The hostess is the best, she was also our server, but still - very nice and attentive. I've been for Brunch and Dinner and both were extremely delicious. The blue cheese crumble New York Strip for dinner was cooked perfectly - medium rare and absolutely delicious. There weren't many people there for dinner, but it's a new place and their location might be hard for some people to see. I'll be back.
Review Source:We went for happy hour and were disappointed. The sliders had only 2 sliders with the saddest looking patty's and no cheese. If you are trying to be a nice restaurant you can have decent beef for the sliders. Â Also we were chatting and missed the end of happy hour, the bartenders were not that busy and could have reminded us. Â I appreciate a good bartender who does this and tip accordingly. Â Instead she came up at 7:07 and rudely reminded us that happy hour was over. Â I give this place 6 months tops. Â A shame too I like the concept.
Review Source:I really wanted to like this place. Â I like to give new places and unique concepts support. I love seeing people try to make a go of something they are passionate about and always hope for their success. Â
On the bright side, our server was friendly and accommodating. Â But, on the not so bright side, the ambiance was confusing and the food was not great. Â I ordered a chicken dish they suggested as a top seller and found it so salty it was hard to eat. Â The French onion soup was just OK, and the spinach dip was also odd. Â I will say there was one thing I loved - the bread they serve was super tasty. Â
Obviously the food needs help if they are going to be successful, but I also think that they need to clarify who there are in order to draw a sustainable crowd (it was crazy slow there when I went on a Friday around 7).  From the name, menu and 3/4 of the décor I'd expect a fun, old school experience.  If they went with that identity I'd imagine they could get a following from the local swing dance crowds plus others looking for a fun reason to dress up and go out on the weekend.  But, they are pretty obviously trying to do something country there, too ~ some country décor, country dance, country bands... it just ends up feeling confused.  I'm not sure the mix of everything ends up making it comfortable enough to either crowd.  Just my opinion, but if they picked a direction and went down it perhaps they could create something outstanding.  I do wish them the best. :)
I need to follow some of the other people who reviewed this place... What is it? The name Speakeasy means an establishment that illegally sells alcoholic beverages. Such establishments came into prominence in the United States during the period known as Prohibition (1920-1933, longer in some states). During this time, the sale, manufacture, and transportation (bootlegging) of alcoholic beverages was illegal throughout the United States. However, this Speakeasy is a country western bar, saloon that has a dance floor. The interior is not completed which gives a sense of bring rushed to open. One side has a large dance floor and the other side has table and booths to eat. The food was good, but the prices were high, even with a $30 Groupon used, our bill was $43, and we did not have any drinks. Â This place needs an identity and a country western bar is not it....
Review Source:Once I saw this place going up I was excited to go with my boyfriend, however i ended up going with a group of six friends.
To keep it short this place seems to be decor confused. Classy restaurant meets barn maybe? It's small in the inside an while the tables have white table cloths and candles in an attempt to be nice, there's writing all over the pillars inside so while sitting at our table I got to look at a permanent marker penis drawn on a pillar. Classy.
The food was way over priced I guess in an attempt to make it seem like you were getting quality food. My friend and I got pasta that was inedible. The shrimp in it was hard and the scallops were awful. It tasted so fake and I was confused to why it was an $18 dish. It was honestly reminiscent of a lean cuisine. No one else at the table seemed to like their food either.
Our first clue should have been how empty the place was. Oh well..at least the free bread was good!
Not sure exactly what we were getting into, my wife and I turned into Speakeasy tonight. Given that it was only 5:30, there weren't many patrons, and the place is so large that it felt a little overwhelming. The interior is pretty rough, and it's hard to tell if they're going for a dive bar or prime steakhouse vibe. The menu was very limited, again, not knowing what we were getting into, I probably should've looked it up beforehand.
Fried raspberry brie appetizer - very good, could have used a couple more pieces of toast.
6oz filet, mushroom risotto, green beans with bacon - very nice cut of steak, cooked perfectly, and the risotto was great.
Beef Wellington - nice flaky crust and a good mushroom flavor. Again, the steak itself was cooked very well.
Overall, Speakeasy Saloon and Grill deserves a try if you're going out for steak. It's a bit expensive if you're thinking it's more of a lonestar/texas roadhouse type of place (like I was), but the food was VERY good.
The decor was bland. The window sills and windows were dirty. It felt open and spacious.
The food was over priced, pretentious and mediocre. The drinks seemed to be reasonably priced. The staff seemed friendly.
The dance floor was vinyl. It looks like wood, but was vinyl. Obviously the person who decided that was not a dancer. The bar area that is right next to the dance floor though was laminate flooring. Go figure...
The live band was good! There were not very many people there.
I decided to upgrade my rating of Speakeasy after my third visit. One of my complaints was that the dance floor was sticky -- I had no problem this time around. They have some impressive craft beers on tap for $5. I was impressed that I could get a full glass (no foam) of dogfish pale ale and they have other good ones too. I'm sure they have Bud Lite for the cowboys and hopefully it's cheap enough for them!
I will probably never give Speakeasy a 5 star because the dance floor is too small for progressive country dancing and the layout of the entire place is kind of weird. Don't get me wrong though -- the floor is bigger than most country places and it's an OK quality imitation wood. I have yet to see a better place to dance country since Graham Central closed.
The layout  of the restaurant and club is somewhat awkward, which will create major problems when the word gets out about this place and the crowds come to dance. The bar divides the diners from the dancers, which will make the social scene difficult because very few people will be able to sit close to the dancers.
I haven't had the food so my rating doesn't include that factor. No cover and live bands will soon attract crowds, so enjoy this place before the word gets out!
My friends and I were looking for live music and saw a new place was opening and decided to check it out. Â It's got a cool second floor that is great for watching the band and the dance floor. Â
A country band was playing, but the decor is not at all country, so kind of a weird feel to it. Â And it's not cheap. Â $30 bottle of wine was excellent. Â $10 shrimp appetizer was good but very small. Â Looks like a nice place to go for a special occasion dinner.
Had a great time although it was fairly quiet at 11 p.m. Â I expect it will get more crowded as more people hear about it and I will definitely be back.
The interior has been overhauled and is a work in progress but its taking shape nicely. We like the stairase up to the smaller dining room, has a nice feel to it. Â Fun to see a wood dance floor out here in the 'Burbs,want to catch some live bands (Fri/Sat) and eventually brunch with blues/jazz on Sundays (insider tip!!)
Simple menu but they delivered on it! Â Good sized cup of chicken chower, fresh and lots of flavors layered in each bite. Salmon was nicely cooked and flavored, the ends were as good as the middle. Â Spousal Unit wasn't talking much but he was smiling so the Surf & Turf hit the spot. Â Steak had a nice char on it. Â Friendly server, basket of fresh bread (extra butter as soon as we whined!).Bartender made the custom drink as I described.
Definitely will Go Back. Â Always happy to welcome a PRIVATELY OWNED establishment in the land of corporate chains known as Ahwatukee. (exit Chandler Blvd east and its immediately on your left - north side). Â Decent looking smoking patio that I will avoid but somebody will probably be happy.
I was there for opening night Friday 1/25. I had the Grand Filet with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce. The steak was like prime and they cooked it perfectly. it was obvious they are working out some bugs since it was there first night open but i think they will do great. i love having a place that is about great food and entertainment. they have live country music and the place rocks after 9. it is also nice to get a steak i dont have to pay another 15 bucks for a starch and veg. Â it may take a while to perfect but i think they may be on to something. great food and great entertainment.
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