Vault - Hot Springs

This is the best place I've visited in Hot Springs, AR. The decor is stylish and unique, featuring an impressive vault behind the bar. The Vault Royal was the best handcrafted cocktail I've ever had, offering a strong flavor perfectly balanced with champagne. The service and staff are top-notch! We had a fantastic experience.

We had a fantastic 5-star experience from start to finish. This was our second visit, and we thoroughly enjoyed it just like the first time. Mitch and Evan were our servers, and both offered exceptional service. I ordered the 6 oz filet, which was cooked to perfection, while my wife enjoyed the shrimp and grits (as shown in the picture), and we loved it again. This time we also sampled the BBQ shrimp as an appetizer, and it was delicious. The rolls are simply the best we've ever tasted—there's no way to describe them; you have to try them for yourself! We're looking forward to returning soon. Thank you once more for a wonderful dining experience!

The Vault was AMAZING!!!!! We were very fortunate to be able to get a sitting at the Chef ' 's table. Chef Andrew made sure that we were well taken care of. The food was excellent, the drinks were great, and the service and attention we received was unmatched. This is now officially my favorite restaurant in Hot Springs and could be quite possibly my favorite restaurant ever!

For appetizers, we enjoyed the French onion soup and wedge salad, both of which were excellently prepared and flavorful. For the main course, the 4 oz petit filet was cooked perfectly, accompanied by a delicious shiitake mushroom side. However, the Sea Bass special ($55) was overcooked—it was neither light nor flaky, almost seeming pre-cooked as it was hardly warm and quite firm; the accompanying vegetables and rice were excellent, though. The manager checked in and I expressed my concerns. She kindly offered to cook another Sea Bass, but I declined since I expect a dish to be correct the first time, and I’d already eaten half of it. Nothing was comped, which I don’t typically expect anyway. In summary, we dine at many fine restaurants, and having grown up in Florida, I’m accustomed to good seafood. I would return, but I’ll steer clear of the fish next time and will instruct the bartender on how to properly make a Manhattan. Service: 5, Venue/Ambiance: 5, Food: 3. Overall, I’d rate it a 3 because we came looking for a great meal, and they only partially delivered.

Excellent experience. We assumed this would be a good restaurant but it exceeded expectations. The hosts from the start helped when we asked about an earlier seating than our reservation. Chef Andrew came out to speak with us about special vegetarian options which he curated from scratch off menu. He even delivered our plates personally. Mitch our waiter was beyond professional and educated us on the food and wine menu while being perfectly available but not hovering. The food, wow, excellent. Looking forward to coming back.