Chesapeake Tavern - Long Valley

It’s a shame to post that the Chesapeake Inn is one of the best seafood places in the area. We dined there four times in last year and recently for the ALL YOU CAN EAT SHRIMP yet not until we left and saw the kitchen help eating the same special at the bar did we realize how sub par our serving was presented to us in comparison. Very shady. My suggestion is to eat in the dining rooms. The downside is the bar area is where the HAPPY HOUR specials are ordered and served which in turn results in smaller portions. And furthermore, when we asked the server for another serving of all you can eat shrimp to which he replied “ Is this your second or third helping of shrimp!” What does he care? Remember, it’s ALL YOU CAN EAT! It’s bar shrimp, medium at best and $26.99! There are no seconds on the SIDES. A pittance portion of vegetables and child’s portion of rice and the price for their frozen seafood is overwhelming for the underwhelming portions!! Never again! And those happy hour crab cakes need mayonnaise, more herbs and a LIFT in respect to their size and taste! It’s sad when restaurants add these useless garnishes/dry julienne cuts of unknown fresh veggies on my plate. Look at the pitiful stuffed shrimp! Nothing creative, all cheap plate props. That kale salad was plopped on the plate, $14! Do better, Chesapeake Tavern. Parking: The large parking lot serves three restaurants on that corner site

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Scallops, Nachos

Our server was very kind and accommodating. Place is very nice. The tuna tartare was amazing. Coffee and dessert were delicious. Food taste good, but we were surprised at the portion size, I ordered a Crab cakes meal and I got a plate of french fries and 1 small crab cake on top of the fries. The same can be said of the small portion shrimp meal that was also ordered. We were both taken back by portions. Hopefully it was a one time thing maybe a bad night for Chef or Management ?? We would probably give this place another try to see if it was just a bad night. Looming Curiosity

**Dining Experience:** Dinner **Price Range:** $30–50 per person **Food Rating:** 5/5 **Service Rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 5/5 If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience, I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is outstanding, with the roasted vegetables being a standout dish that perfectly complements any meal. The chicken schnitzel is also a must-try, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The service was impeccable—attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The ambiance of the restaurant creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a lovely dinner. Overall, this restaurant exceeded my expectations in every category. Don’t miss out on these delightful dishes!

I had lunch at the bar and got to try their new Sunday Brunch menu. As always, the food was delicious. I ordered some classic dishes: fried calamari and a lobster roll. The calamari was so perfect that it didn't even need the two dipping sauces that came with it, and the lobster roll was filled with generous chunks of lobster in every bite. I've also heard great things about their Oyster night on Mondays, so I’d recommend giving that a try. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience for lunch!