was very attentive, maybe a bit too much, but he was trying to do a good job and make sure we had everything we needed. The break is delicious. Make sure to get a bread basket to start. We also always get some type of oysters, fresh fish, scallops, and of course, a cocktail or two. read more

So of course this place is going to be good . . . their seafood comes from my home state! To say I love seafood is an understatement. My eyes zeroed in on the Broiled Seafood Platter containing cod, scallops, shrimp, and Maryland Crab Cake. Chesapeake did not disappoint. My plate was full and abundant! Everything was perfectly prepared. Service: Fantastic and attentive. Our server realized we were from out of town and offered a nice suggestion to visit Cade's Cove the next day. Much appreciated! Bathrooms: Needed attention. One stall was broken and one needed to have the doors shut and possibly in disrepair as well. Not a pleasant sight after a wonderful meal. read more

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Broiled seafood platter was excellent. Cool nautical vibe. Energetic and attentive server.

As soon as I walked in the door, the aroma made me very excited to try this place. We had been to Anakeesta for nine hours and just wanted a quick bite before we return to her hotel. Honestly, we just came in for a cocktail and some soup. But I have reading the reviews of the Maryland crabcakes I thought I'd give them a try. I'm very familiar with Marilyn crabcakes I live near the Chesapeake Bay for years. I have my own special recipe as well. I was not deaf disappointed. I wish we hadn't been eating all day long at the park for we really have enjoyed a full meal here. Services exceptional music is fitting for the setting. Nina was equally as helpful when my friend spilled water and we did not realize how much had drained under the table. Nina cleaned up our mess, quite quickly with a smile on her face and asked if she could do anything else for us. The service here is outstanding! Will definitely come back next time we're in town and have a full meal. read more

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Drove from Indy to Gatlinburg, when we arrived, we were famished. We started looking for a place to eat using Yelp search as we drive thru Knoxville. We landed on Chesapeakes. Love Gatlinburg, not a big fan of their parking. We sat at the bar though plenty of seating was available. It seemed to have a fun vibe. I don't recall her name, but the bartender was exceptional. My wife had the oysters Rockefeller and the lobster tail; she loved both. She liked it so much, we went there again the next day. I had crab cakes with the spanich. Both items were exceptional. The lump crab cakes were the best I've had outside cakes in the Chesapeake Bay Area. We like to frequent Gatlinburg, this will be one of our must visit places when we go!!! read more

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It was just okay. Nothing was bad, just not as good as it should be for the price and atmosphere which is more upscale. The best thing we had was the New York strip, (not seafood). The grilled sea scallops were also good. We got the broiled seafood platter (most expensive item we got) had rubbery shrimp and the bread crumbs over everything was just too much and yet it all needed seasoning. The salmon we got was overcooked but had good flavor. On the plus side, the clam chowder and salads (Caesar and wedge) were very good. read more

Not too bad but nothing crazy in my husband and I's opinion. We had a reservation at 7:30pm on a Saturday which definitely seemed necessary as it was pretty busy. It wasn't too loud or quiet so that was nice and it was much appreciated they don't try to pack the restaurant with tables. We were sat and greeted within a couple of minutes and our waitress was extremely kind. My husband ordered the rainbow trout and oysters. The rainbow trout was okay but truly nothing special or outstanding about it flavor wise in our opinion. I ordered the 7oz filet and again, there was nothing special about it. It was a steak that you could make at home and probably add more flavor. Unfortunately we will probably not be back but if you stop by here, maybe focus on the oysters!! read more

We had a reservation for 7 pm and we were sat immediately. Great dining room with beautiful fixtures and plenty of space for our large party of 7. Our waiter was so professional and helpful. He really made our dinner very special. We of course had crab dip, calamari, and shrimp appetizers. All perfect. We had 7 dinners, but I had the broiled seafood dinner. It was all perfectly prepared and delicious. I'm born and raised from Baltimore. Grew up on the Chesapeake Bay. I have to say, these crabcakes are pretty authentic. Everything else was perfect too. Fish, scallops, shrimp. All very good. read more

10/10 I rarely ever write reviews unless a place truly blows me away -- and this one did! Hands down the best place I've eaten at in Tennessee. The people leaving bad reviews probably just ordered the wrong things, because everything we had was incredible. The Chesapeake oysters were phenomenal -- super cheesy, super creamy, absolutely perfect. The crab dip was just as good -- rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The crab cakes? Amazing. So flavorful and fresh. But the real star was the broiled seafood platter -- honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten. I could eat that every single day. It's hard to even pick a favorite because everything was just that good. And the service? Top notch! They couldn't have picked a better person to be our server. I wish I got his name because he truly deserves a shoutout. If you're in Tennessee, do yourself a favor and eat here -- you won't regret it! read more

This is the best salmon I have ever had. The greens and Gorgonzola cheese sauce were top notch! The Long Island Tea was one of the top three I have ever had. I have been around the word. The bartender was on top of everything and very attentive. The service was great and as it should be for a high end restaurant. Everyone was smiling and friendly. The room has TV s to watch sports and is spacious for privacy. I highly recommend this place, especially the Bartender. read more

I been wanting to try this spot out since it was right next to the hotel that I was staying at. Upon arrival, luckily we were able to secure a nice river front booth as it was super busy. I highly recommend a reservation if your coming here. We started out with the Calamari appetizer which came in a generous portion and highly delicious. It came with marinara and mustard sauce. It also came with complimentary bread and muffins with butter. We also ordered the cooked Oyster sampler which included 6 oysters with different variety of flavors. They were all tasty and I highly recommend this platter. I been wanting a nice juicy steak so I ordered the New York strip. I opted for the loaded bake potato side. Let me tell you that this is one of the best steaks that I have ever tasted in my life. It was cooked to perfection with crispy sides. The center was juicy and not dry. The flavor was on point and whoever cooked it deserves to get a raise. The portion was huge and filling. The loaded bake potato side was not bad either. We also ordered the Crab Cake sandwich which was very tasty especially with a ton of crab meat inside. The little one got his kids meal (chicken tenders/fries). Waiter service was not bad as he had a ton of tables to attend to. I highly recommend this place if your staying in the area and want some good steak or seafood! I can't wait to come back again when I am in town!! read more

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I want to first say our bartender was an absolute gem and had great advice for the menu. Our oysters, steak and oyster Rockefeller were amazing. However, our seafood platter items were either over cooked or undercooked. You also couldn't pay the hostess to be nice to anyone or acknowledge them as they walked in the door. read more

The dining experience here was a 10/10 for my family & I. We had all apps and it was plenty! We ordered oysters (x2), the crab bisque (x2), the crab stuffed mushrooms, ahí tuna (x2) & the calamari...we never made it to ordering actual entrees! lol Our server, Brent, was fantastic. Great with our kids & made the best drinks (we sat at one of the booths by the bar...highly recommend!) Ambiance was great. It was a breath of fresh air & great alternative to all the fried foods served in the area. If we ever come back to TN, this is a place I'd definitely come back to. read more

Chesapeake’s - Oysters from RI - Seafood Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Would i go back for maybe the water, outside ambiance & a bottle of wine? Sure thing! I just don't think we ordered correctly. Outside of the dinner tray the bread was very well made & the lobster bisque was yummy! Oysters were eh. Would not order again & the waitress was nice enough to accommodate us & take it off our tab without us complaining or having to ask!! She only knew we didn't care for it because we left it on the table. It's a nice restaurant, great customer service! The food was just okay for us! We were in town for my son's basketball tournament & decided let's do dinner & this place had a pretty scenery in the back room! read more

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Food was delicious. The bread was warm and yummy. Hubby had the broiled seafood platter and I had the salad with grilled shrimp. You will not be disappointed. read more

We ate here tonight and it was delicious! Our server, Mark, was amazing. He gave excellent suggestions and was great! Everything we ordered was delicious. I highly recommend this place. We had a table on the patio beside the river and loved the view. read more

Where do I begin! We were celebrating our Anniversary and decided to eat here based on recommendations from friends and locals. This place is absolutely outstanding! The service is exceptional, and they have the best seafood I've had in a long time! Their Blue Grab is flown in fresh from Maryland, and their crab cakes were amazing! Our Manhattan's and Old Fashioned's were top notch! The bread assortment they give you is yummo. I ordered the Seafood Platter and my hubby ordered Oysters and the Scallops. We will definitely be back the next time we make the trip down. read more

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Jason, our waiter, was outstanding and truly set the bar high for service throughout the rest of our stay in Gatlinburg. The food was superb--we started with the oyster sampler, my wife had the monkfish, and I enjoyed the Chesapeake shrimp, all of which were excellent. The river view in the evening made the experience even better and added a great atmosphere to the meal. read more

Overall a decent meal but I wasn't blown away by anything. We started with 6 raw oysters. I liked the duxbury oysters - very large and meaty with just the right amount of saltiness. Yum! They also tasted pretty fresh so kudos to them for making that happen in a landlocked state. I ordered the broiled seafood platter which was honestly kind of a letdown. All the seafood had a little bit of this browned panko breading on top, and honestly all of it tasted pretty bland. The scallops were probably my favorite thing, but the cod, shrimp, and crab cake were all just meh. Even the fries I ordered as a side were just ok (and I normally love fries). They weren't very hot or crispy, sadly. At least the service was great and it was fun to try a new restaurant! read more

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Food, service, atmosphere were all spot on. I had the broiled seafood platter and everything on it was delicious. Crab cake, scallops, shrimp and fish were perfectly prepared and a side of spinach Maria to top it off. Finished with a piece of Slower Delaware Pie and I was one happy customer. read more

Chesapeake’s - Slower Delaware Pie - Seafood Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Overall, good experience. Food quality is great and probably better than you might expect for being a Mountain community. The decor inside fits perfectly with a seafood restaurant. read more

This restaurant was so good. We made reservations for 2pm so we were the first guests. The restaurant has nice aesthetics. We also had a very nice waitress. She was helpful and personable. Unfortunately, I don't recall her name but she may have been British; nevertheless she was very kind. She was also helpful with her recommendations. I had a menu special which was red snapper, my son had crab cakes and my husband had his filet butterflied for the first time and he absolutely loved it. We are in this area each year, but this was our first time here. We will definitely put this in our rotation each year going forward. read more

Chesapeake’s - Red snapper special - Seafood Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The food was excellent. I had PEI oysters along with a steak which was perfectly cooked. Service was a bit slow, but overall very blessed restaurant is clean very comfortable. read more

Best meal on Our trip this was fantastic. We really enjoyed the broiled platter every bit was fantastic. Great choice of oysters and the best service .. loved this place. read more

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The food was very good! Came out fast and hot. Our waiter Dylan was very knowledgeable and prompt. The restaurant was very clean

Our party of four and a toddler had a lovely dinner tonight at Chesapeake's. I don't give out five stars very lightly and this one was well deserved. We had a lovely table on their porch/covered patio overlooking the little pigeon river. Jonathan was our Server and he had all the qualities of an excellent waiter. The mini seafood tower was exceptional both in terms of quality of food as well as presentation. Given that we are from the Chesapeake Bay Maryland area we always love to critique crabcakes and we all agreed that the crabcakes we had tonight Were quite good, excellent crab meat but perhaps lacking a little and seasoning. My swordfish was outstanding but I wish I had opted out of the bourbon glaze and stuck with a butter garlic lemon sauce. The New York strip and fillet were some of the best we have ever had, cooked perfectly and extremely tender. Top that off with some good cocktails and you have the perfect meal. This is a real class operation and hats off to management as well as staff. read more

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With there NOT being a shortage of Restaurants it's hard to decide where to eat. On our first day we ate at the Trout House. The fish was Wonderful but the sides NOT good at all. Tonight we picked Chesapeake's because of the sides. The Spinach Mac n Cheese was why we came and we were NOT disappointed. Everything is AMAZING. I had a dish not on the menu Shrimp with Cheese and Bacon Grits with a Side of Mac n Cheese. Lord I could've eaten two plates of this. The grits were so smoky cooked to perfection. The shrimp was the same the Grilled Smoke was exactly how I like it. The service is impeccable. One of the managers Dalton took time to chat with us personalizing our time in the restaurant. With so many places to pick from here it's really hard to decide where to go. I hope this helps y'all and you have the same experience we did. 100% would return!! read more

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Service was outstanding and with personal, funny attention from Brent. Time to eat (for slow eaters) 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!!! read more

I absolutely recommend this spot. The food and service were perfect. It looked like it was a little fancy but everything was average price. I'm not sure why it looked fancy I guess it was just the way the servers were dressed. Stop on in and see what you think. Also a bear Wales buy while we were there. read more

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This was my family's first time at Chesapeake's. I was a little apprehensive at first because my daughter wanted crab legs and they were not listed on the menu. We went anyway and when I asked the waitress you said that they are not on the menu but they could make some which I thought was amazing service. My wife ordered the crab cakes and I ordered the crab stuffed flounder. All of the food was amazing and our server was fantastic. Wish I could remember her name to give a shout out. We got a seat with a river view and the restaurant was very quiet and had a good vibe. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area. read more

Chesapeake’s - Crab stuffed flounder with a small lobster tail. Brussels sprouts and onion rings. - Seafood Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee