vast

not as good as expensive.. the service was fine, the sight of the great plains from the 49th floor is stunning, but some items in themenuare rather mediocre. i ordered the maine lobster ravioli and regretted it. they were as disgusting as they were expensive. probably one of the worst dishes i have ever tried. however, my filet mignon was really good (not the best i've had though). they do not have bourbon whiskeys, but their scotch and irish whisky selection is ok. their winemenuis fine and varied, but it is not large. if you go to vast, pick very carefully what you are going to eat and keep in mind that you are paying for the sight.

nice setting, but very expensive and the food doesn't merit the price. our server became noticably irritated when we only ordered a single course meal and seemed to ignore us the rest of our visit, despite my wife ordering the most expensive thing on themenu(an excellent steak, but the rest of her meal was wholely underwhelming), as well as several drinks, which still came out to over $200. however, from other reviews i've read, the poor service seems to be a common issue. that, coupled with the fact that the entree i ordered was terrible, totally soured our experience at vast. the setting is gorgeous, but that's all you're paying for. we would not return.

great date night restaurant! great views of the city while you enjoy the chef's special. over the top service and high quality food. limitedmenubut there is something delicious for everyone in your party. will definitely be back!

i expected an over-pricedmenuand mediocre food. i was wrong...with a little bit of right.vast is not enough. this...is...mass! mass service, view and atmosphere, drink and food selection. i'm still beyond myself. i'm still in excitement over my leftovers that are now in my fridge.if you try to come here and eat on a budget, don't. you'd do a disservice to the restaurant, chef and yourself...not to mention those you might bring with you.~expensive? yes. ~worth it? i'm offended you asked!this was our first outing here (9th anniversary). we were immediately shocked at the point we hit the hostess desk as they knew who we were. we were immediately seated on the east side of the building with a stunning view. west side nice? maybe, but we were only partly here for the view.we were treated to a sampler dish of asian inspired beef. super-tasty, but not immediately on our radar. shortly followed were wine and beer orders. advise, this a 5-7 oz. pour, so don't look for an "okie" pour. if you need it, buy a bottle. they have a superb selection of wine and beer list was not bad either. vast suits the needs for both ladies and gents. afterwards was bread....to die for. (see pic)both cc and i thought we had already planned our dinner, but decided on the 3-course -chef's selection (tasting menu). we were not disappointed. this involved a salad, main/entre and dessert. a) "salad" - beets, spinach and goat cheese bouchon with bacon bits. close as i can get. "good job chef....you got me to eat beets unknowingly for the first time in my life."b)  "filet" -medium rare, stacked with a rich radish-infused blue cheese ...again...close as i can get. accompanied with mashed potatoes, asparagus and carrot.c) "coup de grâce" -oh...fu$k me... raspberry chocolate cake. raspberry preserve & anglaise, chocolate ganache...and pumpkin-spiced crunchy stuff.i'm so excited about the leftovers in my fridge.

lite bite in the bar. enjoyed drinks at the bar, but the po boy sandwich, not so much. it was cold, tough and way over cooked. we mentioned that we were going to split it when we ordered, but had to cut it in half when it was delivered. it would have been nice if the kitchen had portioned it out onto smaller plates in the kitchen. there was no garnish of any kind. a little something would have helped with the presentation. maybe a couple of pickle slices, or a cornichon. the rest of the sandwich was very good, right down to the sauce. really delicious. will return for the elegant and expertly-executed drinks, and will likely try another barmenunosh.

there literally is no other restaurant like it in okc so the view alone is worth a visit (protip: make your reservation 45 minutes to an hour before sunset to get daytime and nighttime views; it faces east so the sun isn't a problem. credit: tw). that being said, it doesn't have to be a very expensive visit. they have a lunchmenuand a bar area that you can go to without eating (so i have heard).

we enjoyed thanksgiving dinner at vast very much. themenuconsisted of traditional offerings, but they had attempted to elevate each dish in some way. i had the pork tenderloin which had great flavor and was very tender. the green bean casserole had fried shallots, but not nearly enough of them. my 8 year old has a more adult palate and was very pleased with her turkey with pepper gravy, sweet potatoes, and smoked gouda mac and cheese. the prime rib was a definite stand out. maybe the best we've ever tasted. the lobster and squash soup was to die for! i could eat a whole pot, packed with flavor, but not such that the lobster was lost. i have also been dreaming about the pistachio macarons with raspberry filling. fluffy cookies gleaming of egg whites with a little chew in the center, but crunch on the outside. the lemon cookies with fresh herb glaze frosting were also swoon worthy. well done, pastry chef. service was attentive, but not outstanding. setting, of course, is beautiful. we will return to sample the regular menu. impressed with their first foray into thanksgiving dinner.

a happy anniversary experience!. my wife and i thorougly enjoyed celebrating our silver wedding anniversary on friday the 13th at vast. we dined on consistently well-prepared and delicious food and interacted with a professional, attentive and courteous staff from start to finish.

i made reservations two weeks in advance, fearing i might have delayed too long due to the restaurant's popularity. the scheduler handling reservations was pleasant and informative, explaining the dress code and parking availability and entertaining any questions i might have. i also received a phone message three days in advance confirming the reservation seating time.

valet or self-parking is available on the north side of the building (the valet parking fee is ten dollars). the parking valet was very pleasant and took good care of our vehicle. the devon energy tower lobby is absolutely beautiful, but i had to take a couple of rest breaks going to the restaurant entrance on the south side of the building since i'm disabled. the nice lady covering the front desk ushered us to the elevators, and we went to the 49th floor.

we were pleasantly greeted by the maitre' d, who advised us we could wait in the lounge while our table was being prepared. after a few minutes with excellent drinks while enjoying the spectacular view, we were seated at a corner table with breathtaking views to the south and west of the city. brad, our waiter, was very courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable, and thoroughly explained the evening'smenuofferings, which we had previously researched online. vast has a detailed, easy to navigate website which is worth visiting in advance. we made our choices, and brad introduced us at our request to michael, our sommelier. michael has a wealth of information to provide regarding his craft, and suggested wine pairings for us which supremely complimented each course.

the meal began with a complimentary swordfish salad appetizer, followed by our first course. i had the bay scallops and mussels, and linda enjoyed the lobster ravioli with battered lobster claws, accompanied by three different kinds of bread. the opening round was impressive! that course was followed by beet salad for my wife, and i just had to try the sweet potato clam chowder topped with candied barbecued bacon-it was delicious! then they brought out muscovy duck for my wife and braised lamb shanks burgundy for me along with a couple of robust reds. the main courses were very tasty and well-presented. when it was time for dessert, i was desirous of the fried-pie bananas foster, but brad surprised us with a dark chocolate anniversary cake, a substantial compliment to the meal accompanied by a couple of vast's signature champagne cocktails!

thoroughly satisfied, we relaxed a bit while enjoying the night view before heading home. i expected our check to be moderately expensive (and it was) but both of us felt we certainly received our money's worth. oklahoma city visitors might want to research driving in that part of town or take a taxi. i look forward to us being repeat visitors in the future, as there are a number ofmenuitems i'd like to try, like that bananas foster!

fun place for lunch. i have frequented this establishment numerous times for lunch. the "daily table" is always fun. you will get to try things you wouldn't normally order. themenuchanges daily and it all depends on what they get in fresh that day.not a bad price and it includes a drink. i've had varied service experiences, but for the most part it's been acceptable. briana (sp?) is my favorite. she knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. she offers great service. i have learned to ask for her section! i haven't tried it for dinner, but the food sounds amazing! be sure and adhere to the dress code ;) it is an upscale restaurant!

lovely. dinner for my birthday. food was wonderful. i had the smoked butternut squash risotto and hubby had the sweetbreads. presentation was beautiful. main course was lemongrass butter poached shellfish and lobster boursin diver scallops. (who knew you could stuff scallops with lobster meat?) both were delicious. my hubby knew portions would not be large and they weren't, but he did say the food was like a work of art. the fun was trying to decipher all the tastes and ingredients. i also liked the 3 types of breads they delivered. pace of food delivery was good. my only small complaint was that even though all help was attentive i wish our waitress had described the dishes a little more in depth. the four petite deserts were definitely different. we went down the elevator with a pastry chef who was delivering small individual chocolate cakes to another location. after she described them i would like to have tried that. maybe they will be on themenunext time. we will go back.

vast. spectacular view and excellent food. we ate at vast on friday evening as part of our birthday celebrations. you must go for the view and experience of seeing okc at this level. vast is definitely a plus for okc and helps us become a "big league" city. the food is very good. the portions are very small and the plates are very big. it's very expensive by okc standards and i think that is why many of the reviews are critical. i suggest you go on line and review themenubefore you go. you will need to order an appetizer or salad as not much comes with the entree. you won't be askng for a to go box.

we started with the maine lobster ravioli and squash risotto, and 4 glasses of wine. they were excellent, though very small portions. for the main course our party of 4 had salmon, lobster scallops and i had the rubbed strip steak. all thought the entrees were very good. my steak was actually pretty large by vast standards of portions and excellent. this is a restaurant okc needs. go there once or twice for the view and the experience. was the wait staff any better than a normal upscale restaurant? no. was the food greatest you have ever had? no. was the experience one of a kind in okc? yes. be sure to go at least once and hopefully the portions will get a little larger. on a scale of one to 10 it's a 10 for okc.

nice addition to okc fine dining scene. my husband and i dined at vast on a january saturday evening at 8:30 pm. he had made our reservations for this prime time in november, so with this long of a wait, i had very high expectations. for the most part, the restaurant was a hit.

the hostess greeted us warmly and offered to take my coat. we arrived more than 15 minutes early and were prepared to wait in the bar area for a while, but the hostess said that our table was ready. we were led to a table with a good nighttime view of the oklahoma city skyline and it made for quite the romantic ambiance. all of the waitstaff that passed our table during the meal were dressed in suits and ties. we were greeted by our waiter, offered our menus, and the meal and service that followed were good with a few small hiccups.

after ordering, we were served an amuse bouche of tuna tartare on small silver spoons. the tartare was fresh, well seasoned and delicious. we tried the maine lobster ravioli as an appetizer, which was served at exactly the same time as the red oak and butter lettuce salad. that was a shame, but both dishes were very good. the ravioli was served as a long ribbon of pasta filled with lobster, topped with a savory cream sauce and accompanied by large fried lobster claws and fresh dill. the salad was a large platter of fresh red oak and butter lettuces accompanied by fried tomatoes and a creamy sage vinaigrette. our waiter came by with a bread basket with three different types of bread: a lavosh and two small, soft rolls filled with a tomato tapenade and a creamy jalapeño filling. as an aperitif, my husband tried the b&b cocktail, a refreshing combination of roasted beets, gin, lime, agave, st. germain and absinthe.

for dinner, i ordered the lobster boursin diver scallops. this entree was absolutely top notch. it included three large diver scallops delicately stuffed with lobster, a passion fruit beurre blanc, braised fennel and a carrot cardamom purée. my husband tried the ancho chili coffee rubbed strip steak and for $41, it was a major disappointment. it was hard to believe that piece of steak came from the same kitchen as the other thoughtfully prepared dishes served to us throughout our meal. simply put, the cut of steak was tough and the coffee rub lacked flavor. it was entirely unremarkable, but the asparagus, maytag blue cheese sweet potatoes and glazed cippolini onion served alongside it were lovely. we did not, however, mention our disappointment to our waiter. next time, we plan to steer clear of any of the steak dishes on themenuas they seem to be the most unsuccessfully reviewed.

for dessert, we tried the "joconde," which was an artful combination of white and dark chocolate, raspberries, strawberry and caramel. throughout the meal, we enjoyed wines by the glass thoughtfully recommended by our waiter. overall, our experience at vast was pleasant minus the one big miss with the strip steak. the ambiance of the restaurant, the professionalism of the staff and the quality of the food and drink make this a welcome addition to the fine dining scene of oklahoma city.

after reading every review about this place, here is the recap of my experience. we were promptly seated and served. the hostess and our waiter were great and our overall service was great. however, the waitress serving the table next to us didn't make a good impression.

my date and i both had great salads. she enjoyed the salmon but i wasn't impressed by the ribeye. i've had better steak at a 24 hour buffet in vegas. it was very tough and fatty. overall themenuis very limited and the food is about 20% overpriced.

the restaurant itself is very nice and the view is spectacular. i didn't offer a like or dislike as my overall opinion is indifferent. i'll try the bar next time but i'll go somewhere else for a good steak.

set your expectations low. i have very little good things to say about vast. we began our evening with a waitress that had very little knowledge of themenuand the bar. my husband asked what types of scotch they have at the bar and she couldn't supply one brand as a selection. she suggested he get up and go take a look. wow.
the appetizer was great. we had the quail. very crispy outside and wonderful sauces.
our waitress forgot to order our salads so it threw off the timetable for everything else. we received our salads, which were very tasty. my husband ordered a drink and never was asked if he would like another drink until i asked him in front of the waitress. i saw the waitress speak to the manager about everything and he never came by the table to offer an apology or anything. instead he ran a glass of red wine to our table, which was actually for the table behind us. we asked the waitress what the red wine was about and she said it was complimentary. it was in a dirty glass. there was soap scum all over the bottom of the glass. soo classy! we do not drink red wine. why send a glass of wine to a table that isn't drinking wine?
we finally received our entree plates and my husband ordered the scallops which were fantastic! i ordered the filet and it was exceptionally dry. not sure if it sat because of being thrown off from the salads, but it was suppose to be medium rare and it was medium. by this point i didn't care. i just wanted to leave.
went to the bar to wait for our cab and ordered a coffee with cream and sugar. never saw any sugar! it was expected at this point :)
horrible experience. horrible service and management skill. the only person who knew what they were doing was the hostess.

my friend and i decided to try out the cocktail area at vast since we heard good things about this restaurant tonight. we were not let down! the views were amazing in the cocktail area. the service was great also. our food came out extremely fast, and our server was impressive. she helped us sort through the large drinkmenuand delivered our drinks and food quickly. the tuna was spectacular and my filet was cooked perfectly. my friend loved his dish also although i can't remember what it was. we will definitely return again. this restaurant has definitely raised the bar for fine dining in oklahoma city.