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    The Speakeasy

    4.2 (238 reviews)
    ModerateSpeakeasies
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    THE SPEAKEASY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Buffalo Chicken Wings
    Tanya D.

    Came here for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised. It's in a little strip mall, so very unassuming. It's connected to their restaurant The Boardroom. Walked in and grabbed a booth. Loved the vibe of a real speakeasy. Our server was great! She offered some recommendations she did not steer us wrong. We ordered the French onion soup wings to start. Great options! The escargot was good. It was drenched so you couldn't really tell what you were eating, but regardless the flavors were good. We opted to share the entree and we ordered the pork chop with the baked potato. It was ok, nothing special. I definitely enjoyed our appetizers more. Overall, this is cool spot with great service and definitely worth checking out.

    Alan L.

    Love this place! We have tried almost the entire menu, but the Rigatoni is the best! (Strongly recommend the rigatoni) The cocktails are very good! The bartender "Jessica" is just the best! Changes up the cocktail menu seasonly ( Figgetboutit was her best drink IMO) Place is Warm and cozy with dimmed lighting. Two sections the "dinner tables" and the "Speakeasy"/ bar area. Have to open a bookshelf to get there. Cost: $$ - $$$

    Carole B.

    It was a dark and stormy night when we pulled into this little unassuming strip mall. It took quite a while to ferret out the entrance to the Speakeasy, which actually doubles for the door to their swanky restaurant, The Board Room. Once we made our way in, we were welcomed by the bartender who was friendly and extra accommodating -- I was recovering from a surgery and she kindly stashed my knee scooter. We had a few drinks and before long the bar started filling up with locals. The next time we came back to treat ourselves in The Board Room. White table cloths and rat pack portraits gave the place an old school clubby vibe. Martinis were excellent and dinner was classic American flair with some Italian flair. A solid contender and hidden gem we'll gladly come back to enjoy again and again.

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    Paweena L.

    So much fun visiting here. I told my friends about it they could not find the entrance. The food and drink here is terrific. Not that busy tonight. We get the table right away. Bartender was really friendly and gave us good recommendations for my cocktails. I like my fancy cocktails. It's casual atmosphere here. Nice experience like before.

    Surf and turf appetizer
    Anthony V.

    I stopped in here after work for happy hour appetizers. The bartender was amazing friendly kind and welcoming. As soon as I sat down she smiled and offered me something to drink and a menu. The food came out in 6 minutes and it was delicious. This portions were a little bit small but for $19 I should have got two!. The shrimp was great perfectly cooked seasoned and the sauces on top of it were great. The small medallions of steak were perfectly cooked and seasoned also I would recommend this place to anybody!

    Surf & turf app

    Came here for an HH and it did not disappoint! First off, the ambiance is awesome but the area is small and filled up fast the last two times we came, so get there before 5:00 if possible. Wife and I get seats at the bar, and the bartender Jessica provides exceptional service and recommendations on drinks and food if you're undecided. First time we came we had tacos, the protein rotates, we had carne asada, they were very good. Wife had skinny margarita and I had a regular one, we were both pleased. We recently went back and had their potstickers and surf & turf apps, both recommended by Jessica, both apps had phenomenal flavor. Some of the best potstickers I've had in a while. The surf & turf was beyond good! Very tender steak medallion with pesto mash potatoes on top and a well seasoned and grilled prawn sitting ontop the potatoes. This place is consistently good!

    French Onion soup on the regular menu
    Aaron M.

    Our favorite hidden gem. For a more formal meal, there's the boardroom (which you have to walk through to get to the Speakeasy) This place is cozy, with an incredible staff and daily taco and soup specials (along with a host of regularly updated dishes.)

    Tanya W.

    Definitely a reliably great place to dine in northern Marin. The staff is great, the food is tasty, the vibe is cool, and the drinks are strong. I still miss Rickey's (the same owner) but I am grateful for this place!

    Rebecca C.

    I've been wanting to check out their happy hour for a long time and finally had a chance to. My friend who I went with mentioned the happy hour starts earlier now which is great! The restaurant is hidden inside a shopping center and it's a little deceiving because there is not much on the outside. They turned the two doors into telephone booths which look neat. Once I stepped inside the restaurant it's like night and day. I instantly noticed the beautiful decor on the walls and ceiling. It has a nostalgic and Hollywood glamour ambiance from 50's & 60's. We shared a few dishes from the happy hour menu. Each one was delicious and the portion size is great to share with someone. We ordered surf and turf, the street taco of the day, and the fried chicken and waffles. To drink, I ordered a Cosmo and my friend had a margarita. My drink was delicious. It had a pretty pink color with a citrus garnish in the drink. The service was great. Our server was a very nice lady. She checked on us frequently which I appreciate. I will definitely be back for another happy hour. I also heard great things about their lunch.

    Espresso martinis are the best!
    Christina F.

    The service was amazing, Great drinks and atmosphere. Food was tasty. Come for the fun. And old school movies on the Telly....

    Happy Hour Cosmo.
    Melissa V.

    We had a great time at the speakeasy/boardroom. We order happy hours cosmo and old fashion. Tai made them so delicious. She was the bartender and was so great with service. We met nice and friendly people, the place wasn't packed so we were able to get a seat at the bar.

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    Great place to eat. The service was good, food was good and the price was on point. I'm going back for sure.

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    4 months ago

    Great happy hour! Fabulous bartender who always remembers her customers and his rock solid at what she does.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere. Us there is a live piano player who is amazing!

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    10 months ago

    Food was great; service was exceptional: server went out of here way to meet our needs

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    1 year ago

    Honestly, best bartender. Yelp is wanting me to say more. All I've got is Honesty, best bartender.

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    7 months ago

    This place is hidden gem ... great apps at Happy Hour but the best thing about Speakeasy is Jessica the bartender extraordinaire!!!!!

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    8 months ago

    Complete crap all the way around. Terrible food, but companied by terrible service. Incompetent staff, followed by a since you don't belong.

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    Ask the Community - The Speakeasy

    Is the happy hour and the boardroom the same place? Reservations?

    They are in the same building but the happy hour is only on the bar side, not the restaurant side. It's great!

    Is there a pool table?

    Unfortunately, no.

    Is the menu from the Boardroom or different?

    It's the same. Be sure to check out the happy hour!

    What are the happy hour times?

    3-6:30

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    Review Highlights - The Speakeasy

    Munther, the owner, went above and beyond to insure my birthday was worth that high number.

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    A bit of an overdue review, but we came here to celebrate Valentine's Day with a nice dinner. They…read morehad a 3-course pre-fixed menu with several appetizer, entree, and dessert choices. We ordered the truffle risotto and lobster bisque for the appetizers, and I thought they were both very hearty. Truffle flavor was there, and the risotto texture was great! For the entrees, we had to get the steaks. They were cooked medium-rare like we requested, and the meat was very tender. I would definitely want to come back to try a few things I've seen on their menu that weren't offered during the Valentine's Day special dinner service. Service was phenomenal and super friendly, even during the busy night. The live pianist and vibes added an extra touch to the atmosphere and made it a very pleasant dinner!

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    Service was terrible. Ordered a drink asked for an adjustment due to food allergies. Was told it…read morewould be well balanced. Bartender was annoyed and was rude. Had a food reaction and I asked if I could choose a replacement. They told me no and wanted me to pay for another drink. A patron offered me a replacement drink and he shouldn't have to do that. Was excited to check this place out from out of town. The entire drink was left at the bar and I left the establishment. The bartenders had terrible customer service skills.

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