Shift Kitchen & Bar

We went here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. The tapas style dishes were nice for trying different foods and everything we tried was outstanding. Loved the savory sorbet. Each dish after was a new flavor bomb. Desserts were unique and top notch. And the service was excellent. We will definitely be back. Thank you to the staff for making us feel special.

We had a great dinner on New Years Eve! It was a last minute reservation and the food was so delicious!! Our server Scarlett (brunette) was the best waitress ever!! The other waitress Jen (blonde) was also very sweet! They both had on the same dress, super cute for the Roaring 20's restaurant theme! I definitely recommend this restaurant and would go back if in the town again!

Goodness, where do I begin. It started off well. Meeting my childhood girlfriend for dinner. We like to try new places. I haven't been to the Shift Kitchen & Bar in a while.   I love the seasonal menus. I requested two tasting of red wine and chose the Pinot Noir. We started with the duck taquitos as a starter which were yummy. Here's where dinner took a turn. My bison short ribs arrived first. We sat for almost 10-minutes waiting on my friend's entree. I had to flag down our waitress and inquire about the delay. The waitress noted that some entrees take a little longer. I agree but timing should be a part of the process. I worked in the fine dining industry for a stint and this was not acceptable. I waited. I then had to flag the waitress again. I asked her to take my plate and warm it up and to bring our entrees at the same time. I noted it was rude and discourteous to bring my entree out 10-minutes before and I had to sit there while my food got cold. So now, we were being ignored. Not just ignored, discriminated. All the other tables filled with Caucasians and being waited on by our waitress were getting more attention whereas I had to flag our waitress down. Another woman stepped in, a brunette, who was very gracious. I said "Why didn't we get her as our waitress?" She took our dessert order. I wanted to try the butter cake. Very disappointing. My girlfriend had to ask for a knife to cut the cake because it was so hard. I was thinking we recieved a dessert that was old sitting in the back. It wasn't just me. My girlfriend felt it too. I am a generous tipper and left less than 15%. It was very disheartening that in 2025 racism is still so prevalent. I'm a business owner and a minority. I wish they could feel what we feel when this happens. Our entrees were delicious but the service left a bad taste in our mouth. Very disappointed with the Shift Kitchen & Bar. Also, why is the Ahi Tuna $58? I can buy a pack of four from Sam's Club for $20, throw some seasoning and sear at home. Ahi Tuna on any menu should be an appetizer and around $18. They are reaching on this menu item.

the food and service were fantastic. We sat at the Chefs counter and was able to chat with the kitchen staff about the dishes they were preparing. I've got to figure out how to make the sunflower seed risotto - that was amazing as was the smoked mussels and porkchop!

Three of us visited recently with mixed results. We didn't have a reservation so were led to the back room which is not all that comfortable. The young woman who waited on us did not seem to be fully capable. We asked for refills on our drinks and she brought them one at a time. Food was pretty good, but very limited selections. People rave about the pickled fries, but to me they appeared to be fries with pickle juice on them. Nothing special in my opinion. The scallops were terrific, the burger impressive, and the Dragon wine was quite good. Not sure we would go back again.

Absolutely amazing!!! The food was soooo good and I loved watching the chefs prepare the food. Everyone was super friendly and personable. Would definitely recommend going here!!

I'm definitely a foodie and have eaten all over the world and I have to say Shift will be a place I remember for a long time. The Rabbit Lasagnette was such a surprise of flavors as was the cocktail and fries. It was food done in a way you don't normally see and out of a small town to boot. I'll be thinking about this meal until the next time I get to have it. Sadly I at the lasagnette before I got a photo.

We ate at Shift Kitchen while visiting Flagstaff. My husband was really excited about it because some people considered it experimental dining which was interesting to him. We got there a few minutes before they opened and a young woman came up to us, with kind of a nasty attitude, and told us they were not open yet, and we needed to leave. We sat out front for a couple minutes. They opened, we went in, we were seated in the very back in a small room that made me feel like we were shunned from the rest of the restaurant, and the woman that shooed us out earlier ended up being out waitress. It was a little awkward at first but ended up being fine. The food and drinks were fine. My husband was more impressed with the food and the environment than I was. I do appreciate the interesting menu items, but maybe my pallet isn't refined enough for that kind of dining. We ordered the pickled French fries, the bread board, and the ravioli with freeze dried corn.. The French fries tasted like salt and vinegar chips, the bread board was fine, and the ravioli was really good. If you are looking for a unique dining experience with an equally unique menu, I would suggest trying Shift Kitchen. I don't think I would go back but my husband certainly would.

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

The food, & service were fantastic!! Ambience a little less desirable. I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Flagstaff area!

In all my travel, there have been 2 restaurants that were so good that I would travel to go back just for the restaurant. One was el celler de can roca in Barcelona and Tomiño Taberna gallega in nyc - Shift would be the 3rd. We had the cheese and peaches, the duck taquitos, mushroom pasta, fries, pork chops, Brussels sprouts, the pavlova and a blueberry pie. The food was extremely inventive and interesting. Not that everything was a slam dunk but there was something that was very special on every plate that made me curious to see more of what the chefs will come up with - for example I never would have paired the cheese and peaches together. But it was great. The duck taquitos were dough heavy and I couldn't quite tell it was duck but the mole was spectacular. The Brussel sprouts were perfectly fried and the cheese cubes added a great salt kick. But it did get a bit one note. I would have added a local berry of some kind to give it a random sweet/spicy kick here and there. The mushrooms and pasta dough were perfectly executed with a sauce that I did not expect. The pasta texture was great, which is hard to do in a filled pasta. Most chefs would tap out and go with a generic cream sauce but the port butter sauce here gave it a very interesting spin. I wished I had some bread to soak up the sauce. The pork probably could have used 30 seconds less in the fryer - but the sauce, feta and cactus were surprising in the best way. It made it almost not about the pork, which I did wish was thicker. The burger meat is serious (my kid got a kids burger but I'm sure they used the same meat) and so flavorful. It's rare to get a burger that doesn't need anything else...no sauce no cheese nothing. The kids chicken tenders tasted like there was rice flour or starch mixed into the coating which gave it a perfect crunch. The pavlova dessert was such an interesting play on textures. Finally that blueberry cardamom pie....HOLY HELL Heavens to Murgatroyd !!! That pie was deathbed pie...ie one of the last mouthfuls of food I would want before I kicked the bucket and left this earth. I don't know if the pie is that good everyday but I sure hope so for the sake of my future self when I go back. The service was great. The maitre d was fantastic and so accommodating. I'm curious to go back and see what the chefs think up next.

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.

This was a fantastic meal from start to finish. Food was top notch, creative with excellent taste and the servers were also friendly. I can understand why they were a James Beard semi-finalist. For the two of us we had the savory sorbet, mussels (a very unique twist with a banana ketchup jam spread), pickled fries, duck taquitos (as others have written, the mole was excellent), and corn salad prepared two ways. For dessert we had a sesame pavlova on top of coffee foam with berries as well as their homemade caramel gelato and mango sorbet. All dishes were great except the caramel gelato was a bit too salty (small miss in an otherwise phenomenal meal). Wanted to try their pork chop and burger, but just didn't have enough room. A definite must try and would even make a side trip to Flagstaff if you are relatively close by to just try this place out.

With all the hype I guess I had high expectations but I was definitely let down, all around. The water was disgusting if you're someone who can taste water (hi it's me)...had to order a bottle of sparkling (for $7 that you can get at the grocery for like $2 lol). The food...well...whoever writes their menu descriptions is very very creative and makes things sound waaaaay more special than they are, if I'm keeping it real. The service was subpar - for Flagstaff, the vibe of the server felt waaay too sadiddy. We had a reservation and were told we had 90 minutes max...and it took a solid 30 to be approached once. Took so long to get the check we had to get up to pay. Casual ambiance, even if the menu prices might suggest otherwise. I might not have ordered the right things but based on human interaction experience alone, I probably won't be back.

Have I not written a review for Shift Kitchen yet? Wow. It's my new favorite dinner spot in Flagstaff. Make a reservation as they are definitely on the foodie radar and enjoy! Both times that I've been there, the service is phenomenal. It's an easy atmosphere - very casual but go ahead and dress up if you are having a date night. They have a great wine and they'll listen to your preferences and make a cocktail to match. They change the menu up pretty often and I would highly recommend sharing dishes. Savory sorbet, Hamachi crudo, mushroom pasta. Just yum!

The energy matches the food at Shift. We enjoyed sitting at the Chef's counter and trying multiple items from the menu. Everything was great. One thing we learned at the counter was if you slow down and focus on what you are doing, it turns out perfect. Parking is easy if you take advantage of the underground public parking nearby.

This is a really good spot. As the name suggests, it's a "shift" from traditional dining norms. The Pork Chop was the best dish overall. Duck Confit Rolled Tacos were delicious and the Bison Carne Asada Street Tacos were bursting with flavor. Great service and a lively atmosphere. It's a GO.

We went to Shift with little to no knowledge of the owner, chef, or restaurant. We went based off Yelp average ratings and the food photos from Yelp. Tbh we were quite rushed and did very little research. But I saw there were plenty of vegetables in the photos and that excited me! These days it seems that a lot of restaurants are really cutting back on vegetables on their menus. I'm not a vegetarian, vegan or anything I just simply enjoy fiber, nutrients and vitamins with my protein. I love that we were able to make a reservation via Yelp, so easy! We arrived on a Saturday 1 hour ahead of our reservation and thankfully we were able to be seated. This is a popular restaurant so it is wise to either make a reservation or arrive early. Hot tip, in the reservation for make a request for back room seating. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and we were surprised at how generous the portions were especially since we heard they are tapas style, I was expecting very scant portions. While we were dining I noticed there were some very familiar ingredients in the food close to my Cantonese roots but also a wonderful array of south west flavors and very fresh delightful food. After we dined I looked into the restaurant and was pleasantly surprised to learn that the owner is part Cantonese. So cool. It was a wonderful surprise to experience a new way of using traditional Cantonese flavors into south west new American cuisine. I don't want to simplify the genre of Shift too much because Shift seems to be boundless in creativity, infusing familiar flavors into unique textures in such an exciting original and very enjoyable way. LGBTQ+ friendly, which I love. Allergy awareness is very alive here which I appreciate. Very kind and helpful staff. Wish I was into cocktails as they looked absolutely luxe and refreshing. Details matter and they do not miss a beat, every cocktail was like a work of art. Special shaped ice cubes, endless garnishes, colors, etc. The wine list looked quite appealing as well. The vibe here is very flagstaff meets a chic Florentine (Italy) restaurant (I'm thinking of Zeb). The cleanest restrooms I've ever used in my life. Simple chic interior. Wish I was around for the morning bake sale the croissants look superb.

This has got to be one of the most delicious meals we've ever had! Absolutely everything we ate was a 10/10! We started with the Crispy Brussels, which were just a perfect portion for sharing. Drizzled in aleppo honey and tiny chunks of Humboldt Fog cheese (a goat cheese that tastes similar to Blue cheese with a texture like Brie), this concoction just melted in ones mouth! Next for our main dishes, I had the Sacchetti Pasta. Four perfect little pouches of pasta filled with parsnip & ricotta cheese accompanied with black garlic & pecorino chips, this dish did not disappoint! Unique & fresh,... absolutely delicious! My date had the Bison Bone-In Short Ribs. The ribs, which literally just fell off the bone as they were cooked perfectly, sat above a yummy, pumpkin polenta. Short Rib Jus (gravy) was drizzled on top and fresh pomegranate seeds were sprinkled throughout. Acorn squash chips also accompanied the dish, to give the perfect fall menu item. For dessert, we shared the Chocolate Mousse. Bananas foster surrounded the generous portion of chocolate mousse, topped with coffee walnut gelato. Dehydrated marshmallows (probably the coolest thing ever), topped the dessert throughout. This item was a stand out for both of us. We couldn't stop talking about what an incredible combination this dessert was, not only in flavor, but fun to eat! The staff was incredible throughout our entire visit. We had reservations, which we suggest you do too, as this restaurant gets BUSY! Absolutely an unbelievable meal! 5-STARS!

We were blown away with Shift. Dinner was an absolute experience and every plate was packed with flavors from nuanced chocolate in the duck taquitos' molé to the rich chimichurri over the steak. The mocktails were as complex and enjoyable as the meals. Dara's vision for the cuisine that a mountain town can have is being fully achieved with her current menu. Fantastic job!

The food at Shift is exquisite, and it's clear why this is a 5-star restaurant and James Beard Award Semifinalist. What's a welcome surprise is that Shift has such a warm, comfortable and casual atmosphere. While in Flagstaff, a realtor who knows the area well recommended Shift to us. He even said it was his "favorite restaurant anywhere!" The restaurant has a cozy Flagstaff vacation vibe, with a woodsy-warm, casual yet trendy decor, and the food is Michelin Star quality. The menu changes slightly, but I'll bet the following (which we loved) will be there when you visit. For starters, you must order the Pickled French Fries. When the realtor mentioned it, I thought it sounded odd, but trust me--the secret sauce is delicious, and we added the House-made Ranch with truffle which I could not get enough of. As for my entrée, I can confidently say I would never choose anything else! The Agnolotti Pasta was so amazing that I knew I had picked the right dish the moment I saw its beautiful presentation with edible flowers and smelled the wonderful Italian aroma. The homemade pasta, filled with a divine mix of white corn and ricotta, had a wonderful sweetness that was far more complex than it sounds. Every bite was elevated, especially with the luscious saffron cream sauce, soleggiati tomatoes (sun-dried), and bits of pancetta. The balance of flavors was masterful. For those in the mood for a burger, the Poutine Burger is a highly recommended option. It was topped with cheese curds, gravy and a beautiful slaw. While I didn't try it, my friend said it was amazing. The servers here are top-notch: polished, experienced, elegant, & friendly, and the owner is so gracious. The moment we stepped in, we were greeted with bright smiles and warm welcomes from more than one person which made us feel so special. When we left, they made us feel truly appreciated. I can't wait to return. You really have to experience Shift to understand just how special this restaurant is, with its incredible food and welcoming atmosphere.

Service was very good but server was brainwashed about the temperature to serve red wine... especially Pinot Noir. Way too warm. The elote salad, Brussels sprouts, and deserts were excellent. Took my partner there for her birthday, she has celiac disease so is limited on what she can eat. Menu has things like buffalo, rabbit, hamburger... where is the fish??? Had a salad on her birthday. I can't say enough about how good the food was but make sure the menu is what you are looking for. Ambiance is noisy and tiny spaces but we can live with that. Overall, very good. But, I like to tell it as I see it.

We had a really nice dinner at Shift in Flagstaff. We were seated at a countertop table. We did not have the chef-facing view but that was fine. We made a same-day reservation and got seated right away. We ordered the salmon carpaccio and bread board to start. The bread came with two house-made butters. The olives were very tasty. The bread was fluffy and warm. We devoured the salmon dish. The scallops and agnolotti pasta were both delicious. The portions were on the lighter side, which was fine because we had room for dessert. For dessert, we had the jalapeño cheesecake. It was very unique. It was not my cup of tea, but my husband liked it. It definitely had a kick to it. We really enjoyed the dinner and were happy with the experience overall.

They never disappoint. The service casual but professional The food fresh and always changing The ambiance relaxed and interesting. This photo of a looking like it came out of the Little mermaid Sea desert made was memorable. Little meringues, creamy mousse, crispy little cookie crumbles and dried fruit combo made it delectable

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

The service is phenomenal, the servers know the menu and make sure you have an elevated dining experience even when eating outside!

Service and ambiance are great as always. Pickled fries and carrot salad - tasty Savory sorbets - we did taste the kiwi and cilantro, though the syrup flavor (like green apple syrup in the kiwi sorbet) was too sweet and prominent. Sunflower seed risotto - I can see what was trying to be done, but was very prominent of just coconut milk flavor Bison bone-in ribs - under seasoned meat and polenta. Nicely cooked meat. Scallops were seasoned well and tasty. The cauliflower sauce and oil were tasty. Jalapeño cheesecake - surprisingly spicy, and the rhubarb and cheddar cheese crumbles were a nice balancing factor

Night coming in and we moved our reservations from an earlier cancellation. Asked our host for recommendations but we didn't align with them a lot and resorted to photos so we started with the basil sorbet 4/5 and pickle fries2/5. The sorbet was very interesting and the goat cheese went so well with it. The pickle fries were fries brined/marinated with pickle juice but to me it tasted very salty and burnt; I'm not sure if that's the vinegar but they told us it was not fried Pickles so we were prepared. I had a lavender haze non alcoholic drink and it was so yummy (sweet). The burger4/5 was also really good and I loved the pickled carrots paired with it. The pork chops was absolutely so juicy like I've never had one like this and would get again and recommend! It comes with a salad on top. I felt there was too much capers but the salad was really good with the watermelon radish and banana peppers. The setting is nicely dimmed and welcoming.

Amazing food. Quality service. And enjoyable ambiance. Food being the biggest draw for me. Going back again! Worth a drive from Phoenix. Amazing appetizers. Good pasta and phenomenal fish. Delicious dessert.

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!

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.

Goodness, where do I begin. It started off well. Meeting my childhood girlfriend for dinner. We like to try new places. I haven't been to the Shift Kitchen & Bar in a while. I love the seasonal menus. I requested two tastings of red wine and chose the Pinot Noir. We started with the duck taquitos as a starter which were yummy. Here's where dinner took a turn. My bison short ribs arrived first. We sat for almost 10-minutes waiting on my friend's entree. I had to flag down our waitress and inquire about the delay. The waitress noted that some entrees take a little longer. I agree but timing should be a part of the process. I worked in the fine dining industry for a stint and this was not acceptable. I waited. I then had to flag the waitress again. I asked her to take my plate and warm it up and to bring our entrees at the same time. I noted it was rude and discourteous to bring my entree out 10-minutes before and I had to sit there while my food got cold. So now, we were being ignored. Not just ignored, discriminated. All the other tables filled with Caucasians and being waited on by our waitress were getting more attention whereas I had to flag our waitress down a few times. Another woman stepped in, a brunette, who was very gracious. I said "Why didn't we get her as our waitress?" She took our dessert order. I wanted to try the butter cake. Very disappointing. My girlfriend had to ask for a knife to cut the cake because it was so hard. I was thinking we recieved a dessert that was old sitting in the back. It wasn't just me. My girlfriend felt the discrimination too. I am a generous tipper and left less than 15%. It was very disheartening that in 2025 racism is still so prevalent. I'm a business owner and a minority. I wish they could feel what we feel when this happens. Our entrees were delicious but the service left a bad taste in our mouth. Very disappointed with the Shift Kitchen & Bar. Also, why is the Ahi Tuna $58? I can buy a pack of four from Sam's Club for $20, throw some seasoning and sear at home. Ahi Tuna on any menu should be an appetizer and around $18. They are reaching on this menu item.

Amazing service. Eclectic flavors and choices. Different dining experience with excellent flavors, different choices, and a combination of options that ar not run of the mill. Front door was staying open when people left which made the seating at the counter by the door, not desireable. My wife was cold most of the time. But food and drinks were excellent.

Great experience at dinner the other night. Started with basil sorbet with goat cheese, EVOO, and sea salt. Simple but outrageous. For main course had the Barramundi with morels in Normandy sauce. Finished with a toasted milk affogato. Delightfully, they obliged in making it with decaf espresso. The food was outstanding across the board. A little chocolate in the affogato would have been a nice complement and the wine/liquor selection was pretty limited, but it's physically a small place so that might be hard. Nice atmosphere and so many wonderful flavors that I'll be back soon. Highly recommended.

Came in hungry as f. We ordered pickled fries and I had the coulotte. Didn't really like the fries... pickled flavor tasted weird for me. Guess I like my fries as is... The coulotte was good but nothing amazing. The sautéed mushroom + beef was a good combo, just wasn't anything I'd give 5 stars for. Our waitress was super nice and the service was quick. I do wish that the tables were bigger though. We squeezed 5 people but even if we had 4 it would've still been tight.

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!

Impeccable food, service, and ambiance--without the pretension. We live in Las Vegas, and Shift dethroned our favorite chef-owned restaurant here. It is NOT to be missed when in Flagstaff! We've been several times, and we love starting with the savory sorbet with goat cheese and EVOO--that was my biggest surprise find! Shoutout to our server for recommending it our first time in. We've never been disappointed by a seasonal drink or plate. Get seats at the chefs counter, if you can! If you enjoy seeing amazing food being crafted, you'll love it. Servers are consistently warm, welcoming, and helpful in considering the menu. Our first visit to Shift coincided with our first wedding anniversary, and the welcome bubbles were such a treat. Also love to support a female-owned restaurant that really walks the walk.

I recently had the best meal I've had in a very long time- and as a northern AZ local, that's hard to say. I ate here 2 weeks ago and I'm still dreaming about the duck taquitos, mussels toast and the Thai tea clarified milk punch- which was more than words can describe. After one of the duck taquitos, I immediately placed a second order to-go so I could have more for breakfast. Service from Emma and Rachel is always top notch and I cannot express how impressed I am with Shift and their incredible team. Nice job!

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.

Where do I even begin? I would eat here every day if I could! The agnolotti pasta was hands down some of the best I've ever had--and I'm from Italy! It was cooked perfectly al dente, with a rich yet light ricotta filling and a delicate saffron sauce that was simply divine. The carrot salad was just as incredible, featuring crunchy roasted carrots, sweet raisins, and a tangy feta sauce. You HAVE to try it!

The menu is small and changes frequently which is nice to see. The menu is limited in on GF options, so if you can't do cross contamination- this isn't a spot for you. Food wise: Brussels were good. I had the burger and fries but it fell flat for me. It was all very "acid" based. Just felt like there was more missing and it had too much going on. The place is very small and doesn't have a lot of space so make a reservation. We were tightly squeezed. The staff were nice and friendly. The waitress really knew the ins and outs.

Delicious New American food. We visited Shift Kitchen and Bar on a Tuesday night, and it was mostly empty. This restaurant has a small open kitchen and is brightly lit with white walls with blue accents. Dishes are served in a tapas style where each dish is served as soon as it is finished cooking. I ordered the lady may to drink, and we split 7 dishes off the menu. Without listing them all, I can say that everything I tried was phenomenal (including my drink). My expectations were greatly exceeded, and I would highly recommend Shift Restaurant and Bar for food and drinks in Flagstaff.

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

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.

Britt was our Server Super attentive Christian the chef is really fun and super talented. Sitting at bar and watching orders being made, truly amazing. The food was marvelous, their signature burger was superb, as was the pork chop and tortellini, seasoned to perfection and well balanced. The Pickle Fries were to die for. We will definitely return

Elegant menu and presentation. Very attentive and friendly restaurant staff. A treat for my adult daughter and I to indulge ourselves and experience a gourmet multi-course dinner. It was fun to sit at the bar with a view of the chefs as they created their culinary masterpieces. Included a couple new flavors for us, and one course was too spicy for my taste. I'm glad we went. One tip: if you're an extrovert it may be fun to sit at the bar. If you're somewhat of an introvert you may prefer a regular table to have your separate space.

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

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

Our dinner here was one of the best we had in Flagstaff during our stay. We started our meal with the savory sorbet which consists of Carrot, Grapefruit, and oddly enough goat cheese and it was amazing. Then we moved on to the Duck Taquitos which were also very tasty. For entrees I chose the Cheeseburger which I thoroughly enjoyed for its bone marrow jam and my gf loved the Lamb Birria tagliatelle. Our meal ended with the Pepita Praline Pie which was also so so good. This place earned its 5 star rating from us. We suggest making a reservation otherwise you will likely have to wait a while like we did to be seated.

It starts with the food. 10/10. - complex, bold yet nuanced recipes - killer ingredients prepared beautifully Tight wine list, smooth service, fun funky snug room. Am a dork for food, and love the innovation here!

I was a bit worried with the recent mixed reviews on Yelp, as I chose this restaurant to have dinner with my boss. When we met up, he told me his tour guide said Shift was one of the top three restaurants in Flagstaff and we must order the pickled french fries! The craft cocktails were solid. I got the non alcoholic lavender haze and it was beautifully presented and was very nice. Off to a good start! - Pickled french fries ($8): very much like salt and vinegar chips but in fry form. The three of us thought these were just ok. 3/5 - Carrot salad ($15): Wow, these were special! Concentrated carrot flavor with a slightly crispy and smoky char. The tahini yogurt was the perfect pair. 5/5 MUST GET! - Pork chop ($35): This was a winner! Juicy, full of pork flavor. My boss especially loved it and was gnawing at the bone to get every delicious morsel! This is a must get too. 5/5 - Barramundi ($35): Crispy skin, soft fish. I'm not the biggest fan of fish, but my little bite was tasty. 3.5/5 - Chocolate tart ($13): Rich and decadent, it was good, but paled in comparison to the passionfruit cremeux! 4/5 - Passionfruit cremeux ($13): So good! Tart and creamy passionfruit, the caramel was "burnt" with a deep rich flavor, and the honeycomb crisp added the perfect balanced crunch. My boss' weakness is chocolate (he ordered the tart), but he polished off the cremeux and raved about it. 5/5 A bit on the pricy side and the portions are on the small side, but the quality and presentation of each drink and dish was thumbs up. Good attentive service. A successful dinner!

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.

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

Great place for foodies to visit while in town. Many locals already know - it's good food! Small place with quirky ambience. You check in outside. Food is delicious and seasoned right. Service was excellent. The pork and the barramundi were delicious.

One of the best meals I've ever had! Very interesting and creative menu. The service was great as well. Our "server in training" was friendly and very accommodating. Can't wait to be back in Flag again so we can enjoy Shift again!

Great downtown spot for a seat & coffee. Great service & open kitchen to watch cooks. After a walk downtown we just wanted water & coffee to chat.