Red Vault Bistro

I liked the name of the restaurant so we decided to give it a try. The food was excellent and so was the service. My ribeye was cooked exactly like I asked (medium, just because I was worried medium rare might come out rare since I’ve never been here before). My wife had the Chilean sea bass and she loved it. The bread was hot and fresh and the tea was good (one of the things I measure a restaurant by). This place used to be a bank at some point in history and now the vault is their wine cellar. Would definitely eat here again if I return to this town.

Just stopped on the way to Houston, Awesome place! Salads were delicious, crab cakes, awesome. We had the chicken cordon blue and it was really nice. The bread was off the charts! I took awful pictures but I tried. You should check this place out if you get the chance.

Such an elegant place to eat! Perfect place for an intimate dinner for two. The wine was superb. The food - amazing! This place is so romantic. We actually drove from Victoria (about an hour and 20 minutes drive) to have dinner here. It was well worth the drive.

We stopped here on on way home from Waelder. I’ve been coming to Flatonia my whole life but never knew Red Vault Bistro has been around since 2011! Service wasn’t service at all but was like being welcomed into someone’s home. Elizabeth was incredibly kind, gracious, and catering. The food was incredible. I think it qualifies as a great meal- one that can compete with other high calibre restaurants. If you’re looking for a great meal, with a warm atmosphere, this is your place.

Fantastic evening for dinner out. Wonderful food, great atmosphere..quite the hidden gem. Bruschetta was nice, the crab cakes were probably the best I've eaten ever. The chicken marsala , the salmon, and the ribeye were all very savory. Salads and vegetables were extremely fresh. We made room to share a piece of their lemon cake and it was the perfect finshing touch. It's a great place for special special occasions or just the well needed date night. Update. Same.great.di ing experience on Valentine's Day. It was a full house, but the salmon was fantastic and the crab cakes were as amazing as my first encounter.

This restaurant is exceptional! Our waitress was charming and was well versed on the wine list. Our food was delicious and rivaled anything we have grown accustomed to in Dallas. It made us feel like we were in Europe!

Absolutely amazing. I took my friend for her birthday. We had the cheese tray, the house salad which had mandarin oranges with French vinaigrette, the Cesar had fresh anchovies the the creamiest Cesar dressing. We had the grilled ribeye and the grilled lamb chips with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Sublime. We had a great visit with the owner Elizabeth. This place is a must and is worth the drive from Austin to Flatonia.

We were visiting family in Flatonia and returned to The Red Vault several times as the food was incredible. Lunch: For appetizers we ordered bruschetta and a caprese salad. The tomatoes were fresh and tasty, and the mozzarella was authentic. I ordered the steak burger medium rare. It honestly was one of the best burgers I've ever had. It was juicy, came on a croissant bun with gouda cheese, avocado, lettuce & tomato and a side of fries. The fried chicken was full of flavor and had plenty of meat on the bones. Dinner: My boyfriend ordered the grilled lamb. It was well worth the price. It was full of flavor, served with a garlic basil butter, a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass. It came with a delicious sauce that didn't overpower it's soft texture and great taste. Dessert: Slice of dark chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and a lava cake. Both were amazing but the dark chocolate cake was my favorite, especially when paired with a red wine. They have an astounding selection of wines. If you're not sure of what to get, the owner Gabriel is a sommelier who can make a suggestion. They also have a good variety of beers. We can’t wait to be back next year!