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

1024 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,024 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.

1,024 Reviews

S
Sara
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time eating at Chesapeakes and it does not disappoint. Simply the best and we can’t wait to come back!
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Lindsay
VIP
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days 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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Pam
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful place for a good seafood meal. The smoked trout appetizer was outstanding as usual. We had a reservation and asked for a booth but they tried to seat us a small table and I am wearing a boot on my right foot so that would have been tight and no place to put my crutch or prop my leg so I asked to be moved and they did so right away. The drink my husband was served was not good, way too much ice, and not served properly for the type of drink so he told the waiter Jon Micheal and Jon Micheal said he would correct the bartender but still charged us for the drink! That was not cool. Thus the lower rating. Everything else was fabulous
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Glenda
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Our server was great. We love Chesapeake.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food, because it was Valentines Day, we were seated in an annex area (no complaints, we were seated early). Changed up the ambiance and service a bit, but I will still highly recommend the restaurant and location (Downtown, can't be beat.).
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Ron
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 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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Jason
VIP
New Orleans
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
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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Keaton
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
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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Barb
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 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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Kristin
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 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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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 1024 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

600 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Knoxville
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
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, Takeout, 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

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 1,024 people are saying

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