Fresh Seafood & Hand Cut Steaks
in Chatham IL

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

Living in a landlocked area like Chatham, IL, presents a challenge when it comes to finding quality seafood. Chesapeake Seafood House rises to this challenge. Since 1983, we have been serving some of the freshest seafood and tender hand-cut steaks in Central Illinois, delighting both locals and tourists from around the country. Our pride lies in offering delicious recipes that keep our customers coming back for more.

We accomplish this by selecting only the freshest and finest vegetables, steaks, fish, lobster, crab, and shrimp available. Our diverse selection of fresh seafood and savory steaks is something we boast about, and we are well-equipped to accommodate private parties in our banquet dining areas. Be sure to visit our website regularly as we frequently update our specials and coupons for the month!

Don’t miss our Famous Lunch Buffet, served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Our Seafood Menu

Our restaurant caters to avid seafood enthusiasts. Whether you crave a delicious pairing of tender sirloin and fried shrimp or a complete serving of clams and scallops, we offer the freshest seafood in Chatham, IL. With three different menus for various occasions and times of the day, we provide a wide array of choices to satisfy any of your favorites!

Our beautifully crafted plates and exotic flavors give us plenty to boast about. While Midwestern cuisine is often centered around meat and BBQ, our restaurant aims to change the game by offering some of the best seafood the Midwest has to offer. We welcome both seafood lovers and newcomers, and guarantee that there is a dish perfect for your taste buds.

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

(217) 522-5220

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Banquets and Specials in Chatham IL

While we take great pride in supporting our community through local charities, our commitment extends beyond that. We are always looking for ways to give back to our loyal customers. One of these ways is by offering various coupons on our coupon page. Throughout the year, you’ll find our specials and discounts displayed there. Don’t miss out on our exclusive and delicious deals, guaranteed to satisfy both your appetite and your wallet.

For over 30 years, our restaurant has been a top choice for private parties. We offer exclusive private party rooms that are perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and more. We invite you to plan your special evening with us and enjoy a fantastic atmosphere along with 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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