True Chesapeake

Really disappointing from beginning to end. 1. Walked in and they didn’t have the reservation. Told us we had canceled our reservation… we had not ( at least not on purpose)… Still, felt the need to tell us twice in a condescending way, then made it seem like they were doing us a favor by finding us a table (at 5:30p… it wasn’t very busy). And reminded us we had to be out of there by 7:30 (given we had Hippodrome tickets, we had already said we’d be gone by then, but the host felt a need to belabor that). 2. Did the Restaurant week menu - unfortunately, it was not great. Not much of a price break, and certainly didn’t make us want to go back. 3. Liked the fried oysters, but the spaghetti squash bed it was on felt a bit out of sync with the fried oyster. 4. Snakehead fish was very bland. Th

Brunch at True Chesapeake was such a great experience. The grilled oysters were easily one of the highlights and everything else we tried kept that same level of quality. The flavors were thoughtful and the pacing of the meal felt perfect. I also loved the atmosphere. There is something about that Falls Road location that just makes you feel relaxed the moment you walk in. The staff was kind and welcoming and the whole visit flowed beautifully. It was truly delicious from start to finish.

The restaurant feels like a true hidden gem of the beaten path. But, once you're inside it feels like a local restaurant you've been going to for years, even if it's your first time. The atmosphere is flawless as is the service. The prices are very reasonable and the cocktails will keep you warm inside and out. We had oysters, the mushroom tart, the scallops with pork belly, the cauliflower and the reverse apple pie. Everything was impeccable aside from the apple pie being a bit underwhelming, but not bad. I'd recommend this place to anyone and look forward to coming back again.

We were first time diners at True Chesapeake and stopped in to enjoy some oysters. We made a reservation and were sat quickly. Our server Luiz was attentive and friendly. We had a sampling of MD oysters, french onion baked oysters, oyster Caesar with crabcake, and the scallops. Everything was delicious and fresh. For dessert we order the peanut butter marshmallow pot and the inside out apple pie. Great date night spot, and perfect oyster season meal!

Went there for a dinner date night with the wife as we’re staying away from Atlas restaurant group locations for a while. We’ve been wanting to come here for a while and we were pleasantly surprised. We noticed how busy it was , so we were a little worried that the service was not going to be good. Our server was very busy at first but she rallied through and was amazing for the rest of our stay. I got the oysters and they were the biggest oysters I’ve ever had and they were tasty. Loved the assortment of condiments that came with them. Food was amazing as I was very happy to see snakehead on the menu. I would love to see them cook a fried version of this dish. Prices were really good for the quality of food and the ambiance was amazing. We will definitely be back with our friends.