Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar

4.6 ( 2453 reviews )
Checking... 4:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
$30–50
437 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
+1 865-622-6999

Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar, located in picturesque Gatlinburg, TN, stands out as a culinary gem among seafood restaurants. The rave reviews from both locals and tourists underscore its exceptional food and service. Patrons like Alexis Hollingsworth have praised the freshness and quality of the seafood, highlighting the delightful experience served with a side of humor by the staff. Brian Thiebault's experience emphasized the attentive service, particularly for those with dietary restrictions, making it a welcoming spot for all diners.

Signature dishes like the crab-stuffed flounder and perfectly cooked steaks have earned glowing accolades, with Amber Mills declaring her dinner as the best she’s ever had. Eddie Ray emphasized that Chesapeake's is no tourist trap; rather, it delivers remarkable food and excellent flavor, making a strong case for making reservations ahead of time.

Dining here, especially with a view of the Little Pigeon River, adds to the ambiance, with many guests enjoying the mix of delightful seafood and cocktails. With its combination of quality, service, and picturesque setting, Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar is a must-visit for seafood lovers exploring Gatlinburg.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Fireplace
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
    • Great dessert
    • Great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Happy-hour drinks
    • Healthy options
    • Late-night food
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
    • Usually a wait
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid parking lot

Reviews For Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar

Alexis Hollingsworth
Jun 6,2025
One word Amazing!!! I have eaten at the downtown Knoxville location, but this location blows it out of the water! Our waiter was absolutely amazing, he was helpful, friendly, and funny. Steak was tender juicy and perfect, all the sea food was on point, super fresh! Pictures are worth a thousand words. When I want seafood again this is my new favorite place!!
Brian Thiebault
Jun 5,2025
Wowed by everything here. Make reservations. Service was exceptional. Front of house manager Dalton was amazing. Served by Izzie(sp?) who was also fantastic and very personable. They both took my wife's food allergies very seriously and worked hard to ensure her dish was safe and delicious! The best experience we've had yet when it come to dietary restrictions! Food was excellent! Specials menu was great! As someone who eats a lot of seafood, Im going to nitpick and say that the lobster portion of my dish was "overcooked". I think it may have sat under the light for a smidge too long. Felt dried out compared to other lobsters I've had. The remainder of my crab stuffed flounder dish was OUTSTANDING though! Mixed drinks were awesome as well! (Had both alcoholic and NA). Patio over river was nice, but loud. Currently closed in so noise echoes. Main dining area was much nicer atmosphere.
Rhonda Vincent
Jun 1,2025
This was our first time in Tennessee! Locals highly recommended Chesapeake's! I am glad we made a reservation!! My husband loves oysters and I love fish! Our dinner was outstanding! And the bartender paired our meal with the perfect white wine! A definite must if you are in Gatlinburg!!
Amber Mills
May 29,2025
Literally the BEST dinner I have ever had. We are spending the weekend here and came back the very next night. Steak was perfection. The crab dip was the most delicious thing I have ever tried!! New Favorite Restaurant of All Time.
Eddie Ray
May 21,2025
No tourist trap here! The food is remarkable, with excellent service! From the salad to the entrees, it was served fresh with excellent flavor. The creamy garlic & peppercorn dressing was my favorite. We highly enjoyed our food, and we definitely will be returning. Don't sleep on this place, it's wonderful! We had a great seat overlooking the Little Pigeon River. I suggest making reservations.
Just Julie
May 3,2025
First, I wasn’t sure if we should stop since the restaurant closes at 10 and it was 930. I have family in the hospitality industry, and I know how to kitchen feels when people show up last minute. But this was not our experience they graciously sat us with a beautiful scene of the water outside our waitress. Nina was amazing. You would’ve thought she just came on duty with how pleasant she was. She also had great recommendations from the menu which we took her advice and enjoyed so much. My pictures definitely do not do Chesapeake justice. Our food was exceptional. They do not skimp on giving you crab meat. There was no filler absolutely none. We ordered the crab meat, stuffed mushrooms, the Chesapeake shrimp, the broiled seafood plate and our waitress brought out my best friend a chocolate cheesecake for her birthday so sweet. Hats off to the kitchen for an amazing meal. Those scallops were so buttery and creamy. The best I’ve ever had. If I’m ever in town again, I will definitely come and eat here. We even recommended your establishment in the book at our Airbnb thank you for such a wonderful experience
David Tansey
Mar 30,2025
Wow, what a find. Great seafood in the mountains of Tennessee? It started with friendly attentive service. You can always tell a very well managed restaurant, everyone checks on you whether they are your assigned server or not. The food was well prepared. The vibe is clean modern and just the right noise level. They are just doing it right. A
Tamara Daniels
Mar 5,2025
I recently visited Chesapeake and really enjoyed my meal. The crab dip was rich, creamy, and full of fresh crab. The oysters Rockefeller were baked perfectly with a tasty spinach topping. I also loved the drinks—they were refreshing and paired nicely with the food. Overall, Chesapeake is a great spot for delicious seafood and a relaxed atmosphere.

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