Vault & Cellar – American
Vault & Cellar invites guests into an intimate, subterranean sanctuary where the rugged soul of Appalachian tradition meets refined culinary artistry. Earthy flavors of black walnut pesto and beet-pickled eggs dance alongside the comforting warmth of golden rice arancini and flaky buttermilk biscuits, weaving a rich tapestry of mountain-inspired tastes. Every plate, from the savory Scotch-Irish eggs to the tender pork belly bites, celebrates a deep-rooted heritage with a sophisticated, modern flair that feels both nostalgic and entirely new.
Main Street https://www.thevaultandcellar.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, plant-based, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, gerd, low-cholesterol, renal, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fresh pasta and elegant presentation, guests consistently praise the pleasant environment and welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the attentive service, noting that the staff is particularly courteous and helpful when providing menu recommendations. Standout dishes include the house-made pasta, which leaves diners feeling satisfied and eager to return to explore more of the menu.
Menu
Snacks & Starters
- Boiled Peanuts - $8: Virginia peanuts topped with a dusting of sumac Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Appalachian Egg Rolls - $9: Pickled collard greens, Virginia ham, carrot, spring onion & bourbon honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gold Rice and Goat Cheese Arancini - $8: With green tomato relish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trust Fall Soup - $12: Peanut soup, wild boar sausage, coconut milk, with pickled watermelon rind & cilantro Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Pickled Egg - $4: With house hot sauce and assorted pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Bites - $12: Confit & fried belly available with either salsa verde, peanuts & pickled red onion, OR peanut butter molasses hoisin, pickled grapes, peanuts, and benne seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver Pâté - $19: Made with Old Forester bourbon, topped with tarragon-red wine jelly, served with assorted house pickles and Flour & Water sourdough toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scotch-Irish Eggs - $9: Quail eggs wrapped in scrapple and breaded in pork rinds & Route 11 potato chips with comeback sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Biscuits - $8: Served with whipped butter and hot honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads & Vegetables
- Black Walnut Pesto - $22: Spaghetti squash, basil, garlic, pepitas, oyster mushrooms, Vidalia onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cabbage Steak - $15: With a sweet onion agrodolce, walnuts, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Watermelon Salad - $16: Fresh watermelon, pickled rind, red onion, jalapeño, mint, lime, sumac, and goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $17: House made ranch, sunflower seeds, bacon, red onion, cornbread croutons, pickles, tomato, shaved white cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $17: Herb dressing, goat cheese, cranberries, red onion, pork rinds Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fried Catfish - $23: Maryland blue catfish, Appalachian blue barley berries, boom boom sauce, fresh herbs, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Long Meadow Duck - $37: Spiced plum chutney, chili-honey carrots, roasted radish & turnips, sugar-snap peas, shaved watermelon radish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Boar Sausage - $28: With roasted sweet potatoes & fried brussel sprouts, honey mustard, dried cranberries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop - $29: Mustard roasted potatoes, cowboy cady (candied jalapeños), pickled red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vault Burger - $20: Fried green tomato, bacon, pimento cheese, brioche bun, with side of fried Yukon potato coins Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rabbit Food - $37: Confit rabbit leg pan seared, oven roasted carrots, braised greens, Carolina gold rice, white wine pan sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $23: Bloody butcher red corn grits, buttered leek greens, red wine gravy, country ham Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venison Tenderloin - $41: Cast iron seared tenderloin over white wine risotto, asparagus, black garlic soubise, crispy shallot Available at: dinner
- Pan Seared Local Trout - $37: With traditional Carolina gold rice & Sea Island red pea hoppin' & sautéed greens Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Brunch Burger - $17: Roasted poblano mayo, fried egg, pickled red onion, pepperjack on a brioche bun with yukon gold coins Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Buckwheat Crepes - $17: Cream cheese, honey mustard, greens, dill, side yukon golds Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benny - $16: Virginia ham or smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, sumac, side yukon golds Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelette - $15: Oyster mushroom, Virginia ham, roasted poblano peppers, pepperjack cheese, red onion, side yukon golds Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Wild Boar Sausage Gravy Biscuit - $14 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Pecan Pancakes - $15: Whipped cream & bourbon maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $14: Honey beer bread, strawberries, cream cheese, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Add-ons
- Add Shrimp - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Duck Breast - $15 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Boar Sausage - $9 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Candied Bacon - $5
Desserts
- Bread Pudding - $10: Candied pecans, drunken golden raisins, bourbon caramel, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Bourbon Apple Crisp - $10: Oatmeal, brown sugar, Chantilly cream, candied apple peel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- S'mores Chocolate Mousse - $10: Gluten free graham cracker, hazelnuts, cocoa nibs, torched marshmallow cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Pecan Pie - $10: Bourbon, Chantilly cream, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pickle Ice Cream - $8: Dill, maldon salt, pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Sorbet - $6: Toasted coconut flakes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fried Oreos - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
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