Speaks Clam Bar - Italian & Seafood - Lakewood Ranch

I really enjoy eating here, love the atmosphere and most items Ive tried except the warm lobster roll. The first one I had there about 2 years ago was perfect, tender, and buttery. The last 2 have been overcooked, rubbery, and tough. It wont stop me from going but sadly I wont be ordering what I want most.
Apr 9th, 2024

Wow. Cant say enough great things about this place. Coming from NJ, I know great Italian food and this place delivers. The service is excellent. They know the menu and even make great recommendations. Kitchen is accommodating. Eating at the bar is fun too. Chicken Saltimbocca is delicious. Eggplant Parm or Napoleon is thinly sliced and not over sauced. Their Lobster roll is the best I have had in the area. Patriarcas Pesto Panini yummy. Love the cannellini beans with broccoli rabe side. Its more like a soup, garlicky with butter. So many great options. Highly recommend.
Apr 8th, 2024

This is a surprisingly large restaurant in this location. The noise level on a Monday night made it almost impossible to hear each other talk over the table. The clams oreganata were undercooked and I might as well have ordered raw clams. The new england clam chowder arrived barely warm, watery and too salty. My pasta was cooked perfectly, and the seafood on it was delicious but again arrived warm, not hot.
Apr 7th, 2024

Apr 4th, 2024

Wonderful place! The cocktails had quality fresh ingredients, excellent happy hour prices, the place is gorgeous, staff attentive, and food on point. Great ambiance. Worth the drive from St Pete
Apr 4th, 2024