Vault Cellar - Middletown

Diners, American, Ice Cream

Vault Cellar

★ 4.8 / 5 (425 reviews)

A cozy, chef-driven Virginia favorite praised for warm, professional service, expertly crafted cocktails and an extraordinary bourbon selection. Standout bites like Appalachian Egg Rolls and a perfectly cooked Vault Burger share the menu with inventive game and brunch offerings, making it ideal for date nights and special occasions. However, food quality is inconsistent—some mains arrive overcooked or bland—while menu presentation and pricing feel uneven. With strong service and drink programs, the restaurant shows clear potential despite occasional misses.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: akil

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★ 4.8 / 5 from 425 reviews

Was Manuel Andrade at Vault Cellar a mag?
This restaurant offers outstanding service! I dined in for dinner, and it was a fantastic experience. The cost per person was over $100, but it was worth every penny. The food, service, and atmosphere all earned a perfect score of 5 out of 5. I highly recommend trying the Pecan Pie and Appalachian Egg Rolls! View all feedback.

What Alan Smail dislikes about Vault Cellar:
The service was outstanding, but the food fell short of expectations. Our appetizer was excellent, but the main courses were merely average and didn't meet the standards for the prices charged. To make matters worse, they were overcooked. The dessert was rather ordinary and didn’t leave a lasting impression. I believe this restaurant has significant room for improvement and definitely has potential. If you’re a whisk... View all feedback.

Crystal

25.11.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

- **Service:** Dine-in - **Meal type:** Dinner - **Price per person:** $100+ - **Food rating:** 5/5 - **Service rating:** 5/5 - **Atmosphere rating:** 5/5 - **Recommended dishes:** Shrimp and Grits, Vault Burger

Noel

25.11.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Delicious brunch. Very nice service. Vegetarian options: Definitely a few for brunch. Not many for dinner. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommendation for vegetarians: Somewhat recommend Vegetarian offerings: Not sure

Matthew

25.11.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The food, the drinks, the atmosphere. Chef Kari and her team just WOW! Hands down my favorite restaurant in Virginia!!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Boar Sausage, Eggs Benedict, Bourbon Apple Crisp, Appalachian Egg Rolls, Pork Belly Bites, French Toast, Wild Boar Sausage

akil

13.03.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My daughter and I decided to dine here tonight after her dance recital for some quality father-daughter time. I've visited this restaurant before, but it was her first time. She ordered the Vault Burger, which was cooked perfectly. I went with the Fried Catfish and Lentils. Unfortunately, the catfish was overcooked and burnt, lacking that golden brown, flaky goodness I was hoping for. The lentils were also extremely bland. The highlight of our meal was definitely the Appalachian Egg Rolls we had as appetizers; they were delicious! My total bill came to around $58, which felt a bit excessive considering the burnt catfish and flavorless lentils.

Phil

13.03.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent place! The cocktails are expertly crafted, the service is both professional and friendly, and the food is delicious. They have the longest bourbon selection I've ever encountered. I ordered the boar and my wife had the duck; we both wished we had chosen the venison instead.

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