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The Vault Garden - Reviews
Plaza Level, 555 California St, 94108 San Francisco
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9
Great Choice for Groups, Excellent Service
This was a perfect choice for a large group. We really appreciated the nice outdoor seating area with cover. We were really glad we went here.
- outdoor seating area8
- group size9
Price per Person
- $71–$80
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- Casual Outing
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- Colleagues
Group Size
- Large Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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- Quiet
7
Pleasant Garden Dining with Mixed Food Experience
I had dinner at The Vault Garden with a group of colleagues. As we had a pre-set menu for our large group, 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. The 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.
- tuna tartare9
- fries7
- sorbet8
- steak frites4
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- Quick Meal
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
7
Good Food, Convenient Location
My experience at The Vault Garden was generally positive. While nothing was exceptionally outstanding, the food was pretty good. The sweet potato dumplings were a clear favorite, and the mushroom risotto was also solid.
The restaurant's location across from the Omni makes it very convenient. If you have ample time, you might consider other options, but for a quick meal, The Vault is a decent choice and not a strike out.
- sweet potato dumplings9
- mushroom risotto7
- food6
Price per Person
- $51–$60
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- Romantic Date
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- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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- Quiet
9
Exceptional Food and Service for Special Occasions
This is a wonderful place to celebrate special occasions or take that special someone. If you can afford it, it's also a great spot for a wonderful meal. Both the food and service were exceptional.
The atmosphere was rated 4, service 5, and food 5. It's a very quiet place with no wait time. However, it's not recommended for vegetarians, and the price per person is between $50–100.
- food10
- service10
- atmosphere8
- Recommendation for vegetarians2
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Romantic Date
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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- Quiet
10
Wonderful Experience with Impeccable Service and Delicious Food
I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The service was impeccable, and the food was delicious. The piano player was talented, and the decor and lighting were inspiring.
I highly recommend this place for a romantic dinner and or a customer event.
- service10
- food10
- piano player9
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- Solo Dining
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- Solo Dinner
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- Solo
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- Dine-in
2
Closed Restaurant, Wasted Trip
My experience was one of frustration. I made the effort to come to the restaurant, only to find a paper sign indicating it was closed. This was a significant waste of my time, and I wish they would update their Google listing to reflect their operating status.
- paper sign2
- Google listing3
Price per Person
- $101+
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Excellent Steak and Mocktails!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic. The piano was very nice, and the steak was excellent. I also had one of the best mocktails I've ever tried.
The group size was 3-4 people, and we experienced no wait time. The service and atmosphere were rated 4 out of 5, and the food was also rated 4 out of 5.
- piano8
- steak10
- mocktails10
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
6
Mediocre Food, Great Atmosphere
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The food was mediocre, with the potato puree being greasy and tasting like it came from a box. The salmon and steak were just okay.
However, the atmosphere was a highlight, receiving a high rating, and the service was also good.
- salmon5
- steak5
- atmosphere9
- food3
- potato puree2
Price per Person
- $71–$80
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Large Group
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
6
Delicious Cocktails, Disappointing Food
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The cocktails were genuinely delicious, a definite highlight. However, the food was a complete letdown; there was nothing impressive about it, and I wouldn’t recommend it.
The dishes were flavorless, with the lobster mac and cheese being the only saving grace, though it was decent but lacked sufficient lobster meat. Despite understanding tough times, it was still disappointing. The atmosphere was pleasant and worth the piano music.
The service was average; I felt like the waiter might get upset if we asked for anything, which could have been due to our party of nine, though I'm unsure why. Surprisingly, the waiter smelled of body odor, which was odd considering it wasn’t a busy night.
- cocktails9
- lobster mac and cheese5
- atmosphere8
- food1
- waiter2
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
7
Cold patio, great food and service
My experience at this restaurant involved being seated outside. Despite the presence of heaters and wearing a jacket, I was still freezing cold. However, aside from the cold, the food was great and the service was great.
The only area for improvement was the desserts, which were bland compared to the rest of the food.
- food8
- service8
- outdoor patio2
- heaters3
- deserts4
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