Speakeasy Tapas Lounge

Name: Speakeasy Tapas Lounge
Address: 55 York St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 9B8
Telephone: (613) 241-6221
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (63)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

55 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B8

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for live music

Speakeasy Tapas is your hidden gem in the Byward Market. A place for great cocktails & tapas! Follow us on Instagram @speakeasyottawa for live music, shows, special events and more!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, International
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 241-6221
Website
http://Www.speakeasyottawa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Speakeasy Tapas Lounge Catering brings bold, global flavors to any event—office lunches, dinners, weddings, or celebrations. From vibrant small plates to full spreads, our menu is versatile, elegant, and unforgettable. Custom options available for seamless, stylish service.
Private party facilities
Host your next event at The Speakeasy Tapas Lounge—a hidden, vintage-style venue perfect for private dinners, celebrations, and cocktail parties. Enjoy bold tapas, craft drinks, and a moody, intimate vibe. Custom menus, semi-private spaces, and full buyouts available. Make your night unforgettable.

Location
55 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B8
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Cross street
We are located at 55 York St. between William St. and Byward Market Square
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Speakeasy Tapas Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.0Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Great for creative cocktails
Ottawa
Great for live music
Ottawa
Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Speakeasy Tapas Lounge offers a "lovely ambiance" with live jazz music and expertly crafted cocktails, perfect for intimate nights. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delicious food," making it a "hidden gem" for special occasions. While some note early closings, the overall experience is highly praised.

63 Reviews

E
Earl
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went for tapas, figued we would need 4 or 5, bur server told us they are large so we ordered 3 and that was perfect. Nice atmosphere, good singer, great food.
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Meghan
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we were not disappointed. The ambiance was lovely, with a lady singing jazz music. The food was delicious, and the service was fantastic. We enjoyed everything about our evening and will certainly be returning. We highly recommend!
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Kim VIP
Ottawa16 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is always good and so is the service! Never stayed for the entertainment.
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Diego
Ottawa1 review
1.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Standard Place. The family dinning room looks like a regular room, not worth it
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Diana
Puerto Vallarta4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We left without ordering. The restaurant was empty. The server acted like we were in aggravation. The menu was overpriced compared to what was available elsewhere in the area.
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bobby
Ottawa1 review
3.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
quiet place .. was raking my fiancés out for date night. The server came to table - must have had a smoke break , could smell cigarettes smoke on him. Appeared very disinterested -we assumed because they closed at 10? what restaurant closes at 10 on thursday ? can find better in the market
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John
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food with great entertainment . We listened to Amber Mackereth sing the blues.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This place is truly a hidden gem! The ambiance is intimate and stylish, making it a perfect spot for cocktails and small plates. We tried a few delicious cocktails, each expertly crafted, along with some tasty entrées that did not disappoint. However, the restaurant started emptying out before 9:30 PM, giving the impression that they were closing, which cut our evening short. It would have been nice to linger a bit longer. Overall, a great experience for a night out—just be mindful of the timing!
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Chris
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance is exacting for their name. Staff were incredible and focused towards maintaining our experience. Our server made us custom cocktails based on our likes and dislikes; they were delicious! Food was great too. The live music completed the "package" hands down the best date I have ever been on.
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pierre
Ottawa1 review
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
ambiance was great, food was ok ..the service wasn't up to the standard. We ordered drinks and food, he told us it will take a while since it was busy, we got our drinks, got our food and we never had any checkups after. We had some spicy food but was never offered water, we had to get the attention of our waiter in order to get water. We were waiting to leave, we had to ask another waiter to have our bill.
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FAQs

Speakeasy Tapas Lounge is rated 3.8 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

55 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B8

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located at 55 York St. between William St. and Byward Market Square
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://Www.speakeasyottawa.com/
Phone number
(613) 241-6221
Catering
Speakeasy Tapas Lounge Catering brings bold, global flavors to any event—office lunches, dinners, weddings, or celebrations. From vibrant small plates to full spreads, our menu is versatile, elegant, and unforgettable. Custom options available for seamless, stylish service.
Private party facilities
Host your next event at The Speakeasy Tapas Lounge—a hidden, vintage-style venue perfect for private dinners, celebrations, and cocktail parties. Enjoy bold tapas, craft drinks, and a moody, intimate vibe. Custom menus, semi-private spaces, and full buyouts available. Make your night unforgettable.

Speakeasy Tapas Lounge

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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What 63 people are saying

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Review summary

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