Vault & Cellar

4.7 ( 314 reviews )
Checking... 4:00 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
$50–100
7843 Main St, Middletown, VA 22645, United States
+1 540-508-0640
Nestled in the heart of Middletown, Virginia, Vault & Cellar offers an exquisite dining experience that pays homage to Appalachian roots while showcasing innovative culinary techniques. Patrons rave about the diverse menu, scaling from creative starters like Appalachian Egg Rolls to elegant entrées such as perfectly cooked venison. Each dish is designed with meticulous attention to flavor and presentation, a point emphasized by the enjoyment expressed by visitors. The reviews consistently highlight the restaurant's attentive service. Staff members like Morgan have earned praise for their personalized recommendations and warm approach, making each meal feel special. Additionally, Vault & Cellar’s well-curated bourbon selection, led by resident expert Dan, enhances the dining adventure, especially during their weekly tastings. Desserts at Vault & Cellar also shine, with standout offerings like the s'mores chocolate mousse—light yet indulgent—and the novel fennel honey peach paired with ginger ice cream. This culinary gem emerges as a must-visit destination for both locals and travelers seeking an elevated dining experience that marries Appalachian tradition with modern artistry. The consensus is clear: Vault & Cellar is an unforgettable culinary retreat that deserves a spot on everyone's list.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Has private dining room
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Vault & Cellar

Madi Jade
May 14,2025
100000/10 . Went here for the first time ever while visiting on vacation, and omg it did not disappoint. Wasn’t sure what to expect going in due to the limited menu but I’m telling you it’s worth the try. The way they combine different ingredients and flavors is impressive. I had the Venison and it was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The staff was very helpful in recommending drinks and dishes based off our likes and preferences. They were also very attentive and extremely personable, Morgan was our waitress and I’m not sure the other girls name but she had blonde hair, they both were amazing. A truly incredible place. I highly recommended the old fashion, and if you like Wine the new moscato they have is really good, but dangerous. And the Venison entree of course was just incredible. Now, for dessert you have to get the smores chocolate mousse. It was so creamy and light and not super rich and chocolate. It was almost like a whipped hoco chocolate that was chilled.
Jackie Cowgill
May 11,2025
All of the staff made us feel special on our date night and the food and drinks were phenomenal. I had never tried rabbit or goat before and they were delicious. The portion sizes were perfect and I loved their seasonal items and options. I highly recommend this elevated Appalachian restaurant, it's well worth the price.
Charles Gajda
May 4,2025
A must see when in the area. The rabbit was cooked to perfection. Dan, the resident bourbon expert, was attentive and informative. Bourbon tastings occur every Wednesday evening at 6 PM - and the stuff they bring out for tasting is typically top notch. I can't say enough good things about this place. I'll be back, and soon!
Lillian Rudacille
Apr 30,2025
After being spoiled with the culinary delights of Charleston, SC dining out in the surrounding areas of my birthplace of Front Royal, VA seems to always fall flat. To say that I was blown away by this small restaurant in Middletown, VA would be a gross understatement. The menu is innovative with surprising twists that pay homage to the local Appalachian roots without sacrificing extraordinary culinary genius. The watermelon salad's combinations of fresh flavors danced around my palate leaving me excited to experience the next course. The Appalachian Egg Rolls elevated all that is wonderful about down home country cooking with an outstanding presentation packed with flavor in every bite. The Arancini was an unexpected magical combination of both flavor and texture and should not be overlooked. For my main course I had the Venison. It was perfection! It was hard for me to imagine that there could be any dessert that could hold it's own with such an extraordinary meal. The featured special dessert was a fennel honey peach with ginger ice cream. All I can tell you is that I am still dreaming about it! Vault and Cellar is one of the best kept secrets in the Shenandoah. I visited this restaurant twice while I was in the area and I can't wait to go back!
Kimberly Stubbs
Apr 23,2025
Attended the Vault and Cellar, and Muse Wine dinner last night that highlighted women for women's month.It was AMAZING! The food,service,wine and attentiveness of the staff was outstanding! Tried lots of great wines that paired so well with each course. I can't wait to attend the next one! The chef spent time chatting with us about the food and shared lots of her bourbon knowledge. This place is a gem! If you have not visited yet, put it on your list!
bobbi h
Mar 12,2025
Love, love, love this spot! Located in a historic bank on the main street in Middletown, this place is awesome. An eclectic menu offerring Appalachian cuisine at its best. Everything was delicious, service was great and the atmosphere was charming. Unique coctails and an extensive whiskey and bourbon offerring. Other: high and liw top tables, bar area, Street parking, gender neutral restrooms. Our server Dan was AMAZING! What we tried: *Scotch Eggs soft boiled quail eggs wrapped in scrapple, breaded in pork rinds & potato chips *Ramp & Boar Gnocchi - Gnocchi Sardi, wild boar sausage, ramps, dandelion greens, oyster mushrooms, lemon, butter, chili flake *FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTs bacon jam & pecorino *JALAPENO-CHEDDAR CORNBREAD buter hot honey GRILLED CABBAGE STEAK sweet onion agrodolce, walnuts, balsamic reduction *MY BODY Is A TEMPLE zero proof bourbon, orange-vanilla cordial, cherry syrup *KILLING ME SOFTLY duck fat washed Wild Turkey 101 bourbon, sweet vermouth,juniper-brown sugar syrup, elderberry & black walnut bitters My rating rationale 1 Service 1 FoodTaste/flavor/quality 1 Presentation 1 Atmosphere/vibe 1 Value
Tiffany Stoffel
Feb 27,2025
We had a great evening at this restaurant! The food was fabulous from the starters to the desserts. The drinks were well crafted and they had many unique offerings in addition to an expansive bourbon menu. Our server, Anthony, was so attentive and kind. The next time we’re in the area, we’ll definitely be back!
Melissa Rogers
Feb 21,2025
Our first time at Vault and Cellar. So glad we stopped on our way to Winchester. The starters (arancini and pork belly) were yummy. Duck entree was nicely done, as was the venison tenderloin. Cocktails were wonderful. If we were staying in town, certainly would have done a bourbon flight or more.

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