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    The Vault Restaurant

    4.0 (292 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sharon E.

    I visited The Vault for the first time with some friends during happy hour. The restaurant wasn't overly busy when we arrived, and I really liked the unique bank-themed décor. A bank vault door was part of the decor, wallpaper featured people standing in line at a bank, the menu was designed like a newsletter, and the glass panels displayed the names of various historic banks. It was a fun and creative concept. Unfortunately, the service was a major disappointment. A waiter took our order promptly, but it took a very long time for our food to arrive. We could actually see our food sitting on the counter, yet no one brought it to our table. At some point, our original server ended his shift without letting us know, and we were left wondering what was happening with our order. After we flagged down another employee, someone else stepped in to help, but service remained extremely slow. We eventually had a third server bring our bill. To make matters worse, not all of our items were included on the check, so we had to point that out and wait for a corrected bill. I ordered the flatbread with mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions, and it was good. However, the poor service overshadowed the meal. Some of our group finished eating while others were still waiting for their food and drinks, which made for a frustrating dining experience. I'm not sure I'd go back any time soon. Maybe they need more time to work out the kinks and work on better service.

    French bread
    Talena L.

    The food was fresh and hot. At the start you are give. A basket of warm bread and butter. The French dip lacked seasoning on the meat. It could have been really good with seasoning the meat. Very bland. Tri tip needed seasoning but had a smear of bar b que sauce that helped. Portions were good. Ambiance was quiet and cozy during lunch. The area of town is sketchy. I would be careful after dark in this parking lot. High crime area. I would go back and try other items in daytime.

    Tri tip bruschetta, strawberry burrata salad
    Dang N.

    Came for happy hour on a Wednesday. Quality bites were delicious and their old fashioned was amazing for the value. Service was attentive and quick. Definitely coming back for their tri tip bruschetta!

    Tri tip bruschetta and shrimp tacos
    Gina M.

    Came in for Happy Hour. Great value!! We sat at the bar, and I wish I would have gotten our server's name because he was excellent. We each had a couple Old Fashions to start the evening. At $7 each, they were a steal and did not skimp on quality. The tri tip bruschetta was the star of the show, with the shrimp tacos coming in a close second. The brussel sprouts were a let down. They were drenched in sauce as opposed to being reduced in sauce. We also ordered their salad special, strawberry burrata. We opted for balsamic vinagrette but would have preferred a balsamic glaze. Overall, great experience, will be back, especially for happy hour.

    Clam chowder
    Matt G.

    This place has a great lunch special and the clam chowder is one of the best I've had. The pastrami was also good and wasn't dry in the slightest. I've had better luck with the lunch that the dinner. I've had the roasted chicken for dinner and it was only half a chicken which was pretty dry in the center but still had Decent flavor. Service for lunch was quick and the restaurant was quiet for the most part.

    Standard house salad
    Amber S.

    While this place seemed like it could be a really great date night spot we would frequent. We found it lacking in quality. There are plenty of other locations in Bakersfield that do steakhouse well and provide that nicer quality meal. We had items forgotten, drinks we needed to ask to be refilled, and a waiter that just wasn't as attentive as expected. The food was just ok as well.

    Brussel Sprouts
    Justin M.

    My wife and I visited on a Saturday for our five-year wedding anniversary. I booked ahead my reservation through Yelp. At the last minute, I actually had to move my reservation by 30min, so I called the restaurant and they were very accommodating, which I appreciated. Being a Bakersfield native I definitely wanted to check this place out being that I had visited Chase Bank prior to the vault taking over. I was absolutely amazed by the decorating on the interior. They literally left no stone unturned. Every single corner of the restaurant is beautifully decorated. I do love the whole vault theme. It definitely just feels like you're stepping back in time. The food was fantastic. On a Friday and Saturday night, they offer a prime rib special. The plate itself ran about $52. But it was well worth it. The prime rib absolutely melted in your mouth. It was paired with a beautifully baked potato. It was also served with a side of horseradish sauce as well as Au'ju, We also tried out the brussels sprouts appetizer. They were absolutely amazing. Flavor was spot on. And I would definitely recommend it if you're just wanting to try something a little bit different. Our meal also came with a soup or salad. My wife opted for the Caesar salad, with house made croutons which she said was great tasting. I opted for the soup of the day, which was an Italian wedding soup. Again great tasting everything tasted fresh and was piping hot.

    Late lunch with my love
    Joyous S.

    Once again themost amazing braised, asparagus, coupled with the equally amazing braised brussels sprouts with balsamic sauce and walnuts. One is a side dish and one is a appetizer, but I ordered both of them as my main meal. I started my meal with their signature drink of the month, a Bonnie and Clyde. I got the Clyde, an absolutely adored the egg white foam on top. The blueberry whiskey was a new for me and it had just the right thing and taste. Our waiter was right on time all the time the service was impeccable. As a matter of fact, the hostess took an order for the children so they wouldn't have to wait a long time. I just love the kitchyness this place! It makes you feel relaxed and soothing, and there's so much to look at, but it keeps your mind occupied. We find the price is quite reasonable. Not inexpensive, but not horribly expensive.

    Beef Wellington bites
    Bethany R.

    Came for lunch on a Tuesday and had friendly servers and a nice relaxing time. I was happy to see some decent lunch specials like sandwiches and salads etc. we 3 ordered the salmon Caesar salad which for lunch was $18 instead of $24 not sure if the portions were smaller but we each got a big salmon filet. It was just a tad salty though. They bring bread for the table which is nice and compliments a salad lunch really well. We also got 2 appetizers to share, the tritip bruschetta and the beef Wellington bites. The bruschetta was really good! 3 big pieces so perfect for our group of 3! A little hard to eat but delicious! The beef Wellington was just ok but we really liked the bruschetta We enjoyed our lunch and will be back for a steak dinner sometime! Just a final note - they charge $2 to use a credit card

    Pasta with truffles
    Sharon Joy O.

    Chase Bank turn into a high end restaurant! What a fabulous concept and dining experience. Details from the menu to the utensils and the name of the entrees. It was an experience that is gladly do again. Good was delicious . Service came with a smile and she was so attentive to our needs as we celebrate our dad on father's day. Can't wait to try other foods on the menu.

    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.

    Crispy pork belly carbonara.
    Sonia R.

    Service was excellent! We got Mykayla as our server and she was super friendly and attentive. We ordered beef Wellington bites as the appetizer and they were delicious. I would definitely order those again. They were served with a reduced red wine sauce that was really tasty. For entrees we ordered the caprese salad, crispy pork belly carbonara and the tritip sandwich. The tritip sandwich was cooked perfectly pink as tritip should be cooked and it was very good. The only thing I would change is to leave out the pickled onions/shallots next time. The pork belly carbonara was ok but it needed more flavor and salt. The caprese salad was my favorite part of the meal. It wasn't too busy for a Thursday night. The lighting was good. It was dim but still enough lighting to see. The service alone would make me come back.

    S'mores lava cake
    Megan K.

    We came in as a group of three for dinner on our weekday and seated immediately. As always, the weight staff was extremely friendly and provided recommendations for all of the different items on the menu. We ordered chicken piccata, a pizza and another chicken pasta dish. For appetizer we had the Wellington bites, which were amazing!. We also did the seasonal dessert which was a s'mores lava cake. I've never had anything bad from here and would be more than happy to return again.

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    My favorite place in town! I am so thankful to have a tiki bar located so close to me with such…read moregreat bartenders. If you are looking for a great community, look no further than here! Tiki Ko is constantly holding weekly meet-ups for tiki bar fans and I highly recommend the Explorers Club on Tuesday if you are looking for something to do during the week! They also have Mug Club on Wednesdays and trivia on occasion, so there is a reason to go for everyone! Just make sure you eat before as they don't serve food.

    Haven't been in here for probably 15 years. It's changed- a bit. I love Tiki bars and I go to every…read moreTiki bar I can find. It's tiny- like a lot of tiki spots. Decor is nice. Little hidden gems. Lighting is dark with bits color and neon popping through. The Bar Top curves around the bar- there are two booths that seat 5-6 and two short tables next to them- one seats 4- the other will comfortably seat two. There are a few bench style seating areas at the front with some short coffee tables. Think- skater tiki bar. The drinks were good- small menu if you're not sure what you want or are new to tiki. Both sides of the menu are the same menu. There are some nice mocktail options as well- you don't see that often. The service for me is mixed- it wasn't busy- steady but not busy- 1/4 full. I ordered two drinks to start for our table- (no cocktail servers here/not unusual for a small Tiki bar) I asked for a soda water- the bartender looked at me without a word- popped open a can of soda water and walked away. When he walked back by, I asked for a glass of ice- he said nothing and I got an eye-roll huff. I almost left. I don't think providing a glass with ice to pour your canned room temp soda water in, is too wacky an idea to be perturbed by the request. The female who took the order was friendly, smiled and was professional. We got a third cocktail- the Mai Tai. The grumpy bartender was friendlier this time. So, that helped. Maybe he felt overwhelmed and I threw off his groove by asking for water- then a glass... either way- being annoyed wasn't cool. The music.... Wasn't Tiki- it threw off the "Tiki Vibe" and made it feel typical small local bar that serves only Tiki drinks with some Tiki decor. It didn't take you to the land of Tiki- disappointed. Drinks were good.

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