Chesapeake's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Chesapeake's, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Knoxville, TN. This vibrant wine bar specializes in breakfast, brunch, and seafood, providing an inviting setting that perfectly balances casual charm with a classy ambiance.
The menu is a testament to the coastal culinary heritage, featuring standout dishes such as Maryland Crab Cakes, crafted from fresh lump blue crab meat and baked to perfection. For the adventurous, the Hot Appetizer Platter offers a sumptuous selection that includes grilled shrimp and baked oysters. Complementing these flavors are homemade soups like the Crab Bisque, which warms the soul.
Chesapeake's also caters to a variety of preferences, with many vegetarian options and a full bar, creating an inclusive space for friends and families to gather. Whether it's a lively dinner on a Friday night or a relaxing brunch on the weekend, Chesapeake's is your go-to destination for a memorable dining experience.
Appetizers & Seafood Classics
Mushrooms Stuffed With Crab
Fried Calamari
marinara sauce and mustard sauce
Fresh Shrimp Cocktail
cocktail sauce
Spiced Blue Crab Fingers
steamed and seasoned with old bay
Onion Ring Platter
Maryland Crab Cake
lump blue crab meat topped with seasoned bread crumbs and baked
Hot Appetizer Platter
grilled shrimp, baked oysters rockefeller and baked oysters chesapeake, fried calamari, steamed spiced crab fingers and crab-stuffed mushrooms, drawn butter, mustard sauce and cocktail sauce
Cold Appetizer Platter
chilled peel 'n eat shrimp, smoked salmon, lump blue crab cocktail, chilled spiced crab fingers and fresh oysters on the half-shell, mustard sauce and cocktail sauce
Appetizer Platters
Homemade Soups & Salads
Crab Bisque
Homemade Soup Of The Day
Traditional House Salad
caesar salad or wedge of lettuce
Grilled Asian Chicken Salad
Maryland Seafood Salad
blue crab, shrimp, scallops, fresh salad greens and avocado ranch dressing
Featured Cold-water Oysters Of The Day
chilled on the half shell. 1/2 dozen. the selection changes several times a week. our most frequent selections include: malpeque (prince edward island), buzzard bay (massachusetts), blue point (long island), west port (connecticut)
Oysters Rockefeller
1/2 dozen oysters, creamy spinach sauce
Oysters Chesapeake
1/2 dozen oysters, creamy blue crab, mushrooms, green onions and shaved ham
Baked Oyster Combination
three rockefeller and three chesapeake
Fresh Oysters
Sandwich Platters
Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich
homemade tartar sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
peppercorn dressing
Fresh Hamburger
Grilled Asian Chicken Sandwich
1 1/2 Lb. Live Maine Lobster
steamed, drawn butter
Stuffed Maine Lobster
crab imperial lobster price plus
Steamed Seafood Feast
live maine lobster steamed with mussels, maryland spiced shrimp, fresh clams and oysters
Lobster Price Plus
Live Maine Lobster
Traditional Seafood Favorites
Fresh Maryland Crab Cakes
homemade tartar sauce
Crab Imperial
blue crab in a creamy, seasoned blend baked with bread crumbs
Shrimp Chesapeake
crab imperial baked over shrimp
Broiled Seafood Combination
fresh fish, scallops, shrimp and a maryland crab cake broiled with breadcrumbs, lemon and butter, over rice
Fried Seafood Platter
fish, scallops, oysters and shrimp lightly dusted in seasoned flour with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce
Fresh Fried Oysters
cocktail sauce
Fried Shrimp
cocktail sauce
Fresh Sea Scallops
pan blackened, drawn butter and rice, grilled, drawn butter and rice, fried, tartar sauce
Maryland Steamed Shrimp
in the shell with old bay seasoning, drawn butter
Shrimp Scampi
lightly sauteed in butter, shallots, garlic, herbs and spices, over pasta
Charbroiled Chicken Breast
roasted red pepper butter over rice
Grilled Asian Chicken
over rice
Maryland Chicken
over rice
Grilled Shrimp On A Skewer
over pasta
Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon & Grilled Shrimp
Surf & Turf Combo
at chesapeake's, we pair our 7 oz. filet mignon with a daily selection of fresh seafood
From Chesapeake's Grill
On The Side
Baked Spinach Maria
Creamy Cole Slaw
Baked Cinnamon Spiced Apples
Fresh Fried Onion Rings
Fresh Vegetable Of The Day
Neva's Potatoes
Baked Potato
Fresh Cut Fries
Braised Spinach
Baked Macaroni & Spinach
with spicy cheese
Key Lime Pie
fresh chantilly cream
Slower Delaware Pie
mayfields coffee ice cream and kahlua liqueur chocolate cookie crust, hot fudge sauce, toasted pecans and chantilly cream
Homemade Cheesecake
ask your server for today's special flavor selection