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Vault 244 Bistro | Lounge

4.6
4.6
852 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Vault 244 Bistro and Lounge is an upscale and relaxed dining experience, where you can enjoy an artfully crafted cocktail along with your meal.

Please note that we primarily a 21+ establishment. We do have a small amount of seating to accommodate minors but it is best to give us a call before coming in to make sure that seating for parties with minors is available.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: Closed

  • Phone number

    (541) 791-9511

  • Website

    http://www.vault244.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Sean Nelson

  • Location

    244 1st Ave W, Albany, OR 97321

  • Neighborhood

    Albany

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    American

  • Salem

    Most Booked

  1. Clifford

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was helpful and friendly. The steak and scampi was cooked perfectly, and the Chicken Penne Pasta in a habanero cream sauce was out of this world. The cocktails were refreshing and the 15-pound Hammerhead Porter was phenomenal.

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  2. BrettS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Reservation for five stuck in a corner with a table barely big enough for two. Small portions and overcooked. Neat building and nice staff but that's about it

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  3. PeggyN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had great service from Adam our waiter and the food was delicious.

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  4. TONYA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was so good! My husband and I were both really impressed with everything!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great server, great food and lemon meringue pie martini.

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  6. bargainlover

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Overall, the food was good. My husband had the pork tonkatsu, which was very tasty. I had the seared ahi tuna salad. Flavors were good, but the fish needed salt, and the arugula was partly on the yellow side. Could be better with a little more care. Service was very good. Seating was a little strange as we sat in large leather armchairs that were too deep. They should provide additional pillows so you can actually sit comfortably and not feel like you need a booster chair.

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  7. LarryH

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. We had the Tonkatsu and the Sea Bass; both were fantastic! Special Pepper Soup and Caesar Salad were very nice starters.

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  8. ElizabethH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful, my meal was good, my husbands steak was sub par for the price, and he had a stomach ache the rest of the night

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  9. HeidiG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding, my favorite place downtown to eat!

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  10. RogerC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and cocktails. Server was very attentive without being a nuisance.

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  11. Jason

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place for a date night. Always good food and service.

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  12. MissLonna

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Happy Hour menu. Cocktails are reasonably priced and delicious.

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  13. MelindaM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    We had a 7:45 reservation which we showed up for a few minutes early; the host said our table would not be ready for another hour because folks before us had been running late. Is this not the point of having a reservation?! This was a special event for visiting guests, and I was terribly disappointed in this restaurant.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Server was great. When it was time for us to go, 2 different people came to our table to excuse us; one right after the other. We were ready to go after the first person let us know it was time for us to go. But we were waiting to get our credit cards and change back. When the 2nd person came and asked us to leave, she was not very nice and we were not happy

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  15. HappyCamper

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic menu, great mocktails, nice wine by the glass list, and great service. Everyone enjoyed their meals immensely.

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  16. SethR

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food throughout! Pomegranate salad, bone marrow, and seared ahi to start, and then duck breast as an entree. Salad was especially unique and tasty, but all excellent. Drinks were great as well, and great service from Leah. Will definitely go back, sooner than the last time (it had been a few years).

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  17. KatB

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall a great experience. We had a reservation and we’re seated quickly. Our server was great, fast and efficient. The ginger pear lemon drop was really good - maybe a little too sweet but it didn’t stop me from ordering a second. Food was all very good, timing between appetizers and entrees was perfect. Nothing but good things to say about this restaurant! Thanks for a wonderful evening!

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  18. WhitneyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the better restaurants in Albany Oregon. Happy Hour is well worth it. They have fun cups for drinks. And the food had good selection.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Double date with fabulous appetizers and entrees including great portion salads and plenty of drinks. Can’t wait to visit again soon!

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  20. Heyzeus1111

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic, delicious food and drinks. we like to come here a few times a year.

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  21. TinaI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, great service. Nice quiet atmosphere. Perfect for date night.

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  22. BennyH

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very nice and we were seated in front of the fireplace on nice couches as per my request for a more private seating. Vault 244 always goes above and beyond to fulfill special requests and the food is always amazing. Very light and delicious!

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  23. MerleB

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting relatives from Boston and we were proud of our local restaurant.

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  24. JR131313

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Service poor. Basically pushing us out of the place from the moment we sat down. One of the meals in our party was horrible and despite only eating one bit, server did not comment or even care one bit. Had hope for this place but very underwhelming.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Service was very slow, appeared to not have enough staff

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  26. Earl

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Could not ask for a better meal

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  27. MeganZ

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Server was very friendly and great with recommendation's.

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  28. Bobbie

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My boyfriend's birthday celebration. Wanted to make it special. He really enjoyed it. He loves to eat out so it was the perfect place to take him since he hadn't been there for many years. The cocktail menu was extensive and even offered mock tails for me since I don't drink alcohol. Dinner menu was simple but elegant. Dessert amazing. We did it all under $100. Memorable.

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  29. RebeccaB

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We scheduled a last-minute meeting during happy hour - planning and discussions proved to be much more enjoyable with a nice glass of wine. The Brussels Sprouts and Pommes Frites were amazing, as always. Our servers and bartender were delightful. We arrived right when they opened with a 4pm reservation and they were ready for us. The food and beverages were prompt. It wasn't too busy yet, but they were really picking up as we left. Reservations are highly recommended and OpenTable is easy to use. The Vault is one of our favorites in Historic Downtown Albany, Thank you!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Another great meal at the Vault! Great food, wonderful drinks and a nice night on the town!

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  31. CindyE

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, friendly staff, great atmosphere.

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  32. Valeria

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my boyfriend’s 21st Birthday. Our waitress was very sweet and made it a great experience. Although it was busy, she made sure we weren’t forgotten. Love the Vault <3

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  33. VanS

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    There were only 2 servers for the entire restaurant and they still maintained efficient service to guests. They did their jobs with a smile.

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  34. Firsttimers

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience2
    Food quality was excellent. But it took a long time. Our waitress did not check back with us or keep us updated. I had to go hunt somebody. Back room was noisy. Our experience was mixed.

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  35. TarahH

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a great dinner out for my husband’s birthday. Great atmosphere, awesome drinks and delicious meal. One of my favorite Albany restaurants!

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  36. Travis

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Ambience was great, the service was exceptional, and the environment was welcoming. The waiter was very attentive to our needs as the customers, he was willing to go above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction of service was provided. The Ambience alone is a must see. The food you must try! Highly recommend to my family and friends. So should you!

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  37. Mitch

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful greeting from Grace and spectacular service by Adam. While we just had salads, my seared Ahi salad was delicious.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The pasta was amazing but $40 for a 10oz prime steak with not the best horseradish was a little upsetting. Staff made up for the lackluster sauces and meat.

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  39. AreaVisitor

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and cocktails.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food, great drinks, and great service!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Vault 244 Bistro | Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 852 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Vault 244 Bistro | Lounge

244 1st Ave W, Albany, OR 97321

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Albany

  • Hours of operation

    Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: Closed

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Sean Nelson

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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