What a lovely spot in East Rockaway! The staff is super friendly, the cocktails delicious, and the food fresh and delicious. Who could ask for more? Upon being seated we were given a delicious complementary appetizer- pita topped flavorful chicken salad that also had a beautiful presentation. I ordered the lavender reign cocktail... wow, I wish I ordered another one. It was well balanced with lavender and beautiful to look at! My friend and I shared the Spanish meatballs to start - full of flavor and cooked perfectly. I ordered the shepherds pie for my main course and it was delicious- I am picky with my lamb and the flavors weee perfect. The owner came over a few times to check on us and was super friendly. I will definitely be back! Can't wait to try other dishes and cocktails! read more

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Returned after having a very good experience 8 months ago. Not so this time. We were one of two tables seated at peak dining time. There were no drink specials as there was on our prior visit. While my margarita was tasty, it seemed to lack tequila. We opted for the octopus as an appetizer. While it was good, we were charged the entree price for a minimal portion. I had the shrimp tacos and while tasty, they had been split in half to appear like more than there were. Husband had the burger and it was decent, but not out of the ordinary. Nothing special for dessert so we declined. Even after having gotten a complimentary glass of bubbly. What a shame. I am all for supporting local business and we were so impressed on our first visit. Something was off last night. No drink specials. No food specials. Service was attentive, but with only two tables, you would expect it to be. Go back to your roots. read more

Came here on a date, the ambiance was cool, they had football on and the place was busy since it's the Wildcard games; parking is convenient. You wouldn't think you were in Rockaway at all. Drinks were good, had the Carajillo, which is the Mexican Espresso Martinis. read more

Great place hidden in East Rockaway! Have been here twice and have loved it. Both times I have shared dishes with my lady friends which is always fun because you can try a bunch of things. Here are some definite items to get (though all things are delicious!: - whipped ricotta - bacon wrapped dates - rice balls - crispy rice - sliced hangar steak (and the rice is fantastic which comes with!!) Cocktails are also beautiful and delicious. Frank truly cares about the diners experience and check's in on feedback and home the experience and service is going :) Service is always nice and timely (but not rushed!) Also love the ambiance because who doesn't love a speak easy. Will likely be back this week and will add some photos. Def a spot to check out!! read more

WELL WELL WELL... This spot brings it all to the table! City quality drinks and food in our own backyard. The food was delicious we had the crispy rice with spicy tuna as a starter, my wife had the mussels and I had the burger everything was perfect! I made reservation and added that my wife and I were on a date night in the comments which is something that I find over looked at most restaurants but not speak easy they notice and brought champagne and a free app to the table in celebration! Frank the owner was great explaining the menu and drinks HE CREATED! Was very attentive and told his story of his experiences and how speak easy came to be which added to the experience. This place is what Long Island has been missing! read more

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Third time here. Love the food and way they treat you. Owner, Frank, always chatting with you. Excellent. They always provide a free app to start. One time, incredible Butternut Squash soup with homemade bread, yesterday an warm olive spread on pita. Great start. Last night we split the seasonal salad, a great side with Brussels sprouts and potatoes (sort of like home fries, but much better). I had the special Shepards Pie ( great) and my wife, hanger steak ( perfect). It's a great family owned, restaurant. Give it a try. read more

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The owner Frank is so nice ! Very knowledgeable about craft cocktails. The bartender was also very friendly as well and made exquisite drinks. Came later in the night so wasn't too hungry but tried the squash soup and it was amazing ! I will definitely be coming back for the drinks and more food read more

Speak Easy Tapas Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

amazing cocktails, amazing food!!!!! can not say enough good thing about this hidden gem!!!!!!!!! read more

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Nestled between East Rockaway and Lynbrook, and never noticed it before. Romantic vibe on a Saturday night. Every single dish was delicious, from the inventive seasonal app at the bar to the bacon-wrapped dates, potato croquettes, and fish tacos. Servers and bussing staff were attentive but mixed up a few things with our drinks/water. Overall a special place and would definitely go back. read more

Far and away some of the most creative and best mixed cocktails I have had in a long while. You can really tell how much they love the craft here, and there are always new and cool concoctions on the menu to try. Not to mention the food is really a treat as well, and the servers are sweet and attentive. It's so worthwhile to make your way here! read more

What a find! My new favorite restaurant in Lynbrook / East Rockaway. A terrific Tapas menu with a mix of seafood, poultry, beef and vegetarian options. I loved the crispy rice with spicy tuna and the kung pao dumplings, along with the local beers on tap from nearby South Shore Brewery; I had ab orange wheat ale and a porter. My wife loved the butternut squash soup and chicken spring rolls and the French Chardonnay. Prices were quite reasonable for such high quality food and drink. The service was outstanding and we loved chatting with the owner, Frank. We'll be back. read more

The drinks are great and let's not forget Frank he is an awesome mixologist and recommendations are great. The live music on a Thursday is so good. The bacon wrapped dates are delicious and the arancini rice balls are delicious. read more

Speak Easy Tapas Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

Had a great experience here. The food was great as were the drinks. The bartender was very friendly. Made some good recommendations. I'll be back. read more

So I came here passing by and it looked interesting so I decided to check it out, and it did not disappoint. The cocktails are amazing, and the food is so good as well. Definitely going to start bringing my date here because they have a bartender that remembers my drink order after the first time asking. The owner is always there and always willing to have a conversation. So check out this place and ask for frank and yasmine read more

Speak Easy Tapas Bar - This is a tequila mockingbird and it's definitely worth a try. Mind you I'm into whiskey but this might be my new go to at this place. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - East Rockaway, New York

This place is LOVELY! The drinks were great, the menu has a bunch of cocktails, wines, they have a full bar, the bartender was so nice and very willing to accompany drink changes. They gave these complimentary crostini with tomato and parm, so fresh and tasty. We sat at the bar but they also have a full dining area. When we made our res we said it was "date night" and they brought us complimentary prosecco for our date - such a great spot! Fab service! Will be back!! read more

We had been here once before during their soft opening and it was great! Time got away from us and hadn't been back until last night NYE. We didn't have a reservation but were lucky enough to be seated right away (their last table). The owner and staff are super friendly and the food and drinks amazing!! We will be going back again as one of our new local favorites!! read more

We enjoyed a great free jazz show, excellent cocktails, mussels, and very reasonable prices for this area. Great spot!

We've driven by this restaurant a number of times and realized that the sign recently changed as it re-opened as Speak Easy Tapas Bar late Spring. Well, yesterday we made a wise decision and stopped in for dinner. The owner and staff were extremely pleasant, friendly and attentive. The owner really cared about how much we enjoyed our selections and discussed future seasonal additions to the menu. We started with Chicken Spring Rolls- big winner. The Monkfish special looked great but I was in the mood for a great burger. The Speak Easy Burger was a Great Burger featuring a perfect mix of beef's. Mussels were swimming in a unique Saffron cream sauce. If you order it- and you should- you may need extra bread to soak up every drop of sauce. Desserts feature star items from Whistle Stop. Finished this great meal with a generous slice of Chocolate Cake. Full bar. Plenty of street parking. Really nice people who appreciate customers. Going back soon. read more

Food, service and environment were all great the drink were 10/10 and the owners were lovely definitely going back!

Loved Speakeasy in Lynbrook! The seasonal salad was super fresh, the whipped ricotta with fluffy pita was amazing, and the fish tacos were so good. Great drinks too -- everything felt like fine dining without having to go into NYC. Highly recommend! read more

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Everything was great! The food the service in the ambience was amazing! Highly recommend!

Great addition to the neighborhood. Great selection of cocktails. Food was phenomenal and fairly priced for what was offered. Rice balls were soft and cheesy with the perfect crispness on the outside. Fruit salad was fresh and refreshing. Fried chicken was on point with a sweet and just enough spice glaze. I'm not much of a French fry person but these were some of the best I've had- soft inside, crispy outside with some skin on it and perfectly salted. Frank chatted with us a bit about his "little black book" of drink recipes and brought us out a bottle of champagne for our celebration- which was a very nice touch and not expected at all. You could see he has a lot of passion in what he does. I'm very excited to sample some more of his creations and interested in his homemade bitters. We'll be back soon and if anyone is on the fence about going here, please go!Lets make this place a permanent fixture in East Rock. read more

If you've driven by Speak Easy in East Rockaway and wondered to yourself about this new bar/restaurant; ease your curiosity and step inside! Frank the amazing and super friendly mixologist and partner of Speak Easy will welcome you inside. The interior is cozy, clean and warms itself to a wonderful date night, dinner with your girlfriends or drinks with the guys. I came in with my husband and daughter for an early dinner. I've been following Frank on Instagram and I couldn't wait to try his drinks. He did not disappoint. I had the tequila mockingbird and the bees knees. My husband had the Quiet professional. Delicious!!!! Also we tried the new menu; yummy! I had the olive appetizer and blackened fish tacos. My husband had the croquettes and potatoes bravadas. We were very happy with our dinner and we will definitely we back for date night! And I'm bringing my mom friends for a night out! Thank you Frank!!!! read more

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perfect date night spot. great vibe, service, food, drinks and everything you want to experience during a night out with amazing company read more

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Me and my friend went last night for dinner and a drink. The service was excellent along with the food! The owner came over to us and gave us a taste of an appetizer. It was delicious! I believe it was pita with a pepper dip. I will be back again with my husband! It was a wonderful night! read more

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The beginning of an amazing experience was with Jackie. She greeted us warmly, informed us of specials, and that there would be live music tonight (Thursday). Our server, Sophia was delightful and attentive throughout our entire meal. She checked on us to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Frank, who I believe is the manager, (owner?) sat with us for a moment to chat. This is our first visit, so he made sure we were comfortable. We were treated to an amuse-bouche gratis which was so delicious. The bacon-wrapped dates were a great start. The hanger steak with fried rice which had a nice "kick" to it was well made. My husband had the salmon dish which was very moist with great flavors. Compliments to the bartender who made a version of an espresso martini but with Licor 43 which is hard to find. Delicious! They will also offer non-alcoholic drinks. The restaurant is styled beautifully, with comfortable seating. Suffice it to say, we will be back! Also a shout out to the young man with the great curly hair who was very professional. A great place for impromptu gatherings, or to post up at the bar to watch sports. read more

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Food was great! Bartender and owner are awesome a neighborhood place that needs a visit we will be back! Thursday music on the menu read more

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What a great new restaurant we discovered. It's Speakeasy Tapas Bar in East Rockaway, A Great Restaurant, with wonderful Food and fabulous service from a Super nice Owner, and an Excellent Bartender, our first time here won't be our last, I can assure you of that. We can't wait to return. Thank you Frank for treating us Royally. We will be back again soon. read more

The first time we were here ( 4 or us) everything was great, but the next time (about a month later) every was not so good. The food was very plain, and the prices were very high, As for the prices of the drinks they were ridicules. They were so high that we thought it was a mistake, but when asked they said that it not. So it so good bye tot hem read more

Run don't walk for the new menu item - chicken spring rolls! This was my second time at Speak Easy, my husbands first. It was date night. We were greeted with a nice table, complimentary champagne to celebrate our date night and a taste from the kitchen - potato croquet - delicious! We were constantly checked on, took recommendations from our lovely server (I apologize for forgetting her name, but she was the sweetest!) and had the nicest night. I had the hanger steak and rice, my husband had the monkfish special - he finished his whole plate and mine! Frank, the owner, checked in with us often and was so so pleasant and welcoming. I can't say enough good things about Speak Easy! Pack this place out, they are amazing! Thank you Speak Easy for making our date night so special. We will definitely be regulars! read more

Frank, the owner and bartender extraordinaire will make you an extraordinary cocktail. Just let him know your liquor preference and let him use his imagination. In his new setting, he has built a menu to satisfy everyone. Though not extensive,it is appealing and accommodating. So pull up a stool, watch your favorite game and enjoy. read more

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Just had some delicious drinks & food at Speak easy.. everything was so good.. very friendly staff.. we will be back for sure!

I am really excited that this place is here. Drinks were creative. Dinner started with a complimentary potato croquet that was really good.. I had a burger, which was perfectly cooked with fresh ground beef. I really appreciated the perfectly cooked fresh cut fries. My husband had the special which was shepherds pie and that was really good as well. We will definately be back. read more

Run don't walk. Forgiveness for not posting all our food. What a gem in the neighborhood. Class, service, and just that smile and warm welcome when you enter. The food! My son and I have been going every Sunday for a few weeks now. Everything and anything on that menu is something to try. We are making it our business to try everything. It has not disappointed. The fish tacos? Omg so good. The truffle fries should be banned they are deadly. ( in a good way) New specials every week or so and they don't disappoint. Get there! Hidden gem under new ownership in the heart of our neighborhood read more

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What a great place! Food and staff were fantastic! Of course the drinks were delicious! And music by Nadine topped the night!

Really cool spot with a great vibe. Loved the speakeasy feel--perfect for a night out. Sofia, our server, was super attentive and kind, and the busser was on point. The owner stopped by to chat and genuinely cared about our experience, which was a nice touch. Drinks were solid--we'll definitely be back for the Tequila Mockingbird. The tapas were tasty, fish tacos and salmon special were great. We are excited to see how this place grows. It's a great new addition to the neighborhood! read more

My wife and I enjoy this spot very much. Frank is a wonderful guy, and the food is delicious. The vocal music was an enjoyable extra. The music is available every thursday, and we expect to be there as regular customers. read more

We found "Speak" to not be as good as the reviews are saying/ The food was only fair, the drink were both small and priced to high. I think that you can do better in Island Park. read more

Burgers were awesome as well as service. Frank the owner was extremely welcoming & very enjoyable to speak with...Seems he's been in the neighborhood working at many restaurants we already knew. This is a local gem & we will be back soon!! read more

I need to apologize for not including photos of our experience at Speakeasy. I promise to make up for it next time. I was very impressed by the food, service and ambiance. Frank and his staff were friendly, attentive and we had great conversation. We opted for the Special - truffle fries and salad with unlimited prosecco. They started us off with an amuse bouche of a whipped feta on fresh handmade pita that was decadent and delicious. The truffle fries were perfectly seasoned and didn't need any ketchup. I really enjoyed the dressing on our salad which paired perfectly with the fries. My wife and I had the blood orange, blackberry, mango, watermelon and passion fruit proseccos which were all amazing. The fresh fruit puree makes such a difference when mixing drinks and the bartenders use only fresh and in house made syrups, purees and bitters! We then ordered the mussels which came with more of the warm, fresh and so flavorful pita bread. We devoured that quickly and switched out from the prosecco to their cocktails. I am a die hard bourbon fan and the Quiet Professional is now my favorite cocktail. My wife paired the mussels with their choice of Sancere which was crisp and complemented the mussels perfectly. Frank spoke with us in depth and after learning about his in house infused rums, bitter and bourbons, we will definitely be back to try everything else on the menu. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more