The Vault

Service was great, cocktail was nice, but the food was mediocre (miso black cod risotto). Do note that they charged a $2 “propane” fee. This is the first time I was ever charged for heating at a restaurant, so I was very surprised. Also, their decor is nice, but the area is completely tented so it almost feel like indoors, I think a little more airflow would probably be better under the current circumstances.

Good makeshift outdoor restaurant with lots of covid precautions in place. Masks required till you eat, tables widely spaced, QR code menus and even contact tracing. No hand sanitizers on each table and waiters don't wear gloves in case you were wondering. Actual kitchen is about a block away, so be prepared if your food comes a bit cold.

We had been to Vault twice before for brunch and dinner each—both fabulous experiences in terms of food and drink quality. We loved the cocktails, Vault burger, sashimi plate, Caesar salad, Parker rolls, among other dishes. The service and ambiance had been fantastic. Cut to our third overall experience during brunch. From the start things were off. We arrived as soon as the restaurant opened, and very politely requested where we preferred to sit but were declined and jammed into a tight space, fine if no one else is there. Of the whole empty restaurant, the hostess then proceeds to sit a screaming body right next to us. Why the seeming act of hostility? No common sense—I’ve witnessed on this visit and others that she sits people on top of each other, in spite of COVID. To add to that, we were seated directly facing and in front of speakers which began to play blaringly loud music. My boyfriend has persistent migraines, and I too began to have a serious headache between the screaming baby and the vibrating, loud music. In addition, following the visit I had pretty violent food poisoning from the farmer’s scramble. Literally the only positive was our waiter’s wonderful service and kindness is allowing us to move tables after the adjacent screaming baby of terror table. Sadly will not be returning—we were really liking Vault as a regular favorite.