The Vault Garden

4.2

683 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

Hi Neighbor!

For the entire month of December we have transformed into a Magical Winter Wonderland. Enjoy our tented and heated outdoor dining room located on the Plaza Level of the 555 California St. Building.

The Vault Garden offers an all day menu highlighting American cuisine. over looking one of the tallest Christmas Trees in San Francisco. The Garden also offers a spacious and comfortable lounge and bar that is available for walk-ins featuring holiday cocktails galore.

We provide a rain resistant, temperature controlled outdoor dining room for all of our guests. Blankets are available upon request should you be chilly.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 508-4675
Website
http://www.thevault555.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ryan Cerizo
Private party facilities
The Vault offers spaces for groups up to 100. For more information, email event@thevault555.com

Location
555 California St Ste E, San Francisco, CA 94104
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Kearny
Parking details
555 California Street has a secured parking garage in the building. The entrance is off of Pine Street. We validate parking for $5
Public transit
F Muni Bus: Kearny Street & California Street. Cable Car: California Street & Montgomery Street. BART: Montgomery Street Station, located at 598 Market Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Eve in Winter Wonderland
$95.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
It’s that time of year again and The Vault is back to make your holiday a joyous and spectacular one. Join us for The Vault Garden’s Winter Wonderland, dining beside San Francisco’s tallest living Christmas Tree! We will be serving up a three-course feast for all to enjoy, so cozy up in our heated, twinkle-lit garden and let the magic of Christmas be upon you. See you there! Pumpkin Bisque Fried Sage, Roasted Chestnuts, Maple Crème Fraiche or Cesar Salad Young Escarole, Black Truffle Pecorino, Sourdough Crisps ~~ Grilled King Salmon Tokyo Turnips, Celery Root Mash, Lobster Hollandaise or Short Rib Wellington Potato Puree, Creamed Spinach, Bordelaise Sauce ~~ Chocolate-Hazelnut Mousse Peanut Crisp, Whipped Mascarpone, Bourbon Caramel

What 683 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Vault Garden offers a charming outdoor dining experience with a "fantastic atmosphere" and attentive service. Guests appreciate the "delicate and well-executed" cuisine, though some found the menu portions small. The ambiance is highlighted as "a wonderful space," with heaters and plants enhancing comfort. Great for a unique downtown oasis!

683 Reviews

R
Richard
VIP
San Francisco
67 reviews
3.0
67 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We ordered two appetizers, dinner roles and crab/artichoke dip. The roles came out first, but not quickly. The dip came out with our entrees. It took nearly 40 minutes to get the dip. We asked a couple of times and were told it’s coming soon, then, when delivered I was told the dip “takes a long time to make”. Staff were cordial. Main courses ok. Good wines. Loved the decorations and seating setup. Overall, a middle of the road experience.
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Kennedy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The customer service was great as soon as you walked in. The host Andrea was wonderful. She was also our server. We tried to make reservations for the steakhouse, and they were booked, but she let us know that we could go down and have dinner at the bar. So when it was time to order she gave us suggestions and we went for them, and it was great. I can't wait to go back, because everything was great. I love being places where they enjoy what they do, and the staff there were amazing.
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Mahassa
San Francisco
29 reviews
2.0
29 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Festively decorated and good service. Our whole party agreed that food tasted like airline food. And it was very expensive. I would only recommend for one festive drink.
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Debbie
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved how they went all out with decorations. Food and drinks were delicious, and the staff gave great recommendations.
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Margaret
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful time. Food, service and holiday cocktails were great!
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Jennifer
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening! Food was delicious, seasonal cocktails were yummy, service was impeccable, holiday decor was fun
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Veronica
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Solid food! Cute christmas decor, quiet restaurant. The holiday drinks were delicious.
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Marie
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful Christmas treat! Lovely ambiance. Great service friendly staff
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Georgia
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fast (we ordered truffle mac) and service was friendly. We would’ve appreciated something special for choosing to have our post-wedding drinks there though. Nathan, our server, was beyond wonderful. Will go back and request to be put in his section.
The Vault GardenResponded on December 4, 2024
Thank you for the kind words Georgia! We are so happy that Nathan made your experience so special! Come by again and visit us again soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Everything was great until we sat down and froze to death! Make sure you wear layer upon layers, as it is technically outdoors with space heaters! Food was amazing, just couldn’t see it, was too dark.
The Vault GardenResponded on November 19, 2024
Hi Neighbor! Thank you for your feedback, we try to keep the place heated as much as we can and it is indeed a challenge when it comes to the outdoor and the weather. We do also offer an indoor space at the vault steakhouse with a very similar menu for the next time you would like to give us an opportunity again! All our best, The Vault
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FAQs

The Vault Garden is rated 4.2 stars by 683 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

555 California St Ste E, San Francisco, CA 94104

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Kearny
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
555 California Street has a secured parking garage in the building. The entrance is off of Pine Street. We validate parking for $5
Public transit
F Muni Bus: Kearny Street & California Street. Cable Car: California Street & Montgomery Street. BART: Montgomery Street Station, located at 598 Market Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Cerizo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thevault555.com/
Phone number
(415) 508-4675
Private party facilities
The Vault offers spaces for groups up to 100. For more information, email event@thevault555.com

The Vault Garden

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Eve in Winter Wonderland

Menu

What 683 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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