The Vault Steakhouse: An Upscale Dining Experience in San Francisco

The Vault Garden is cheerfully full of holiday decorations and celebrants at this time of year. The $30 2-course prix fixe is a pretty good lunch deal, though portions are pretty small. My soup was potato-leek, nicely smooth and blended. But the choice of fried leek on top actually was a bit weird to chew in my soup. The chive snips were a great vibrant green accent. Butternut squash risotto with roasted chestnuts, sage, and mushrooms: I appreciated the roasting on the squash pieces, but I think some citrus might have been nice to amplify the flavors. And the rice was a little more al dente than I prefer. The hot buttered rum, with banana and walnut butter, was a very fun, if oddly gritty, choice, thanks to the nuts being chopped into the butter. Would definitely try again, but maybe stick to the regular menu just to get the effect of a full entree.

The Vault Garden is a great semi-outdoor space for some delicious bites and creative cocktails. Their service staff is outstanding and very kind. For lunch they have a pre-fixe menu as well as an a la carte menu with delectable morsels. Their food is well prepared with a simple elegance. Definitely a lively place around midday, and I would suggest going early or making a reservation. I would definitely come back to try more or even their dinner menu. They also validate parking for anyone wondering.

Had the warm two Christmas drinks on the menu - Harry and Marv, and Krampus. Both are so delightful and smooth on a cool December evening. I also had Focaccia Bread which was pepper and garlic flavored. I really loved the combination of bread and a warm drink. The Christmas decorations were amazing though. Best part of the evening. Must visit during the Christmas holidays.

What a wonderful experience!! Service impeccable, food delicious, piano player talented, decor and lighting inspiring. Highly recommend for a romantic dinner and or a customer event.

A great birthday dinner! Good for groups. Very kind service. Cocktails were delicious including the off menu sazerac. The tomahawk really made the ribeye look sad but both were cooked as requested and delicious. The tots had a good crisp on the outside and soft inside with an appropriate amount of caviar. Mac and cheese was excellent. Fried rice was great. Could maybe have done without the mushrooms. Desserts were okay but we were so full at that point.

During the Christmas season, the decorations were beautiful, the food selection wasn't very extensive, and I wouldn't rate the food highly, but the atmosphere was top-notch.

We went to The Vault, the one that's downstairs. Very good vibe, live piano music, charming atmosphere, delicious food. Enjoyed every moment. Jarrett was helpful and funny. Other guys were also amazing. We stayed in SF for Thanksgiving, but when we visit again, we will definitely be back here. Thanks, guys!

We were lucky enough to get to taste the new Spring menu. Beautiful presentations. Flavors of both food and drinks were interesting. We made reservations but honestly probably not needed. There were barely any people there for dinner. Lighting was pretty dim not great for pictures. It was very chilly in their outdoor seating even with the heaters surrounding us. Good place for tapas.