The Vault Garden

We enjoyed our dinner at the Vault Garden. Nothing was overly impressive but the food was pretty good. The sweet potato dumplings were the overwhelming favorite. The mushroom risotto was also solid. The Vault is right across the street from the Omni so it’s convenient. If you have time then go somewhere else but if not this isn’t a strike out. Mushroom Risotto: 3/5 Pork Chop: 4/5 Salmon: 3/5 Steak frites: 4/5 Sweet potato dumplings: 4.5/5

During the Christmas season, the decorations were beautiful, the food selection wasn't very extensive, and I wouldn't rate the food highly, but the atmosphere was top-notch.

Had the warm two Christmas drinks on the menu - Harry and Marv, and Krampus. Both are so delightful and smooth on a cool December evening. I also had Focaccia Bread which was pepper and garlic flavored. I really loved the combination of bread and a warm drink. The Christmas decorations were amazing though. Best part of the evening. Must visit during the Christmas holidays.

Had dinner at The Vault Garden with a group of colleagues. We had a pre-set menu since it was a large group, so my review is based on what I ordered. I started with the tuna tartare, which was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My main course was the steak frites; while the fries were great, the steak itself was a bit chewy and lacked flavor, even though it was cooked medium rare. For dessert, the sorbet was light and refreshing. Service was very good and the staff were friendly and attentive. The garden setting is beautiful and makes for a lovely dining experience. Overall, it was a pleasant evening, though I might explore other menu options next time.

The Vault Garden is cheerfully full of holiday decorations and celebrants at this time of year. The $30 2-course prix fixe is a pretty good lunch deal, though portions are pretty small. My soup was potato-leek, nicely smooth and blended. But the choice of fried leek on top actually was a bit weird to chew in my soup. The chive snips were a great vibrant green accent. Butternut squash risotto with roasted chestnuts, sage, and mushrooms: I appreciated the roasting on the squash pieces, but I think some citrus might have been nice to amplify the flavors. And the rice was a little more al dente than I prefer. The hot buttered rum, with banana and walnut butter, was a very fun, if oddly gritty, choice, thanks to the nuts being chopped into the butter. Would definitely try again, but maybe st