Chesapeake's Downtown

Name: Chesapeake's Downtown
Address: 600 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, 37902
Telephone: (865) 673-3433
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

997 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Chesapeake's Downtown

4.7

$31 to $50

Seafood

Knoxville

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Chesapeake’s Downtown derives much of its authentic Eastern Shore qualities from décor that features genuine nautical antiques and artifacts. Pairing this cozy, seaside ambiance with welcoming service and fresh ingredients has made it the perfect spot for creating memorable moments.

As part of the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants, Chesapeake’s Downtown offers fresh seafood that’s sourced daily, local, handcrafted microbrews, an extensive wine list and prime-graded beef. Chesapeake’s Downtown is known for live Maine lobster, Maryland Crab cakes, a variety of fresh fish, and assorted oyster selection.

Chesapeake’s Downtown features a Sunday brunch and happy hour in the bar/lounge. Full menus — including gluten free options are available and can be enjoyed on our patio. Free onsite parking.

Whether you come for the food, the drinks, or the atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience at Chesapeake’s Downtown.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Grill, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00 Sun 16:30–21:30
Phone number
(865) 673-3433
Website
http://www.chesapeakes.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Two private rooms available each seating 20-25 guests. Please contact restaurant for more information.

Location
600 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
Area
Knoxville
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 997 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Knoxville
Hot spot
Knoxville
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chesapeake's Downtown is a seafood delight in Knoxville, praised for its "fresh seafood" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the "crab cakes" and the "excellent atmosphere." While some experienced service hiccups, the majority highlight its "amazing dinners" and "wonderful servers," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

997 Reviews

K
Karen
Atlanta Metro
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were greeted by a very nice, energetic, enthusiastic host. We were seated quickly. Our waitress, Abigail, was happy, outgoing and knowledgeable. Our orders were received promptly. Food was excellent, as always. We have never been disappointed when we dine at Chesapeake’s.
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jim
Charleston
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great selection for all. Service on point, prices actually decent.
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Ken
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great traditional place...horrible parking at bust times
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Kelvin
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as always. We love this restaurant. Service and ambiance is amazing!
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Kyle
E. Tennessee
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was excellent as usual. Food was excellent and my server was attentive even though I was a single diner.
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dale
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visit Chesapeakes every thanksgiving and have never been disappointed with service quality of food or atmosphere Highly recommended
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Billie
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food, the sweetest server and front of house staff. Great experience.
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Andrea
Atlanta Metro
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and food! We will definitely be back.
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Whitney
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family had an amazing dinner at Chesapeake's! We highly recommend the shrimp chesapeake as an appetizer and the scallops and surf & turf for dinner. Drinks were delicious and the service was phenomenal. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Knoxville.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy going to the original Chesapeakes! The best seafood in Knoxville.
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FAQs

Chesapeake's Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 673-3433.

Chesapeake's Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 997 OpenTable diners.

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

Chesapeake's Downtown

4.7

$31 to $50

Seafood

Knoxville

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

600 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

Additional information

Area
Knoxville
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00 Sun 16:30–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Grill, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chesapeakes.com/
Phone number
(865) 673-3433
Private party facilities
Two private rooms available each seating 20-25 guests. Please contact restaurant for more information.

Chesapeake's Downtown

Chesapeake's Downtown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fried Seafood Platter

Fried Shrimp

Shrimp Scampi

Menu

What 997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Chesapeake's Downtown

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