Where can you get a $10 lunch special? At The Vault in Pompano Beach, that's where. Housed in the former State Street Bank of Pompano building in Old Pompano you can see the vault in the dining room. The interior is nicely appointed and strives for a speak easy vibe. The inside bar is very long and if the weather is nice the Side Alley bar is outside, covered and dog friendly, there is a large nautical mural behind the bar. A super plus to visiting The Vault is plenty of available parking near by and it's free. I was there for lunch and selected the smash burger with a side of broccoli, fries being another option and my friend ordered the Caesar salad with added chicken for an up charge of $7. They are still working out timing as my friend's salad came out well before my burger. The manager apologized and owned the delay. Service was super attentive and very pleasant. Our food was delicious and nicely presented. I would definitely order the smash burger again but there are so many other enticing menu options. Some of the items names give a nod to the local area and history, for example, Lettuce Lake Cobb salad, and King of the Glades chicken sandwich. They are open 7 days a week and have Happy Hour from 4-7 Monday through Friday. I recommend The Vault and will be returning. read more

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My wife has been following the progress of The Vault and when we saw they were open we planned a lunch stop here. A trip back in time with period decor and some Pompano history set the scene for some fantastic Food offerings. I ordered a Beef slider off the Lunch menu which was a thick patty of a perfectly blend of beef and cooked just right! Accompanying the sliders was a generous side of Thick cut fries also done just right and delicious! Tristan was a perfect host and eager to see that we were pleased and patiently answered all of our questions. A new favorite spot for us and we will return soon to try some dinner dishes! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch here. They are still in their "soft" opening phase, but are already popular with locals and Pompano government officials from nearby offices. Housed in a former bank building in Old Town Pompano, the totally remodeled space is welcoming. There's a large bar surrounded by tables. We had very good and personable service from Tristan who has been here since they opened -- just a few weeks back. They have an extensive regular menu with lots of small plates that can be shared as well as larger offerings. As we were there for lunch, we took advantage of their lunch specials menu. My husband had their smash burger which was a good beef blend on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and sauce. He says it had a nice grilled flavor. I got their Waldorf chicken salad sandwich which came on a soft croissant. The chicken salad was delicious -- apples, walnuts, raisins (grapes?) , and celery. We both got steak fries as our side. The other side option is broccoli. We both said at the same time we'd love to come back. There are a lot of options on their small plates section that would pair well with happy hour drinks! Plus my husband has his eye on their pineapple upside down cake... read more

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The vault definitely has potential with its eclectic, unique speakeasy vibes. Stopped by this evening with my group of three. We sat outside at the bar due to availability inside. Inside was very much a speakeasy, either bar or two person table. Would forsure come back and try inside. Menu is still being considered but they have a whole selection. We ordered a bunch of apps to share and full sizes to try a bunch of things. I can't wait to see what they keep and remove from the menu. *Crispy smashed broccoli - 5/10 I would of preferred more broccoli *Hand cut steak fries- 7/10 crisped nicely and salted *Raiford eggrolls- 7/10 crispy and flavorful *pompano beach picklers were different 8/10 *bootleggers Mac n cheese 7/10 Cheesy delicious but could of used breadcrumbs being in a skillet? * Bread pudding my honestly my favorite just missing the ice cream *** What are soft openings for?!? Wishing you guys much luck, you got a great establishment, super different and unique location, fun ideas behind your menu and names. *** TIP: remove the floor mat at the front door, total trip hazard waiting to happen. read more

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Had such a great experience at The Vault! The service was lovely, everyone was welcoming and attentive, and the food was excellent. So happy to have a great local spot like this in Pompano. Definitely worth checking out -- support local! read more

Everyone is really nice here. The dishes are so creative. The only thing I didn't really care for is their smashed broccoli as it's just very salty and not really worth it. However, other than that, all of their other food has been so good. They make a great burger, the orange chicken is super super good. Be sure to try their chicken Parmesan sandwich. $1 million deviled eggs are really good. It's definitely a fun and unique place to go. read more

Good food and impeccable service from the bartenders who were very amiable. I look forward to going back and trying some of the main entrees as my friend and I shared a few small plates for lunch. read more

My husband and I had an absolutely delicious brunch at this super pet-friendly and fun hidden gem. The restaurant was kind of empty when we went which I found strange, but I realized right away it must be because the word isn't out yet because everything was great about our experience! The staff was super friendly and on top of it. They have a pet friendly patio where they had live music. They have a pet menu which was a super cute touch. The drinks were delicious and super well balanced and the food was exquisite. We got a bunch of small plates to share: the avocado toast, egg in purgatory, mahi mahi fingers, and the hot honey chicken. All of which were delectable, but my favorite was definitely the egg in purgatory. Then my husband got the chicken sandwich and I got the veggie omelette. There was nothing that we tasted that we weren't satisfied with. Most definitely a must go place if you find yourself in the area. read more

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THE VAULT, PAID OFF! Don't confuse The Vault with that place where the kids go to jump! That's not this ! The Vault Restaurant and Bar in Old Towne Pompano was a truly great find ! I had seen they had a blue crab chowder and sooooo wanted to try it ! I'm in Ft Lauderdale, but my grown child and a friend coming in town, required a quick drive in that direction. The menu here is great and everything we ordered was delicious ! What I really loved were the numerous choices of small plates! I will refer you to the menu, but we did have: Lettuce Lake Cobb Salad - This was so refreshing!. We chose a side of blue cheese and one of Ranch ! Everything in the salad was perfect. The size of the salad (and this is the $10 lunch deal) was easily split between three of us! Downtown Rangoons- crispy, wontons stuffed with crab and cheese. Not usually into oriental, but these were very good n I even used the sweet Thai chili ! Short Rib Eggrolls - We had two, stuffed to the gills with delicious short rib meat, grueyer cheese, onion and more cheese. The reduction sauce (au jus?) complemented the rib rolls wonderfully!! And these were HUGE ! Withdrawal Wings - A true triple threat!! Beautifully seasoned and sizeable chicken wings dipped, fried, dipped. baked n I think dipped n grilled! Phew ! But they were a real triple threat! Their drinks are poured the way they drink them ! Ryan, was our server and was a goid part of our experience, he wears a lil hat that goes with the decor and ambiance. Ask, and they'll show you the REAL Vault, original ! read more

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We went here for a ladies night, the restaurant is such a nice warm, inviting place. The staff was very very friendly. The service was amazing. The food and the drinks were 10 out of 10. read more

What a gem! Very good wine offered at happy hour. Our server recommended the broccoli smash (delicious) and our party had the short ribs and smash burger -- both terrific! Highly recommend and I'm picky ;) read more

Nothing short of 5 stars. I've only been here twice but I can tell, and I'll be back regularly and will update the stars if need be but I don't see the rating going down any time soon. I tried this place because of the rating and the pictures. When I saw they had $10 lunches (from 11:30 to 4pm M-F as of may2025) I was pretty shocked because almost nothing is $10 for lunch anymore especially good food with good service. Their menu is a bit unique which is pretty hip I suppose. Here's just a few fun appetizers (aka small plates): Bacon wrapped green beans Crispy smashed broccoli Deviled Eggs (not a rare food, but rare to be served as an appetizer imo) Those are the 3 I've tried and I confirm they're great. They offer different sizes as well which is convenient based on your belly's mood. The $10 that grabbed my attention is still my favorite experience. Not just because of the price but because the food delivers! I've had their "Chicken Sandwich" which I'll admit deserves a cooler name, but it was the best grilled chicken sandwich I've had recently. They offer it grilled/fried/blackened but grilled was what I went with, and I doubt I'd try the others because grilled was top notch with how well it was prepared (and its toppings). The "Steak Fries" that come with the sandwich are super unique. Obviously hand cut, interestingly seasoned, and seemed to be cooked differently. I can't put my finger on how but I can see it being lightly breaded and flash-fried more so than a long deep fry, but I could be wrong. Didn't provide the guilt of fast-food fries, They're huge, they're filling, it seemed like a full potato served sliced into 7-10 giant wedges. Itll fill you up, trust me. More recently I've had their Cobb, which also is a 10/10. The size, the quality, and the price is nothing short of 5 stars. You can add protein but with plenty of bacon and other toppings I was stuffed after nearly finishing it. Theres plenty of lettuce, but it's served with the lettuce completely covered by the toppings. For $10 they may honestly be losing money on it. I can't decide which I like better, the salad or the sandwich, but after how great both were my new goal is to try all of their $10 lunch menu (avail M-F 11:30-4pm as of 5/2025) I can't rave enough about my limited experience here, but the story of the building (check their website) to the experience itself is amazing. I'll be going he regularly while I can. read more

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This unique spot in Pompano was a pleasant surprise. Nestled in what appears to be an area that is coming back! The reviews I read drew us to try it out. Had a delicious lunch. So good I forgot to take pictures!! Started with crab Rangoon. Homemade with fresh crab. Lightly fried. Served with a spicy sweet chili sauce. The deviled eggs were good, but the crab Rangoon was sooooo much better. Lunch menu for $10 is a great deal. Lots of variety. We tried the smash burger and chili wings. Both excellent. The showstopper was the potato wedge fries. Unbelievable!! Lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection. We will return. I'll take photos next time. read more

This is my first time here to meet some friends after work. We arrived in time for happy hour and had a few drinks to get warmed up and the blood flowing. Not gonna kid ya, it was loud, too loud to have in-depth conversations until we moved to the back, which was better. For Apps, deviled eggs were a favorite, but they were bland, yet very creamy. The small salad was fresh and nicely done. We thought about the meatballs but decided instead on meals. The tapas-style menu is good, but a bit pricy. For dinner, I had the shrimp bowl with coconut rice. The only downside (for me) was that I didn't know the shrimp would be deep-fried. My sweetheart had the small shrimp skewer plate and a garden salad, which she loved. As our server informed us several times, the food is cooked "from scratch," and it is fresh. The quality is excellent, and I enjoyed the flavors. There were other things on the menu I want to try, so we will return. read more

We went to The Vault last Thursday night for happy hour. We live in Pompano and this is truly a hidden gem. The appetizer menu is diverse and the drinks were great. We stayed for dinner and ate it at the bar. We had Chicken Wings, Egg Rolls and 2 salads from the Happy Hour menu. We were actually pretty full after the happy hour appetizers - but we had come to The Vault especially for the Smash Burger. My husband has decided that he is on a quest for the best Smash Burger. We ordered their Vault Special Smash Burger. It came out perfectly cooked with fantastic had cut wedge French fries. The fries alone were worth the $$, it is very difficult to hand cut wedges correct. They were hot, crispy without being greasy with a perfect snap and a soft fluffy interior. They know what they are doing in their kitchen. We will be back and have added this to our favorite list. read more

Went there to try it out on a Friday night. Outstanding staff, service and food. Definitely a hidden neighborhood gem!

I went for the first time last week for happy hour and I was extremely impressed. My group and I sat outside but went in the restaurant to look at the original vault from when the restaurant was a bank. The backstory of the restaurant is truly amazing and I love how some of the dishes were references to the history of the establishment. I started off with flapper fizz which was so good and refreshing. My party and I ate the deviled dollars which were so good, the steak cut fries, withdrawal wings, meatball a la old town, shrimp securities, bootleggers Mac and cheese and infamous fingers. Every single food item tasted so delicious, flavorful and freshly made. I then ate we got it all short ribs and it definitely has it all. The short ribs were so tender and moist, practically melted in mouth. The pow pow potatoes tasted so good and was flavorful and creamy. I also had a chocolate old fashioned for the first time and it tasted magnificent. Everything from the service (Gray was an amazing server) to the live entertainment to the food to the overall atmosphere was 10/10. I'm definitely returning because I want to try their award winning smash burger read more

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Having lunch at The VAULT in the original Bank of Pompano building was one of the highlights of my recent visit back to my hometown . The food was fresh and delicious , the service was downtown friendly and the atmosphere was nostalgic and full of history . Being a native with a lifetime of memories as a Beanpicker , I especially enjoyed the Beanpicker Roll Appetizer .The owner and staff are doing a great job of recapturing the spirit of Old Pompano . I would certainly recommend it ! Henrietta Lee Taylor Pompano native read more

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What a great addition to Pompano Beach! First, let me say their chocolate old-fashioned was so good. I had two! Friends and I started off with some yummy appetizers, and the food and service was simply amazing. We will definitely be going back. read more

Yes yes yes, go for the fun strong cocktails, stay for the tapas/ small plates. Food was decent overall. Nothing mind blowing but steady. We have gone 3x. Parking was safe,decent on street. Great decor. Interesting old movies playing. Its a bar to go chat, drink. Great play list, whoa. They play song makeovers in a 20s or jazzy fasuin. Its hard to explain. Imagine a madonna song remade as a 20s tune. Nice music. Good service, can be slow when theres a crowd. Will return. Go for happy hour, more bang for your buck. They really put effort intobthe drink menu. To fix: 1. deviled eggs. Creamy but no no flavor. Weird. Smooth bland egg, but creamy. Needed vingear, pickle, olives, something heck ..tajin. 2. Hand helds for waiters. Too much wasted time. Overall, great date spot or gals night. Not for kids, its a bar. Dark, sexy, laid back, leave the kids home! read more

I love a restaurant in a historic building so I could not wait to check out The Vault, a new restaurant in Pompano Beach located in the building that was the former first bank in Pompano. Today the historic State Bank of Pompano building in Pompano Old Town has a new incarnation as a 1920's themed restaurant that pays tribute to its history. It is located next to another building with a storied past, the Bailey Hotel which has been transformed into the Bailey Contemporary Arts Center. I was able to stop in for lunch during a day off from school. I love the speak easy vibe of the redesign. The bar has plush seats while the dining room is accented with period murals and inviting tables. I especially love the deep green wallpaper that really drives home the 1920's aesthetic. As you walk into the building the original brick wall is preserved under glass. The Vault offers a number of $10 weekday lunch specials that include a smashburger, chicken sandwich, wings, chicken salad croissant, Cobb salad, and a Caesar salad. I sat at the bar and saw that a number of locals have already discovered this gem for lunch. I ordered the Laura Croissant, a Waldorf chicken salad on a toasted croissant. It comes with your choice of side, fries or broccoli. The chicken salad was the right balance of sweet and savory. I inquired about the Happy Hour which is from 4 to 7 PM weekdays. It includes discounted beer, cocktails, and liquor but not food. They do however offer small plates along with their dinner portion large plates. The lovely bartender offered to make a Happy Hour cocktail and I couldn't think of a more perfect drink to honor this historic building than an Old Fashioned, a whiskey cocktail mixed with bitters, sugar, and an orange peel. The Old Fashioned is believed to have been invented in Louisville, Kentucky in 1880 at a private social club called The Pendennis Club. The name comes from people ordering a cocktail the old fashioned way. The Vault's Old Fashioned that was prepared for me was perfection. The Vault is currently in a soft opening phase but the official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on February 27th from 6 to 8 PM. This event is closed to the public but it will be open right after from 8 to 10 PM with live music and Happy Hour drinks. Follow them on Instagram for all of the latest news about upcoming events. Here is a little more about the history of this building and one of Pompano Beach's most infamous crimes. The State Bank of Pompano opened on September 25, 1922. The bank brought financial prosperity to a burgeoning Pompano Beach but it also attracted the attention of the infamous Ashley gang. There is a great display about the Ashley Gang in the Elliot Museum in Stuart where you can see over 400 artifacts including John Ashley's glass eye. John Ashley also known as the King of the Everglades and the Swamp Bandit was a trapper who became the head of a criminal enterprise that operated in South Florida during the early 20th century. He was an murderer, outlaw, bank robber, train robber, bootlegger, and occasional pirate during the 1910's and 1920's. He was also a type of Robin Hood character who was looked upon favorably by the area pioneers known as crackers as someone who gave to the needy. The Ashley family produced a large amount of moonshine and the people they hired to run the stills were loyal to them. The Ashley gang robbed approximately a million dollars from 40 banks and bootlegged whiskey smuggled in from the Bahamas during prohibition. In addition to their illegal activities they also owned a grocery store, gas station, and boarding house. On September 12, 1924, the Ashley Gang robbed the State Bank of Pompano terrorizing the employees and stealing thousands in cash and bonds. The next month four members of the gang including John were killed by law enforcement in Ft. Pierce on the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. The Bank of Pompano closed during the Great Depression and the vault was preserved by the Pompano Beach Historical Society. read more

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Already dreaming of coming back!! The whole place has such a cool vibe, and the staff was amazing from the second we walked in. We had the Pow Pow Potatoes, Deviled Dollars, and the Flappers Fizz, and everything was so good. I also tried the First Bank Smash Burger, which was a solid pick and definitely worth ordering. The menu has a lot of fun stuff on it without feeling overdone, which I loved. Next time, I'm coming back for the short rib and the meatballs because those both sounded amazing. Really happy we checked this place out. PS This is a PERFECT date night spot! Also - Happy hour was on point. I want to note that it lasts until 7 which is great! read more

This little nugget of history is hidden but worth it. the Smash Burger, yeah, get in my mouth! Anyway, I'm a huge fan of giving credit when due. This has already become one of my repeat restaurants. I highly recommend it. Thanks again you guys. read more

Excellent service and food. Interesting ambiance. Friendly and informative server. History was extremely interesting.

One of. the best secrets in Pompano. My favorite for a nice lunch. Service is amazing and the ambiance is relaxing. Want to enjoy great food at a great price this is the place. Fried pickles are my favorite. read more

Excellent!!! Great ambience fabulous service I love that they're pet friendly they even have a pup menu It was a bank that has turned into a restaurant Food is amazing drinks are great it indoors/outdoors I can't say enough wonderful things about the vault you just need to go and experience it for yourself read more

Good food. Good service. Friendly staff who act like they are happy you're there! Smash burgers are a hit.

Incredible lunch at The Vault ! Had the chicken sandwich lunch deal and it was delicious ! Quick service and everyone was so nice ! Really cute place perfect for dining alone or with friends. read more

The Vault - blackened chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Cute new little restaurant. Great food, service was awesome music was WAY TOO LOUD even with the restaurant so busy.

I love this restaurant from the service to the food to the atmosphere, it was all amazing!! Kelly was my server & she was spot on with her recommendations & service, thank you much Kelly!!! I had 4 wings that were great, i had the smash burger that was definitely the best burger I've had in a long time & lastly I had for dessert the bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream. It was the perfect finish to an already stellar meal. They had a station playing in the radio that was playing todays hits remade like 1920's music, it really added to the vibe. They hit on all points of service & the food was delicious, I will be back. Oh yeah, forgot to mention they have a food menu for dogs to eat in the outside area, I thought that was super cool! read more

The Vault - Burger & wings - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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The atmosphere, food, and service were awesome. Their smashburger was delicious, highly recommend. The live music on the "side car patio" was very talented too. We would love to come back! read more

5 stars hands down. Food was incredible and affordable, the staff were so friendly, and the history is really fun! This was Pompano Beaches first bank and it was robbed by the John Ashley gang in 1924. The original vault is still inside the restaurant. We will definitely be back!! read more

There tonight for the first time to check it out. I was looking forward to the Tuesday specials. $10 martinis and the vault Burger special for the smashburger. It was a lot smaller than I thought it was online and the setup was weird. But okay, the greeting was okay. The server her name is. I'll just give her first initial c was okay not into it ri. We ordered the deviled eggs. We had four of them. They were just okay. They weren't anything special but they were okay. The crab Rangoon were pretty good. I thought they were. My friend was not impressed but again she has a toothache so let's be fair. We then ordered a the shrimp pasta which tasted a little weird off like it had lemon in. It doesn't say that in it it was okay smashburger that they talk about it was okay. Of course you can't get a temperature on it cuz I like my meat rare. So on my defense or their defense it was too well done for me. It was tasty. The fries that came with it were pretty tasty. They're big. It's Tuesday. They're seasoned and crispy outside.. that was the best part of the meal.. the other server initial P was more attentive and made me a chocolate old fashioned for dessert it was ok but at 15.00 it did not knock my socks off.. tried it.. won't be back.. overrated online but that's ok.. don't know till you try.. tried and won't try again read more

Menu limited and food good -was a bit disappointed in the choices . Food options all over the place from Asian to American Fare - I do believe if the Options focused on one style of food they could raise the bar on quality . Service outstanding, server and server in training couldn't have been nicer and efficient. My party and I received a lot of attention but keep in mind place is small . The main issue for 3 stars was the clientele. My party and I experienced a very disturbing situation during our time there . As we were at our table there was a disturbance at the bar between two different couples who were getting into a very volatile conversation regarding politics - two couples and one couple in particular was shouting racial , anti-Semitic and Homophobic slurs . It made me very uncomfortable and staff did nothing to stop it . I felt unsafe . This scuffle went on for a good 40 minutes. After both parties left I approached the server regarding the situation- he was very apologetic and indicated the owner was familiar with the women who was causing a scene , she definitely would be classified as a "KAREN" in today's world . This woman's behavior was unacceptable and she should have been asked to leave immediately. The ambiance here is nice but it seems to attract a very non diverse crowd who may think a lot alike -I believe the area has a lot to do with it and it can best be described as an upper class "white American" ghetto crowd . The area is up and coming but still had that "trashy" vibe . I think I'll stick to establishments east of US1 for now . The place needs some fine tuning . Not a safe place for anyone who is different - unless you're white , straight and republican-stay away. read more

The staff the food the crowd all was perfect ,the food is so good. Great soft jazz playing like an old Sunday brunch only Monday at noon. Opened the front door I was immediately greeted with a welcome. I just can't say enough about this place every time I go it's on point. read more

Been here three times. The staff is great. We've had one of the servers more than once and she's great. The food is excellent. We've done shared appetizers mostly. I really liked their chocolate old-fashioned. That was different. Really tasty. And it has a really cool vibe. When in Pompano Beach, I highly recommend you check out the spot. It's right in the heart of the art district. read more

We decided to go for an early Sunday evening/afternoon dinner at this restaurant I found here on Yelp. I had scoped out some of their small plates and thankfully my son and I have similar tastes so we went together on small plates! We got the following small plates: deviled dollars, brazen hot honey bites, bootleggers Mac and cheese, shrimp securities, and Pompano bean pickers! My son didn't move the bacon honey bites so I took one for the team and ate the rest. There were definitely a few a little on the hard side but the sauce was perfect! Our favorites were the Mac and cheese and green beans wrapped in bacon! Shrimp was a close 2nd. My wife got the Cobb Salad and added grilled chicken and she rated her meal a solid 10. Our other son got the First Bank Smash Burger and absolutely inhaled it! Definitely a 10 from him! The restaurant itself was so cool. The bootlegger theme was pretty fun with the music playing pretty fun even for our 2 teenage boys. They loved the Eminem song being sung by someone else with the old school sound. Our server, Jules, and the bartender took great care of us and the chef even came out to make sure we were enjoying our meals. I almost forgot our favorite dish of the night.. BREAD PUDDING WITH ICE CREAM!! Seriously, you need to get this! Save room! The bartender said it's made in-house by a lady who comes in weekly to make it and it was amazing! A great way to end a great meal! read more

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My husband and I came to The Vault for food and drinks. The vibes are super cute in here, found out this bar is in the oldest building in Pompano, which used to be a bank back in 1922. Drinks we got the Rizty Ricky (fantastic gin elderflower spritz, super food) and the Old Fashion. Food we tried the Lump Crab Soup, Withdrawal Wings, Raiford Buffalo Egg Rolls, Brazen Hot Honey Bites(Burnt Ends), and Infamous Finger(Blackened Mahi). The soup was great, I think it could do without so many potatoes lol but it was good. Staff was super attentive, great service :) We'll be back! read more

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They won a recent contest for the best burger (in Boca) and it was very good! The fries are homemade as well as the clam chowder soup. The seafood salad was excellent along with their crab Rangoon. Service was great too. Clean and nicely done inside as well. We also had a group of 8 last February outside near the bar and it was great then also! read more

My friend and I really enjoyed our dinner at The Vault. This area of Pompano has been redeveloped really nicely. The Vault is on a strip of newer restaurants located in old Pompano. The restaurant has a nice, clean sophisticated aesthetic. It's dimly lit for a nice intimate feel and the food was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed everything that we ordered. The service was fast and efficient. We'll definitely be back. read more

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