We met family here today for a Birthday lunch for my sister in law. I LOVE the interior here - high ceilings, all the polished wood- absolutely gorgeous. Now, my sister in law complained that it's very loud and echoey- but she had her earplugs and that helped. Service was attentive too. Most of us ordered salads- my husband and I had the chicken chipotle. It was creative and tasty. It's pricey here- $18 for a salad - ouch- but it was for a birthday and she was happy for the celebration. read more

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While in town for a college visit with our son, we walked from our hotel down to The Vault for dinner. We have a restaurant locally (in Southern Illinois) with the same concept and name. It's also located inside of an old bank, so we wanted to check this one out. We were seated immediately and received great service. The waitress was new, but already familiar with the menu. She made recommendations and was very attentive. We started with the pretzel and I can't wait for you to see the photo of how huge this thing is! We all three ate some of it, and there was enough for two people left once we were all done. It's massive! For the entree, I had the chicken quesadillas, my husband had the salmon bowl, and my son had the French dip. The food was all very good and if he chooses Dubuque for college, we will definitely be back! read more

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They're back!!!!! Restored part of previous menu plus new items and it's great!!!! Soups are outstanding and so is the dessert- don't skip them! read more

I was recently in the area and was able to grab dinner at the Vault. It's located in the old German bank, so the decor is really neat. It's right in the downtown area, so it's perfect for dinner before a show or casino visit. They have a nice selection of sandwiches, pastas, and entrees. I got the California Burger with grilled chicken and truffle fries. All very tasty. We also shared some cheese curds which were amazing! We devoured those. They come with ranch of course and a Melba sauce which was unique. It gave a good sweet and salty mix with the curds. The service was also quick and friendly. Definitely check out if you are in the area read more

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This restaurant is in an old bank, so the decor and the vibe is great. A beautiful tiled floor and wooden bar adds to the aesthetic. They have an extensive drink and food menu and I went with the French dip, which was delicious. The service was fantastic and so was my glass of wine. Great find! read more

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Fabulous service and the Signature drinks were worth the visit! The filet was a bit tough and a bit under cooked for my preference. It also had no char in it, seeming more like a boiled steak. Strange. The cheese curds are fabulous, tasty, melty and delicious! The NY Rib-eye was a bit more fatty than we like as well, and a bit chewy. The asparagus was good but they were an olive green color from being over cooked. They did indicate there was a new chef so maybe that contributed. I'd say stay clear of the steaks for now but there is so much more on the menu. We were the only party when we arrived but it was packed when we left! I was disappointed that there were only 2 dessert choices and after hearing what they were, I wonder if they aren't a frozen dessert they get and defrost. It was 'okay' but only that. Service was top notch! read more

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We came here after college graduation on May 3rd and the place as packed! Our server was very attentive and all of the food was cooked to the right temp and the tiramisu was very good. The filet was only 34 very reasonable priced. read more

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Our valentines dinner was a huge success. Servers were busy but they did a great job managing tables needs and exceeding expectations. A community senior quartette was allowed to sing from management and it added to our romantic ambiance. Drinks and entrees were delicious, loved the innovative mango hot honey margarita. Perfect spot for a date night! read more

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This review is based off of two visits one right in the middle of a hopping Saturday night with Molly as our server and the other a late lunch on a Saturday with Carlos as our bartender... Beautiful location, excellent service, solid food. Not pictured includes the apple feta salad, which was a hit, salmon and asparagus, the asparagus were excellent salmon was good but a little sweet for my taste, nice cocktail menu, including mocktail options. read more

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I was in town visiting and stopped in for dinner at the bar. They were relatively busy, but I didn't have a problem getting a spot. The service was friendly and helpful with recommendations. I enjoyed my pasta dish. read more

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Excellent food. Recommend their Cabernet...it was wonderful. Great service. There was 6 of us and we all ordered a different item. No one was disappointed. read more

Ok. Their French onion soup is to *die* for. I'd bathe in it if I could. The toasted marshmallow espresso martini.. could also bathe in. Floating device included. Get both.. like this review later. read more

We popped in mid afternoon. Was quiet but was nice for our larger group. The staff was kind. I had the bluegill & French onion soup. Both were absolutely delicious. read more

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Service average ,food average ,extra plate charge game changer never going back .High priced for quality of service and food .

This was great, I had the seafood combo, shrimp and cod were top notch. Had a bite of bluegill, that was OK, but I'd go with the combo. Tartar was kind of bad, too much dill weed instead of pickles. But coleslaw was excellent, and the fries were crispy and A+. Service was friendly and excellent for a very busy Thursday night. This was a great experience and I'd recommend for couples or groups. read more

My first impression was how elegant the decor was. Our waiter, Eric, was attentive and offered great suggestions for our meal. My husband had the walleye with tortellini soup and sweet potato fries. I had the lobster roll with house chips. I ended up bringing half of it home with me. Both meals were delicious. The ice in the water seemed stale but the old fashioned I ordered was perfect. We will go back and likely bring friends along. read more

Really good food! Service is excellent in a friendly atmosphere. A very pleasant surprise and another great place for lunch or dinner! Try the salmon , you cannot go wrong..actually try anything and you won't be disappointed!! read more

Staff seemed super nice, down to earth and genuine. Had chicken and waffle sandwich and gnocchi. Waffles were soft and soggy, chicken was overdone, flavor was ok, just felt like had been sitting awhile. Gnocchi was ok, had some raw flour taste to it. Really expensive for two underwhelming dishes. read more

Terrible management & they need better service to there people and not loyal to there workers. Very disappointed in there management and how they go about things. Me and my family will no longer be eating there because they don't know how to treat people who spent a lot of money there. The owners of the vault really need have a talk with there managers. Very disappointing!! read more

Highly recommend! I was in Dubuque for a work trip and my experience was so great that I had to go back for a second time. There is free parking across the street (after 5pm and on the weekends) and inside the restaurant has a classy feel to it without being overly fancy. The first visit, I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich which was perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and spicy with a hint of sweet - my favorite! The next time around I ordered the prime rib French dip and was once again impressed. I will definitely be returning! read more

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Great food and service! Highly recommend their Lavender Bees Knees cocktail, and their Pork Ribeye steak and mashed potatoes.....super delish Maddie was a great server! read more

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The ambiance was chill but the place was also incredibly clean with a bit of an upscale look. It's a nice mix cause you can either dress up or go in sweats. The service was nice and the food came pretty quickly. The food itself was great! The jalapeño poppers were amazing!!! Not like the traditional poppers that have a full piece of jalapeño but rather have all aspects of it in a fried shell. With raspberry jam and ranch they were great! Our main meals were really great as well. Would recommend and would definitely come back. read more

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We really enjoy this place. The food is good and the space is an old bank. Kinda cool. We have back a couple times. I would bring friends here for sure. read more

What a great, new addition to Main Street Dubuque. Came for dinner with another couple last night and they gave us excellent service. Our waitress was super attentive, got our drink and food to us quickly and we even had what I'm guessing was the owner or restaurant manager check in on us too. I had an insanely good Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese that comes with bacon and a side of jam. The sandwich had a really nice kick of spicy and the jam on the side was a sweet addition. My boyfriend ordered a pork chop I believe and he had plenty leftover to take home with him. His friend ordered the French Dip and inhaled the entire plate. I also really enjoyed my cocktail - The White Lady. Not a fan of the name of the drink, but the drink itself was great. It was gin, some citrus and creamy foam on top served straight up in a very elegant martini glass. Good ambiance with fun music, plenty of seating. Give this new restaurant a try! read more

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Visiting for work and had a great experience here. Special was a cuban and it was super tasty. Jon was an *amazing* bartender; great service, recommendations, and conversation. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for an easy atmosphere and solid food/drinks. read more

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An excellent option for lunch dinner or cocktails. A large dining room. The food is really good we have been there twice and have walked away pleased both times. A full bar offers several craft beers and signature cocktails. read more

Very nice bar and restautant on lower Main Street in Dubuque. We were looking fir a place to grab a drink and appetizer. Sat at the bar. Very friendly bartender Tanner. He suggested the artichoke and spinach dip. Very tasty, nice portion and reasonably priced. The restaurant is much larger than it looks from the outside. Very clean and room between tables for privacy. Highly recommend if you are looking for a drink or something to eat. read more

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Most of the meal was nice. Ordered a steak salad for dinner. Probably had less than a half ounce of protein plopped on top. Our meal took a very long time in first place. When I finally got the waitress attention she took a look and left our table saying she would put in an order with the kitchen. By the time that arrive my dinner partner had already finished the meal. She plopped down a bit of meat in front of me and asked us if we wanted dessert. Really cute place and some of the food was great BUT come on what I was served looked like it was left over from a customer before us read more

This is not a food review, it's a general awareness message. Just wasted an hour sitting in this place which was not super busy. Ordered at 12:40 and left at 1:40 without crumb to eat. Will not make this mistake again. read more

My husband and I ate at the Vault to have a nice anniversary dinner and the server was so sweet and friendly and had a good sense of humor. The Glazed apple pork was awesome. We will definitely visit the Vault again. read more

Shame on the Vault! Three things I can share out from our experience tonight. 1. This is NOT a cocktail bar. Sure they have a lovely sounding menu of drinks... but they are all poorly crafted and prepared--syrupy sweet gloopy messes. We tried three and all were utter disappointments. All three should have been mixed in a shaker-- not once while dining did we ever hear the bartenders use their shakers! Lame. So if craft cocktails is part of your night... look elsewhere. 2, We tried two different burgers. Cooked well but lacked seasoning. But the worst part... the buns came un toasted (like right out of a bag) and so both were already soaked with juices from the burgers they were on. I had to flip mine over because the bottom was falling apart by the second bite. Flavor was "meh". 3. The server was nice and friendly and quick to listen and help out. Her level of attention was spot on. Maybe just an off night? But based on our experience,I can't recommend this restaurant to others. And unless you like premade sugar syrups, stay away from the cocktails. read more

Everything about this place was fun. We sat at the bar. The bartender was so fun and nice! The food was amazing! We had the big pretzel which was perfect! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! I recommend the queso dip with it! Sooo good. I also had the Apple Feta salad with crispy chicken. Highly recommend! My bf had the chicken and waffles and said it was very good!! Prices are a bit steep so not a place I could go very often. But would very much recommend this place!! read more

We enjoyed a late lunch. Good service. Nice bar. We will be back. (Owned by 3 Mile Supper Club.) read more

Neat building. Good service, great food. Frosty glasses cold beer. Will be back!! The Dude salad is the shit. read more

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My second time going was one of the most unpleasant, down right bullying type behavior by their staff. We have an older French bulldog who was my faithful service dog for years. I have valid paperwork from a medical Doctor. We were seated, and after only a few minutes we were informed by a male workers( the manager on duty was-having him do their/her dirty work) someone one was allergic to dogs. This after we already placed our order for beverages. Even though it's against the law to ask for paperwork,related to the above i had a copy on my phone from my Doctor. The young man requesting proof said that it was more support than service. We were asked to leave! As we were leaving a manager was laughing at us. Believe me I would not eat there if it were free! A couple of weeks ago the vault's website and yelp listed dog friendly ( I did not know they even had a patio). It should have been addressed by th hostess before we were seated and humiliated. If the manager on duty would have checked reservation from open table ,you would have saw that I was bringing my service dog. It was like a soft opening. The staff except the new waitress had bad vibes, and low energy nothing like my experience a couple months ago. All I know two weeks ago both yelp and google listed vault dog friendly. Shame on the Vault! read more

Go to restaurant in Dubuque. The food is always great. Service has never been an issue.

The food was fine. My mom had a huge pulled pork sandwich that she ate for two days; so there's your money's worth. It was a packed house so we had a drink at the bar and were seated within 10 minutes of arriving. Our waiter promptly took our order and another few minutes wait and we were all set. It was a bit loud; I think the ceilings were high so sound bounced a bit but it was pleasant and convivial. Prices were great. I'd go back if I found myself in Dubuque again. read more

Nice vibe, broad menu, good cocktails and food. Enjoyed drinks here for certain. Food is pretty tasty - cheese curds were great! Crab stuffed mushrooms and jalapeño poppers are not what you would think - they are made as large balls and deep fried, good but not great, a bit heavy. Vodka Penne with shrimp was tasty. Salmon entree also looked good. Closed at 8pm on a Tuesday which seems fairly early, but I'm not from the area to know if it is common. read more

A beautiful restaurant and bar. The atmosphere was great and the food was amazing. Servers are very attentive and friendly. If you're in Dubuque it a spot to stop at. read more

Great food and excellent service!! The waitress was very friendly and I really enjoyed their drink special. Always great food!