We tried it here when they first opened. I had the halibut. It was fresh and outstanding. My husband had the lamb shank which was also very good. My daughter got pasta which was to her liking, pricey for what you got imo for pasta. The ambiance is nice. Wasn't expecting this little gem in such a strip mall. read more

The Cat's Pajamas & Henhouse IPA Tried the Escargot as well Definitely recommend coming in for a drink and great vibes. read more

The Speakeasy - The Cat's Pajamas & Henhouse IPA - Speakeasies Near Me - Novato, California

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Good neighborhood bar. Lots of locals on a Saturday afternoon. All about 50+ which is unusual and almost pub like. Good vibe Burger was good, double stack of meat. Good bun, sauce, couple of wimpy semi slices of tomato and basically no lettuce. Good but not worth $15 and not what I would expect from Munther and Abe. (Lettuce and tomato issues being address) String fries were fresh, crispy and plentiful. 805 pint was $6 which is reasonable. Growler refill is $20 Growler jars no longer sold. read more

Very disappointing prequel to our amazing dinner at The Boardroom next door. The atmosphere in The Speakeasy was exceptional. However, bar service was slow and we had to choke down the not-so-well-made cocktails. I do want to give this place another chance sometime, as it might have just been an "off night". read more

Checked this place out for Happy Hour and it was kewl! Happy Hour ends at 6:30 which is awesome. I was drinking the Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde which isn't found in many places so that was a hit. Happy menu had a lot of options all I think were half off the regular price? Tried the tempura calamari and I can't remember what the other dish was called but it was a brie that came with little pita breads. I thought the calamari batter could be better because it didn't hold to the calamari very well. The brie dish was actually pretty good. Next time I'll try the burger or chicken sandwich. The place was really nice, dark with perfect dimmed lighting, and the booths were super comfortable. Service was excellent. The 2 ladies behind the bar took care of the entire place with class and friendliness. Bottomline, this was our first visit and the next time we are in the area, we will definitely be stopping for a few drinks and a bite. read more

If you're looking for a good happy hour, this is the spot. If you're looking for phenomenal food, this is the spot and if you're also looking for a fun experience, this is the spot. Here's a photo of the legendary Speakeasy Burger with a Caesar salad (the beast Caesar dressing I've ever had) read more

The Speakeasy - The The Original Speakeasy Burger - Speakeasies Near Me - Novato, California

We really enjoy the speakeasy I love the atmosphere here but the last couple times we been here it hasn't been the same seeing the main bartender and her crew they haven't been here and it's different the lighting is different vibe is different we wish it were back to that read more

The Speakeasy - It's not the same without our girls being here - Speakeasies Near Me - Novato, California

Tai made us the most delicious cocktails and took such good care of us! She was the best best best! We had such a great time we'll definitely be back. The steak was spectacular, the cream spinach to die for!!! read more

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The food and service were great. It's a small place with nice ambiance. We would definitely recommend it.

Don't try to order through Grubhub. They don't work with them anymore. They need to update their Yelp account to remove that link. Getting Taco Bell instead. read more

I live near The Speakeasy, and after reading through their website and menus, I really hoped that I'd discovered one of those friendly, neighborhood, go-to restaurants offering thoughtfully prepared classic fare prepared by thoughtful chefs and cooks with exquisite palates and a high standard of quality. Boy, was I dreaming. I went there at least a half a dozen times and had some very good and okay dishes and meals, and finally, one of the worst dishes I've ever been served anywhere---and I'm old, and I've eaten in many countries in the Soviet Union, my previous low bar. Not to mention that I always tipped 20% even when getting takeout and that the waiters in the Soviet Union were friendlier. My last meal from The Speakeasy was a takeout of their fried chicken; picked up on time, it was still warm when I brought it home. The fried chicken was completely inedible---and I mean completely. It consisted of three pieces of dark, dry, rock-hard, heavily breaded matter in recognizable chicken-piece shapes. I showed it to my son, and we agreed that looked like they had been sitting in the bottom of a fryer for hours. They were both so hard that I was afraid I would break my teeth if I attempted a bite , and neither piece yielded to a steak knife. My son wanted nothing to do with the mess. Had I attempted to eat it in The Speakeasy restaurant itself, I would have flagged the waitress and asked for a refund. The thing about this experience that really broke my heart and made me sad rather than angry was that they had treated me this way: they had served me a meal that was completely inedible. I was stunned that any restaurant would serve anything like this to anybody. Had they no pride, no quality control, no standards? I was a waitress during and after college, and my ex-husband owned a very popular restaurant in Berkeley. I've called restaurants before to give them feedback if their food was below par, and I know that restaurants have bad nights. But what is the point in calling an unfriendly restaurant after an experience like this? I haven't been back since then, and even though their new restaurant, The Boardroom, has another menu that is mouthwatering to read, I won't risk it. I'd so much rather than say something positive than something negative, but after sitting with this disappointing experience for too long, I'm glad to get it off my chest. Caveat emptor. read more

I visited a few weeks ago and the service was excellent. The cocktails were good and the appetizers were tasty. It is a small place, so luckily we had two other people already waiting for us to arrive with a table already reserved. read more

Novato needed this place for years. A great sports bar, lots of fine brews, friendly bartenders, and some really solid food thanks to chef Munther of Wildfox fame. My favorites here include the corn dog pops, the french dip and the burger, but everything I've had here has been excellent, including the fried chicken which is the real deal, my friend. The walls lined with growlers and big screen TVs, a full bar, and great appys and entrees make this another place that teems with regulars. Once you go there, you too will know why. side note: Munther is also about to reopen the Rickey's restaurant at InnMarin. That's another must try. read more

To me this bar is perfect! The Speakeasy is a little hole in the wall bar that does a great job at cultivating that 1920s speakeasy feel. What makes this place so special is how great the food is! Not only is this your local watering hole but they have such great food! We got the Wagyu slider, flatbread, and lobster and ginger pot stickers and they were all delicious. The slider is actually pretty big, it's in between the size of a typical burger and a slider and it was DELICIOUS. The flatbread and pot stickers were amazing too. My wife and I agreed that if we could only order 1 thing it probably would have been the flatbread. I was seriously blown away by the high quality of the food they offer. I was drinking whiskey and beer so that was that. My wife, who is very difficult to please with cocktails, requested something "kinda sweet with either tequila or vodka" and the bartender produced the PERFECT cocktail. She's a lightweight and she drank 3 she was so satisfied. The bartender was great and the rest of the staff were awesome too. Between the excellent food, great service, and spectacular cocktails, I highly highly HIGHLY recommend this bar. I can not wait to come back here to eat and drink. read more

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While we're all on house arrest during this Coronavirus craze, I can't help but think about the restaurant meals that I'm currently missing & can't wait to revisit when they reopen. And one of those places/meals is the burger at The Speakeasy. I've long contended that this is the best burger in Marin that you've probably never had. And that's a shame, because this is a carnivore's dream-come-true. Picture this, if you will - two perfectly grilled quarter pound patties topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, crisp onions, tomato, pickles, and some sort of magical "special sauce" sandwiched between two chewy buns. This burger is so damn big, I almost couldn't fit it in my mouth (not joking). The Speakeasy burger comes with a generous side of crispy fries or a salad (if you're on a diet). All of this for just $14.95! You'd be hard-pressed to find more burger bang for your buck around town. Once all this Coronavirus chaos subsides, I can't wait to celebrate my "social distancing" freedom here. read more

I adore this place. Went there well before COVID - and then we'll, covid hit and I had nearly forgotten about it. A friend suggested we go by and man, we are glad we did. I'm a huge fan of a dark library type bar and The Speakeasy does not disappoint. Literally through a "library door" is a restaurant that's literally other worldly and like stepping back in time - white table coverings, welcoming outta this world friendly staff... honestly it's like a bit of a dream. It's hidden in a teeny strip mall but don't let that dissuade you... behind those doors is a gorgeous little gem that will hopefully transport you from your daily grind CHEERS!! read more

A group of us were in the bar area. The bartender Jessica was amazing! So busy and never lost her cool. Gorgeous drinks and what a great spot! read more

Great place for dining/drinking and enjoying the vibe/ambience. Don't let the location fool you, once you step inside this Speakeasy, its a step back in time and full of appropriate decor and authentic details good enough to entertain any cool cats. read more

What a pleasant surprise to find a restaurant so close to our home that is more than a casual dining. It's in an unassuming location. The food that we had was delicious. The ambiance was cozy and elegant. It had an old world feel and something I would experience in San Francisco than here in Novato. Our server was very attentive. I can't wait to go back. The price is higher than what one may pay for casual dining. But even casual dining has gone up quite a bit. Consider this place as a special night out. read more

Really good food, our meals there have included the burritos and tacos. Excellent fish tacos. Great value too! Ambiance- the abundant tile work gives a special feeling. You can tell the owners take pride in their restaurant. read more

we are so excited that we have found this wonderful hole in the wall. What a surprise when we opened the door and saw the beautiful dining area. We preferred eating in the bar because we like cozy. Food an drinks were excellent and we can't wait to visit again! read more

What a marvelous treat. Excellent food, terrific service and unique pairings and flavors. Very intimate, romantic and worth the visit.

It was really fun. We watched-the warriors win! They had nice big TVs so not a bad seat in the house. It was neighborhood friendly. Mark was the bartender and server but he was awesome. The food was delicious and so was my Margarita. They did happy hour prices on appetizers through the whole game. read more

The Speakeasy - Go Warriors - Speakeasies Near Me - Novato, California

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Suuuper good food and service it was perfect We recommend 100% is very nice place, we like everything. read more

Strip mall bar that was quite frankly gross. Old men hitting on staff, high prices, dirty. Went to use the restroom, lifted the seat up and got sh!t all over my hand. No discount, no nothing. Staff didn't give a sh!t when I told them. I'm always skeptical of strip mall bars but this takes the cake for the worst one. read more

This is a smaller and quaint restaurant with cool Italian pictures on the wall with jazz playing in the background. The waiter was really really friendly and gave us suggestions. The filet was cooked perfectly and I sent my compliments to the chef. read more

We tried dinner at the Boardroom. We thought the interior is beautiful and comfortable. The service was great too. But we didn't enjoy the food. We had the Caesar salad, and we didn't care for the anchovy on the top or the overwhelming fishy flavor in the dressing. The baked goat cheese was just ok. For entrees I had the gnocchi, which was totally different from what I expected. It's called Gnocchi Primavera so I expected some vegetables in it. But instead I got a heavy Ragu sauce with a lot of meat. My husband got the rigatoni with a creamy stroganoff sauce. That was pretty good, the best thing we had. For dessert we had the baked Alaska. That was cool watching it flame up, but neither the Cake nor the ice cream inside were very delicious. I found it kind of bland. read more

Amazing drinks and food plate options! The parking lot always seems to be full so you know this place must be amazing, I ordered a Moscow Mule and the steak street tacos last time we went. My boyfriend ordered the Pulled pork sandwich, all the food we got was soo good but just a fair warning all the greasy food and alcohol will have you feeling it the next morning! Next time I'll take it easy on the Moscow mules, I'm cutting myself off at 2 next time! Overall a really good place to go for drinks and food, the locals love it so the owners don't need to fix it up all foo-foo like other places in the area. They are doing something right, we will definitely be back soon since it's a great place to stop on the way home from SF! read more

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Stike 2 - decided to order a late lunch early dinner as we were busy prepping Thanksgiving dinner. Pick out hot wings and a salad. Sorry no to-go orders as kitchen to small to accommodate. One might think it a good idea to offer to go at slow times i.e. Wednesday at 3:30 in the afternoon. read more

Went there for the first time. The place was ok it was on the smaller side and had a smell when I first walked in Loved the service! The food was ok. read more

Experienced Speakeasy 2.0 half dozen times past few months. Pleased every time. Megan's creativity behind the bar is impressive. Tell her your alcohol and she whips up something awesome. This all happens while Munther and crew put together an excellent meal for you. Last night's Suarez was great! read more

The Speakeasy - Where it all happens! - Speakeasies Near Me - Novato, California

Love this place. Been going since it opened. Busy and full for happy hours on Friday. Just great food and service.

We found the restaurant through local word of mouth Saturday night and are so glad we did! We didn't have a reservation for dinner on The Board Room side but were able to sit in the bar and it was great. As a party of four we tried two appetizers and four entrees. We all agreed everything was delicious. We had the baked goat cheese and cripsy polenta to start and then the mac and cheese, rigatoni, chicken and the impossible burger with gluten free bun for our gf vegan of the group! All amazing! We also enjoyed our drinks and reocmmend the Chairman of the Board as a great version of the old fashioned. The piano bar with Mark was a speacil touch for the birthday gal and Steven did a great job both tending bar and serving us when they had a call in. My mom even invited him to Thanksgiving dinner! We will be back, with a reservation. read more

I don't normally review restaurants but this one deserves the credit. We walked in and didn't know what to expect, but the bartender (Megan) hollered over and had us seated in a few seconds. I ate the best burger I've ever had, had some wonderful and very interesting drinks and enjoyed a great atmosphere and music. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants a interesting dining/drinking experience at a local gem. Also, if you want a good drink, ask Megan for a recommendation and she will happily make something up that you'll love. read more

The Speakeasy - a bar with a television in the background - Speakeasies Near Me - Novato, California

Solid sports bar, I like the beer they have on tap. And they seem to have some good food options for snacking while enjoying your drinks. I can recommend the corndogs! Half off appetizers during their happy hour, and they have a really good Burger and Beer deal when football games are on. It's a small place, which can fill up quickly if there is a game on. Come in earlier to secure your spot. read more

The Speakeasy - Corndogs! - Speakeasies Near Me - Novato, California

The food is outstanding, one of the best burgers around. Corn dog pops, the pork belly potato skins and the pork belly mac and cheese are really good. I hear the fried chicken is awesome so I need to try that. Good beer on tap selection as well as wine, and a full bar. This place is small though. read more

A fun place with reasonable drinks and good food A good neighborhood feeling. Traditional Mexican cuisine wit many choices.

Loved this place. Had an amazing steak and red wine was yummy. Beautiful inside and wonderful service. Very nice lady, who just had a baby?? A little pricey, but the grand piano and white chandelier makes for a special night. Go in there to be fancy and splurge once in while read more

Chill sports bar in Novato. Food was good and seemed that everyone enjoyed their meals. I ordered the cob salad which was fresh and had loads of flavor. Looks like the tacos were the way to go! Every Tuesday they have $2 tacos and every week the featured taco switches. Great unexpected place for taco Tuesday located in Novato odd the 101 read more

The Speakeasy - Speakeasies Near Me - Novato, California

The food was great, the ambiance was fun, and the menu had a nice variety. The servers were charming, professional and knowledgeable. An excellent experience! read more