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    The Vault Restaurant

    3.9 (253 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Whack Job.
    Poncho H.

    Right when you walk in, you can tell this place is different. The whole setup is inside an old bank-style building, which gives it a really unique, almost upscale but still chill vibe. High ceilings, clean layout, and just a cool atmosphere overall. The food did not disappoint. My wife ordered the Whack Job, and yeah... it lives up to the name. It's stacked, bold, and packed with flavor, perfect balance of savory and slightly spicy, with layers that actually hit in every bite. Definitely one of those dishes you keep thinking about after you leave. I went with the Caesar salad topped with baked salmon, and it was solid. The lettuce was crisp, dressing was creamy with just the right tang, and the salmon was cooked perfectly, flaky, well-seasoned, and not dry at all. You can tell they care about quality. Service was on point too. The waiters were attentive without hovering, quick with refills, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. Overall, great food, great service, and a really cool setting. Me and the wifey will definitely be back.

    Caprese salad- wonderful!
    Angela T.

    Service m was excellent! Our server was friendly and helpful. We placed our ordered, received the appetizer, finished it and waited some time for our food. Then was told they were missing an essential item for my dish. Then the kitchen figured out how to make it work and I was so happy with my food! Atmosphere is so fun! Kinda of a speakeasy, bank vibe. Beef Wellington bites- yum! I don't like mushrooms, but was able to have a bite of the steak with horseradish. Husband who does like mushrooms thought they were delicious! 4 "bites" for about $18.

    Brussel sprouts and tri trip bruschetta
    Mel P.

    Found the Vault Restaurant during stealth camping and was happy it had late hour dining. I came here because the happy hour menu caught my eye. The ambiance is low lit and relaxing. The staff was extremely on it. Our server gave great recommendations, never let our water cup go down more than half way, and was always checking it at the right times. The tri tip bruschetta was a bit disappointing pretty much just a piece of steak on a bread with a ton of chimmichurri sauce on it. Not HORRIBLE, but just not what you'd think. Brussel sprouts were delicious. Never had them with walnuts, but suprisingly made sense. The Alfredo pasta bowl was so affordable and fulfilling for its price point. Spent around $40 bucks for a full dinner for two, which to me is a win in today's economy. Please note this is only because we came during their happy hour. Overall pretty good experience and would recommend!

    Natalie L.

    Chose this place for my guys birthday dinner, as I've heard great things about it! I'll start off by saying I think the ambiance can be improved a little, I'm not sure if it's trying to be a nice restaurant or a pizza parlor. Tables need higher backs for more privacy, etc. Just my opinion. The food and service were good. I ordered the pork belly carbonara, and he ordered a calzone. Both were delicious, just needed a bit more salt or garlic. I will say I was a little sad about the tiramisu. I didn't expect it to come doused in chocolate syrup and whip cream.. I prefer it more traditional with just the cocoa powder. We both agreed the drinks were great, and would come back to try more menu items.

    Utensils
    Silvia C.

    Wow! We stopped in while visiting from out of town and were beyond impressed. From the moment we walked in, everything about the experience stood out. Our waitress, Jade, was attentive, helpful, and genuinely kind. It's rare to find such warm, authentic customer service these days, and she truly made our visit even more enjoyable. She checked on us at just the right times and made us feel completely taken care of. The food was incredible! I ordered the shrimp scampi with a Caesar salad, and wow -- it did not disappoint. I practically inhaled the salad (I would absolutely come back just for that alone!). The shrimp scampi was equally delicious -- perfectly juicy shrimp coated in a rich, buttery sauce that was full of flavor. We also loved the thoughtful details that tied into "The Vault" theme. From the napkin roll papers to the menu presented in a folder, the small touches really elevated the whole experience and made it feel unique and memorable. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed their meals, and we all agreed that if we're ever back in town, this spot will definitely be on our must-visit list. Highly recommend!

    Lemon raspberry cheesecake
    Estrella Z.

    It was empty on a Wednesday. Just FYI...they charge extra for using a credit card. I think there was a $2 different vs using cash. This resturant is owned by the same people who own the Woodstone pizza on California. Bread was good..first round was crispy. Still good. 2nd round was perfect and fluffy with enough of toastiness. I got the chicken piccata, which was recommended. The angel hair was not long. It was cut short. Tons of pasta. Sauce was good. 2 chicken breast on top. Save the other for leftovers tomorrow. My husband had the canzone. Pepperoni and sausage. He loved it. How do you have butterfinger pie on your menu and not have it. Then proceed to tell us that you can find anyone to make the amount that you need. Opted for the lemon raspberry cheesecake. It has lemon cake in it so if you were looking for cheesecake, I didn't really get the cheesecake flavor. The crust...hated like the crust. We were there to celebrate our anniversary and it was not made special. Disappointed. So...maybe don't go there to celebrate anything. We were told they only have 2 servers and 2 bartenders. I could just imagine the struggle on service if they were super busy. So BEWARE! Side note....My friend also told me they struggle on a busy day. They had horrible service but liked the food. Someone said they had a good happy hour, so maybe I would try that. Other than that...food is decent. Service is eh.

    Sandra G.

    First of all, I had no idea this restaurant was here. I thought it was a nightclub. It would actually be cool if it was because it's very cool inside. We got an awesome waiter that had a crazy mustache. The service was pretty quick. Everything was really clean and decorated very unique. I think I want to come back for my birthday. We loved our food. I think I just might've ordered a little bit too much food though. This restaurant is up there with some of my favorites.

    White collar Pasta w chicken
    erica z.

    First timer, was really excited to see the new spot since it was Chase Bank. Pretty cool how they kept the "bank" or vault vibes in there. But anyway, I was there for a birthday dinner and my experience was ok, as were the others'. I got the white collar pasta, and it was honestly like a 2/5. Flavor was ok, it was super watery like, didn't enjoy it much. The chicken was good, the sauce was just not it.. it was more lemony than anything. The rest of the party didn't seem to love their dishes from what they mentioned during dinner.. two steaks were returned for being undercooked & apparently the Alfredo isn't that creamy.. The service was good.

    Happy Hour Bar Menu.
    Adilene S.

    They have an amazing happy hour highly recommend, I have yet to try their food, but sat at the bar and Jacob was out bar tender he was very attentive and friendly!

    Marisa P.

    Wasn't impressed. Calling this fine dining is a stretch because it's a cross between a local diner and The Cheesecake Factory with the vague bank theme. Ordered the tri tip bruschetta and the flavor was good but it was so tough to eat! We could barely knife and fork it. The service was ok but the waitress asked our 10 year old if she wanted to add mushrooms to her pasta and she said yes and we for charged 3 bucks to add them. We asked about it and she said "well I asked do you want to 'add' mushrooms" so I brought up about her asking to add chocolate to her gelato and no charge was added for that she argued with us that in that case she said "would you like chocolate". Give me a break. And then we got charged for using a card in the lords year of 2026. And the bread provided was bland. The food was ok but the rest of the experience made this a pass.

    Decor
    Keia C.

    This place is so cool to look at. It's beautifully decorated and keeps to the whole old bank theme. I just was not impressed with the food. First of all the staff are pretty nice. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful, telling me what her favorite appetizers were. I decided to give the brussel sprouts a go since she said it was a good choice. I didn't like them very much. They had a good flavor but there wasn't enough of the sauce and they weren't cut up small enough or cooked through enough for me. My Caesar salad was amazing! It was fresh, crisp and tangy! My oldest got the clam chowder and absolutely loved it. She gave it a 10/10 and said if we go back she just wants a bowl of it although she didn't not like the piece of toast that came with it. She said it was WAY TOO HARD. For our entrees, I got the Cabernet charred rib eye with the roasted garlic potato puree. The plate was swimming in the sauce and that wasn't a good thing since I did not care for the sauce at all. Also, the steak wasn't steaking! Rib eye is supposed to melt in your mouth and this one just fell flat. It was kind of rough and really needed salt..which by the way was not on the table, I had to ask for it. Next, the hubs got the chicken piccata and said it was pure perfection! My youngest got the cheeseburger but was way more impressed by the French fries than anything. Again, the ambiance is really cool here but to me, unfortunately the food wasn't the best. IF we go back, I'm definitely getting that chicken piccata!

    Happy hour flatbread- you choose 3 toppings
    Grace G.

    We've really been wanting to try The Vault after family shared their good experience. We went to happy hour on a Friday night. Every item on the menu is on theme with being in an old bank location. We had their old fashioned and margarita along with their chicken fried sandwich and flatbread pizza. Our sandwich and pizza were really good, hot and fresh. Our service was a little slow but worth it. We are definitely coming back.

    Came in for my first time with a friend, had Matthew as our bartender and he was fantastic. Super friendly, super cool. Made the whole visit even better than the food. And that says a lot because the food was AMAZING. I had the pork chop with garlic mushroom sauce. Phenomenal. I'll be back next time I'm in the area for Matthew's vibe alone. You gotta try his special whisky drink. He calls it "Pin-A". He doesn't spell it that way but that's the name Vault yall did a great job hiring him. Legend.

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    We come to the vault often and every time the service and the food is absolutely amazing!! Everything tastes fresh and it's delicious!

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    The entire experience of the Vault from our server "My-Kayla," to the food and atmosphere was a 10/10. Thank you!

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    Great food and great service also great atmosphere, I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Food, service, and the vibe were great! Cool 30s ambiance, live music. We're going again this Saturday

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    Tiki-Ko - Inside decor - Tiki-Ko

    Tiki-Ko

    4.5(283 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Nobody plans to spend an evening in Bakersfield. You pass through it on the way to somewhere else…read more-- Mammoth, the Sequoias, the long flat grind up the 99 to Sacramento -- and if you stop at all, it's for gas or a bathroom or because your BMW's brakes have decided, somewhere around the Grapevine, that they'd rather not. Thank you, Weatherford BMW of Berkeley, for the near-death experience and, inadvertently, for one of the best nights out I've had in years. Stranded and waiting on repairs, we checked into The Padre, the only hotel in Bakersfield that feels like someone with a subscription to Dwell had a hand in it, and set out walking through a downtown that time has treated with more kindness than reputation suggests. There's a Woolworth's luncheonette still hanging on. There are old brick facades and wide sidewalks and the particular quiet of a Central Valley evening when the heat finally breaks. And then, on 18th Street, there is Tiki-Ko, and suddenly you are no longer in Bakersfield at all. You are, instead, inside someone's magnificent obsession. Tiki-Ko is a proper tiki bar -- not a tiki-themed cocktail lounge, not a place that bought some bamboo at a craft store and called it atmosphere, but a genuine, committed, floor-to-ceiling shrine to mid-century Polynesian fantasy. The carvings are real. The lighting is correct -- which is to say, barely there. The mugs are serious. There are pufferfish lamps and carved totems and the whole glorious taxonomy of tiki ephemera, accented here and there with a skate-culture edge that keeps it from feeling like a museum. It's reverent without being precious. The drinks are the real thing. Mai Tais built with actual orgeat. Zombies that earn the name. The bartenders make them with the kind of care and enthusiasm that tells you this isn't a gig -- it's a calling. They want you to be here. They want to talk about rum. They want you to try the Painkiller. In a city that most Angelenos regard as a punch line, somebody built a world-class cocktail bar and filled it with joy, and the regulars clearly know it. You will not plan a trip to Bakersfield. But if you find yourself there -- by mechanical failure, by accident, by the peculiar mercy of a bad brake job -- walk downtown. Find the tiki bar. Order a second round. Stay longer than you intended. Bakersfield has been underestimated, and Tiki-Ko is the proof.

    Tiki bar located in Downtown Bakersfield that kind of acts as two locations or spaces. There's the…read moremain bar at the corner and if you go outside and walk a bit down the sidewalk, there's 'The Sinking Ship' with a more heavy nautical and speakeasy vibe (where you enter and walk down some stairs and find a lush decor). I only had a drink upstairs at the original bar and I ordered my default go to when I visit new tiki bars and am unfamiliar with their menus and that was the painkiller. The service or person behind the bar was chill and super friendly. I came in on the earlier side of a Friday evening, so although people were trickling in, the place wasn't packed. Since I was only able to stay for a drink, I just wanted to walk down and check out 'The Sinking Ship' and was thoroughly impressed by the decor (well pretty much for both spaces). Definitely a place I'd love to grab drinks with friends or spend more time at.

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    El Puesto Cocina & Lounge - Chilaquiles verdes with added eggs and steak.

    El Puesto Cocina & Lounge

    3.8(271 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    If you are looking for a peaceful escape from the office grind, timing is your best friend. We…read morerolled in for a Wednesday lunch with the coworkers and found a literal oasis. With only two other parties seated, it was blissfully quiet. This is a rare treat when you actually want to hear your colleagues speak. The Main Event: Enchiladas con Mole. I opted for the $14 Lunch Special, and the value to flavor ratio was off the charts. The Enchiladas con Mole were a revelation. They were deep, complex, and packed with a spicy punch. The Sidekick: The beans were just okay, but with mole that soulful, I was not complaining. The Refresher: The Cucumber and Lime Agua Fresca was the MVP. It was crisp, refreshing, and the perfect cooling counterpoint to the heat. I genuinely wish I had ordered a second one. The Vibe and Service: The decorations are absolutely darling and make the experience. While our server was perfectly nice, they were a bit of a disappearing act despite the empty room. I am definitely curious to come back for dinner though. They have a great setup for live music that looks promising. Know Before You Go: The Receipt Trap: Heads up! They added an automatic 18% gratuity to our check. I am not sure if it was because we were a party of seven, but I did not notice until after I had already added a tip.

    Brayan was our server today El Puesto on White Lane. The…read morehomie went above and beyond for us when the lunch buffet ran out of an item, he went and come out with it fresh 5 mins later. The live mariachi put the whole vibe together with the music in the background. Food was amazing, price for the Unlimited buffet was perfect for the selection and the quality of food. Will definitely be coming back soon!

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    El Puesto Cocina & Lounge - The live band. Great music!!!

    The live band. Great music!!!

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    Café de olla with Maria cookies.

    Valle Flavors Of Mexico - Ribeye tacos

    Valle Flavors Of Mexico

    4.0(149 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Ambiance- wow, love the new interior, new building- cute decor. It is a bit too noisy…read more Service-Valerie our server was promote & took our drinks Foods taquitos de rez was ok. The taquitos were crunchy and the beef was moist and very tasty and flavorful. The salsa dip was good & spicy. My Cadillac margarita was good. The glass size was too, short/small because I like to pour my gran marnier into my drink. I look forward to another visit and fast another food item.

    If you are looking for a dark and calming atmosphere for a celebration, this is the spot. I came…read morehere for a friend's birthday and the decor really set the mood. The wine wall is a standout feature and makes for a very interesting backdrop. The Main Event: Crispy Fish Tacos: The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the fish tacos and they were served on a blue corn tortilla with pickled onions on top. The crunch was perfect. The Salsa: It had a serious kick, but the flavor was so good that I could not stop adding more to every bite. The Sides: I have never had rice like this. It was incredibly moist and flavorful. The beans were also a hit and were cooked just right. The Table Consensus: My friends ordered the carnitas and a salmon dish. Every plate was licked clean. It is a bit on the pricier side, but the quality is definitely there. The Service: Initially, the service was great. They kept our waters full without us asking. However, as the night went on, our server became a bit less attentive. The Finale: We finished with the cheesecake. To be honest, it was just okay. It did not live up to the high bar set by the entrees, so I would probably skip dessert next time. Know Before You Go: This place is perfect for a group that values atmosphere and high quality Mexican cuisine. Just keep an eye on the clock if you need quick service toward the end of your meal. Overall, it was a great birthday experience and I would definitely return for those tacos.

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    The Stockyard Whiskey Bar - Bar and the Fabulous Miss Latti playing the tunes tucked back there

    The Stockyard Whiskey Bar

    4.9(7 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Had no idea this place has been open for four years, and I'd never tried it…read more Went on a Thursday night, we ended up being the only ones there. I understand weekends has live music. It's rustic and clean, it's very clean. There's a very large side room for events etc. the main bar area is small with some nice chairs to sit in and the large tv was set to a fireplace. The floors are covered in various beef/farm brands, adds to the rustic western vibe. Bartender was friendly and attentive. She kept busy cleaning and dusting bottles- like I said- it's clean. Drinks for a "speakeasy" were not special. Very typical bar drinks- no special menu etc. I visit a lot of speakeasy's- this is, speakeasy-ish. Our two drinks & a club soda were nearly $40. They were made well. Unfortunately, they didn't have the ingredients to make the drink I had asked for. Overall, I'd like to see this place on a weekend night with music. The drinks were over priced for what they were- IMO. That said, I'll likely return, at least once. Still bummed KC doesn't have a nice speakeasy.

    Our favorite local spot with THE BEST ambiance. I have never had a bad experience here…read more Haley is a delight and is very knowledgeable as both a bartender and server. We love coming here just to see her. This is a great spot for a quiet date night. It can get pretty pricey, but half of what you pay for is the location and the service, which is second to none. This is a great spot to host a private party as well and does require a password to get in. A great way to ensure your party stays private!

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