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

1035 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

600 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

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.

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
Neighborhood
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 1,035 people are saying

Chesapeake's Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Good for special occasions
Knoxville
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chesapeake's Downtown offers an exceptional dining experience, consistently praised for its "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy a wide range of seafood options, including "outstanding crabcakes" and "delicious pan blackened scallops." The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere and attentive servers, such as Erin and Josh, enhance each visit, making it a "favorite place to dine."

1,035 Reviews

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Anne VIP
Western NC9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food! Waiter was very genuine and took great care of us. Food was Delicious as always!
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David VIP
E. Tennessee3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in every way! Great lunch on Easter Sunday!
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Joe
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience last evening was outstanding. The food was excellent (crabcakes for her, blackened scallops for me). Erin was our server, and she was very good. She made sure everything was there on time, from the opening drinks order to the appetizer (Oysters Chesapeake). It was our anniversary, so she made sure we took advantage of the free dessert (Slower Delaware Pie- the best dessert anywhere). Overall, it was a great dinner.
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David VIP
E. Tennessee63 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another great meal and experience at Chesapeake's Downtown. John was a super server, we loved his attention to detail, to include a birthday candle and dessert for our guest! We love this place!!!
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Lisa
Milwaukee7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service... save time and go ahead and find a parking garage near by because parking on premises is nearly impossible.
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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee1 review
3.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scallops has gone bad. It had a strong fishy and ammonia smell
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David VIP
E. Tennessee63 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience as we always get at downtown Chesapeakes….Tim was excellent server, food and drink was great as always!
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LEROYN
Memphis/West TN4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Server was friendly and timely. I would return when in Knoxville again. It was a little confusing finding downtown location because two different addresses was listed. I did call the restaurant for clarification and arrived at the correct location.
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Teresa
San Diego12 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The service was very welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food quality was very poor tasted like thawed frozen food.
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JanieW
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The server made several errors that were distracting to the meal. Cocktail was not delivered as ordered, had to be remade. Had to request a takeout box numerous times. Tickets were given to guests incorrectly, we to swap around. Gift card was taken off wrong ticket, tickets had to be redone. Not the standard of experience we usually get.
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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 1035 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

600 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

Additional information

Neighborhood
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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