“ Wow! We drove 2.5 hours to check this place out. A “speakeasy”? Come on!! The atmosphere was pleasant. Yes, there was music playing but it wasn’t overly loud. Sure, there’s a gimmick to get you through the door, but the food speaks for itself!! Aaah-mazing flavor in all the dishes! We order the mussels and shrimp appetizer. Wanted to drink that sauce!! I ordered the oxtail shepherd’s pie and my hubby got the whole fried fish. SO delicious. ”

“ After a bad experience next door, I decided to try this spot I had found on Instagram. So glad we decided to try this speak easy restaurant. Everything was wonderful, the bartender was fabulous, friendly and knowledgeable. Service was A1 and the atmosphere was just what the 'aunties' needed. Definitely a great date spot. ”

“ Great atmosphere in a speakeasy setting. Small restaurant offering up thoughtful southern meals. Supreme customer service by our waiter. Forget her name but she was outstanding. Even helped us take pictures and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the night. I wanted the fried snapper but they were out! Instead settled with the Sheppard pie. Not enough oxtail in the dish itself should have went with the standard oxtail dish. Small pieces of meat in the pie, more mash potatoes than anything. Seafood fondue with plantain chips hit all the boxes with savory, cheesy and crunchy notes. Everybody else at my table enjoyed their meal, I was the only one who miss ordered. Overall it was a pleasant time with friends, with live music, exceptional customer service and good food. Paid parking lot around the corner. I will be back! ”

“ 12/26/24. We were here celebrating the holidays in Tampa and were encouraged by other Yelpers to have dinner here. They were absolutely correct in their recommendations because we loved it! First of all, I loved the Madame Fortune speakeasy ambiance. I had never been to one. This was a treat. We entered the Roast Deli store from the street where we parked and were welcomed by the hostess and then the bookcase started to open and we entered into a wildly decorated and beautifully decorated darkly lit bar and restaurant. I immediately felt excited wondering what was happening next. Was I on a movie set? I was ready, ha ha. We were warmly welcomed by our lovely server, Chanel No.5, aka Shannelle. She gave us some good recommendations. Ti start with, my daughter ordered a drink called Find Your Fortune and found it to be delicious. I wanted cold still water. The food selections all sounded good but I picked Pepper Pot Shepards Pie, which was Really good! It came with the delicious Cornbread and a bean and spinach salad. Great meal! Loved it. My daughter ordered the Lamb Chop entree and loved it. There was great R & B Rythym and Blues music playing in the background to increase everyone's mood to soothing and relaxed. Chanel checked on us every so often at the right times. She was absolutely the best! For dessert, we picked a slice of 4 layer chocolate cake to share. We didn't know it was the size of half a cake, lol. We had a few bites and took it back to the hotel room for later. If you are a chocoholic, then this cake is for you!! The very fresh and sweet strawberries on it were amazing! We had a fabulous dining experience and will definitely be back next time we are in Tampa! Thank you, Shannelle and MF. ”

“ I recently just visited this absolutely astonishing establishment. The vibes are great amazing waitresses music is on point. I would definitely go back again. I love a good speakeasy, especially the history behind it. I would definitely recommend you check it out. The shepherds pie with the braised oxtails and collard greens. Oh, and the fried snapper muy bien but the cornbread was alright ”

“ Jessica, our waitress, gave us fantastic recommendations, and every dish she suggested was a hit! The lemon pepper honey flats, Cajun butter mussels & shrimp, and sweet potato cornbread were bursting with flavor—we savored every bite. The atmosphere was sultry, the vibes were lively, and the cocktails were top-notch. The live music added the perfect touch, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back! ”

“ Came here for my birthday dinner. Atmosphere was very nice. Drinks were nice and so was food. The turkey wings and cornbread were delicious. I got something with chickpeas since I was doing a vegetarian diet for the month. I wasn’t a huge fan but it might just be my personal opinion on chickpeas. Everyone else really enjoyed their food and had a great time! ”

“ A few of us went to Madame Fortune, and let me tell you, it was a whole vibe. First things first—it's a speakeasy, so we passed it by about four times before realizing where we were going. They do sell out most nights, especially on weekends, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you can. We ended up sitting at the bar, and the ambiance was incredibly romantic. It’s not a big place, but the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. As for the food, it had big flavor. I had the lamb chops and the turkey wings, and everything was on point. My only complaint about the lamb chops was that the portion was a little small, which is why I also ordered the wings. The food came out a bit slow, but it was definitely worth the wait. We didn’t even notice the time passing because of the live entertainment. The singer had an impeccable voice. Overall, I’d give the food a 10/10, the service a 7/10 (a little slow), and the ambiance a 10/10. Definitely a place worth checking out! ”