We did the 5 course menu and it did not disappoint. The food and service were both amazing!

Very nice setting, intimate upscale dining. The food is excellent and the service is great. One of our local favorites.

On our way to the Phoenix area we stopped here for dinner. This sweet little spot was romantic and classy with a really well thought out and curated menu. The food was impeccable, I had the steak and my husband had this absolutely beautiful board of deliciousness. Our server was attentive and the manager even stopped by to ensure we were having a good meal. Can we talk about sustainability? Our coasters, napkins and even the straws were all geared with sustainability in mind. Look at that drink? It's just beautiful and it's the first time I've seen a metal straw when I'm out. Way to go Tinderbox, you're incredible. read more

Tinderbox Kitchen - Beautiful drink with a METAL straw?! - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Great ambiance and service. a little to overpriced for where we are. my dish was not as advertised but others looked great. Great bar.

The food was delicious. I tried frog legs and STEAMED MUSSELS focaccia crostini, garlic, shallot, butter, white wine. CRISPY BRAISED PORK BELLY caramelized onion polenta, red wine pork gravy. FILET MIGNON manchego duchess potatoes, asparagus, herb demi.............. ........But what really sold us was BARB!!our bartender she is truly amazing. Her old fashion skills are on a whole different level. It was so good we camback 3 times for drinks and dessert. Thank you Indiana (Daniel) you were so friendly and helpful. We will see you guys soon. read more

Great cocktails, great service, and really good food. Overall, an amazing experience. Shoutout to Charlie at the bar.

WOW!! Wow, wow, wow. How have I not eaten here before on my trips up to flag?! Our server went by G, and he had great recommendations from drink, to apps, main course, and complementary wine. We started with the roasted garlic and balsamic crostini, then moved to the muscles, followed by the pork belly in crispy rice, and finished the evening with the crispy duck. My favorites were the muscles (we were also offered extra bed to soak up the goodness of that white wine butter sauce), the pork, and the garlic crostini. The duck was also delicious but by the time it arrived I was so full so I don't feel like my appetite did it justice. Will be back. Will eat here every time! read more

Went to dinner without reservations and we were sat at the bar. Seemed like there would've been a table available but not a big deal to us. We shared a bottle of Cabernet, an autumn green salad, crispy pork belly, braised beef shoulder, smoked filet mignon and sticky apple cake for dessert. The flavors of everything were amazing. The quality of the food was top notch and prepared and plated perfectly. The staff was very friendly and the bartender Barb gave great recommendations on the menu items and conversation in general. Great atmosphere and would absolutely return if in the area. read more

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As a local, I want to love this place, but the truth is that it has the worst service of any of the upscale options in town. Not to mention the food is mediocre compared to the competition (Atria, Josephine's, Shift, etc). My opinion of this restaurant tanked after I took friends visiting from out of town. To make a long story short, the food came out undercooked and management did nothing to make it right. I was embarrassed and won't return. Don't support this restaurant or any in the group it's owned by (Teatro). read more

I didn't think they could improve, but they did ! We tried the chef's 5 course meal and it was incredible. The scallops were cooked perfectly. Our filet had a beautiful crust and medium rare center. The potatoes it came with were even great. Very impressed. We had a great anniversary here. The staff is always kind. Thank you! read more

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I'm sorry but we both were very disappointed in this restaurant for the price and the quality. I know there are much better restaurants in Flagstaff. I agree that the staff was friendly and atmosphere is fine but portions are very small (which I normally don't mind but with the quality being just ok I actually left hungry.) I had the duck and unfortunately the fat was not rendered and it made it chewy and not edible for me to eat. The appetizer of pork belly was also tough and lacked flavor. My husband's fish was just ok and the portion was very small. I live fine dining but for the $300 tab I really wish I had said something at the time we ate, but my husband doesn't seem to like me taking umbrage tomour dinner. read more

The Tinderbox Kitchen was a very decadent upscale destination. Since it was mid-week, we got in without a wait. Rachael was our delightful and highly professional server, what a score! Charlie was the evening's bartender extraordinaire, I had the best manhattan ever, Charlie even came around to check on our cocktails to be sure they were being enjoyed. They were! We were a party of four, one ordered pork belly, two ordered Chilean Sea Bass, I ordered Elk Tenderloin and it was absolutely divine! We were very impressed with the food, the vibe, our server Rachael, our mixologist Charlie and the steady, unhurried flow of service. This place is top-notch all the way. It is a higher priced destination than many in this area but there is a very good reason for it. I am wondering if driving 6 or 7 hours today would be a good idea to enjoy another meal tomorrow. I think it would be worth it. Perhaps I could kidnap the chef! read more

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This place was amazing!! The filet mignon was perfectly cooked. The palate-cleansing raspberry coconut rose sorbet was a delicious and refreshing surprise. My favorite part of the meal was the Burrata & Beet Salad. Beets 3 ways. So good. The service was top notch. The decor and atmosphere was cozy and trendy. The wine was excellent. I had a 2019 Gibbs Cab from Napa. I highly highly highly recommend this place. read more

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Go here! Get the filet, don't even play like you might not get it! The food is great, the drinks are strong, the staff is amazing! I've been a number of times and I've yet to be let down. read more

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Tinderbox is always a must to dine at when in Flagstaff. Between the service, food and ambiance 10/10 every time! The cocktails are always unique and amazing as well. read more

Ben u are amazing thank you so much for the amazing recommendations the most amazing night n experience my husband and I enjoyed everything. Thank you so much. Are you assholes you follow me you know I am. You must come and try here. Nice cozy romantic great music the best fucking food I've had in a long time and it's not New Mexican. Lmao read more

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The scallops were good but you only get 3 for $56.00 and they were of average size. The filet was good but the sides were just ok. The dessert Cheesecake was not good at all and very very tiny for $16. The wine was good atmosphere just so so. read more

I found the resturant overpriced and the food marginal. I ordered the frog legs and they were very tiny and very bad. I will not go there again. read more

We had a large group after a long day of hiking and Tinderbox knocked it out of the park! They accommodated all of us at one table (we had a reservation!!!). The service was impeccable from the moment we stepped in the door and the food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the Elk Tenderloin which was incredibly tender and the succotash with it was so yummy. I highly recommend checking out Tinderbox Kitchen when you're in Flagstaff! read more

It has been 12 years since I have been here last, see my previous two-star review. I had been wanting to give them another chance, especially since I know they changed things a bit and per the Yelp reviews, so when I saw they were participating in restaurant week, I thought I'd give it a shot! Barramundi was one of the entrée choices, and I just love a good sea bass! I mentioned it to my husband, but he said "hell no", as he had a horrible experience here before we met. I asked several friends if they wanted to go and they all said they do not like this restaurant, so I decided to make a reservation for myself on an evening where my husband would be back fairly late from Phoenix. I love the cold, but the first thing I noticed was that it was freezing in there, and the two gals at the table beside me were shivering. I mentioned it to the server and she did close the vent. The interior is very dark. The blinds were closed and with the green wall, I felt like I was inside a green-lined coffin! I was happy when they finally pulled up the shades. The music was techno/hip-hop and loud! Very strange for a pricey restaurant like this! For a drink, I ordered the Dorian Gray. That was actually the best part of the meal and my experience here. Now onto my choices from the restaurant week menu: Mussels, Barramundi...this is where we slammed on the brakes. My server told me they do not have Barramundi, even though it was listed on the restaurant week webpage, their website, and on their menu card! The substitute was Steelhead Trout. What kind of a substitute is that? Steelhead trout has more of a likeness to salmon, not sea bass. I did not want the stuffed chicken or the ratatouille, so I went with the trout and chose the Choux Craquelin for dessert. The steamed mussels were decent, but very salty, and the bread was more like sourdough than focaccia crostini. Then they brought a sorbet as a palate cleanser. Not needed, because what was to come, was not good! The Steelhead Trout was completely disappointing! It didn't taste fresh, and again extremely salty. I told the server I did not like it so the manager came over and offered a substitution. I asked what other seafood they have and the only thing they had was lobster bruschetta. I decided to give that a try. This was even more disappointing than the steelhead trout! It was like a Where's Waldo for lobster! There was more bread, corn, and sauce than lobster, and again, what is it with the salt? Raychel asked me if she could get me anything else, and I just wanted to get the dessert and get out! She said the manager would come over again, but he never showed the second time! The Choux Craquelin was decent. I enjoyed the Marcona almond diplomat cream, but again, the ratio of pastry to the actual cream was overwhelming. It also came with brown butter gelato, which was okay. One of the entrées was removed from my bill as the manager promised, but between the two entrées, I didn't eat a full entrée! Then, at 2 AM in the morning, my stomach started rumbling and I was in the restroom for a couple of hours with an unsettled stomach! So, on top of bad food, a minor case of food poisoning! I'm guessing this is why everything is so over seasoned with salt, to cover things up! This experience was an absolute waste of money for a dinner that I did not enjoy, and on top of that, made me sick! Over the next few days, I spoke to several co-workers and clients, and everybody tells me that they do not like Tbox Kitchen! I should've listened to my husband and my friends! I truly do not understand all the good reviews of this place whatsoever! I gave them a second chance, and lesson learned, I will not be back!!! read more

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Visiting and wanted to support local and the downtown vibe was good so we did stop in without a reservation but they still had us seated within a few minutes however, we waited well over an hour for our food to come out and there was empty tables so one would assume it wasn't enough to justify the wait. Also waited over 30 minutes for a beer and simple drinks. Menu is very limited and niche tastes. Food tasted good but it was ultimately overpriced and small portions. We also had to cover up the floor vent behind us because it was blasting cold air even though it was 52° outside and we were freezing. Would not return. read more

This review is actually for a visit way back in April 2021. My friends and I were trying to find an open restaurant and by miracle, we stumbled upon Tinderbox. Prices are probably higher now, but I hope the food is the same if not better (reviews indicate yes). Our server was wonderful. The price was definitely comparable to a larger city, but the small plate pricing seemed slightly more reasonable. (If I'm being honest, there are only so many ways you can do a main entree dish and I've never been enthused about paying $45 for meat when I could try three different small and interesting plates instead.) My notes from back then: Bread that accompanied the beef tartare was a bit too salty. The tartare itself was delicious and such a steal at $10 (April 2021). The pesto that accompanied the sourdough was also too salty. I tried a bit of the vegetable bowl which was great and the pasta special made me suddenly think peas were the best vegetable on earth. The braised beef shoulder was nothing special, but it was good. The pork belly with kimchi was a little salty but good otherwise. Palate cleanser at the end was a nice touch. read more

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Great ambiance and the filet mignon was delicious. The wine was also delightful! The service was also very friendly and attentive.

Sat at the counter and had smoked filet mignon - phenomenal. She had the stuffed duck - in top 3 for duck meals. Ambience is swanky, cool vibe. Bar tender was great and very knowledgeable. First time in Flagstaff and I don't know how you cant miss this restaurant. read more

OMG this place is incredible. We were so impressed. Probably my favorite spot that we went to while visiting flagstaff. The staff there were the kindest, most welcoming people that right off the bat we we're excited! We tried the mussels, quail, and more and it was just incredible. It was such an elegant, classy spot with reasonable prices. If you're in Flagstaff you have to try this place! read more

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My wife and I went here last night and were incredibly impressed. It was Restaurant Week, but we chose to order from the main menu. We started with the hand pulled mozzarella and the pork belly. The mozzarella was decent, but we wish we would've chosen the brie. The pork belly was delicious! The flavors, the textures... It was very well put together. For our entrees, I got the duck two ways, and she got the filet mignon. Both were fantastic, but the duck stole the show. Such great flavor, and again, the textures of everything just worked together really well. We also got a bottle of the TBox Red Blend wine to enjoy during dinner and it was fantastic! The service was prompt, very helpful, and friendly. It was a pricey meal, but well worth it! Would highly recommend checking out for a nice date night. read more

Tinderbox Kitchen - Duck Two Ways - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

I absolutely adore Tinderbox--this is my fourth time hitting it up! I decided to treat myself to the five-course menu, which was fantastic, but let me tell you, the salt levels were off the charts! Some dishes were so salty, I half expected to find a tiny lifeguard on duty. Aside from my near-drowning in sodium, everything else was stellar--food, service, and ambiance all gets five stars! read more

The food here slaps. Definitely try the filet - I'm a foodie and this was even better than Steak44 in Scottsdale. Even better than the food was the service and ambiance. The people were so genuinely caring and want to make sure you enjoy your experience. Make reservations. read more

Tinderbox Kitchen - Filet, Gnocchi - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

Menu was very limited, we basically almost ordered the whole menu, one star because food super salty I mean everything was salty besides the salmon, chicken I took 2 bites and couldn't eat anymore... The filet mignon was also salty, not sure who the cook was but they sure were heavy handed on the salt MAY 1.... read more

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The service was phenomenal and so was my fillet! The downside is that their menu is way too limited. You're basically one and done if you can only find one thing you like on the menu like me. There was actually a couple that sat next to us that looked at the menu and got up and left. This restaurant has great potential, but they really need to diversify their menu. I am also not a fan of the metal straws that they use. I am sure they're clean per se, but you can never truly disinfect a metal straw. I'm also not a fan of paper straws because there's no reason not to use plastic straws. We're not by an ocean and it's all ridiculousness! ! read more

Outstanding! 1. Ambience perfectly dim 2. Music RnB chill n hip hop 3. Chef 24 yrs old and plating like a aged and experienced Master Chef! 4. Food holy cow! This Chef is fire! Trout, scallops, pork belly and warm Brie were all killer! 5. Chamomile and Peppermint tea was nummy 6. Rose (ie champagne/wine) that begins with a C was delish 7. Parking on the street was super easy on a Saturday night at 9pm 8. Service was spectacular 9. Seating is comfy (love the chairs) tables and setup was so so cute by candlelight. 10. The art by the bathroom is beautiful! 11. Decor is so posh yet chill yet sexy They nailed the restaurant experience! I am 100% coming back here whenever I drive thru. De-frickin-licious read more

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Called for a reservation to celebrate our 28th Wedding Anniversary. A handwritten card signed by staff was waiting for us at our table. Great touch! Great cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. We had the filet served with mashed potatoes and carrots as well as the pork with broccolini and squash fritters. Both excellent. They gave us a beet and orange sorbet to clear our palettes and that was a great choice! We finished the night with a complimentary lemon madeleine dessert and this all added up to a perfect meal. Charlie, our waiter and the rest of the staff were polite, attentive, and a pleasure to know for the evening. read more

Tinderbox Kitchen - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

I never order a filet mignon because I have never had one cooked properly by a chef until tonight. O-m-gee! I can't explain it. It was indescribably delicious. It was perfection. Our waiter G was wonderful. G not only knew the menu but also the wine. Myself being the wine snob that I am was given a Left Coast Cellars 2018 pinot noir, cali's cuvée willamette valley tasting - turned my nose up. Then tasted the Gibbs 2019 cabernet sauvignon "three clones" saint, helena, napa valley which was tasty but not hitting the right spot with me. Ever the gentleman, our handsome waiter G smiled and said "Would you like a red wine that is smoother or complex?" I said "Complex." Our waiter G said "I know exactly what you want. Give me a moment." Our waiter brought me a tasting of the CHÂTEAU TOUR DE GUIET 2016 cabernet sauvignon, merlot "excellence" côtes de bourg, bordeaux, france. He nailed it. Complex but light. The perfect pairing with the filet mignon. My sis had the pork belly which she said was very good. We both had dessert. I had the lemon madeline which was so good I wanted to lick the plate. My sis had the chocolate churros which were yummy. We will definitely return. I'm so thankful fine dining has ventured into our mountain city. read more

Tinderbox Kitchen - Filet mignon - New American Near Me - Flagstaff, Arizona

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This meal was amazing from start to finish! We had a reservation, but showed up a bit early and were seated right away. My wife ordered the Easy Does It cocktail and I ordered bourbon from the spirits list. The bourbon list is pretty solid. For the first course, we shared the braised butternut squash salad. It was really good! Next we shared the Braised Pork Belly. The corn sopapilla with the red chimichurri and pork was delicious! For the main, I went with the Pan Roasted Duck Breast and my wife got the Short Rib Cavatelli. Both mains were good, but the duck was unreal. It had perfectly crispy skin and the pepper jelly was a nice spicy element. To finish the meal, we split the Chocolate Churro. The banana caramel ice cream was amazing! All in all, this was such an enjoyable experience. We will definitely be back and plan to bring others as well! read more

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I had no idea how small this restaurant was going to be. Very intimate setting, definitely good for dates. Be prepared for a limited menu but the food was definitely good. Our waiter was very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. read more

We were in town for our Grand Canyon trip celebrating our anniversary. Had a great time at the Tinderbox. Charlie and his staff were amazing. From the moment we entered the building, we felt welcomed and cared for. Ben, our server, was awesome. I had the mussels. So tender and the sauce was to die for. My husband had the pork belly and loved it. Quaint little place. Make reservations cause it is small. Hope you enjoy. read more

Visiting flagstaff we wanted good American food. Got a reservation here at last minute, saw a bunch of high reviews for certain items mainly the pork belly. We are not really pork eaters thanks to my high cholesterol, but I had to try it. I'm glad I did. The pork belly was amazing!! I'd would have eaten 2-3 plates of it. By far amazing. Everything here was without a doubt extremely good food. The dessert wasn't as good as the rest but it was still good. It was a good place to take my S.O. For the night. We loved everything and we like that the menu changes, we will definitely be going back next time we are in flagstaff! read more

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Amazing! The 2 times that we have gone the food has been delicious. The service is great and are very attentive.

Smoke filet steak, not enough flavor, asparagus with lemon was too sour, tiny potatoes 2 cut in half. They try to make it fancy for $60.00 each. No Craft IPA on tap only in a can. Lots of Wines galore 2 pages full. Ridiculous. Small menu if you like Duck, scallops. The yelp menu is way different than the actual one they give you. Oh yeah frog legs. Yukkk. Just passing by won't go back. Service was excellent. Call first to ask for the real menu. Looking for Halibut. Didn't have it. read more

So happy that Tinderbox is reopening after a remodel of both the space and the menu. Disclosure, this review, and its accompanying photos were from the soft reopening "friends and family" dinner. "TBox 3.0" is a move back upscale for the restaurant. The new decor is dark and elegant, with plenty of spacing between tables for appropriate social distancing. The team is good about wearing masks and using hand sanitizer, and guests are also required to wear masks when not at their seats. The cocktail menu has been revamped and is different from their sister property, Annex Cocktail Lounge, but equally well designed. I had the "Kill of the Night," with bourbon, aged rum, sherry, cocoa & banana, so right up my alley. Their house wines continue to be from Sutcliffe Winery and are great pairings with the food. The food menu is designed for sharing: several small plate options, some entrée selections, and a couple of larger plates designed for two people or more. For the three of us, we ended up with about 3 small plates per person, an entrée each, and a dessert each. We probably could have shared a dessert, but we were all in by then! Hits: Pork Belly with plum sauce and kimchi: a small bite that packs a lot of flavor in it. The kimchi gives it a little kick, but not enough to be called spicy, necessarily. Both the kimchi and the plum sauce are nice counterpoints to the yummy fattiness of the pork. Beef Tartare: the hit of togarashi gave this tartare a nice tingle. Caviar on Blini: one of the pricier starters, but worth it. Classic and perfect. Ora King Salmon: a delicate fish course, moist and flavorful. Good for someone with a lighter appetite. Braised Beef Zabuton: braised wagyu beef you barely have to chew. Delicious. I also loved the squab, although the accompanying grains were undercooked. We had several other dishes, and I took photos of them all, but the dishes above were the highlights. This was a very splurgy meal, but you could definitely dial back the number of small plates per person, do only small plates, or a smaller number of dishes overall. Welcome back, Tinderbox. We've missed you. read more

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