Chesapeake's Seafood House is one of Gatlinburg's most elevated dining experiences — a riverside seafood restaurant at 437 Parkway that brings Atlantic Coast seafood traditions deep into the Smoky Mountains. Part of the Copper Cellar family of restaurants, Chesapeake's is the kind of place that earns a reservation in advance: a warm, upscale-casual setting with a raw bar, a private wine cellar, a heated outdoor patio on the river, and a menu built around the freshest seafood sourced daily from the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific Coasts. It's a welcome surprise for guests who don't expect to find this caliber of seafood in a mountain town — and a consistent favorite for visitors looking for something beyond the typical Gatlinburg dining options.

The Setting

Chesapeake's occupies a riverside spot on the Parkway just steps from the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. The dining room is warm and chic — dark wood, soft lighting, and a bar and lounge area that doubles as a comfortable pre-dinner gathering spot. The heated outdoor patio overlooks the river and is open year-round. A private wine cellar is available for special events and private dining. Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday, 4–7 PM in the bar and lounge.

The Menu

Starters

• Crab Bisque — Cup $6.75 | Bowl $9.50
• Maryland Crab Cake — Baked, lump blue crab imperial with tartar sauce $18.50
• Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab — $16.85
• Baked Crab Dip — Lump crab, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, served with crostini $23
• Seared Ahi Tuna — Blackened rare over Asian slaw with wasabi paste and soy ginger sauce $17
• Bay BBQ Shrimp — Seasoned butter, Worcestershire, and fresh ground pepper $16.50
• Fried Calamari — With marinara and mustard sauce $16.85

Seafood Bar

• Seafood Tower — Lobster tails, cocktail shrimp, mussels, crab, oysters on the half shell $112
• Mini Tower — $74
• Oysters on the Half Shell — Market price
• Oysters Rockefeller — Creamy spinach, bacon, Italian cheese blend — each $5 or 4 for $19
• Oysters Chesapeake — Creamy blue crab, mushrooms, Benton's bacon — each $5 or 4 for $19
• Grilled Jumbo York River Oysters — each $4.50 or 4 for $17
• Shrimp Cocktail — $16.50
• Smoked Trout — $16.50 | Smoked Salmon — $16.75
• Grilled Shrimp — Drawn butter $16

Salads
Housemade dressings include cheddar cheese, honey mustard, ranch, basil vinaigrette, blue cheese, creamy garlic & peppercorn, avocado ranch, and balsamic vinaigrette.

• Maryland Seafood Salad — Blue crab, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, feta, egg, avocado ranch $18
• Seared Ahi Tuna Salad — Blackened rare over spinach, romaine, Asian slaw, oriental noodles, wasabi peas, soy ginger vinaigrette $18
• Edgewater Salad — Field greens, spinach, feta, craisins, candied pecans, strawberries, balsamic vinaigrette; topped with grilled salmon $19, chicken $17, or shrimp $18

Live Maine Lobster
Chesapeake's carries several sizes of live Maine lobster, available steamed with drawn butter and a choice of one side dish. Market price; ask your server for current sizing and availability.

• Stuffed Maine Lobster — Filled with crab imperial; lobster price + $18.50
• Steamed Seafood Feast — Live Maine lobster, mussels, Maryland spiced shrimp, clams, and oysters; lobster price + $21

Traditional Seafood Favorites
All served with fresh baked bread and a choice of one side dish:

• Fresh Maryland Crab Cakes — Baked, lump blue crab imperial, tartar sauce $34.85
• Broiled Seafood Platter — Cod, scallops, shrimp, Maryland crab cake, tartar sauce, drawn butter $43
• Fried Seafood Platter — Cod, scallops, oysters, shrimp $43
• Fresh Sea Scallops — Pan blackened or grilled, drawn butter $35
• Shrimp Chesapeake — Baked shrimp with crab imperial and seasoned breadcrumbs $32.50
• Grilled Shrimp on a Skewer — Drawn butter $30
• Fresh Fried Oysters — $31 | Fried Shrimp — $30
• Shrimp and Grits — Spicy andouille sausage, fried egg, bacon cheddar grits $31.50

From the Land
All served with fresh baked bread and a choice of one side dish:

• Filet Mignon — 7 oz. $36.50 | 9 oz. $42
• Filet Mignon & Grilled Shrimp — $49
• New York Strip — $40
• Ribeye Steak — USDA Prime $43
• Maryland Chicken — Fried with cream sauce $19
• Grilled Chicken Breast — Roasted red pepper butter $19

Sandwiches (served with one side)

• Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich — $21
• Grilled Yellowfin Tuna — Blackened, wasabi mayo, soy ginger $18
• Hamburger — $14

Sides — $5.75 each: baked spinach maria, creamy coleslaw, baked cinnamon spiced apples, hand-breaded onion rings, broccoli, fresh vegetable of the day, baked potato, Neva's potatoes, French fries, braised spinach, spicy spinach mac & cheese, succotash, bacon & cheddar cheese grits, brown rice and quinoa blend

Desserts

• Bread Pudding — With lemon sabayon sauce $9.50
• Housemade Cheesecake — Ask server for today's flavor $9.50
• Key Lime Pie — Fresh chantilly cream $9.50
• Slower Delaware Pie — Coffee ice cream, Kahlúa, chocolate cookie crust, hot fudge, candied pecans, chantilly cream $10
• Orange Sherbet — $9

Gluten-free preparations available on select items. Ask your server. Sandwiches available with gluten-free bun for $1.50 additional.

Hours & Reservations

Address: 437 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: (865) 622-6999

March – December:

• Monday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Friday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

January – February:

• Monday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Sunday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

• Thanksgiving: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Christmas Eve: 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Christmas Day: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
• New Year's Eve: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Dec 26 – Jan 3: Open at 2:00 PM

Happy Hour: Monday – Thursday, 4:00–7:00 PM in the bar and lounge.

Reservations are available and recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season.

Private Dining

Chesapeake's offers private dining options including the private wine cellar, ideal for rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and special celebrations. Contact (865) 622-6999 or visit coppercellarcatering.com to inquire about banquet bookings.

Nearby Attractions

Chesapeake's is steps from some of Gatlinburg's most popular destinations:

• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — A short walk from the restaurant; the #1 aquarium in America
• Anakeesta — Mountaintop adventure park with gondola access from the Parkway
• No Way Jose's Cantina — Sister-cuisine option nearby at 555 Parkway for a more casual Mexican dinner
• Ole Smoky Moonshine (The Holler) — 903 Parkway; $5 tastings and live bluegrass daily
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Minutes from downtown Gatlinburg

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