The Speakeasy — Restaurant in California

I had the pleasure of dining at Speakeasy recently, and it was nothing short of a magical evening. The ambiance struck that perfect balance—chic, warm, and with an intimate vibe that makes you feel both transported and right at home. The menu is an absolute delight for any seafood aficionado. I enjoyed an incredible selection: Maine Lobster Tail, Poached White Prawns, Alaskan Snow Crab Claws, Oysters, and a divine Channel Island Sea Urchin. Each bite was exquisite, fresh, and thoughtfully paired with delightful accompaniments—the cocktail sauce and mignonette adding just the right note, and the SYR Lemons lending a beautiful brightness to each dish. Speakeasy offers not just a meal, but an experience, and it’s a place I can’t...

We came here to celebrate getting married; the patio seating was beautiful, it is such a romantic spot! The service was poor and the food was pretty good but one would expect more than that for the price point. There were several slip-ups with the service but one example stood out: between courses I went to the rest room and so did my husband. When we came back, our next courses (hot dishes) were sitting, cold, on the table. I’ve been to diners and pizza joints where they won’t serve food if no one is sitting at the table. It was bizarre for what is supposed to be fine dining. Save your money, this place isn’t worth the hype, but take a tour of the gardens...

Overpriced and blah. Server brought me the wrong drink after recommending it. $27 for a “peach and avocado salad” which was mainly lettuce and tomatoes with about 1/4 of a peach-had no flavor. Ordered the lime seared tofu with coconut rice. The tofu had good texture but it was covered in a sweet sauce with no depth. Husband ordered the ribs. He said the meat was cooked well but again covered in a sauce which didn’t permeate the ribs. For the price this place really deserves 2 stars but the busser was attentive so I...