Fresh Catches, Warm Welcomes
Since opening the first restaurant location in 1982, Chesapeake’s has been bringing the ocean's best straight to every table.
Always fresh, always exceptional. Built on a commitment to fresh seafood and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Chesapeake’s Knoxville & Gatlinburg locations bring the flavors of the coast to East Tennessee. While each location offers a unique experience, our passion for quality and hospitality remains the same.
Premium
Fresh Seafood
Hand-Cut
Steaks
Southern
Hospitality
Life Tastes Better Here
A proud part of The Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants, Chesapeake’s is one of nine concepts that operates on the belief that great food and exceptional service brings people together, creating moments worth savoring.
It’s this commitment to ensuring every guest receives fresh, quality ingredients in a warm, hospitable environment that enables us to say with confidence: Life tastes better here.
– The Family
Locally Sourced, Delivered Daily
Our exclusive commissary supports over 20 restaurants and 4 event facilities across East Tennessee, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of quality and freshness. This USDA-inspected facility serves as our butcher shop, bakery, and processing center, allowing us to provide our guests with premium meats and seafood, fresh breads, homemade desserts, signature sauces, and more.
– About Our Commissary –