Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, please contact this restaurant directly to see if they will still be open.
The Shugrue family – who own the popular establishments The Hudson and Javelina Cantina – have opened a new concept. And that’s just one of the many reasons why we were excited to check out the group’s latest venture, The Vault Uptown. The name is an homage to the bank that once called this spot home – don’t miss the silver vault door by the bathrooms before you leave – The Vault’s expansive windows showcase Sedona’s best asset: its red rocks. When the weather’s nice, you’ll want to snag a spot outside so you can soak up those vistas. But the interior is a place you’ll want to spend time in too. The brightly lit, contemporary restaurant features a marble bar that anchors the entire restaurant.
For starters, we ordered the Instagram-ready Spicy Volcano Shrimp – a colorful dish featuring cooked shrimp piled high with crunchy white rice noodles and finished off with a few dots of Sriracha aioli. Another appetizer of note is the shareable and sports-party perfect Trash Can Nachos, featuring tortilla chips, shredded beef, cheddar jack and queso fresco, black beans, jalapenos, cilantro, pico de gallo, red onions and sour cream.
Sandwiches, burgers and hearty entrees like the Prime Filet and Short Rib Street Tacos round out the menu. For lunch, we opted for the Grilled Chicken Sandwich served with hot and crispy French fries. We loved how balanced the dish – layered with bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, garlic aioli and brioche bun – with each bite offering savory taste and texture.
One of our other favorite aspects of The Vault? It’s one of the few bars is town that’s open until the wee hours of the morning on Fridays and Saturdays. Patrons can look forward to a handcrafted beer and wine. Given the Shugrue family’s good track record, we have a feeling The Vault will become a hit. − A Sedona Foodie
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