(718) 230-3520
132 Greene Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
40.6875
-73.9666
Neighborhood: Clinton Hill
What People Are Saying About Speakeasy Brooklyn
The Editor
Rebecca Behan
Citysearch
In Short – This Fort Greene hideaway mixes Prohibition-era inspiration, neighborhood charm and lofty aspiration. Surrounded by gold drapery and a hand-painted ceiling of vines and flowers, locals perch at tables and at the long bar. The menu from "Top Chef" contestant Josie Malave offers a mix of American classics, including chicken soup, mac and cheese and a $22 rib-eye. But international ingredients assert their dominion, too: Mussels bathe in a coconut curry broth, and poached miso salmon snuggles with wasabi mashed potatoes.
08/11/09
Let the past stay in the past!!! (GREAT ATMOSPHERE!!!)
by collector7
Im so mad at myself for waiting so long to try this place out. I have heard and read so many bad reviews about the service and the food. Being a Chef myself, it is a turn off.
Well, on Friday the 8th I decided to put the past and the rumors behind and try it out for myself. To my amazement the food and the service was spectacular. The food was GREAT!! it was hot and temperature ready in a timely fashion. The wait staff was pleasant serving myself and my fiance and 20 other tables at one time with a smile. The Chef was interactive with the customers which I think is great and made me want to come back. Speak Easy is now my new Friday night spot. Whatever happened in the past is in the past.
- Pros: Food, staff, drinks, Atmosphere
- Cons: Needs more wait staff
01/03/09
Don't Order Anything "Complicated"
by heavenone
Since we live only a few blocks away my boyfriend and I decided to check out Speakeasy for brunch. We ordered eggs... poached. After waiting about a half hour (and watching people who ordered food after us get their food) our waiter said not to worry our food would be out very soon. Twenty minutes later we were still waiting. We asked our very nice waiter where our food was and he apologized saying that it takes a long time to poach an egg. I've poached eggs at home before and it shouldn't take anymore than ten minutes at the very most. We waited another ten minutes before telling our waiter we were going to leave. They comped the two rounds of mimosas but by that time we were both STARVING and had to go find food elsewhere. If they have someone in the kitchen that can't poach an egg ... i don't want to try eating anything else they're serving.
- Pros: Nice waiter staff
- Cons: Incompetent kitchen staff
12/21/08
Stay away
by perrymtex
I also had the same problem with the mussels. The beard was still on and the mussels were totally off. I complained to the waitress and after smelling them she agreed they were bad.She asked if I wanted some thing else and I ordered the crab cake ,just because I wanted to give them another chance. The it was small ,burned and had shells in it ....I was so upset . I asked for my check and they still charged for the crabcake even though I only to one small bite .I told them ....yes told them to take it off or There would be trouble. Do not go to this place ......they should take there chef out back and shout him.
- Pros: nice lookin place
- Cons: they will poisin you
The Details on Speakeasy Brooklyn
What to Drink:
Starting at $9, the cocktails aren't the cheapest in Brooklyn, but they do set the mood. Favorites include the Wray and Nephew's Sorrell, with rum, sorrell, and ginger bitters.
Brunch:
Don't miss out on the brunch-only offerings, such as acke (Jamaica's national fruit) and saltfish---a neighborhood specialty.
Fun Fact:
Maleve once played football for the New Jersey Sharks with the restaurant's general manager (then a team coach).
The Extras:
The Speakeasy can be reserved for private parties of up to 100 people.
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