On a short visit, just passing through Flagstaff- I was not expecting to have such a delicious and memorable meal but Shift Kitchen & Bar exceeded all expectations! The food was fresh, creative, tasty, and presented beautifully. The service? Outstanding, our server had thoughtful answers to all our questions and was delightful to chat with. The wine and drink selection? Stellar, there were no bad choices and everything we picked paired beautifully with the food. Ambiance was warm, inviting, and cool, nothing takes away from the delicious food! If you're looking for a culinary experience that you'll be thinking about long after you leave town, look no further, this is THE PLACE! read more

We were spending one night in Flagstaff on a road trip and I found this place on Yelp. We had a fabulous experience! We came after 8pm on a Wednesday and sort of expected a lukewarm experience with staff ready to go home, but not so! From our first greeting to the moment we left, we felt like honored guests. Our server, Katherine was lovely and attentive. The food was spectacular ( we shared the panzanella salad , wine burger (omg with the house-made Gouda cheese whiz ) and the pork chop. We also had amazing craft cocktails. I would highly recommend this place when you're in town! read more

Only had a short night in flagstaff but spent it at this very cute and inventive spot. We weren't extremely hungry otherwise we would for sure have been indulging in their chefs tasting menu. Nevertheless we got some great dishes. We started out with cocktails. Had a hard time choosing what to order but looking around the restaurant it looked like every drink was a winner. We next had some artichokes followed by the carbonara tortellini and barramundi. Last but not least we finished with the blueberry cobbler ice cream. We were really happy with this restaurant find and would come back if we are ever in town again! read more

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More or less a tapas-style place, but the plates are bigger than you expect: 3 fed two of us well. We had the pickle fries, fried brussel sprouts, and a salad. All were unique and amazing. Lots of vegetarian options. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The desserts, unfortunately, were so-so. Gelato was a little icey and the vinegar pie was just ok. Neither was bad, but after the amazingly good meal, a little disappointing. read more

Made a reservation as recommended. Place is small so I guess you can say it's intimate since the space is a little tight, felt a little cramp. Our server was really friendly and nice and patient with us. Got the aperitif flight: 5 stars. Worth a try. variety of flavor - smoky, sour, sweet. Very interesting. Carciofo: 3 stars. deep fried artichoke with a feta and a truffle mouse. It tasted ok. Love the crispy ness but everything was so salty...... why?!? Artichoke tasted like it had been in brine so there was enough flavor but not sure why it tasted like they add extra salt on top of that. Beets: 3 stars. Very tender and well cooked beets. Citrus was good but I didn't care for the roots and top that were left on the beets. Could barely taste the mint crystals. And cheese mousse/cream was ok could use a little salt in this dish. Panisse: 3.5 stars. Kudos for having a veggie options. The chickpea cubes were pretty decent but could use a little salt (or maybe eating a lot of the over salted artichoke threw off my taste buds.) my mom enjoyed it but she didn't understand why the mushrooms were sour. It does come with capers (which I didn't eat with the Panisse) so I guess it balanced out. Barramundi: 3 stars nice crispy skin with yummy asparagus. But the taste is a little mono tone. Maybe you can add a grilled lemon for us to squeeze over as the crispy skin is salty but the taste of the fish meat is very bland and could use a little lemon as it does taste somewhat fishy with its blandness. The coulotte:3 stars. I enjoyed the meat but it definitely could use some salt over it when cooked. Meat was tender. Couscous was meh, I enjoyed the leek flavor with the meat to help keep it from being monotone with the couscous. Nothing stood out. Chicken nuggets:4 stars. Little one enjoyed it and ate most of nuggets. I tried the fries and they were crispy. Over all an ok experience. Just expected a little more taste to the prices for the dishes. Also, wanted to try the tasting menu but they said whole table had to participate and that sucks since. We all had such varied palate and food restrictions. Wish it could be individual purchase of tasting menu. I saw so many good reviews and really wanted to like this place but I felt that many dishes were a little lacking. read more

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

Shift is probably one of my favorite places in flag to eat. Great service and everyone there is always so friendly! Overall you can't go wrong with the food and there are occasional dishes that are truly special. But sometimes you just get very good instead of exceptional. That being said, the shift bakesale has some of the best pastries I've had anywhere. Not just good for flag but good for ANYWHERE. Can't say enough good things about it! read more

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

Such a cute spot in Flag! Delicious food and amazing service. It is a small place downtown. Make sure to make a reservation. The plates are small. Be prepared to order a few in order to fill up. It's a little pricey but absolutely delicious. read more

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What an incredibly warm and delicious experience. Under "snacks" the pickled French fries are a MUST TRY along with the brussels. I don't care if you don't like brussel sprouts, you will like these. 10/10 I would come back just for these two items alone. The charred romaine was a unique flavor we all enjoyed. Main courses were also extremely enjoyable and look forward to coming back to try more. Now onto the attentive staff. Our waitress was so so knowledgeable about the menu and the wine selection. During our course she checked on us many times and there was another lady who was just lovely walking around checking on tables. A really beautiful experience and restaurant. You can tell how much time the owners put into this place! read more

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Outstanding place from start to finish. The pickled fries were hard to put down and the taquitos tasted like something my abuela would have made. We mentioned that we were celebrating a promotion and a congrats card was waiting at our seat. They ended the meal with a complimentary prosecco as a way of saying congrats. Honestly one of the top five dining experiences I've ever had. read more

Great food! We weren't sure what to expect especially since we went out on a limb and ordered pasta with rabbit in it and taquitos with duck. Both were excellent but especially the rabbit pasta read more

Wanted to love this place cool inside! Arrived at 458pm from a long drive from the Grand Canyon...tried to open the door...we tried three times thinking it was us while a young woman stood by the door (inside) and didn't say a word just looked at us... finally we realized it wasn't 5 pm...so rude not to at least let us know! We were seated at a tight corner Very uncomfortable...ordered the bread and olive plate to start.. Bread dense or old... no good Odd app After all this we decided to eat elsewhere Our server was a five the rest meh read more

I do not write bad reviews unless it is thoroughly deserved! My husband and I came here for our first time in April. They had seated us at the chef's counter, but my husband said it was too hot with the heat from the stove, so they seated us at the other counter, otherwise, I may have seen health code violations the first time as well! In April, I enjoyed my entrée, but my husband did not enjoy his, and we were not impressed with the dessert! I decided to give them another try when my husband was out of town on October 10. They open at 5, so at 4:55 there were four parties waiting. The gal, whom I think is the manager, was cleaning the windows, and did not even say hello. Absolutely no acknowledgment that we are standing there! Same thing happened at my last visit! We were let in at 5:01 PM. If you're looking for a romantic evening, this is not your place, as the restaurant does not offer that kind of seating! I sat at the chef's counter, where you can see everything! The ladies to my left were very pleasant, but the couple to my right, she immediately turned her chair, so her back was facing me. I placed my order, and then one health violation after another preceded! I thought it was very strange that right at the counter, they have open containers of asparagus and broccolini, when people are talking, laughing, sneezing and coughing at the counter. Sure enough, the unfriendly gal to my right, turned her head a little bit and sneezed, which would've made it right into those containers! Then, one of the cooks spilled a container of something on the floor, went to the back room that patrons can look right into to get a broom and dust pan, swept up the mess, put the broom and dust pan back into the back room, walked right past the hand sink and proceeded to touch food, without washing his hands! Then he pulled out a container that said relish, dated 10/3, grabbed a spoon and tasted it, told the other cook that it still tastes fine, and keep in mind it is 10/10. So with stuff marked a week old, they do a taste test? Then one of the other cooks went to the back room, where you can see he is eating, grabs his personal water bottle and drinks out of it, comes out by the hand sink, and I'm thinking he's going to wash his hands, but no, he just grabbed a paper towel to wipe his mouth, and proceeded to start making food again! This is the second employee that has not washed their hands when they should! I did not eat my whole burger and fries, and in fact, I ended up throwing it out when I got home with all the violations that I witnessed! I did call the Coconino County Health Department, but in my 23 years here, I know how laxed they are! Luckily, I did not get sick, but really? For the prices they are charging, everything should be on the up and up! I know my husband did not go back because he did not like the food, but I will definitely not go back with such blatant violations of the food safety code! read more

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One of the best things I've ate at Flagstaff, hands down! The chef and crew need an award or something because the carefully crafted meals was phenomenal! Sitting at the bar top also gives you the fascinating experience of watching the staff plate each meal and listen to how they communicate with each other. Reminds me of those cooking shows haha. Their menu changes frequently as you see their bathroom wallpaper are their older menus haha (nice touch!). Here's what we had the pleasure of having: - the burrata was served with some chili fused tomatoes that complimented really. the spice was a nice kick and made the dish very unique than other burrata dishes. - Pappardelle dish had a subtle lemon zest to it that was a nice touch and I usually don't like nuts in my food but this added a nice texture to the dish. - the burger came with homemade chips that were well seasoned (maybe a tad bit on the salty side). the burger came with some jalapeno infused cheese and crispy onions. The kitchen and bar are right next to each other so it's a tight space but the way the staff work together, it doesn't make it seem cramped. Show them love after your dining experience and buy the staff a drink for $12! They deserve it! read more

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Me and my partner went on a trip and decided to go to Shift Kitchen and Bar for dinner and go for the chef's choice with wine pairings. The food was amazing and was a 4-course dinner. The restaurant itself was not small but the service and food were amazing! read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Customer service is their priority and the food was fabulous!! Everything from helping us pick the right wine to providing a sample of bourbon to help us make the right selection. I had the curry jackfruit which was deliciously flavored. My husband has the New York Steak (minus the mole sauce) It was cooked to a perfect medium rare and perfectly seasoned. My sister in law had the scallops which were perfectly seared and tender as butter. We were celebrating my birthday so along with our dessert order of chocolate cake, they brought a scoop of huckleberry gelato. That was the best gelato ever!! I wish I would have remembered to take pictures of our food. All I got was dessert!! read more

Shift Kitchen & Bar - Huckleberry gelato and chocolate cake - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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Located downtown flagstaff off of N. San Francisco Street, Shift Kitchen + Bar is a unique culinary experience. Reservations are best as this place is popular and is quite cozy, i.e. small. The idea of Shift is to share plates in a family style manner. I discovered this by reading the website after our meal as our server, Britt, was terse and did not elaborate on introducing us first-timers to the restaurant. Ignoring that irritation, our party thoroughly enjoyed the food experience and we had the following: -Bread board -Artichoke Rockerfeller -Elote Agnolotti -Pappardelle -Caribbean Curry Stew -Chocolate cake -Baklava rice pudding There is a 4-course tasting menu which I'm sure is wonderful & the whole table needs to participate. We had our college-age son with us so we decided to build our own tasting experience. Everything we tried was fantastic and we can't even rank what we liked the best because it was all so distinctive and delightful. read more

A cozy, neighborhood vibe and one of the best meals I've had in years (my 37 years)? You bet. My longtime friend (LA) and I (Denver) were in town for a few days to explore Flagstaff and enjoy a few days away. We both agreed that our meal at Shift was better than anything we had experienced recently in our respective cities...just both metroplexes of multiple millions of people. A perfect dry martini, and the best medium rare burger...well I struggle to find a comparison. For how good the meal was (brussel sprouts, salmon, scallops, risotto, burger) we had no reservation and only had to wait maybe 10-15 minutes. Isn't that what you want an excellent meal without all the pretension? I will continue to seek out a suitable parallel now home (Denver). read more

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

What an incredible experience! We are way too much, as we just had to keep trying dishes we saw coming out of the kitchen. The duck taquitos, burger with duck egg and the cookie dessert are not to be missed! Service was excellent, friendly and had awesome suggestions! read more

Amazing night out at Shift! So many people told us about all the fine dining in Sedona...but Shift has been by far the best meal we've had in AZ! Reminds me of Chubby Fish (Charleston, SC) in every wonderful way. Great vibe, amazing preparations, and such a creative menu. If you have an adventurous palate, save your pennies, because Shift is totally worth it! And bring friends, so you can get a taste of more dishes! read more

Birthday dinner at Shift in Flagstaff. This place is so amazing that we drive all the way up here to have an amazing meal for his birthday. We started with their signature pickled french fries. The potatoes are soaked in a house made brine and then fried to golden perfection. Next up was the cassoulet. Duck confit, peppers and caramalized onions served over a white bean purée. It was an interesting dish that my husband loved. I wanted more of the duck flavor to come through. Salt spring island mussels were served ina. Delicate tomato garlic broth with pieces of torn bread tossed in. These were great. The flavor of the sea from the mussels and the delicate broth were delicious. Moroccan lamb tartare. Ground sirloin, tahini yogurt with chili oil and a rice cracker. This was the turning point in the meal. The spices used transported me to an Indian restaurant and the lightness of the yogurt with the airy rice cracker made a great bite. Roasted carrots. This was almost a okay on PB&J. The carrots were served atop a peanut creme with sour marinated blackberries and black sesame. The sweetness from the carrots and the peanut cream brought the sweetness and the marinated berries but it with its playful acidity. Very interesting and comforting combo. Sage pappardelle pasta with a lemon and Parma sauce with walnuts and preserved Meyer lemon. Best bite of the night hands down. The pasta was cooked so perfectly, it had a velvety texture. The delicate cream sauce with that hint of lemon was so simple yet so decadent. Amazing. I really wanted to order it again but we still had dessert to go. Butterscotch mousse. Not to pretty but was amazing. It was served with some tart raspberry jam and rosemary meringue. The savory-sweet meringue was perfect with the rich mousse and it was all balanced out with the tart jam. Great ending to a great meal. We also had the Flippin' Shiso cocktail and the Passport Stamps Espresso cocktail for dessert. Perfectly crafted cocktails. This place is definitely worth the drive! read more

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We made reservations about a week in advance, as we were flying to PHX from California to hit national parks, so timed our Friday night arrival with some give in the schedule. That said, we received a notice of a $30 charge for late or no show if rez not cancelled 24 hours in advance. We had zero control over the flight, so worried we might get hit for that. We made it on time, but that was strike number one. We arrived on time, and they proceeded to seat us on barstools facing a wall. We objected we booked a week in advance, they said "next time" we should specify a table. Strike Two. We requested a table should one open up, which they did a few minutes after our drinks arrived. My $16 cocktail was very good (margarita variation); my wife's was...interesting. A miss. I'd had bison several years before in Wyoming, and was thrilled to see it on the menu, so I ordered it; my wife had a pork chop. Her pork chop was tasty, but very little else on the plate. My bison's flavor was so subtle as to be undetectable. Salad it came with was passable. At least the refried squash was good. We left with a hole in our wallet and still hungry. Strike Three. Walked around downtown and found a good cookie place. We seldom visit Flagstaff, but definitely will NOT be a next time. read more

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

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

Everything was wonderful. Our server Scarlett was fantastic. The food was amazing. I will definitely go back.

We booked a ten top here for my husband's celebration dinner. Unfortunately, I don't think this restaurant is equipped to handle a party that big. We got off to a strong start. The place has nice lighting, cute decor, and our server switched out our kids water glasses for plastic cups with straws. We ordered two Brussels sports and a breadboard to start. They came out swiftly, as did our drinks. We ordered for the kids, buttered pasta, and this came out quick too. After this, things started to fall apart. We ordered our entrees (2 steaks, 3 halibuts, and a fideo) at the same time but for some reason, two orders of the halibut came out about 25-30 minutes before the next orders, the fideo with elk sausage and the steak. Our last two orders, steak and halibut took way longer, over an hour after the first entrees came. By the time we got the steak, we were ready to cancel our order so FIL and I could head to in n out and lick our wounds. But the steak came out and he ate it. My halibut didn't come out until I was walking down the street after paying! I'm not sure what happened. They said their kitchen was slow. The staff was nice and chill although at one point we had about 7 plates with utensils stacked on the table for over an hour and no one came to clear them. The manager stopped by and agreed when we asked him to take the last two entrees off the bill. The table of four next to us seemed to be having similar issues with their food coming out. Food wise, the steak and halibut were too salty and I'm a salty gal. The halibut has a nice level of spice for me but the flesh was stringy and it seemed like the cuts were old. Also, the dish was badly in need of some type of grain or carb other than the crostini to balance it out. It felt like I was eating a jar of some salty condiment instead of a main. The fideo was delicious as were the sprouts and breadboard. They did a great job of keeping the drinks going. Overall, our poor server was hamstrung by a slow kitchen and bussing service. I believe they should have some sort of disclaimer that they cannot accept large parties. This is the spot to go for a dyad. 3 or more might be pushing it. read more

Lovely restaurant, I have been many times throughout the years I lived in Flagstaff and it was always amazing. The staff would remember us and always ask how we were doing and make sure we were taken care of always. The food is incredible and I loved the rotating menu, something interesting and fun all the time. A staple though is the pickled fries and they are so, so good especially with the ranch. Valentines was my favorite time to go as they do special pairings with Mother Road, definitely worth trying! read more

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

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5 star restaurant with a 5 start menu. Our waitress Kylie was amazing. Hopefully I spelled her name correctly. She provided recommendations and helped us create custom cocktails. We ordered the chef tasting 4 course meal. Elegant plating packed with flavor. We sat outside, but they do have inside seating. They have a great drink menu and have a snack menu if you prefer a light menu. Great place for a date or casual friend gathering. read more

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The food; fun, unique, and delicious. The highlights were the southern style pork chop, the savory sorbet, the gnocchi, and the tofu. The fries were good, but I wouldn't get it again because at the end of the day they're 8$ fries. The chefs bar was nice for seating, but we were looking for something a bit quieter and intimate at the time. It was nice watching the cooking and food being prepared. I'm definitely excited to try more and visit again! read more

Occupying the old " Late for the Train" space --Shift --could have segued with " Arrived on Time " -- unique palate -- complex with out " going off the rails" - the pork chop is --and would be --a signature dish for any restaurant -- we were impressed with creativity still preserving taste-- a do not miss in Flagstaff read more

Had bison short rib. Ok granted it was first time to have bison but it was fatty and the polenta was ick too. Hubby had the crispy trout over some yuck gross noodle or something that he took a big bite of and said um no I don't know what that was but it is not going in my mouth again. lol. The trout was tasty but looked like salmon cuz it was pink. Anyways the brussel sprouts were amazing!!!! Appetizer!! I wanted to try this place but I can say no thank you in the extra fancy type foods but the service was great and amazing and maybe it was off night for the cooks but I won't try again read more

Special night - 28th anniversary and could not have asked for a better meal! This is our go to special occasion place - at the chefs counter! French fries to start were a knock out of the park. Hubs had the pork chop and I had the elote salad - both DELICIOUS! Special treat they gave us glasses of bubbly for our anniversary Treated well, fed well.....this place makes you feel seen and heard come see them - they are Flagstaff outstanding! Chef Dara runs an incredible team! read more

Found this GEM on YELP. Food was different for us from our norm. Hamburger with fried egg was fantastic, cooked perfectly. Pickeled fries were yummy. Mac and cheese also excellent. Salad with rasins and strawberry crisp delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend 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!

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

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

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