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Chesapeake's Downtown, Knoxville, TN

Chesapeake's Downtown

4.7
4.7
1020 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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

Menu

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What 1,020 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Knoxville

    Great for brunch

  • Knoxville

    Good for groups

  • Knoxville

    Hot spot

  • Knoxville

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chesapeake's Downtown is a beloved Knoxville dining destination praised for "delicious food" and "exceptional service." Diners frequently return for special occasions, enjoying standout dishes like the pan blackened scallops and crab cakes. The warm atmosphere and attentive staff, including servers like Josh and Ezra, make every visit memorable.

1,020 Reviews

  1. Lindsay

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with very reasonable wait time after ordering. Mike provided excellent service!

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  2. Ron

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and nice restaurant with a lot to choose from and great service. Seafood and steaks!!

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  3. Jason

    VIP

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Old and stuffy boomer food. Really nice server though.

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  4. Keaton

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I love the food but I think for the prices it could be a bit more luxurious inside.

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  5. Barb

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but our server was slow and kept forgetting things. Took a long time to get cocktails, Food came out before the salad we had ordered, waited for water to be refilled. Asked for crackers and they took a very long time to receive. We noticed other waiters around us were not having these issues. We cancelled the salad, because it was late, but it was on the bill. We had to bring the attention to our waitress to get corrected.

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  6. Kristin

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood! Would go back again when in Knoxville!

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  7. Jeffrey

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious tonight and Mike, our waiter, was wonderful! We started with oysters Rockefeller and steamed clams, had the seafood salad and then blackened Scallops. Couldn’t have been better!

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  8. Celeste

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic and the food was wonderful!

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  9. Kathleen

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Excellent service. Free dessert for anniversary.

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  10. Kay

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional food and service. Definitely a restaurant to recommend.

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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 1020 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chesapeake's Downtown

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.
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