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Vault - Vault, Hot Springs, AR

Vault

4.8
4.8
1378 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
We are on the main floor of the original Bank Building, built-in 1909 in Historic Downtown Hot Springs, AR. We have preserved the original bank vault that allows for private dining for special occasions. We have focused our attention on all the details... “all the way down to the salt and pepper shakers.” We hope you will join us for your Timeless Vault Dining Experience.

Dr. Daron Praetzel, Owner​

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (501) 596-8800

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Andrew Disney

  • Neighborhood

    Hot Springs

  • Cross street

    Central Ave and Bridge St.

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

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  1. Madasi

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were amazing, food was fantastic. Executive chef came out and spoke to us when we asked about the brussel sprouts, which were addictively good. Overall, one of the best dining experiences we've had.
  2. sharonT

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We didn’t let them know until we got there that it was our anniversary. Sarah, the hostess, immediately decided to give us a private dining room. We were very delighted with the space, and the executive chef came out to greet us and explain some of the menu. Our server Carla, was also very attentive. The food and drinks exceeded our expectations.  everyone made this a very special night, and our dining experience was excellent. I would go back again and again. 
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Shreveport

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Shrimp Appetizer and Beef Bolognese. We celebrated an engagement and the staff were so friendly and went out of their way to make a very special dinner!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    We waited 20 minutes with a reservation to learn they messed up and didn’t check us in when we checked in. Our table was given away so they offered us a ‘special” experience with a view of the kitchen. We do not recommend. It smells terrible and is loud. The food is usually wonderful big tonight was just okay. Our server was distracted and we would not see him for long periods of time. We have had such memorable experiences at The Vault but tonight was not one. It will be a long time until we are back.
  5. Steve

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, wonderful enviroment and great food.
  6. clintm

    Denver

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten at the vault several times . It is one of the best restaurants in Arkansas . The food , atmosphere and service were outstanding as always . It is also pricey , 2 adults , 4 drinks , one apps. , two , two main courses and one desert , $335 with tip .
  7. MichealS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was one of the finest dining experiences we have ever had. Thank you so much for making our anniversary a magical experience. Micheal & Abby Stone
  8. AnthonyG

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! The staff was very courteous!
  9. DianneH

    Little Rock

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a birthday and were seated in a private room. The room was beautiful, but my husband said he wished that we were seated normally instead! I didn’t know about the special seating upon making the reservation. However, service was great and food was wonderful!
  10. lkforneris

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent steak. Great atmosphere. Wonderful service! Danni did a great job as our waitress. Will return.
  11. AaronS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend The Vault for those who enjoy fine dining, a romantic dinner, or any celebration. Staff is wonderful, food amazing, ambiance great...! Chef comes and visits/asks how everything is tasting. Kudos!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our 53rd wedding anniversary and the Vault went out of their way to make it very special.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    this was always our favorite date night spot! Since chefs have changed the food options are a little more basic.. food just doesn’t match the upscale level of this place anymore, sadly. Service and drinks are always amazing!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Danielle was awesome!! Great environment, great food!!
  15. JohnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Couldn't ask for much better. Great wait person. Food was over the top (except the 6oz filet was just a bit 'stringy'). Oysters, beet salad, and an Old Fashion.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my husband to Vault for his birthday. When I made the reservation noted it was his birthday. Hostess greeted him with Happy Birthday. Had a wonderful table and over the top waiter Scott. He was meticulous and as our first time there told us about the specials and the in house specialty rolls. First time for us with back lit menus. Nice for older folks 🤭. Had a fantastic drink with elderberry and dry ice was a cool touch. Unfortunately did not take pictures of any of the food was too in the moment. But you will not regret any item you select. Everything from the soup of the day with locally foraged mushrooms to the complimentary birthday mousse with a sparkler was full of flavor and delicious!! I was once in the restaurant biz and I am a critic when it comes to taste, temp and plating. And don’t get me started on service which is non existent these days! Was wowed by the incredible unique dishes served and Scott and his way over the top service! Wish I lived in the area I would be a regular. Only issue we had was large parties of what seemed like bachelor and bachelorette groups. No fault of the restaurant for sure! Groups were just loud, but we were once young and crazy too so wasn’t terrible just hard to hear each other for a bit. But GO you will be very happy you did!!!
  17. Alanna

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our most fav restaurants!!!!!!! Love everything we get every time!
  18. TwinsDad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you are looking for that special dining experience while in Hot Springs, then the Vault is your choice. We celebrated our anniversary with dinner there. Their Lemon Drop martinis were very smooth and tasty. The food was very delicious. The waitress was the best!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience at the Vault, thanks to Evan! He made great recommendations and made sure to check in and chat with us.
  20. CourtneyS

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Our dinner and drinks were amazing! Check out the Heist bar upstairs. Super cool!
  21. DavidD

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    My wife and I along with another couple had reservations for dinner. We arrived a little early and was seated on time. Danielle was our server and she was excellent. It was a pleasure to have her. Our friends are great at picking out wine and they found their all time favorite wine here at a reasonable price. They almost missed it because it was listed as a cabernet and in actuality it is a blend. They have a hard time finding it so this was a treat for them. My wife enjoys fish from better restaurants and she went to order the salmon only to be told they were out. That was a bummer. She ended up ordering the filet and it was very good. I enjoyed the ribeye along with our friend and his wife ordered the duck. Everything was very good with the exception of: The wedge salads had a "sour cream and blue cheese dressing but the blue cheese was pretty much non existent. The dressing was essentially whipped sour cream. Edible, yes but not something to order again. The appetizers and desserts were excellent and we will return.
  22. kttymew

    Memphis/West TN

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and delicious food. I was very impressed with the quality, given the standard dining options that seem available in Hot Springs. The server was very nice and knowledgeable.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the best place To eat in Hot Springs, each time I have been there it has been nothing but perfect.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My girlfriend and I decided to make reservations for our getaway trip to Hot Springs, and so glad we did! We enjoyed a delicious meal, paired with great wines and the most perfect dinner rolls. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was excellent except for the very odd Caesar salad. It was grilled lettuce!!! Yuk!! Everything else was amazing!!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and great food. Highly recommend for a night out.
  27. MichaelB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came last year, Mitchell was our server and this year he also served us. He was the best and when we come will back will request his services again.
  28. JakeS

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They absolutely killed it !!! All I did was ask to make the night special becuase I just got done proposing, and let me tell you they went above and beyond making it special! It felt like a dream they took it upon themselves to give us the “vault” a VIP room in the back, celebration seltzer, chef came out to congratulate us, multiple employees, it was amazing !!!!!!!!! The food was to die for the “crack rolls” might as well be illegal in the lower 48 for how addicting they are! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful night and amazing staff! I can’t thank y’all enough for what you did it was truly the perfect rememberable night !!!!
  29. RobCo

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an absolutely outstanding experience. My date raved about how amazing everything was as well!
  30. TammiB

    Memphis/West TN

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal 4/13/2023. The pork belly and grits appetizer could be an entrée it was so good. Since they opened, every time we come to Hot Springs, which is usually 2-3 times a year, we eat at least one dinner at the Vault. The food, the service, the ambiance is impeccable and only get better each time. I can't forget to mention the light up menus! We enjoy the changing menu items so there is always something different to try and the Chef's cheesecake is always a must. The head chef came to our table twice tonight to deliver some of our food and thank us for being there. Also, I want to mention the attentive staff. Not only our server but the others that came by to check on us. We always recommend to our friends and family when they are making a trip to Hot Springs as well. We will be back soon!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an enjoyable experience! Excellent ambiance and service. Food was excellent! My favorite was the appetizer special tuna tartar, so so good!!
  32. SusanS

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, what a fabulous dinner from smoked old fashion, it hunters chicken to cherry cheesecake. Superb
  33. DaginC

    Little Rock

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The setting was great along with top notch service. The food was very good!
  34. CalebQ

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Service was impeccable. Would definitely go back
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best anniversary dinner! We could not recommend enough to family and friends. All the food was delicious and the restaurant was like an experience. We will definitely be back!
  36. JaneW

    Fayetteville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food with excellent service! Great for special occasions.
  37. SharonR

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent! The menu was a cut above the usual fare one gets in Hot Springs. Wonderful fresh oysters this night! If you’re a foodie with a healthy budget, this is the place to go.
  38. DonaldM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing and very knowledgeable. The food was very good. The spices and sauces were delicious. We ordered Oysters, probably the cleanest freshest I've ever had. Didn't want to add anything to them. This is the place you want to take your loved ones, most definitely.
  39. KimM

    Jackson Hole

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant and we are local…We were greeted by the chef and his recommendation was all that he said it was; divine… our waiter, Mitchell, served us with expertise and grace… we felt as if we were famous… will be returning soon
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful experience from beginning to end. The food was top notch and our server Evan was the best. We will definitely be back.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Vault is rated 4.8 stars by 1378 OpenTable diners.

Vault does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 23 times today
Google Map for Vault

723 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Central Ave and Bridge St.

  • Neighborhood

    Hot Springs

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Andrew Disney

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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