Fresh Seafood & Hand Cut Steaks in
Jacksonville IL

Offering the locals of Springfield & beyond the freshest seafood, hand-cut steaks, & more since 1983.

One of the trials of living in a landlocked area, like Jacksonville, IL is the lack of access to quality seafood. Well, Chesapeake Seafood House accepts that challenge. Since 1983, we have been serving some of the freshest seafood and tender hand cut steaks the Central Illinois area has to offer, for locals and tourists from around the country to enjoy. We pride ourselves on serving winning recipes that keep our customers coming back for seconds!

Some of the many ways we do this comes from selecting only the freshest and finest collection of vegetables, steaks, fish, lobster, crab and shrimp available. We boast of our diverse fresh seafood selection and our savory cooked steaks – and have the experience with accommodating private parties in our banquet dining areas. Save our website because we constantly update our specials and coupons for the month!

We also serve our Famous Lunch Buffet (Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Our Seafood Menu

Our restaurant caters to the avid seafood fan. If you want a nice pairing of tender sirloin and fried shrimp or a complete serving of clams and scallops – we have just what you need, the freshest seafood in Jacksonville, IL. We have three different menus for different occasions and times of the day, resulting in a wide array of choices for any of your favorites!

Our incredibly aesthetically crafted plates and exotic flavors give us reason to boast. Although the Midwestern cuisine is more meat and bbq, our restaurant is aiming to change the game. Starting with some of the best seafood the Midwest has to offer! We welcome seafood lovers and seafood beginners. We guarantee there is a dish perfect for your taste buds.

We encourage you to take a moment and browse through our menus below. Feel free to call us with any questions!

(217) 522-5220

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Banquets and Specials in Jacksonville IL

While we pride ourselves on giving back to our community via local charity, it doesn’t just stop there. We have always attempted to give back to our loyal customer. One of the ways we do that is offer different coupons on our coupon page. Throughout the year our specials and coupons will be displayed here. Don’t miss out on our exclusive and tasty deals, guaranteed to satisfy your belly and wallet.

Over the past 30 years, our restaurant has been a favorite destination for private parties. We have exclusive private party rooms capable of accommodating anniversaries, birthdays, rehearsal dinners and more. We encourage you to plan your special evening with us, and enjoy a great atmosphere and the best seafood in town!

What Our Customers Are Saying

Took my wife for her birthday dinner. Her favorite seafood place. We both love the dishes. I would highly recommend.

Brian C.

A well known gem in Springfield. Family owned and operated. It's in an old mansion and has so much history and charm. The food is amazing. Almost everything made in house. They can accommodate large parties or a party of one. They feature a full bar and a large dinner menu. If you are looking for good food and service stop in.

Tonya P.

Absolutely fantastic quality and service! Drew was our server and took really good care of us. Beautiful historic atmosphere and look at the portion size!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Christopher R.

Waitress was awesome!! Best service we've ever had anywhere!! Thank you for making our Valentine's evening very enjoyable!

Rick L.

This is a must-stop whenever I go to Springfield. I will be honest, when you walk in there is nothing modern about this place. It is a place that still has a supper menu. But this place packs a punch when it comes to taste and value. I still can't believe all the food I get for under 50 bucks and it's good food!!!!! My friend and I got the Mates Platter.

Veradis P.

overall experience was good and their food was excellent. I recommend Chesapeake highly.

Diane U.

Great atmosphere, great service, great food at a reasonable price. What more could you ask for in a restaurant? Our daughter lives in Indianapolis and asks to go here when she last visited.

Chris G.

The best of food, service, and Atmosphere at a very reasonable price. The Owner is on Site and makes sure it is a Wonderful Dining experience. This has been true consistently for many years.

Gary B.

We really enjoy going to dinner here. The wait staff is great. Food is delicious.

Janet P.C.

Thank you so much for continuing to put out wonderful food. Our dinner last night was amazing.

Dorhn G.

Went for a family birthday party. There were 21 of us. Our waiter did an excellent job taking care of us and kept us refilled and with anything we needed right on time. I got the whole fried catfish and it was amazing. It had a great flavor and the fish was so tender it was almost creamy. I look forward to going back there soon.

Nicolas J.

Great food. The interior design is nautical which I completely love! They have Alaskan king crab, lobster tails from different areas, clams, shrimp, cod, steak, and pasta in so many different ways. They have a kids menu for your little ones too! Friendly staff.

Andrea S.

Have eaten here before and keep coming back. I love seafood and they have a good variety to choose from. Staff is polite and professional. Was busy even on a weekday so that has to say something positive!

Norma O.

I enjoyed my dinner and the service was excellent and I will be back. The two waiters did a great job for the size of our group. I think it was 25 people. I had seafood platter, salad with french dressing and baked potato with butter and sour cream. Thanks again.

Annie B.

Our family has been going to Chesapeake Seafood a few times throughout the year for a few years. Most all of our experiences have been good (food and service), and they have reasonable early bird prices. Upon much research for a place to host a rehearsal dinner, we chose Chesapeake Seafood House. The manager provided us with some guidance regarding the room to use for our event and the menu offerings (food and drinks). Both the food and service were excellent!

Jennifer M.

We Offer Gift Certificates for Any Occasion!

Our Gift Certificates are non-refundable and have no cash value. Unused portions of a gift certificate can be applied to your next meal purchase. Gift certificates are available throughout the year and have NO expiration date! Click below to purchase your Certificates!

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