Fantastic food, amazing knowledgeable staff and a small intimate atmosphere. Counter seating is a MUST, and Chef Christian is so friendly and personable! With a rotating seasonal menu, everything is the highest quality and so delicious. I went for my anniversary and they made sure to make the experience so special. Will definitely be back :) (@bitethisaz on IG) read more

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Service was amazing, food was amazing. Menu is very innovative & my favorites we're the duck taquitos, the pavlova dessert & the mussels

The food was amazing, the staff was super friendly, and it has a great ambiance. Have the Brussels!

Shift Kitchen is very, very small, but it suits Flagstaff really well. The food was absolutely amazing and so flavorful! My husband had the bacon jam burger which I'm assuming is only cooked to a specific temperature, as my husband wasn't asked how he liked it cooked. It came out perfectly rare and was a MASSIVE burger patty. Served along side were the truffle fries with, "secret sauce." He loved it, especially because he made the joke that the secret is they drove to the valley for In- N- Out sauce. Haha. I stepped far out of my comfort zone and ordered the roasted corn and peach pasta. WOW! The assembly of flavors was amazing and the texture of pasta was perfect. Belly full, heart glad! read more

Shift Kitchen & Bar - Roasted Corn Agnolotti - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Delicious tapas style restaurant. Food cooked while we watched. It was obvious the staff took pride in their food.

Great service ... right off the bat. We sat on the sidewalk bar and enjoyed the great ambiance and people watching. Excellent wine and a delicious cocktail, a "Cellar Door". The bread and olive platter was scrumptious! The Parpadelle was very tasty and prepared just right. read more

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Amazing. It's like being served a prix-fixe meal without the prix-tentiousness that so many other places dish up alongside similar menus. You can choose to dress up, or show up in casual attire; the juxtapose of [being casual] paired with a fine-dining experience made for an unforgettable time. read more

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[4.5/5.0] What a gem in downtown Flagstaff! Brussels were super crispy, honey was nice touch. Kale salad was excellent as well. The balanced and subtle flavors makes it really good starter. Love the acidity from the raisins as well. Linguine was fresh and tasty. Love the heartiness of the sauce as well. The meringue was not too sweet. Felt like I was eating a snowball! Definitely the first place im hitting next time im in flagstaff. Awesome seeing the chefs work as well, really rare to see behind the scenes magic. Thank you guys for a great dinner! read more

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An excellent dining experience! Impeccable service & the meal was exceptional. I highly recommend the Brussels Sprouts. The honey drizzle completes the dish. read more

What a great find! I found this place searching on non other than Yelp. My husband and I were only in Flagstaff for one night, so I was happy that this was the one meal we had there. We ordered the Relleno Burger and Braised Short Rib and let me tell you this was one of the best and most non greasy burger we've ever had! We would go back just for the burger and fresh made chips. It was also a nice experience to sit at the bar/chef station where we got to watch the talented chefs at work. We had the pleasure of chatting with the chefs about the meals and had small talk. I'd highly recommend! read more

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So tasty. Very clever chef. The bison meat short ribs were so tender. Very flavorful and not tough or gamey. Served on pumpkin polenta-soft and creamy as it should be. Sprinkled with pomegranate-a sweet surprise in a savory dish. My husband started with mango sorbet. It has a hint of jalapeño, but not overpowering. It was sprinkled with goat cheese-very clever to use to take some of the super sweetness away from the sorbet and ramp down the jalapeño flavor. His entree was the poutine burger-8 oz and quite sizeable served with fries, also a sizeable portion. Fries were crispy, not overdone. Atmosphere is crisp and clean. Staff were very friendly. We are looking forward to going back! read more

We were happy to get in on a Saturday night with a last-minute reservation. The staff were all friendly and pleasant. The ambiance is basic but nice. The food was wonderful. We especially liked the savory sorbet appetizer and the brussels sprouts appetizer. The pork chop was exceptional. The lamb birria tagliatelle was good but I thought it could have used a bit more salt. A small flaw. Only criticisms would be the entrees came out at very different times, and the bread plate (which was disappointing...I like crustier fresh bread) long after we finished our meal. That being said, we will definitely be back. read more

The food is unique and always perfectly prepared and delicious! We recommend the burger, fries, pork chop, and all the deserts. The service is always so good no matter who waits on you! The ambiance is great! The lighting is good. It's a comfortable atmosphere and way you are served and checked on frequently is awesome. read more

We had a fantastic dining experience here. Highlights: -We sat at the bar alongside the open kitchen, which was really fun. We got to watch the food magic happen and the kitchen staff was open to chatting. -They encourage you to share plates, which we did between three of us, and it was a wonderful way to connect. -The cocktails are actually cocktails that take skill to make, and they were quite tasty. I appreciated that they had a non-alcoholic mocktail options. -The pickle fries and basil sorbet were major highlights. -All of the plates we had were well-made and flavorful. Other stuff: -The restaurant is small and our server was incredibly attentive and informative. -The ambience was fantastic. Open, warm and inviting. -This restaurant is fancy and nice without being stuffy or pretentious. -Overall I thought the experience was worth the price. -If you want to go here, which I would highly suggest you do, make a reservation. read more

Me and my Parisian boyfriend have experienced restaurants in Sweden, Los Angeles, Paris and we would have never expected our best experience to be in Flagstaff! The food here is truly amazing and the most delicious you can find in Arizona. Perfect balance of sweet, savory with an ample kitchen atmosphere. Love it!! read more

Shift Kitchen & Bar - Bread board and Prosecco - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

As we left Shift this evening, I told both Dara and the chefs that I think this was the best dinner I've had in nearly 40 years in Flagstaff! Every single bite -- from the freshly baked rolls with Boursin cheese and tarragon butter, to the fresh peach and Derby cheddar with orange salt, to the wild mushroom pasta with port wine sauce, and the Elote salad -- was perfect. And the chocolate Pavlova was delish! Yes, portions aren't huge, but so flavorful that we felt completely satisfied. If you haven't tried Shift, please do. If you have, we'll see you there sometime! read more

5/5 Stars - Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Stopped by here on a visit to Flagstaff for the day after finding it on Yelp. Walked in around 6pm mid-week and was asked if we had resos, to which we didn't, and they said they could squeeze us in if we could finish by 730. No problemo. Staff was very nice the entire time and they checked on us fairly frequently. Had the: Bone marrow app w/house made chips (10/10) - loved it. Probably the best version of bone marrow i've had. Was savory and sweet as there were figs/apples in it (i can't remember). Chips were great. Beef coulotte (8/10) - nice and tender, well cooked to medium rare, no chewiness/tired-jaw syndrome. Well flavored. Fried pork chop (9/10) - when I saw it, I was a bit worried b/c of the thickness and thought it'd be dry, but it was perfectly cooked for a fried pork chop. Still juicy and tender. Nice flavor, not too salty. Was topped with a fruity kale mixture that helped lighten it. Good size too - i was definitely full. Would definitely go here again if i ever visit again. read more

Amazing food and super attentive staff! Kitchen is spotless and the cooks are so organized

Do NOT skip dessert! The pistachio cheesecake pie made me want to jump up and cheer. Lovely atmosphere

The food was amazing! We will definitely be back. I recommend sitting at the bar or in the front room. There is more seating in the back room but it was a little cramped read more

Amazing wine, food, and service. They have a sommelier available which is such a privilege. Loved everything about it read more

Shift Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

The staff & food were wonderful at Shift. My wife & I made a reservation to celebrate our anniversary. The anticipation of the meal was exceeded by the results, as each item was delightful. Our favorite were the scallops and the steak. read more

Every plate placed before you is an experience. Regardless of how simple or artistic a dish appears, it will always be brimming with creativity and flavor. You'll remember everything you try at Shift. Fantastic food. Delicious drinks. An environment that is fun and relaxed and staff that are friendly and attentive. You can't go wrong with this gem! read more

This place should be called bait and switch. Nothing in the food pictures on yelp was on the menu, which is only available on the app and changes daily. We were seated, asked about water choice, chose sparkling water and that was before we saw the menu. Menu was horrid. Veal was the main dish. Had to pay for water we didnt drink and left. read more

We walked in and were put off by the host implying that we needed to hurry our meal because another reservation was coming at 7:30 (1.25 hours after we arrived- we also had a reservation) but then our lovely server came over and she was a joy. She was so knowledgeable about the menu and had great recommendations. We loved the Brussel sprouts and our meals were delicious. This is a cool spot and the food is outstanding. Worth it to it next to a stranger. read more

Shift Kitchen & Bar - Sea bass and black quinoa - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Wow. Just wow. My wife and I came here as a respite from our family Xmas vacation and we left happier than a pirate plundering a ship full of booty. We sat at the bar which let us chat it up with one of the amazing house chefs Brian. Our server Sarah had nothing but great recommendations for food and drinks. Just trust that everything you order here will blow your mind and satisfy your palate. We ordered Pickled fries, the mussel toast, the bison short rib on a bed of pumpkin polenta, the burger and a side of the house salad. Topped it off with a couple affogatos. Literally everything made us do a happy dance. Even the cocktails were hits! We can't rave enough about how happy we left this establishment. This was my first time ever buying a staff a round of drinks and getting to ring the bell. For just $15 I don't see how we could've left without doing so! If you are in town, stop by here. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Amazing food and drinks! We can't wait to come back again. Chef Tamara's Burger is insanely good-must try!

Excellent spot for interesting and delicious menu options. I enjoyed sitting at the bar and chatting with the chef. Staff was great. Other patrons were going crazy for the pork chops. Definitely a must try. read more

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Wonderful Burger. Haven't had anything other than. Been there twice and repeatedly ordered it.

Coming from someone who's been in the culinary/ service industry for 10+ years... The service is one of the two stars given. The servers were nice and attentive and checked in often and always cleared things because we were at a small table. Drinks and food came out at a good timely manner too. The second of the two stars goes to the mussels toast and partially the Brussels sprouts appetizers. The Mussels Toast had every texture and flavor component you'd want. The creamy aioli, the slightly pickled spice of the fresnos and jicama for crunch and the bread was toasted perfectly and mussels were perfectly cooked. This was the best thing about this place. The Brussels were really good but when you have such small sprouts it's easy to over fry them which they were so they turned a bit bitter, however the goat cheese and honey helped with the bitterness. Overall Brussels were good. However, I truly don't believe a restaurant should stand alone on their appetizers, because entrees are usually the star of the show especially when shift has such a small menu in general. The Birria lamb tagliatelle was a good dish except that the pasta did not have enough sauce at all. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious, however tagliatelle is a thick pasta and needs a lot help with sauce to produce flavor, the pasta was cooked perfectly al denté it just needed more sauce... Now for the dish that ruined the experience, The Bison Short Rib with pumpkin Polenta, fried acorn squash chips and pomegranate seeds. This dish fell so flat, the short rib was dry and not cooked long enough so it was tough. The pumpkin polenta has zero seasoning to taste, the fried squash chips were good for texture and the pomegranate seeds works for a sweet bitter component but the dish overall was just not right and not worth $34. We told the server after trying 3 bites of the dish what was wrong with it and we decided to just move on to dessert to give it one more shot but even the carrot cake didn't taste like a carrot cake and the Cinnamon Toast Crunch held the most flavor out of the whole dessert... The manager dropped off the bill and said the owner took 50% off the price of the short rib we didn't even eat and was cooked terribly. We asked the server when she came back why only half was taken off and she said unless it's pretty extreme circumstances like the cook of the dish being bad they won't take the whole price off and she said they rarely ever take the whole price off. This is understandable from a small business standpoint but from a guest stand point and the dish being completely off they should've taken the whole thing off the bill. But they didn't. Definitely wont come back. We as a couple spend so much time serving people and working in this industry which I know is one of the hardest industries mentally and physically but to come here as our big dinner and spend our hard earned money for a wee little getaway during our busiest season and to have this experience sucked so bad. Please do better overall. read more

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One of the most amazing meals I've had in my lifetime! The pork chop is to die for !! And the desserts are out of this world !!! read more

The food here every single dish was fantastic and the service was wonderful.. very educated!

The flavors are done perfectly! Get the tasting menu. Food comes out hot and all cooks are super talented.

One of the better dining experiences in Flagstaff. Food is excellent. Ambiance is Flagstaffy. Service is excellent. We have been there a couple times. read more

I was very impressed with Shift Kitchen and Bar when we first visited it; the service, the quality of the food, and the atmosphere are all first-tier. Sharing a meal family-style to maximize the cross-section of the menu we would experience, we ordered the duck (delicious!) a couple of pasta dishes, an intriguing dish called pickled fries, dessert, and a pair of cocktails each.  Everything we tried was tasty, creative, and nicely presented.  The portion sizes were generous, and dessert was so exceptional we were tempted to order a 2nd helping. Tip: The cocktails were inventive, tasty, and REALLY strong!  It was a good thing that neither of us was driving ;-) Prices were slightly on the high side, but the dining experience was so enjoyable that it was unquestionably worth the freight! read more

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Every morsel of every entree & appetizer is a masterpiece! The best restaurant ever in Northern Arizona. The savory sorbets a must-try.

My fiance and I made reservations for a Friday night, in town on vacay. Cocktails, apps, palette cleanser and mains...extremely tasty and unique dinner paced perfectly. The sorbet with goat cheese and evoo was very special and a perfect bite type dish. Service was fantastic and our server Kalie made the dining experience easy, comfortable and we look forward to coming back. Also got street parking basically right outside. Thanks again!! read more

It has a fun atmosphere at the chefs counter getting to see all the chefs cook and our service was very thoughtful and attentive last night. My girlfriend and I thought the food was flavorful and good but not something memorable that makes me want to keep coming back. I tend to like the Tinderbox, Atria, Josephine's of Flagstaff a bit more but again, our evening was very solid and enjoyable just not incredible like the hype made me think it would be. If you're in town, give Shift a try and I love seeing the food scene in downtown Flagstaff continue to improve! read more

Excellent scallop plate and craft cocktail. Service was good. Cool vibe seated at counter overlooking the chefs who prepare the meals.

Pickle fries OMG!!! Pork chop was amazing and short rib as well! My favorite flag fine dining.