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Vault 244 Bistro | Lounge

4.7
4.7
821 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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 8 times today

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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Sean Nelson

  • 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 821 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Portland / Oregon

    American

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  1. Valeria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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
  2. VanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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.
  3. Firsttimers

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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.
  4. TarahH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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!
  5. Travis

    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!
  6. Mitch

    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.
  7. 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.
  8. AreaVisitor

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and cocktails.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food, great drinks, and great service!
  10. JanetO

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic happy hour meal... the creole shrimp and ahi are cooked to perfection. The cocktail menu is as long as it is creative. I plan my trips to Albany around their schedule.
  11. ColleenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is one of my favorite restaurant in Albany, Oregon. The food is always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal! Servers are also great. I look forward to my return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in Albany, Oregon.
  12. ALEXJ

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vault 244 is one of my favorite downtown Albany locations!! I frequent Vault 244 because 2-3 times a month and my experience is always exceptional!
  13. HannahC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved my first experience there! Such a lovely place and amazing food. Will be back! Thank you!
  14. LarryH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Surf and Turf was excellent. Sea Bass was excellent also. Desserts (Creme Bulee and Apple Tart) were just average.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food! Wonderful service! Very reasonable prices! Will be back!
  16. JenniferF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner. Enjoyable ambience and excellent food and cocktails. Service was friendly, efficient and fun. Our favorite Albany fine dining experience.
  17. heidiC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    They have a great drink menu. Food choices are limited. They do have a little of everything. It was a good dinner. We would go back. Happy hour as well.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The steak was absolutely amazing!
  19. KaitlynD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food -‘d excellent service! Will be dining here again
  20. Stubbs

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our drinks, wine, food and service was outstanding with one exception. Seared Ahi war great, my wife's Sea Bass was delicious. The Duck could have been rarer and the skin was not crispy at all. The skin was inedible. I love to eat crispy duck skin.
  21. ValerieL

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is really good, and the portions are just right.
  22. LISAD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and staff are never a disappointment! Love this place but wish the noise was a little less of an issue.
  23. KennethE

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food and service at The Vault was excellent. Our server, Lea, was very friendly, professional, and attentive. The Vault is a gem in Albany and we always enjoy the experience.
  24. PamS

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lia was not our server this particular night, but she remembered we liked the chocolate chip cookie for dessert. She works efficiently and thoughtfully with a smile. Adam was our server and did a good job as well
  25. NicoleM

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always!!
  26. Jujube

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    No ambience in the back room of this restaurant! Felt we were being stuck away from the "regular" diners.
  27. Sandra

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server, a young lady with blond hair and an awesome personality made our evening.
  28. Andrew

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We really wish they had milk to drink with dessert. This is the only restaurant we know that doesn’t have milk!
  29. FoodLovers

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal and dining experience. 4 course meal did not disappoint.
  30. LacieB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    We had to wait over 30 minutes after our reservation time to be seated at a table, and then they moved us once.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Ordered the seared ahi plate and it was delicious! Small, but actually filling. We ordered two drinks each, probably would have been more if the server would have asked more often. I understand wanting to give tables their space, but need to check on drinks more often. Apple tart was SO good, but wish they’d bring back the flourless chocolate torte … that was absolutely DIVINE! … Like I need that recipe heavenly.
  32. MarjorieB

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recommended by my husband’s boss, we are traveling through. Wonderful dining experience in a fairly small Oregon town. Loved the old historic area, loved the lounge/almost speakeasy vibe of the Vault Bistro. Thrilled to see it would be adults only quiet relaxing meal. Service was exceptional. Drinks and wine excellent. Food wonderfully prepared with a variety of choices. Our server Richard was perfect - great knowledge of options/wines, great recommendations and perfect timing of service to keep evening relaxed. I tried a local Pinot (delicious) and we both had sea bass(exquisite!). Also the apple tart with Tillamook ice cream and house made Carmel sauce (incredible!). Lovely dining experience. So glad we booked ahead with OT as it’s a small and popular venue.
  33. BrennaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love The Vault - service was excellent - cocktails as always were amazing. Wonderful Christmas Eve happy hour.
  34. Lharvey16

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a 70th birthday celebration dinner. Our waiter, Alex?Adam? (feel so bad not remembering) was excellent. Everything went smoothly because of him and we never felt rushed. We had drinks and 3 small plates (truffled pomme frites are amazing) then went on to dinner and a bottle of wine from their reasonbly sized wine list finishing with splitting one desert between the three of us. Food preparation and presentation were both perfect. This was our third meal here and it won't be our last.
  35. DanielM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    We went there for my 40th birthday. We had a server in training who did a great job. The drinks were good but the food was horrible. We had the seared ahi salad, truffle fries, and Cajun shrimp. Everything was extremely salty and left our mouths tingling. Even if the food was less salty it still would have been mediocre at best.
  36. GaryM

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Steaks were perfectly cooked and had great flavor. Room was a bit underlit and very loud.
  37. Jujube

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had the Halibut (best ever) and the Seafood Pasta (delicious sauce with the linguine) and shared an Apple Torte. The entire dining experience was superb. Thank you, Daniel!
  38. JudyT

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Service. Fresh ingredients makes all the dishes superb. Wait staff very friendly and accomodating. Real Gem
  39. SUSANN

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and friendly service…drinks and food delicious
  40. Betty

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall the dining experience was pleasant and nice. We ordered Roasted Bone Marrow, Sea Bass, Summer Linguine, and Crème Brûlée for dinner. The service was pretty nice. Our server checked in with us quite frequently. For food, Bone Marrow was delicious. I didn't feel greasy at all since it has a vege dish aside to eat together. I do love the Sea Bass. Crusty outside with tender fish meat inside. I enjoyed adding the lemon for an additional fresher taste. My boyfriend ordered Summer Linguine with chicken meat selected. I think the dish was good but be prepared you might feel a bit greasy since it is made with cream sauce. I would recommend Vault 244 to my friends.

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 4.7 stars by 821 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 8 times today
Google Map for Vault 244 Bistro | Lounge

244 1st Ave W, Albany, OR 97321

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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