Worth the drive - excellent wine and meal and dessert in a great ranch country setting. The service was very good and not rushed...we were able to enjoy our evening and will return soon. read more

This is not a French or European Restaurant as described. It has a lovely atmosphere, friendly people, etc., but the day I went, they had Sushi... which is definitely not what I was looking for when choosing a restaurant described as French/European. read more

This review is for their Wednesday menu only when this steakhouse run by a French chef turns into a sushi restaurant. And the five stars fully reflects the rural location. You could drive many miles in any direction and not see anything close to a sushi restaurant. There's one in Bastrop, but that's 45 minutes away. You'd probably drive an hour hour the next closest option. Three stars for the food - since it was a limited menu, adapted a bit to rural taste, was missing a few of the expected Japanese touches such as a dish to mix your wasabi and soy sauce and dip your sushi into. That said, the fish was super fresh and they were generous with it, and we enjoyed the meal. Plus one more star for the service and the nicely priced sake, which were both very good. And definitely a bonus star for bringing sushi to this remote community of 1,800 people. They are ambassadors of culture and their outreach is well received. The place was packed. And everyone was using chopsticks! We had the items you see pictured and captioned below. The tempura wasn't the whispy batter you often see, but it was still very good - perfectly fried and well seasoned. One small thing, though: they made the mistake of placing Chinese Duck Sauce in the bottom of the shrimp tempura bowl. Not Japanese and not needed. This type of rural adaptation was evident in the sushi rolls, where the few options included rolls that are either fried, loaded with cream cheese, or both (very similar to Kyoto Sushi in Bastrop) But, again, that packed the house. And even their least Japanese roll - the Philadelphia role - was delicious. Although my next trip there won't likely be on a Wednesday, we definitely enjoyed the meal and I very much appreciate what they're doing. As they say in Japan, "Keep it up, y'all!" read more

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Elizabeth & Chef Gabriel are amazing people. If you have a chance to eat here they are very accommodating. The food is amazing!! Desserts too. I am not a wine drinker but they have wine and beer. read more

Elizabeth is a lovely hostess! We ate salads for our first course and both options were delicious. We had Chilean Sea Bass and Salmon. Both were excellent choices served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. We also enjoyed a butter pecan dessert with ice cream and caramel sauce. I prefer red wine so Elizabeth recommended the Elouan Pinot Noir. It was a perfect complement to every bite. I will definitely eat here again. Great for a special occasion. read more

Absolutely a 5 star place. What a nice restaurant and excellent food. Rustic ambience and the folks here are also 5 star. We will definitely be back!!! read more

The Red Vault Bistro - French Near Me - Flatonia, Texas

Stopped in while waiting for pizza next door , enjoyed a beverage -who would of thought this place would be in Flatonia Texas -what a find, and the French bread is outstanding read more

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I stopped in on a Thursday evening. There were only a few other customers there. The food was amazing. I had the crab cakes for an appetizer, and they were the best I ever had. I had the steak, which was cooked to perfection. The sides were mashed potatoes and broccoli. The mashed potatoes were a little bland, but I prefer to spice up my mashed potatoes. I had the cheesecake for dessert. That was amazing. The cranberry sauce with it was delicious, but very sweet. When I received my check, it was $80+ bill before tip. So I will keep this place in mind when I want to celebrate something. But I will continue to look for a cheaper place to have dinner for 1. Also, next time I won't come in right after work. I had a feeling that's a more semi-formal atmosphere. I was told and seen other posts talk about sushi night on Wednesdays. So I'll definitely check that out and see how good that is. I'm sure I won't be disappointed. read more

An Oasis ! Truly A fine hand in spice and highest quality in ingredients give so much to nourish us . Thank you for your dedication and love of what you both do . read more

Cute place just off I-10, great atmosphere and great service. The wine is good and beyond reasonably priced. Basic menu, but all looked good when seen on other plates being served. We split Salmon and each had a salad. Everything was scrumptious. A must see, smell and taste if in this little town. read more

We came here on a local's recommendation. Nice atmosphere, friendly service. French bistro style dining. Food could have been better. $120 for two and no wine or alcohol ordered. The best part of our meal was the bruschetta appetizer. I don't mind paying a premium for a quality, well prepared, memorable meal. That's just it though, it wasn't memorable. I've had a better meal at a chain restaurant. The most memorable part of the meal, the horseradish sauce that came with the "smoked" steak tasted like plain sour cream. read more

We were on our way to San Antonio & hungry. Made a search & caught our attention the 5.0 clean rating, which is not common. We had the Cheese Platter for appetizer, then Fried Chicken, Fried Cod, Cole Slaw, Side Salad & Pomme Frites......every single thing was delicious & we endorse the 5 stars this place is a must in one's bucket list‼ read more

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I don't know what kind of people come out of their way to eat here, but news flash- calling a place a French bistro doesn't make it so- nothing on this menu is actual French cuisine. So disappointing. And the prices! Holy cow! They legit slapped the words French and bistro in the name so they can charge you accordingly. read more

I really liked the aesthetic of this place. The service I got was incredible probably some of the best I have ever had. But the best part for sure was the food. It was super surprising for a little town place. The crab cakes were the best I have ever had. I also had the salmon and ravioli was very good amazing sauce for all the meals. Definitely would come back read more

Every aspect of my first experience at The Red Vault Bistro was amazing, from the atmosphere, hospitality, service, and obviously the food. This dining experience is well worth the trip! Bravo! read more

The Red Vault is a hidden gem in Flatonia! We have been several times and quality and service are outstanding. Today we had the duck breast with port reduction and the grilled lamb - outstanding! read more

This is not for the culinary neophyte and the price is indicative of that as well. The food is cooked perfectly and with amazing taste. Expect a C note at the minimum for the bill for 2. But you really get what you pay for. The service is as expected. The crab cakes were absolutely perfect. Having had them on the Texas Coast, the mid Atlantic , and the Northeast... this Texas joint had them beat. Dessert was great ... the chicken was slightly over cooked, but with everything else the quality overwhelmed the one faux pas. Will come again. read more

Charming family owned bistro. We love to stay at the Olle Hotel and be able to walk to lunch or dinner. Great food in an old renovated bank building. The wine is stored in the old bank vault. read more

Atmosphere 10/10 overall. 6/10 at our table. We had a group of 7 so they put us in a semi-private corner next to lots of stacks of inventory next to the kitchen. Workers talked extremely loudly behind us throughout the evening while we were trying to have a quiet, relaxing meal. This caused the atmosphere to nose dive. Service 5/10 Our server was very nice, but not very efficient. She never checked back on our drinks (thankfully there was water on the table), and there were several times we needed something and after waiting 10-15 minutes for a steak knife, or tea, I had to hunt someone down only to be told to wait because they were busy doing something else. She seemed super stressed. Again, when trying to have a relaxing meal, continually having to hunt down what we needed, trying to talk over loud servers near the kitchen, and feeling bad asking for what we needed so we don't stress out the server- it's just not great. One of the worst things was trying to discreetly discuss for which of the guests I was paying. When we first arrived, I attempted to let them know immediately so there would be no awkwardness when the bill came. Two different ladies came over and loudly started pointing and asking whose meals were going on my ticket and making a big deal about how confusing it was. It was so embarrassing. A got up and asked if she could step aside to discuss it with me. I wanted to quietly pay for 5 of the 7 guests. It just felt very low-class for such a nice place. Food: Smoked salmon appetizer 10/10 Crab cakes 8/10 a little heavy for me, but that's a personal preference. I e read reviews of other stating it's the best they e ever had. I prefer lighter crab cakes I've had in Columbus. (I don't think I can name other restaurants in a review) Salmon dinner 7/10. Seemed a bit overcooked House salad with vinaigrette- 9/10. Field greens. Very tasty. No choice on dressings. It's this or Caesar. Luckily it was very good. Sea bass 10/10 Perfect and delicious Pork chop - 8/10 Beautiful presentation but tasted average. Filet Mignon - 9/10 Extremely tender. Would give a 10 with more seasoning. Very good, though. Rib-eye 7/10 Disappointing. Not bad, but I've had better at average family steakhouse chains. All meals were served with garlic mashed potatoes that were very good, and yellow broccolini, which was also good. We wished there were options on the sides, but there are not. French bread - very good, warm and crusty. Real butter. Overall, for the amount of money we spent (around $600 for 7 people), I would prefer service to be better. Or at least not harried and loud. Staff REALLY needs training. This is however, a small town. If I were in Dallas or Houston, I'd expect impeccable service. I will return and sit in a different location and know what not to order. Business seemed to be good and I wish them all the best. read more

We are regulars at this wonderful spot. It is our go-to when we need great food, friendly service, and a small, reliably excellent wine list. Highly recommended and well worth the drive to get there! read more

Friendly staff, excellent food, local entrepreneur (hometown/Main Street hero), excellent wine, historic ambiance, fair price, memorable experience. read more

Had a great meal tonight with Elizabeth at red vault tonight. The rib eye steak was very tender and cooked perfect. Peggy had the chicken marsala with was also great. We eat here every time going to south Texas in the winter. Beautiful restaurant and service is outstanding. We always enjoy the meal and visiting with Elizabeth. read more

The Red Vault Bistro - Red vault bistro in Flatonia Texas - French Near Me - Flatonia, Texas

I really wanted to like this place. There are so few good places in the county. We went on Wednesday - sushi night. Seated quickly by the owner and he took our drink order. Drinks were brought out by someone who spoke no English, so asking for sweetener/sugar for tea was fruitless. 15 minutes go by and no one came by to take our orders. Looked around and did not see waitstaff and the owner was at the bar telling stories. I finally had to go to the bar and ask if we could place our order. He had to go in the kitchen and find the waitress - the only waitress working that night. Placed our order and asked for sweetener and silverware as my guest couldn't use chopsticks. Order came out reasonably fast, but no silverware or sweetener. Asked again. Food was average. I didn't expect great sushi in Flatonia, but this was just meh. Still no sweetener or silverware. 2 people, both drinking tea, 2 appetizers and 2 sushi plates = 62.00. Overall, it was disappointing. Poor service, uninspired food, and high prices. There wasn't anything about the experience that would bring me back here. read more

THE RED VAULT BISTRO in Flatonia, TX is a excellent eatery and wine bar inside cozily quaint vintage 1890's Building on the Main Street of small Flatonia, TX. Co-owners, European-trained Chef Gabriel and Manager Elizabeth serve deliciously epicurean main dish entrees paired with tasty side dishes complimented by a warm, crusty loaf of French bread and butter. In addition, are a variety of appetizers from a savory bruchetta, crab cakes & other offerings to a tray of savory of cheeses to accompany a choice from a wide selection of high quality wines. A variety of desserts is also available If you still have room left to top of your meal. I've eaten at RED VAULT BISTRO many times & highly recommend it. Reviewed by R.A. Todd Koenig read more

Great food, lovely ambiance and the service is fantastic. So lucky to have this gem of a restaurant close by!

We saw historic as we were heading on a long trip. We got off I 10 for lunch. Don't let the surroundings stop you. Beautiful interior. The chef was in first class garb. We found out he had traveled the world and was classically trained. The food was worthy of a 2 star Michelin restaurant. The dessert was Devine. Do go there and support these wonderful professionals. Wish it was closer to where I live. read more

Were driving on I-10 and checked Yelp for a place to eat. Flatonia TX is a super small town between San Antonio and Houston. Couldn't believe we found this place. Can't believe this restaurant exists. The food was outstanding. Really excellent! Salad was wonderful! Salmon & pork chop were excellent! We're amazed that this caliber of restaurant exist in such a small town. Big city fine dining in a small town at small town prices. We feel like we hit the jackpot. Dessert wasn't as good as dinner though. The cheesecake layer cake was frozen and the chocolate volcano cake was dry. The Italian Wedding Cake was superb; excellent! Wonderful restaurant! 6 outta 5 stars!!!!! Do yourself a favor, and if you're in the area or passing through, stop by. You won't regret it! Nice folks too. read more

Finally, the Red Vault is bask from a near disaster of a electrical fire a few months ago. Had dinner there last night (new year eve) and the House was packed. The staff struggled a bit to keep up, but's it's well worth the wait. I had the ribeye steak, and you could cut it with a fork. The food there has always been outstanding, but if you are in a hurry, this isn't the place for you. It's very laid back and it's a great place to have a relaxing dinner and enjoy the conversations. Wednesday nights are for sushi, and it's fantastic In Flatonia? Sushi? I must be dreaming! read more

Fantastic food with the kindest owners. Would recommend to anyone in the area or passing through.

Amazing find! Just happened on this fabulous restaurant by chance. Everything is cooked to perfection, made from the finest ingredients. Don't miss it!!! The owners are so lovely. read more

Delicious burgers and nice wine selection! This is a perfect stop for lunch! Beware, the dinner salads cost $5 and are TINY - only 3 bites! Everything else is incredible! A wonderful chef and a great place to eat! read more

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Absolutely fabulous lunch! Definitely will be our I-10 stop anytime we are headed toward San Antonio. read more

This place is a treasure for a foodie like me. You'd never expect this place in a small town The menu is like a black silk dress...simple but elegant The proprietors are onsite and hands on The elevated culinary experience and well developed offerings are such a pleasant surprise The chef will stray from the menu and cook to your requests like a private four star chef, adapting his freshest ingredients to your personal taste desires to create absolute perfection. Hard to believe, but this place is famous for sushi on certain days of the week. I personally recommend the steaks....and wow....expect to be impressed. read more

Wow...wow...wow! We just left The Red Vault Bistro a few minutes ago, and we were so delighted with our experience that I am writing this review on our drive home! This place is a hidden gem for sure. My husband and I had an amazing double date with his parents, and we were VERY impressed by EVERYTHING we had, which is notable considering we tried the crabcakes, Cesar salad, ribeye, salmon, porkchop, Chilean seabass, chocolate lava cake, and Italian lemon cream cake...and 2 bottles of their amazing house wine!! We are stuffed to the brim and can't wait to go back! read more

Who would think great Sushi in Flatonia. I plan my trips to my farm to allow this on Wednesday. They were closed today due to what I think is spring break and what a disappointment. Counter is wild flowers are in bloom for one of the best seasons ever. read more

Delicious food served with an upscale presentation in a delightful atmosphere. Mom and pop owned and ran with great service and attention to detail. read more

Exceptional little gem tucked into a cute little square in Flatonia - just off I10. Wonderful service, great food and atmosphere. Reminded me of a 1920's speakeasy. We will be back! read more

This place is a hidden gem! I must admit that I never expected to find a place like this in such a small town. I found myself in Flatonia for lunch on a Wednesday. After trying several other restaurants that were closed, I settled on this place. I wasn't excited because of the $$$ on Yelp, but it seemed to be the only option in town. Boy was I surprised! This place is located in a historic commercial block in a fabulous old building. The dinner prices may be steep (I didn't look), but the lunch prices were completely reasonable. There was a selection of sandwiches, salads, full plates, and salad. I settled on the turkey sandwich that came with fries. It was phenomenal! It was served on French bread and was fully loaded with turkey and extras. The fries were also just as good. I'm pretty sure they had Parmesan and truffle oil on them. My entire bill, with an iced tea, was only $11. read more

The Red Vault Bistro - Turkey sandwich and fries - French Near Me - Flatonia, Texas

This place was delicious. The crab cake appetizer was as good if not better than crab cakes in Maryland, and that is coming from a native from Maryland. I had the salmon, which was excellent and my husband had the ribeye, which was seasoned perfectly and cooked to the correct doneness. Absolutely will stop here again! read more

I stopped there yesterday (05/10) for lunch. I had the catfish special and my wife had a cheeseburger. They were perfect. The best fries I've had in a very long time. The. Service was friendly and quick. Really very good experience all the way around. Highly recommended! read more