The Speakeasy - Huntington Beach

It is a beautiful small lounge that is embedded in the old world village of Bella Terra. I love the romantic atmosphere there. The owner seems to love food, so the menu changes, you get always creative, carefully prepared dishes. The price is a little high and the portion is small. But it's a great place for a weekday night.

Tucked inside the Old World Village, The Speakeasy is a great getaway to relax with craft beer and tapas. It 's unpretentious, warm, and overall exudes a good vibe. The co owner, Tina, was very accommodating and personally served us. Her recommendations of tapas was spot on and we enjoyed everything that we ordered! (Which is rare for me We got: Enoki Spaghetti with Eggplant Marinara $7 This was our favorite. The butteryness and the texture of the enoki acting as spaghetti was lovely. Eggplant tasted fresh even though it had a fried coating. Excellent flavor! Bacon Wrapped Dates w/ blue cheese on side $5 I really like this version of the bacon wrapped dates compared to Lola Gaspar 's. The blue cheese is cold and on the side which doesn 't overpower the bacon and the dates. You 're able to appreciate all the different tastes rather than one melted mess : Bone Marrow Crostini $10 This was the first time I 've had bone marrow, and it was like pate on crostini. (I love pate The pickled shallots kicked up the interesting ness of the marrow a bit since I love pickled items with savory. It 's best to eat this dish fairly quickly instead of letting it sit though, because I felt the crostini got a bit oily after soaking in the marrow for a bit. Garlic Bacon Mac Cheese $5 Super comforting! I know some reviews said it was a bit watery but I prefer non thick mac. It 's less heavy and again, the taste was rich with the bacon and garlic. It 's a good filler to have among tapas. Filet Mignon Skewers (off menu ?? This was an off menu item and the filet mignon was super tender. I liked the vinaigrette sauce it came with as it was tangy and balanced the meat flavor really well! Prohibition Amber Ale $6 I got this purely for the name. It 's a bit darker than I usually drink but I still enjoyed it all the same since we had wonderful tapas to pair it with. Kudos to the chef, Ann and co owner, Tina for such a solid establishment! Will be back!

This place is so cute that I'm gonna gag. I grew up not too far from here and am only discovering this whole area of Old World Village just now. I guess I didn't make enough German friends in my youth nor was I old enough to know the magic of Oktoberfest. If you are looking to get your schnitzel on, look no further. The most speakeasiest thing about Speakeasy is probably how it's buried within Old World Village, but that's about it. No hidden doors or parlor tricks (the restroom door is pretty camouflaged though). It's very cute here and if you're looking to gather 5 to 10 friends for a friendly witch's brew, this place definitely fits the bill. On a Wednesday dinner time, there were maybe about 4 other groups in here with more room to spare. Ambiance indoors was dark, but inviting with some board games on the wide wide bar. Outside patio would be fun too overlooking a Costco parking lot. Beers that we got ran at $6/pint. No specific happy hours, but daily specials like Wednesday $20 wine bottles. Marrow Crostini The priciest thing we got, but easily the most flavorable. Marrow is pre spread onto toasted crackers. Every bite was a buttery goodness with a marrow aftertaste. This dish is a must, but don't overdo it or your mouth will be an oily mess. Enoki Pasta Super creative and very creamy. Butter in the cream may be the secret to this dish. The enoki mushroom picks up the sauce much better than spaghetti. The serving size was small for a pasta dish, but this is a tapas place afterall. This should be shared between 2 people so no one is buttery overloaded. Bacon Wrapped Dates Tiny and disappointing compared to others I had. These pop in your mouth as easily as a chicken nugget. Pop pop pop and you're done. Get these if you're looking for an appetizer option, but don't expect much dates, or bacon for that matter. Garlic Bacon Mac The ultimate filler here. There was another mac option, which I'd probably prefer over this one. Good garlic aftertaste with every bite. If you don't get a mac dish here, your stomach will be growling again within 2 hours.

Speakeasy is a charming wine bar located in Huntington Beach, situated in Old World Village next to Costco. I absolutely adore the ambiance here—it's light, romantic, and perfect for a date night. They offer a great selection of wines, craft beers, and small plates or tapas. I distinctly recall enjoying some fantastic red wine from Napa. In addition to the wines, the food was quite good as well. The menu changes frequently, but I remember the bacon-wrapped dates and the pig belly being particularly delicious. On Wednesdays, you can snag a bottle of wine for just $20. While they don't serve hard liquor, they do have a few cocktails that feature Shochu.

The food is probably the highlight of the entire experience; I haven’t found anything I didn’t like yet. While the menu mainly focuses on small plates, there are some larger options available too, along with several delicious desserts. It's an excellent choice for a date night, offering an intimate ambiance, attentive staff, and superb food and drinks. This stands in sharp contrast to the typical chain restaurants found on the street.