SpeakEasy Bar & Grill

My husband and I stopped in for drinks and appetizers. I think this a fantastic place all around. The menu is creative and very reasonable. The atmosphere is soothing and laid back. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and efficient. I’ll make it a point to return for a full dining experience next time.

I ordered a lobster roll with French fries. It had tons of buttered lobster meat on a roll. I couldn’t eat it all (but I tried!). Service was great. We were seated promptly and drinks and food arrived quickly. Great view of the city including the bay.

Went here while on a company function. Food was good. Service not so much. Waited
For a VERY long time for a table and it wasn’t even that crazy busy. The hard cider was ok. Again nothing to write he about. Maybe you can go here if you want to drink, listen to music and possibly a live musician. But don’t go here if you want to have a meal with a group of friends and have actual conversation while short on time.

Great food besides some setbacks, we put in our names for a table at 7:30 but couldn’t be seated till 10pm. Also do not order the calamari with hummus and almonds — by all means do not order that dish, my friends and I couldn’t even swallow a bite and had to send it back.

This restaurant was recommended to us by the owner of B&B we were staying at. On Mondays and Tuesdays they have two entrees for $ 35. We had the swordfish and lobster gnocchi and were great. Both were cooked perfectly and portions were big. We also had a Jameson on the rocks for $ 10 and it was about 2.5 times the size we generally get in Manhattan (where we live). Overall, it’s a nice place to get dinner without breaking the bank.

If you are looking to jump start the evening, look no further than this place. The bartenders WILL ensure you enjoy your night. They are very generous, if you know what I mean.

Place is top notch, arguably my favorite spot in Newport. Bartenders are great. Food is awesome, great variety and good night scene!

Honestly, one of the worst restaurants I’ve been to in my entire life. The owner was atrocious and incredible rude. Didn’t try the food, because it would be idiotic for me to waste my time on such an establishment.

Ew! Go here if you’re looking for old pedifile-​like guys to hit on you. I’m talking guys in there mid 70’s saying perverted comments to you. Not the cute shit. Please, don’t go here! Literally felt like I was going to be kidnapped.

Not worth it. Shouldn’t be named speakeasy it should be named speak «sleazy»… Poorly managed.

Great place, nice atmosphere and pleasant bartender, Michael. Food is great we split a swordfish sandwich because we ate a little earlier and did feel up for a full dinner. We will be back tomorrow for the 2 for $ 35 entrée special. (M&

Went here with a group of 12 guys. Not one issue during the entire meal. The food was very good, service was attentive and accurate, the portions were generous and the price was fair. the blade steak was outstanding and I kept hearing others at the table remarking about how good their soups and seafood entrees were. Great bang for you buck at the speakeasy.

Excellent food. Great menu w tons of variety. Great ambiance.
The lower rating indicates just how many Unilocalers are completely oblivious to quality and ought to not even comment. If you read my other reviews you will see I’m not easy rater and am highly critical.

What started off to me a nice evening turned quickly. Thanks for being so rude and inconsiderate Josh and Thadius. You know what you did. All I’ll say, Karma…

We went to Newport on our anniversary. My boyfriend hadn’t been, and I love to go! After a long day of touring the Mansions, and walking around the town, we stopped here on the recommendation of a co-​worker. We absolutely loved the ambiance. We sat on the small, yet intimate patio. By the time we arrived, the sun was starting to set so me being the girly girl I am, I thought it was soooo «romantical». Our waitress was your normal waitress. Friendly but not overly friendly. We didn’t mind though. We ordered the buffalo wings for an appetizer and they were good. Nothing to write home about, but worth ordering as our app.
I had the Mac and Cheese with Chorizo and a beef short rib. My boyfriend had shrimp and Clam Scampi. I’m allergic to shellfish so I didn’t get to try his food, but he enjoyed every bite. My food however… AHHHH-​MAAAZING! the short rib was cooked just right! Tender, flavorful and juicy. The mac and cheese with chorizo combination, brilliant! I’m actually mad I had never thought about that myself.
They have a full bar with tons of options as well as a good selection of beer on tap. The bartender who made our drinks definitely knew what they were doing behind the bar. Our drinks were tasty yet not too liquor enhanced that we stumbled out of the restaurant. For me the pricing was alright. It wasn’t low but it definitely would not break your pockets. Next time we go back to Newport, Speakeasy will definitely be on the agenda!

For me, this was the best dinner I had during our week long vacation in Newport (don’t get me wrong, I ate LOTS of great food, this just happened to be my favorite). The service was great, and the bar was pretty busy for a middle of the week night.
I started with the shrimp scampi (someone has a pic of that) and hubby got the clam chowder. Both were very fresh and the chowder had loads of clams.
Hubby got the surf & turf which he really enjoyed.
The chart topping dish for me was the lobster gnocchi, do not pass this up! Two whole lobster tails, tender gnocchi and a very nice sauce with cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Lots of lobster and I ate every bite! I’ll be back next time I’m in Newport for sure.

This place was suggested to us by a local who worked at a nearby local semi upscale retail shop. We paid them a visit and though they’re name mentions the word «speakeasy», it was far from actually being one.
However, the service was excellent, the cocktails were strong, tall and decent. The food was great, especially their calamari, the buffalo wings and the lobster pizza.

So I decided to give this place a try after visiting Newport a few times a year. I sure hope the manager reads this. (Visit date: 5÷10÷15)
We were greeted by a young female host who told us we could be seated soon however our waitress is running a little behind and it might take a «few minutes» for her to get to our table.
After sitting for 25m, we were finally greeted by our waitress. After placing our orders for drinks and lunch, it took another 20m just to get our drinks and another 40m just to get our clam chowder soups. It was clear that the restaurant was short handed that day. What I don’t understand is why were they seating customers when they couldn’t serve them on time?
Our food when it finally arrived was very good but the service was absolutely horrible.
I probably would not return again. We spent well over $ 140 and left unsatisfied.

Why have I never eaten here before! This place is below my office so it’s where everyone goes for drinks after work. Finally yesterday my coworker asked if I wanted to share something. They had an appetizer and 2 entrees deal for $ 35 so we got the mussels as our app. Oh​.My. The sauce was so so good I had to ask for more bread and basically got full before my meal came because I could not stop eating the sauce. I ordered the short rib and my coworker ordered stuffed shrimp and both were AMAZING beyond words. Lucky for me my waiter brought out filet mignon as my dinner and due to the 3 glasses of wine I had I didn’t realize it wasn’t the short rib which he then corrected and brought out but the filet was just as amazing as everything else. Such a unexpectedly delicious dinner!

Painful experience. & a wobbly table.
Walked in to a quiet restaurant thinking that we’d have a great relaxed meal. Were told right away that they didn’t have a kids menu but they could make anything… so chicken fingers it was. Unfortunately they were over frozen and dry as a bone once served. My son ate the fries which while soggy and unseasoned, appealed to him.
For myself, two soggy previously frozen quahogs (cold in the middle) and a square bowl of thin over seasoned chowder. For 7 $ I expected something thick, delicious and garnished.
Sooooo for $ 22 plus tax and tip we had a $ 30 lunch that was less than desirable and would never be suggested to anyone I liked, ever. If we had even been paid attention to or got the drinks we ordered, maybe things would have gone differently.