Chesapeake's Seafood House - Knoxville

We were in town to see Paul McCartney play for the first time, in Knoxville, Tennessee (what a show!???????? . We 'd heard that Chesapeake Seafood was a great place to eat. Only problem was they were all booked up until 7 PM... however we might be ableto get a seat at the bar. They opened at 4:30. As we had to be out by 5:30 or so we headed on down and got there about 4:15.They weren 't ready for us, but they did understand our predicament and let us sit a little early until they were ready at 4:30.Let me tell you by 4:40 the bar seats were full and Dave and Jim served us well. Not only in drinks but food and jokes as well.We had a blast! The Happy Hour appetizers is what we ate instead of dinner (you can get full food service at the bar and thatwas a great deal. I had a delish dirty martini and followed up with their own brewed tasty porter. Two of them. When we 're backthrough these parts you can be sure we 'll be here. A special thanks to bartender Dave, he made us laugh.

Amazing food, excellent service, very high quality all around. Plenty of parking, easy to find. We had brunch and I can?t wait to try more on the menu the next time we visit!

I celebrated my birthday dinner at this restaurant, and it was incredible. The service was outstanding! Our server—whose name I can't recall—had black hair and wore glasses; she was fantastic, as was the rest of the staff. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent too. We enjoyed broiled seafood platters, crab bisque, crab-stuffed mushrooms, and a pumpkin martini, all prepared to perfection. I highly recommend this place. While the prices are on the higher side compared to some restaurants, it’s definitely worth it—you really get what you pay for.

Unfortunately, the gumbo didn't impress; it tasted like it came from a can and lacked depth of flavor, so I would recommend skipping it. For our main courses, we both ordered the seafood salad, which was excellent. The avocado ranch dressing complemented it well, and the seafood was fresh. I wasn't a fan of how the scallops were prepared, but that's more about my personal preference, as I'm not particularly fond of scallops. Overall, it’s a nicely priced seafood restaurant with great service and food that shows potential.

I sat at the bar and had an amazing time. Chesapeake is definitely the place to be in Knoxville. Dave, the bartender, was incredibly attentive and personable—one of the best I've encountered in a long time. His recommendations were excellent, and I never saw the bottom of my drink! To top it off, we went to a bar that Dave suggested, and everyone there welcomed us and knew who sent us. I can only say good things about Chesapeake. I've been coming to Knoxville for business for 10 years, and I've never had such a great experience. I highly recommend it!