A "bar clandestin" hidden in plain sight
Located beneath French restaurant Brasserie La Banque, Bar Vauté is a destination of its own for after-hours imbibing and enjoyment. The space moonlights as a secluded cocktail bar and evening eatery. When guests descend the building's original historic staircase, they're transported back in time, accentuated by the room's soft lighting, Art Deco influenced furnishings, and intimate bar. One of the only below-street-level bars in the city, Bar Vauté invites locals and visitors alike to indulge in a crepe, cocktail, and a glass, or two, of champagne.
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Hours & Location
The "bar below the street" at Brasserie La Banque
We welcome walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday through Thursday
4 PM - 11 PM
Friday and Saturday
4 PM - 12 AM
Sunday
3 PM - 9 PM
Apéro Hour
Monday through Friday
4PM - 6PM
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Caviar Service
1 ounce of kaluga, french onion mousse, shallots, egg yolk, chives, blini
$130
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Tour de la banque
oysters on the half shell, marinated shrimp, smoked fish rillettes, crostini
45
90
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Chilled Oyster on the Half Shell
served with lemon, cocktail sauce, red wine mignonette, shallot
1/2 Dozen $24
Dozen $48
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Frenched Oysters
crème fraiche, cucumber, champagne mignonette, espelette, caviar, shallot
$7
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SMOKED FISH RILLETTE
House Smoked Whitefish, Smoked Salmon Roe, Dill, Cucumber à la Creme, Baguette, Radish, Chive
$18
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country Pâté
Keegan-Filion Pork, Black Truffle, Dijon, Cornichon, Sourdough
$15
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Foie Gras TERRINE
Confit Rabbit, Dates, Pistachio, Brioche
$24
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STEAK TARTARE
Certified Angus Beef, Chickpea Panisse, Roasted Red Peppers, Walnut Pistou, Caper, Cornichon, Shallots, Chives
$21
Add Caviar $20
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tomato tartine
Bone Marrow Custard, Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Sourdough
$17
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Chef's Selection of Cheeses
Rosette de Lyon, Preserves, Olives, Walnuts, Baguette
$26
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Baked Brie
Spiced Honey, Rosemary, Fig, Baguette
$28
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French Onion Soup
Sweet Vidalia Onion, Provolone, Croutons, Chive
$14
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SALADE DE MAISON
lardon, brioche crouton, farm egg, mimolette, champagne vinaigrette
$16
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Beet Salad
Pickled Beets, Strawberries, Endives, Pecans, Radish, Goat Cheese
$18
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Escargots
shallots, garlic, white wine, fines herbes, brioche crumb, baguette, chive
$19
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Steak Frites
C.A.B Prime Strip, pommes frites, chive
6oz NY STRIP $39
12oz NY STRIP $71
Add Bearnaise $3
Add Au Poivre $5
Add Bordelaise $7
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Chicken Chasseur
Roasted Joyce Farms Half Chicken, Raven Farms Mushrooms, Cherry Tomato, Spring Onion, Bordelaise
$37
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Magret de Canard
Honey Glazed Duck Breast, Roasted Peach, Benne Seed, Peach Pit Aigre-Doux, Duck Confit Croustillant, Soubise
$48
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Côte De Porc Au Poivre
Keegan-Filion Double Cut Pork Chop, Pommes Puree, Broccolini, Sauce Au Poivre
$43
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Market Catch Viennoise
Gruyère Breadcrumb, Mushroom Duxelle, Cherry Tomato Vierge, Basil
$46
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Gnocchi À la Grenobloise
Gnocchi Parisienne, Blue Crab, Caper, Brown Butter, Summer Squash, Lemon, Fine Herbs
$37
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Scallops
Jimmy Red Corn Pureé, Cherry Tomato, Lardons, Market Peppers, Preserved Eggplant, Scallions
$42
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Grilled Tuna Nicoise
Marinated Butterbeans, Local Market Vegetables, Fingerling Potatoes, Basil Pistou, Smoked Trout Roe Vinaigrette, Olives
$48
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Petits Pains
housemade brioche, whipped butter
$7
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Pommes Frites
Sauce de la Banque, Herbs de Provence
$8
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RATATOUILLE
Squash, Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato, Onion, Choron, Chive
$10
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Summer Vegetable Melange
Sautéed Local Vegetables, Brown Butter, Shallots, Lemon Juice, Aleppo, Fines Herbes
$12
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French Happy Meal
burger de la banque, pommes frites, & a martini
$25
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SALADe de maison
lardon, brioche crouton, farm egg, mimolette, champagne vinaigrette
$12
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CHILLED OYSTERS
cocktail, mignonette, lemon
$18
$36
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SMOKED FISH RILLETTE
house smoked salmon, smoked trout roe, dill, cucumber à la creme, baguette, radish
$13
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escargots
shallots, garlic, white wine, fines herbs, brioche crumb, baguette, chive
$15
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Burger de la Banque
caramelized onion, swiss, watercress, heirloom tomato, truffle aioli, pommes frites
$18
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Pommes Frites
bearnaise
$5
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French 75
butterfly pea flower-infused gin, house citrus, bubbles
$12
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Respect your elders
bombay dry, st germaine, cucumber, lemon
$12
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Lillet Spritz
lillet blanc, soda, citrus
$11
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French Martini
vodka, massenez creme de cassis, pineapple, lime
$12
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Old Fashioned
evan williams, bitters, demerara
$12
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renjardiere côtes-du-rhône
$9
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maison mirabeau rosÉ
$9
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domaine de bernier chardonnay
$9
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kronenbourg 1664
$7
Dinner
4:00pm Every Day
Plats Froid & Fruits De Mer
Hors D’ Oeuvres
L'Abattoir
La Mer
À Partager
Gluten-free and vegetarian options available upon request.
Apéro Hour
Brasserie La Banque & Bar Vauté
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spéciale
Plats Froids
Plats Chauds
À Partager
Cocktails
Wine & Beer
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