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    Shift Kitchen & Bar

    4.5 (752 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    So much YES

    Absolutely stellar! We live in Orange County, CA. Lived in Sonoma County, CA. We've experienced lots of amazing food. This place is absolutely fantastic. Try something you normally wouldn't and see what a real chef and mixologist can do. Magic! Excellent service too

    Main Course Menu
    Patti F.

    The food at Shift was very good! We talked to local couple who love it and gave us some recommendations. We each ordered a sorbet starter, grape and chervil, both were a delicious combination of sweet with savory and a little tart from goat cheese sprinkled on top. That was followed with Jidori chicken thighs on a caper balsamic glaze and and Blue corn dusted pork chop. Delicious. Only downside, we thought the metal seats were uncomfortable. Staff were very nice, helpful and attentive.

    Andy M.

    My wife and I ate here on a whim and wow, what a gem in Flagstaff! Possibly our favorite place in town to date. It has a cozy and cute interior, with a great view of the chefs at work if you sit at the bar. What made shift standout to us were their creative flavor combinations. On paper, we just had a salad pork chop and fish. But their flavors really made those dishes stand out! The blood orange sauce complimented the pork chop (which was cooked perfectly) so well. The fish was definitely more Asian inspired with bok choy and a soy based sauce. It was perhaps a touch salty for me but the flavors were good. The dessert was awesome. It was described as a bite of fall. Between the wine soaked pears, nuts, and the pumpkin mousse, I honestly can't think of a better description. If youre in town, shift on over here and give this place a try

    Pickled French Fries
    Jonathan L.

    Heard so much about this place. Highly recommend making a reservation as this place is really not big at all. Me and the wife are celebrating our wedding in Flagstaff and upon sitting us down we were greeted by a congratulations card signed by everyone working that night! They also gave us a complimentary mocktail after noticing we didn't order alcohol which was a nice treat. The setting is really cozy and intimate - you can see literally over the counter the 4 chefs making the food in a very small open area. Shift is unique I believe they change their menu everyday or week or something like that so what I had is probably not guaranteed to be back when you visit, but this is what we ordered. Dill brined French fries Pork chop with roman date sauce and citrus supreme with arugula mint salad Bavette Steak Poached pear and grapefruit sorbet Everything was a certified banger. And shift I think their intention is to really make you think about what you're eating and shift expectations . They wowed me and my wife every plate. I want to call out specifically the pork chop. I never would think a date sauce and citrus surpreme would pair too well with porkchops. I know a lot of people can put like molasses or sweeter sauces but they leaned really into that but it wasn't too sweet or overbearing. Same with the dill brined French fries. No overbearing dill flavor but you can definitely taste it and wonder hmm how's this work why's this so good? I truly loved this place. If you're in Flagstaff it is a pricier option - it's a tapas restaurant technically so multiple small plates will be needed to make you full - so after skiing could add up quite a bit. But this might be the best food I've had in Arizona so far. Service was excellent, food phenomenal.

    Was enjoying so much forgot food pics!
    Ann H.

    Had a great dinner with friends at Shift! Everything is shareable which is great since you are able to enjoy their fantastic selections. Service was friendly and helpful he pace of the meals coming out was perfect! Do yourself a solid and get a resi here!

    Duck Taquitos
    Em B.

    This restaurant was absolutely amazing. The service was exceptional--attentive without being overbearing, with consistent check-ins, friendly staff, and a team that was genuinely knowledgeable about the menu and dishes. The restaurant itself was clean and had a stylish modern-meets-vintage vibe that made the atmosphere feel both cozy and upscale. Their cocktail menu was especially unique. I ordered the Vendetta Ride, and it was easily one of my favorite drinks of the night: light, slightly sweet, and finished with just the right kick. I absolutely loved it. The menu features creative contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on sharing plates, which made the experience even more fun. We ordered two appetizers, two mains, and a dessert, and overall everything was excellent. My only critique would be the Duck Taquitos. The duck flavor was not there, and the mesquite mole sauce leaned too sweet for my taste. Aside from that, every dish impressed us. Overall, it was a fantastic meal and a great dining experience. I would highly recommend this spot if you're in Flagstaff!

    Pork Chop
    Claudia S.

    Shift is a fun upscale tapas style restaurant. Very cool to watch the chefs cook in the open style kitchen. Fresh local ingredients, flavorful food and great service. My favorite dish we tried was the porkchop. We were celebrating an anniversary and they offered us complimentary champagne or dessert which was very thoughtful. I do wish they had more than one small bathroom.

    Savory Sorbet
    Homeyra K.

    We would have given Shift a 5, but the seating in the back booth-style area was uncomfortable. Everything else was great. I recommend doing the chef's tasting menu if it's your first time. The food was amazing, especially the duck tacos. Service was very good too, but I do wish our server had shown us the wine bottles during the pairing. We would have loved to take pictures and know what wines we were having so we could order them in the future.

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    Cameron C.

    Always say yes to a cocktail from Shift! Incredible attention to detail from their mixologist. You will have to order a second! LGBTQ friendly Open kitchen makes the bar fun to watch the chef.

    Mushroom Sacchetti Pasta
    Lauren S.

    We stopped in for some bites and a drink before a concert, and overall I would give this establishment a 3.8 We enjoyed the fries and brussel sprouts from the appetizer section, and also tried the mushroom pasta. We also ordered the special cocktail of the day, a passion fruit margarita. This is a nice restaurant and would be a good place for happy hour. We liked the fries and sprouts, but found the pasta to be a small portion for a really high price and would not likely order a main entree here again. The best part of the meal was the savory basil and goat cheese sorbet, which was inventive and a fair price for what it was. The drinks were strong and service was good. But unfortunately I think this place is a bit overpriced for what you get and in comparison to other options in Flagstaff.

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    Tyler T.

    The food is amazing quality. The roasted cabbage has a very flavorful pistachio vibe. The pork chop was incredible.

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    Good food and quick! Ordered from Oeno down the street, had it delivered, and enjoyed some tasty wine while we waited.

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    Thank you for joining us!

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    Delicious food, friendly service, and wonderful ambiance. Tried a few dishes and everything was fantastic!!

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    Novel idea for a restaurant: sharing food. Ambiance speaks to its mission. Great service. Food was tasty, just feels expensive

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    Fantastic flavors! My wife and I did the chefs 4 course tasting meal and each course was unique but incredibly flavorful!

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    I love the ambience and the warm welcome from chef Tamara is always a treat. Best gelato of my life.

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    Do they charge an employee benefit fee or a charge to use a credit card?

    No we do not charge any extra fees like that.

    Would a 10-year-old kid be allowed? Thanks!

    Hello! Yes, we have a kids menu.

    Do they have gluten free food?

    We have quite a few options and are happy to make modifications (when able).

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    Family-owned & operated

    First time here. Greeted warmly. Sat outside as we live in…read morePhoenix and needed to get out of the heat. We each ordered the flight of beers. 6 beers in each flight. All were delicious! Ordered the Irish egg rolls. Wonderful. And split a burger with Parmesan/garlic fries. Loved the whole experience. Jeffery our Server ... he was amazing. Top Notch. Can't wait to return!

    The front desk clerk at our hotel raved about the Lumberyard. She said she goes there all of the…read moretime. I guess I should have asked her what to order. Somewhere along the line, we missed the boat. I ordered the Lumberyard mac & cheese and added pulled chicken and roasted poblanos. My goodness it was a lot of food. The mac & cheese was good, not southern good, but still good. The poblanos were a perfect addition but the chicken was drowned in a cloyingly sweet BBQ sauce. I definitely wouldn't order the chicken again. The hubs had the Santa Maria tri tip. The meat was tough. Quite a few pieces too tough to even chew. Luckily, my meal was huge so he had that to fill up on. I saw the 32 oz cocktails and the former party girl in me immediately kicked in. I think my husband saw the look in my eyes. Maybe the aura around me and put a kabosh on it immediately. I ended up with a 16 oz, still large but that inner 22 years old was disappointed. 32 oz and you should be stumbling down San Fransisco. 16 oz should have at least brought a big 'ol grin. But alas, I couldn't even taste the alcohol. That inner party girl didn't let out that big 'ol grin. (That's ok. The tolerance of 22 year old me has faded through the years). Enough digression, would we come back? Yes, I think it's worth a second shot. We would, however, try something different.

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    Wildflower

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    4.2(538 reviews)
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    **July 2026: Sunday Night**…read more My friend and I wanted something healthy and nutritious, but still fast and easy to enjoy at home, so I found Wildflower and was immediately interested in their menu. The potato cream cheese soup was so comforting and delicious, and I loved how creamy and smooth it was. We ended up sharing a few items, and everything came out quickly once we ordered at the counter. We tried the Citrus Beet salad, which had pretty much all of my favorite ingredients: beets, arugula, candied walnuts, and more, along with a bowl of potato cream cheese soup and a tri tip sandwich. The sandwich was good, but the soup and salad were definitely my favorites. Everything felt fresh and satisfying, and it was exactly the kind of meal we were looking for. Wildflower is kind of like Stonefire Grill in Southern California in that it feels like a reliable casual local chain with a lot of good options, and I LOVED that there are several locations around Arizona. If Wildflower were to ever branch out to southern California I'd probably visit monthly and I'd happily return to try more of their refreshing items.

    In town for 1 night saw this place near the hotel and stopped in for breakfast…read more Conveniently located with friendly staff, fresh ingredients and a clean facilty. Ordered a matcha chai with breakfast burrito. Matcha was delightfully creamy with a good balance of sweet. The burrito had great flavor and the salsa served with it had a nice spice to it. Quaint place with decent menu options and a nice array of baked good on display.

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