The Vault Uptown in Sedona

The Vault Uptown is a view‑focused, cocktail‑driven American restaurant in Uptown Sedona, owned by the same Shugrue family behind The Hudson, with upscale‑casual food and one of the better patios in town.

Atmosphere and location

• Located at 361 Forest Road in Uptown, it sits above the main drag with huge windows and a big patio facing the red rocks; nearly every table has a strong view.
• The vibe is lively and modern—open kitchen, indoor/outdoor bar, firepits, and fairly loud music and conversation—so it feels more like a trendy bar‑restaurant than a quiet fine‑dining room.

Food style and popular dishes

• The menu is contemporary American with Southwestern touches: steaks, burgers, ribs, seafood, tacos, composed salads, and some fusion dishes.
• Dishes called out most often in reviews include:

• • Ahi Wonton Tacos
  • Steak Noodle Salad
  • Butternut Squash Enchiladas
  • Pork chops and lamb chops
  • Baby back ribs and Prickly Pear Short Rib
  • Sesame‑crusted ahi and seafood specials

Prices (current sample)

From the online and Toast menus:

• Salads like Caesar and Stetson: around $17–$21.
• Starters such as Elote Arancini and Ahi Wonton Tacos: high‑teens to low‑$20s.
• Steakhouse Smash Burger: $29.
• Prickly Pear Short Rib: $52.
• 8‑oz Prime Filet: $58.
• 18‑oz Prime Ribeye and 40‑oz Tomahawk: higher, up to around $180 for the tomahawk; sides like mashed potatoes, vegetables, and mushroom risotto run $4–$6 each.

What reviews say

• Guests rave about the views, cocktails, and some apps and ribs, and many consider it a great special‑occasion or sunset spot.
• Common critiques are that it can be very loud and that some mains feel pricey for the seasoning/consistency, though service is often described as friendly and attentive.

The Vault Uptown is one of Sedona’s pricier spots: most starters are around $18–$26, salads $13–$21, burgers and pastas $25–$38, ribs in the high‑$20s to low‑$40s, and steaks from $58 up to $180 for the tomahawk.

Salads and starters

From the current OpenTable / Toast menu:

• Caesar Salad: $17
• Stetson Salad: $21
• House Salad: $13
• Taco Salad: $19

Common appetizers:​

• Elote Arancini: $18
• Ahi Wonton Tacos: $21
• Calamari: $19
• Buffalo Wings: $20
• Burrata: $21
• Bison Sliders: $26
• Trash Can Nachos: price not fully visible, but in the same high‑teens/low‑$20s band.

Mains: burgers, ribs, steaks, and more

From the “From the Farm” and main sections:

• Steakhouse Smash Burger: $29
• Creamy Tuscan Pasta: $25
• Cauliflower‑crust flatbread: $25
• Rigatoni alla Vodka: $38

Ribs and plates:

• Baby Back Ribs: $29 (half rack)/ $41 (full rack)
• Prickly Pear Short Rib: $52
• Steak Sandwich: $36

Steaks and surf‑and‑turf:

• 8‑oz Prime Filet: $58
• 18‑oz Boneless Ribeye: $78
• New York Special: $65
• Surf N Turf: $85
• 40‑oz Prime Tomahawk Ribeye: $180

Add‑ons and sides:

• Lobster tail: $24(also available as a side).
• Add shrimp scampi: $9; individual shrimp: $5 each; 8‑oz salmon: $12; scallops: $18.
• Sides such as truffle fries, baked potato, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, mushroom risotto, corn bread, fruit, slaw: mostly $4–$6.

What to budget

With these prices, plan roughly:

• $40–$60 per personfor an appetizer to share plus a burger, pasta, or ribs and a nonalcoholic drink.
• $80–$120+ per personif you order steaks, add-ons like lobster tail, cocktails, and dessert.

The most‑recommended things to order at The Vault Uptown are the Ahi Wonton Tacos, Steak Noodle Salad, Butternut Squash Enchiladas, baby back ribs or Prickly Pear Short Rib, and one of their steaks if you want to splurge.

Starters and salads

• Ahi Wonton Tacos – Crispy wonton shells with seared ahi, slaw, and spicy sauce; these show up constantly in reviews and are often called a “must‑order” starter.
• Elote Arancini – Street‑corn–style fried risotto balls; praised for being rich, cheesy, and great to share.
• Stetson Salad – Chopped‑style salad with smoked salmon or chicken options (depending on the current version); recommended as a flavorful way to start a heavier meal.

Popular mains

• Steak Noodle Salad – A warm salad/bowl with steak, noodles, and veggies in a savory dressing; repeatedly mentioned in Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews as a favorite entrée.
• Butternut Squash Enchiladas – Vegetarian enchiladas in a rich sauce; diners often single these out as surprisingly good even for non‑vegetarians.
• Baby Back Ribs – Available as half or full rack; reviewers describe them as tender and flavorful, especially with the house barbecue glaze.
• Prickly Pear Short Rib – Braised short rib with prickly‑pear accents; highlighted in articles and guest comments as one of the signature mains.
• Prime steaks (filet, ribeye, tomahawk) – Expensive but commonly praised for cook and quality; many people recommend the filet or ribeye for special occasions with the view.

Desserts and drinks

• Butter‑cake or skillet‑style desserts (varies by season) are the sweets most often called out as worth saving room for.
• House cocktails—especially margaritas and Old Fashioned‑style drinks—get frequent compliments and pair well with tacos or ribs while you enjoy the patio views.