True Chesapeake Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to True Chesapeake, a delightful cocktail bar and seafood haven located at 3300 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD. This establishment brilliantly combines a romantic yet casual vibe, perfect for dinner with friends or an intimate outing. The menu highlights the treasures of the sea, crafted with fresh, local ingredients that evoke a true Chesapeake experience.
As you browse through their offerings, you'll find an array of innovative seafood dishes paired with an impressive selection of handcrafted cocktails. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials—a great opportunity to savor exquisite flavors at great prices. True Chesapeake embraces inclusivity, with wheelchair access and ASL proficiency, making everyone feel welcome.
Whether you're dining outdoors or enjoying the cozy interiors, each bite is a celebration of Maryland's culinary heritage. So, grab your friends, and immerse yourself in a seafood journey that promises to leave your taste buds enchanted!
SMALL PLATES
Farm Greens Salad
local greens, toasted almonds, asparagus, strawberries, strawberrybalsamic vinaigrette
Beet Salad
pistachios, frisee, puffed quinoa, blue cheese mousse
Blue Crab Bone Marrow Dip
pickled shallots, local micro greens, grilled bread
HandCut Spaghetti
parmesan, cured egg yolk, bacon, middleneck clams
HandCut Spaghetti Entree Portion
parmesan, cured egg yolk, bacon, middleneck clams
Steak Tartare
smoked oyster aioli, osetra caviar, potato chips
Asparagus Soup
crispy country ham, preserved lemon cream
Mushroom Tart
local mushrooms, horseradish, tarragon creme fraiche
Ramp Burrata Toast
grilled country bread, ramp pesto, aged balsamic vinegar
Our Burger
cheddar cheese, fried pickles, spicy ketchup, bacon mayo, potato wedges
Blue Catfish Sandwich
salted cucumber, pickled shallot tartar sauce, potato wedges
Fried Chicken Sandwich
apple celery root slaw, honey hot sauce, potato wedges
True Blue Crab Cake Sandwich
pickled red onions, old bay mayo, potato wedges
SANDWICHES
ON THE HALF SHELL
Skinny Dippers
Huckleberries
Chunky Dunkers
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OUR CHESAPEAKE NEIGHBORS
a rotating daily selection
Peel Eat Gulf Shrimp
JO spice onion OR white wine garlic
Middleneck Clams
JO spice onion OR white wine garlic
Newfoundland Mussels
JO spice onion OR white wine garlic
The Chef, The Shucker, The Farmer
oysters rockefeller, old bay roasted oysters, clams, mussels, gulf shrimp
STEAMED
OYSTER SIGNATURES
True Chesapeake Caesar
fried oyster croutons, smoked oyster caesar dressing
Roasted HalfShell Oysters
herb old bay butter
Oyster Stew
made a la minute, bacon, potatoes, salsify, tarragon
Classic Rockefeller
spinach, aged parmesan, fennel liqueur
Fried Oysters
split pea puree, country ham chips
French Onion Oysters
gruyere cheese, black truffle
Roasted Snakehead
potato leek fritter, potato leek broth, smoked trout caviar
English Pea Risotto
carnoroli rice, aged parmesan, english peas, morel mushrooms
Seared Scallops
pork belly, turnips, sea island red pea cassoulet
Cavatelli Pasta
duck confit, crispy duck skin, asparagus, aged parmesan
Grilled New York Strip Steak
potato puree, chive butter, grilled alliums, sauce au poivre