In a restaurant called "The Vault 244", We spent two hundred dollars, and then came the war. The waiter, with a stern face, Told us to vacate our table, no space! He said, "I have another party waiting, You've had your time, no more debating." But it took so long to get our meal, It wasn't our fault, this ordeal. The ambiance was nice, the food exquisite, But being rushed out left us quite miffed. We paid our bill and left the place, Feeling disappointed, with a bitter taste. In a restaurant called "The Vault 244", We felt rushed and pushed out the door. Despite the delicious feast we had, The experience left us feeling sad. read more

Came here again with a group of people, bad move. I have no idea how this place gets good reviews. Other than the servers being good, there is no reason to come here. Half the offerings they used to be known for aren't even on the menu anymore. They used to have GREAT food. The last several times I've come here my food is sub-par. For some reason the burgers are consistently burnt yet soggy and consistency has been thrown out the window. During my most recent visit, it took forever for my food to arrive, and it was undercooked. I asked to speak to a manager, I was told there was none. When I repeated that I was not going to pay for undercooked food, a guy named Sean came and berated me in front of my party. He blatantly disrespected me and tried to make me feel like an idiot that didn't know what cooked food looked like. They were busy, but I would NEVER speak to a customer like that. I am still waiting to hear back from a "manager" that apparently doesn't exist here. Looking at other reviews, sounds like I'm not the only one to encounter this problem. There is zero management here. I tried to call to complain to the owner about the man I encountered, but was told that I would get a call back and never received a call. I have called numerous times, and am told the actual manager never comes into the restaurant. Recommending everyone I know to avoid this place. If you have any problems with the food, you will be berated and treated like garbage by their cook. read more

My experience at this place is the reason why this is my first review! My boyfriend made reservations online for our anniversary. Upon entering the greeter was not friendly, once we sat down the server came up to us and asked for our IDs, I had told her that I unfortunately only have a temporary ID that was expired (my fault I understand). However, how she treated me was terrible. She spoke at me not to me, as if it was an inconvenience to her. She spoke very loudly as well, saying that her minor section is full. I am most definitely not a minor. She basically said sorry about it and had us get up and leave, it was embarrassing to say the least. It's disappointing because it is a beautiful business, however, if you look young, don't expect the staff to be nice! read more

As a native Albanyite this is a dependable Albany night spot for steak and great apps. Vault has been around now for over 20 years. It has stood the test of time read more

Good was amazing. Very tasteful. Service was perfect. Just the right amount of attention. Was seated in the back room so it was perfect. Would go there again, again and again read more

This place has so much potential and the menu looks great. However, the management is ineffective. The staff is in a constant state of crisis. We waited for 20min for our drinks and when they came they were the wrong drinks. I felt sorry for the wait staff, they were hustling. But, their system was broken. There is a reason why they had open tables and sweet red had no openings. read more

Food was great and drinks were amazing. The time we waited for food (1 hour) not so much. Still would eat here again.

Great Place with Great Food. Very High Class and Well Respected, this is definitely a fine restaurant to have Lunch or Dinner at. The food here is also really good, you can see the chefs cook the food, and it all smells delicious. I really liked the Strawberey Salad, the Brussels Sprouts, and the Wagyu Burger. If you're looking for arguably one of the best restaurants in Albany, here it is! read more

This is the best restaurant in Albany, hands down!!!! It is expensive, but for good reason! I had a pasta dish that was out of this world! The service is great. The restaurant is so cute. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant at least once. read more

Vault 244 Really enjoyed dining at Vault 244. I had the Steak Bites ($15) and Brussel Sprouts ($10) from the Small Plate section of the menu. We visited during Happy Hour (Tuesday through Thursday from 4pm to 5:30 and 9pm to 10pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 5:30 and 10pm to closing), but did not order from the Happy Hour Menu. We made our group's reservation through Open Table, but because our reservation fell during Happy Hour, no points. Sad face. (FYI, this was fully disclosed on Open Table, so we knew it going in.) As an aside, I was pleased to see and support the restaurant's minors policy (minors accommodated in banquet room and outside seasonal seating areas, leaving the adults in the dining room in peace). Happy face. The service was very good, attentive without becoming a pest, understanding, and fast (Thank You, Tyler). I will be more than happy to return. Four Stars. read more

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Vault244 is one of my go-tos. The atmosphere is cozy, service is wonderful and food is delicious. I enjoy going for Happy Hour and always get the bone marrow. I highly recommend it! read more

Very very disappointed. Two times have I been here and I got sick both times. I have filed a complaint with the public health authority because it happened both times and the first time I actually ended up in the ER. The first time I came here was in Dec. I ordered a special they had on duck and it was not cooked through. It was bloody and red inside. I contacted my server and they brought out the "chef" - who argued it was cooked correctly and I didn't know what I was talking about - SUPER rude. I was so embarrassed at being talked to like that I just ate It. My date and i both had the duck, and we both had full blown food poisoning within hours. Diarrhea, vomiting, the whole scenario. We thought maybe it was a fluke because we joined a few friends for dinner this last week - I suggested other nearby venues but this one was the group choice. Well....Guess what? Over half our party got food poisoning. One of our friends had issues with the burger she ordered being undercooked - but she didn't want the encounter I had experienced to repeat itself (i informed her of what happened when i spoke up before) so she told our server it wasn't to her liking to try to avoid conflict. Our server was a girl who was a bit condescending and seemed to roll her eyes when we asked if she could get something else (we were denied) when she left the table. The staff seemed like they may have been short staffed, but they couldn't keep up and didn't seem to know what they were doing. Here's the kicker. We all had to pay for our food poisoning. I complained when the duck was undercooked that i was afraid of getting sick (not trying to insult the guy), and asked it to be removed from the bill. His direct answer was basically - you order it. You pay for it. I do think he specifically said "if you didn't know what you wanted you shouldn't have ordered it" So, I don't suggest dining here unless you would like to be criticized, then vomit and experience explosive diarrhea for several days after eating here. We still tipped 20%, but we won't ever be back. read more

The server named Tanya, who evidently was head server, was rude! It was Happy Hour but no mention was made of that when we sat down. She charged a dollar for a cherry and cherry juice in an old fashioned, and was surly about it. When asked for a Happy Hour menu, she tossed it on the table and then, when asked for another one, she said "You can share". We eventually asked for a different server, and Alex was great! If not for him, we would never go back, and we have been meeting our friends there for years. I'm writing this because there was no one in the restaurant to complain to - except Tanya! read more

Made a reservation for 7:45 for our group of five. When we arrived, we were told it would be an hour (!) before we could be seated. No one had communicated that to us, even though they had our number. So we were left to wander about in the rain. I understand that life happens, but someone should have called us to let us know that we wouldn't be seated for another hour after our reservation. After we returned, we were told it would be another 15 minutes. We were finally seated around 9:00 pm. My drink order was incorrect. In addition, two of us wanted to share a burger and they brought it to us on one plate. The waiter handed a knife to the guest with an extra plate. Apparently they couldn't be bothered to split the plate in the kitchen. All in all, they get two stars instead of one because they food was fine. The service was unpleasant and amateurish. read more

Great for date night. Recommend the steak w/ frites, Brussels sprouts, and ahi small plates. Berry crumble and flourless chocolate torte were to die for. Will be dreaming of the torte and sprouts for weeks. Servers were very attentive and personable- made date night even more fun. Btw, the drinks list goes on for day! read more

Vault 244 - Flourless Chocolate Torte - New American Near Me - Albany, Oregon

This was my third time dining here and they have yet to disappoint me. Top notch food and service. I'm from the South so there haven't been many restaurants that I've really liked since living in Oregon, but Vault 244 is one of them! read more

Vault 244 - Blackened salmon with brussel sprouts and roasted pearl potatoes - New American Near Me - Albany, Oregon

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If you're looking far a trendy steakhouse in the Albany area, this is a good place to start. It is a bit on the higher end, not something I do often. The service is fine, I don't have any complaints. read more

A great restaurant experience should be seamless: good food with unobtrusive but attentive service that anticipates your needs. Sadly, our third visit continued to disappoint. The acoustics tend to be loud, so if you're hoping to hold a conversation that's something to consider. Generally, we've all felt that the place is either inadequately staffed or the staff is inadequately trained, because we've always had to flag down a server for requests that should be obvious ("We've ordered dessert; could someone clear away the dishes?" "Water glasses are empty; could someone refill them?") The food was tasty and well-prepared, though nothing exceptional. Which would all be fine if the service were up to par. But it's really hard to enjoy a meal out with friends when two of the salads arrive about 20 minutes later than the other two. And when one friend has to practically beg for a fork. We'd chalk it all up to growing pains, but this place has been around for awhile and it's fairly pricey by local standards. Honestly, we expect more. read more

This place is pretty small. It used to be an old bank from what I read. Anyway, the food and drinks were great. I ordered the bacon wrapped meatloaf and was impressed. Huge portion!! Fiancé ordered the ribs eye and she was impressed with the steak as well. The one thing we didn't like were the scalloped potatoes. Too many spices and not enough cheese. Stay away from those. The secret aardvark habanero aioli is a must try!! Great desserts. I loved the bread pudding. Super moist and the vanilla ice cream is a great touch. I also tried a bite of the creme brûlée and cookie skillet. I could order any of the desserts mentioned and be happy. The only cons and why they lose a star is the ventilation. The whole restaurant was Smokey. We left smelling like the restaurant which is a huge pet peeve of mine. Also the service was kind of slow. But we did have a group of 9. read more

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We love this place! For drinks, dinner, and desserts- they hit all the spots. Everything is so good and we love sitting outside on a nice day or having a cozy seat inside. Their bar is very nice and I appreciate the feel of the place inside- very much a place to go to if you need some space from loud/family type restaurants. Also, the pasta and Brussel sprouts are my favorites. read more

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So yummy! Steak is out of this World! The Staff was very nice and super helpful. Moscow mules were nicely balanced. read more

Vault 244 - Steak & mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Albany, Oregon

We visited Vault 244 for dinner tonight. We were greeted and seated promptly and had a lot of delicious options to choose from. I was thinking of getting a steak when we arrived, but the stuffed salmon called out to me. I took a chance and wasn't disappointed. The stuffed salmon (stuffed with Dungeness crab and bay shrimp) was cooked to perfection. The flavors were perfectly executed and complimented each other well. The rice was phenomenal and the beans were perfectly cooked and not soggy. I would definitely order it again, and my other half, who isn't the biggest salmon fan said it's something even he would consider ordering for his own meal. Other half had the scallops. They were huge and perfectly cooked. The prosciutto added a perfect, subtle flavor. The lemon caper linguine was the perfect match and the asparagus was done beautifully. We finished the meal with the orange creamsicle cheesecake with blueberry sauce and fresh blueberries and a strawberry. It was phenomenal. The flavors matched so well and it truly did taste like an orange creamsicle! The price is higher than your average place, but so is the quality and quantity of the food. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked delicious and we are looking forward to returning. We lived in Vegas for 6 years, so we know good food. The freshness and flavor at Vault 244 tops many restaurants in Vegas, even some of my favorite ones. read more

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The staff is very unfriendly. She told us that she cannot give us a table because we have a baby

The Vault 244 Bistro/Lounge is a good restaurant; the room is pleasant, and the food is fine. Our waiter on Tuesday evening was inept, however, making the meal a less than enjoyable experience. I try to list the details here of the bad service which compromised the meal. They might seem petty, but anyone who knows good service will recognize the failures. A restaurant where the average meal is likely to be $50 or more per person (before tip) really needs to do better. 1. Waiter arrives, greets the four of us, and says he will bring water and menus. 2. Waiter returns with two glasses of water for four people. We have to ask for two more. 3. Waiter takes order for cocktails. Cocktails arrive in a few minutes brought by another server. 4. Waiter returns to take orders: 4 main dishes, 4 salads. In a reasonable time, two salads arrive, brought by another server. Fifteen or more minutes elapse without the other two salads arriving, despite three inquiries of our waiter, to which he responds that "They should be coming soon." Finally, one of us says "Go find them!" which seems to motivate him to bring the two missing dishes. 5. Salad plates are removed, one with a fork. Cocktail glasses are removed. 6. [Managers take note: waiter fails to ask if we'd like anything else to drink, missing an opportunity to up the profit (and his tip).] We skip glasses (or a bottle) of wine. 7. Main dishes arrive, simultaneously. However, we need to flag down another server to request a single fork. She brings two sets of flatware rolled in napkins. 8. Waiter does not return to inquire of our satisfaction with the food. When he does return to ask about dessert, we must request menus. He returns with menus, takes our orders, but leaves our dirty dinner plates on the table. They remain there for ten minutes or more until we flag him down again and ask to have them removed. 9. Waiter brings desserts and checks simultaneously, without asking about after-dinner coffee, etc. We might never return. read more

The night began with traffic delays across the bridge as the rain flooded one of the paths out of Corvallis. Parking nearby to take a picture of elevated levels of the river, I passed by Vault 224; situated on the corner with an unassuming exterior. However, once you enter the room takes a step into rustic ambience. Seated for a party of one, the bar was a welcome relief for my tired feet. The bartender was quite attentive to my needs, filling my water chalice seconds it reached a critical point. I started the meal with the stuffed mushrooms, which came served in a cast iron skillet. The flavors were complementary; the mushroom balanced by the buttered aquatic melody. There was a subtle sweet and salty flavor that can only be the balsamic reduction; personally I would have liked a little bit more. To keep my wallet from needing CPR, choosing the Wagyu Meatloaf as its price ($22) only caused mild panic; it also came rated as a "popular dish". The dish is a mix of wagyu beef and ground pork; maybe the dish should be referred to as "Half Wagyu Meatloaf" :). with a stunning presentation I proceeded with my first bite. The bacon wrapped edges added a salty crunch that was quite satisfying. however forgetting to pair the bite with the tomato relish, the bite felt a little dry. Maybe that's why I love to spread a meatloafs ketchup reduction over it. However when the two are married in union there is a harmonious taste and balance. Although my waistline tells me to stop; how does one leave when the dessert menu whispers "taste me". I struggled over this decision for quite some time. At the my truest core I am chocolate chip cookie fanatic (they serve them in a skillet!); yet I have come to appreciate the sweet and crunchy flavors of a pecan pie. Settling for what will retain its flavor profile as I commute home. The pecan is the present choice... let hope I follow the instruction on heating it up. I think he said something about the "oven" and "10 minutes". bon appetit read more

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Our favorite spot since moving to Albany. Staff is great and remembers us. Bartenders are friendly and mix excellent drinks. The food is excellent. I haven't had anything that I didn't just love. My fav places to sit are by the fire and at the end of the bar. read more

I really was excited but I waited for 20 minutes for a drink and when it came it wasn't my order. Seemed really chaotic so we ended up leaving. 2/2 not great experiences. Won't be back. read more

The food is delicious, the service is amazing and the ambience is great. Very upscale. Whether it's for a quick drink and apps or a leisurely dinner... this place never disappoints. I can't believe the negative reviews. In my opinion... you get what you deserve. So if your a negative person or nitpicky about everything...stay home. Or if everywhere you go it's bad service.... It's probably YOU! As someone who use to work in the industry things happen. Thank you Vault 244 for years of fun and great food. read more

I met up with a friend and we tried Vault 244 for the first time. I didn't pay attention that this is a place you might need a reservation, but luckily we got a seat right when we walked in. I absolutely loved the food! I got the Pommes Frites to start and that with the secret aardvark habanero aioli was delicious! I got the Cesar salad for my main (trying to be somewhat "good" after eating so many fries! Ha!) and was surprised how tasty it was! I raved to my fiancé when I got home about a salad! Haha It's a little different than most Cesar salads, but sooooo good! I only gave 4 stars because service was a bit disappointing. The waitress was nice, but for how often she walked by our table, we weren't checked in very often. Definitely would come again though. read more

Vault 244 - Pommes Frites - New American Near Me - Albany, Oregon

Been here twice and received great service, drinks, and food both times. Making reservations was a breeze. Only thing I did not "like" was how dim the lighting was. It was pretty dark for my liking, and that's the only reason why I'm giving 4 stars. Would recommend for a nice lil date night! read more

We went here after we got married, and we chatted our poor server Ashli's ear off. She was extremely friendly and attentive. What really struck us was how sharp she was after having worked a double shift all day. I don't remember if I tipped her well enough, but I hope so! If you eat here, hopefully you get Ashli as your server. She's friendly, patient and professional. Sorry we talked so much, Ashli! The Alaskan Halibut and Pork Wellington were outstanding. We also had stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. Everything was delicious. We've lived in Corvallis for only two years, but this is the best restaurant we've had in either Corvallis or Albany. And I think we've been to most of them. You're going to spend a little more here, but it's completely worth every cent. The food is absolutely smashing. My wife tried the Fire and Ice cocktail, which was outstanding, esp. if you like spicy drinks. I had a White Russian (also good), but I was jealous of her drink. We finished up sharing a Spanish Coffee (or two), which was just as tasty as everything else. Nothing was disappointing. Everything was perfect. Go to Vault 244. Ask for Ashli as your server. Enjoy amazing food. read more

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If you want a really really quite dinner this is the place. If not they will kick you out and make some excuse that minors are in the back when they aren't even busy, make every excuse to have you leave. We've been regulars here for some time and it has changed. Foods great drinks are good but it's definitely a place to eat and whisper. read more

food is good, service is good, and ambience feels fancy. I don't really think great though. "good" food but slapped with exclusiveness (required reservations) and expensive price. read more

Great service and also extensive cocktail list. We were able to arrive just before Happy Hour ended so had the Brussels sprouts which were soooo good. Also had steak with broccolini and mashers. Wish I would of saved room for the carrot cake....next time! read more

I come here with a group on the regular. I was surprised I hadn't reviewed it sooner. Vault is very much hit and miss. Lately, I've practically begged my business partners to go anywhere but here or to Gambarettis but we still come about once a week. Whoever the heavily tattood man in the kitchen is, he is vulgar, negative, and aggressive. I smelled heavy marijuana from him as he bent over me, yelling at me that my food was cooked correctly (it was, in fact, undercooked - however, he took out his cell phone and turned on his flashlight to "correct" me). Since then I've unfortunately had to return three times. I've only encountered this man twice (I will assume he is a manager or the owner) and both times he was aggressive, loud, and insulting towards me and my wife. The last time he was screaming at employees in the dining area and we tried to file a complaint. The servers here are amazing, the bartenders leave a lot to be desired and are slow. I have waited for literally over 40 minutes to get a rum and coke. Also. The policy here is that if you order it, even if it's undercooked/overcooked, even if it's improperly cooked or if you simply don't like it, you will not be refunded even if you do not eat any. So if you order something, like I did, and you do not feel it's safe to eat, you will be threatened and you will be forced to pay. When I asked to speak to the manager or owner, the man replied he was the only person I would get to talk to. As a local business owner I find this place lacking and needing improved management. It used to be a great hang out, but I am pressuring my partners to go elsewhere for our regular meetings. Food is extremely hit and miss, I wouldn't risk it. read more

We were in the area and our host told us that this was a great place, so we stopped in at 6 on a Wednesday afternoon. As we were getting walked to our table, the hostess had her iPad ding and she said sorry we couldn't have the table. Apparently, someone reserved a table online for 630 so we would have to wait an hour for the next table or sit at the bar. We wanted a table, arguing for a moment, but the hostess/waitress wasn't having it. Since we wanted a nice dinner, we said we would sit at the bar and get appetizers while we waited for a table to open up. The bartender was a nice guy who agreed that it was a crappy decision for the hostess to stop seating us because an online reservation came in while seating a table. He won customer service points with our party. We got the pork belly and the spinach dip as we waited. The pork belly was mediocre, of the 4 pieces, one had no meat, and the others were more fat than meat and just didn't hit the spot. The dip was great. All of us got steaks, perfectly cooked. I got the gnocchi, which wasn't really gnocchi in my mind, but it was fair. My coworker got the mashed potatoes which were tasty, and another got the gratin which he said was really good. We finished with dessert, a creme brûlée, bread pudding and apple/pear cobbler. All were pretty tasty, the cobbler being the best of them all, in my opinion. In all, the place probably should be 4 stars, but the waitress/hostess that chose not to seat us makes me not want to recommend the place to others. While I appreciate online reservations, a human employee had to learn to make the right call when it comes to how you treat a customer in front of you. She failed. And it costs the business. read more

Vault 244 - Sirloin, brocolini and gnocchi with the house steak house - New American Near Me - Albany, Oregon

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Made a reservation for my 32nd wedding anniversary showed up they said that they didn't have the reservation and told us that it was a misunderstanding. I would not recommend this place ever again. read more

Went here only once and my food was served cold. Most my table did have hot food. Not sure if it's worth the cost. Cold chicken is not exactly exciting. read more

Top notch service with the most boutique ambiance.I spent a good deal of money but it was well worth it.

Came back as a group of 8. Received a text confirmation requesting a response that I was still coming the day before, ten received a call the day of also confirming the reservation. The the follow up call I spoke to Michael. Michael mentioned to me there was a, "Two hour limit." I asked for clarification and he said there was a two hour max time we could be seated as their reservations were made in two hours blocks. Never heard of that before. We arrived and service was good. Our server was a little loopy, but for the most part he was prompt and was more interested in providing good service than making us feel rushed. Food was great. Steaks all came out perfectly prepared. One guest in my party said her steak came out cold. I watched the food get put out in the window when it was ready and figured hers was the one that didn't fit under the lamp that they set on the counter inside the kitchen. The menu on here and their website is not accurate, so I've posted one here (11/18/2017) read more

Vault 244 - New American Near Me - Albany, Oregon