Tinderbox Kitchen

Glad we made it back for dinner w friends as we love the cozy environ and enjoyed the very attentive and friendly service… nice upscale vibes without any uppity attitude. Menu is compact with lots of unique touches and quality ingredients. Enjoyed sharing appetizers to mix up the flavors, and found the mussels to be really unique w their flavor profiles, super savory w the right amount of heat. Pasta was fabulous too. Reservations recommended for sure, and u may have to hunt for a place to park, but definitely worth it. Only dish I wouldn’t order again was their take on cheese cake…it was tasty, but a little more like a butter cake and I personally prefer a creamier more traditional style.

The duck with the homemade mole sauce was absolutely incredible. And I also had the elk with arugula and fennel delicious. I had a nonalcoholic drink that was chamomile berries, splash of lemon and pineapple out of this world. And then I had an old-fashioned with cinnamon smoke strawberry purée and mint. I just had a half of one they were very accommodating. Everything I Head here was incredible.

Reservation for 2, seated right away. Very friendly staff introduced the menu and took our cocktail orders. I had the Red Wedding, which was just alright for my liking. The amount of ice in the glass made me question how much liquor I was actually paying for—and at $18, I want to make sure I’m getting my money’s worth. The first dish was the Pork Belly & Fritter with aioli. The kitchen did a bang-up job with this one: sweet and salty pork belly, with the aioli and fritter offering a nice reprieve from the fattiness. I’d be happy if this were made into a full entrée on its own. Entrées: The Sea Bass was light, sweet, and had just a touch of heat. The Duck Mole was a great dish. The mole paired well with the almost ham-like duck. The Brussels salad (which I’m generally not a fan of) was good—the thin-shaved Brussels added a hint of bitterness to balance the intense citrus they dressed it with. The salad was substantial enough that the extra salsa verde wasn’t needed, in my opinion. The sopaipilla was a bit dense, but still delicious and perfect for mopping up the dressing and oils on the plate. Dessert was cheesecake with lemon curd and gastrique. This was also good, though on the smaller side. I’m a real critic when it comes to lemon curd, as I make it every year—this version had a very tart pop and was silky smooth. (Do y’all sous vide it? And how do you plate it in that shape—piping bags?) I would absolutely recommend anyone to come and enjoy their time here. It’s a small, cozy restaurant where the staff seem to genuinely enjoy what they’re doing, and the kitchen is putting out delicious dishes. Thanks!

Great quiet spot in Flagstaff. We had a group of 8 and they made us feel like we were a small group. Very attentive and caring. Food came out perfectly for all of us. Service, food and atmosphere are top notch. Definitely 10 out of 10. Can't wait to go back and try the duck. Thank you for a great dining experience.

This was my third time dining here, but unfortunately, it was the most disappointing experience so far. Our party was seated in direct sunlight, and despite bringing it to the staff’s attention, we were told nothing could be done because they couldn’t reach the owner. We spent over an hour and a half with the sun shining directly into several of our eyes, which made it uncomfortable and frustrating. As for the food, it was hit or miss. The filet was tender and cooked perfectly, and the scallops were well-prepared. The Chilean sea bass was a highlight—flavorful and well-executed. However, the tagliatelle was a letdown, lacking balance and feeling overly heavy while leaving me still hungry. Overall, I expected better service and consistency, especially as a returning guest. We finished the dinner with a berry coffee cake, which was dense, chewy and lacked in flavor. We felt unappreciated and it left me leaving my meal sad and unimpressed.

Highly recommend this place. It was so nice. The beet salad was great, so light and great way to start the meal. We got the frog legs as well which came with amazing sauces and was amazing drenched in lemon. So flavorful. I got the elk for my main course and my mom got the stuffed duck. We both absolutely loved our dishes. The elk was so lean yet tender, perfectly cooked with a perfect crust, and the vegetables were literally amazing. My mom’s dish came with three sauces and they were all so unique, flavorful, and worked together perfectly. I really recommend both dishes. I will say my dish was pretty salt forward, but alls that did was make me crave a dessert after. We got the cheesecake which was good. The pistachio sauce, strawberries and other little additions to the dish were great, but i thought the little cheesecake round itself was average. didn’t diminish the experience though I absolutely plan on coming back here. And at the end they hand you a little guest book, where you can offer some words up or do a doodle. Oh and the service was excellent.

I wish there were a higher review than 5 Stars because this restaurant deserves it! Went there for my wife’s birthday And it was amazing! The elk appetizer was awesome and I’m not a wild game eater! She had the Sea bass and I had the filet and both were perfect. Danielle was awesome and very helpful in guiding us through the menu and giving recommendations. The rest of the staff was awesome as well, making us feel welcomed! Great kitchen staff and chef made this a great experience. They even had a birthday card on our table when we arrived that they all had signed. Great job Tinderbox!! Great job!!! Thank you!!!!

Nice, quiet little place. The service started out strong but became really slow as soon as we ordered. We got the tasting menu. The time between the first three courses was so long. Then the fourth course was very fast then dessert normally spaced. My two other complaints were: with a testing menu you expect food that does not feature on the regular menu. It was fine, but not what you expect. The second was SALT. Now, normally I think most food is under salted, but this was at the limit for me. If I'm saying "wow, that was salty" I don't know how everyone else is even eating it. Outside of that the food was all well cooked and quality. Those things took it down from a five. I'd go back, but not a lot left to try unless they change their menu often.

Stopped by here for dinner with the family. My wife and I each had a cocktail. Both of them were top notch. Up there with some of the best cocktails that we have ever had. Food was delicious and amazing. I ended up getting the Elk to try something different. The Elk was cooked perfectly and was so tender. I would go back just for the Elk or even the cocktails. Yes it's a bit pricey but I have no problem spending on high quality food that looks amazing and tastes fantastic.

We went for our anniversary. I was on the hunt for duck confit and could not wait for it to come. Unfortunately, this was a shredded duck in a mole sauce. If you love southwestern food, this is a very inventive dish, it just wasn't what I was looking for. I ordered the scallops instead. They were tender but the broccoli was dry. Dinner entree portions were small. We had the charcuterie cheese plate, pork belly and mussels as appetizers. They were all delicious. The mussel's sauce was like a soup. There was a lot of corn in the mussels, confit and scallops, I felt that was a bit too much. Service was impeccable. The ambiance was louder than we would have liked but the waiter moved us to a quieter spot (right by the kitchen). Lol!

We had high hopes given recent mixed reviews as every restaurant has off days. Sadly we were too impressed. Ordered the pork belly appetizer, tagliatelle and duck confit. The pork belly was nice but lacked flavor, requiring us to mopping up every last bit of the cream sauce base... it really could have been a spectacular dish! Tagliatelle listed mushrooms, I expected a strong mushroom flavor which this had none. I hadn't realized that it would be spicy and it was too spicy for me. They were very kind to prepare a second dish without the added heat. Portion was rather small and a bit expensive @ $30 for a meatless pasta dish imo. The duck confit...it was not hot, served warm and the duck was dried out. The flavors were not pleasant to either my husband or I. Instead, he finished my spicy pasta and the dish went unfinished after only one bite. Monet was our hostess/server and she was wonderful, making every effort to deliver a satisfying experience. I'd have to agree with the disappointing recent reviews.

The duck with the homemade mole sauce was absolutely incredible. And I also had the elk with arugula and fennel delicious. I had a nonalcoholic drink that was chamomile berries, splash of lemon and pineapple out of this world. And then I had an old-fashioned with cinnamon smoke strawberry purée and mint. I just had a half of one they were very accommodating. Everything I Head here was incredible.

Amidst the pizza joints and brew pubs that dot the landscape of the Northern Arizona University area, one occasionally finds an adult venue (not that kind...get your mind out of the gutter). Tinderbox Kitchen is one of those places. It's intimate, darkly lit, quiet and comfortable - just like my bedroom. Unlike my bedroom, they have a well stocked bar and a full team of people anxious to serve you. The menu was small but fascinating. They have a handful of entrees (mains for you snooty foodies) and I'd like to come back and try them all. I ended up ordering the elk tenderloin, which was absolutely fabulous. Not gamey at all and but not precisely beef tasting either. Unlike my paycheck, it was ample. The sticky wicket was the accompaniment. Serving it on a bed of quinoa with a jalapeño chimichurri was too clever by half (you know, people used to say stuff like that all the time back in my day). The quinoa was bland and if that texture and different mouth feel were what they wanted to have, then wild rice would have been a more complementary flavor. Otherwise, a purred root vegetable would have been a nice combination. And if they wanted a home run instead of a triple (that's a baseball metaphor, because I'm American and have no idea how scoring works in cricket even though I alluded to it earlier), they would have plated it on a bed of aligot. Also, the jalapeño chimichurri just didn't go well with the delicious steak. Too spicy and not enough flavor. As a matter of fact, it unfortunately obscured the dark cherry glaze, which really did pair nicely with the elk. The appetizer (starter for you snooty foodies) was a simple but delightful focaccia with balsamic and roasted garlic. A delicious surprise was the arugula salad. A hint of mint, high quality produce, and perfectly dressed like Wifey on date night. I wasn't sure what to expect, but having said that, my experience was that it was unexpectedly complex but definitely yummy, also like Wifey on date night. Another nice surprise was a very respectable wine list. I twisted my own arm and ordered a bottle against my better judgement, which I conveniently left at home (my better judgement, not the bottle). Dessert was good not great and that really is the one miss. My dessert tasted fine but it was apparently either that or pour a sugar packet down my gullet. A restaurant with that vibe and that quality really warrants a proper dessert menu. I'm not talking about Cheesecake Factory here, but give me something to work with for a grand finale! In spite of wanting some more dessert options, it was a great experience. The food was great, ambiance great, and the service was exceptional which is really rare in a college town (no offense kids, but you know it and I know it and I know you know it and I'm pretty sure that you know that I know it as much as you know it, you know?) Highly recommended. Will go back.

Flagstaff, Az. Looking for dinner in Flagstaff that was not pizza or burgers. Found Tinderbox on Yelp and made a reservation for 5:00. We arrived a bit early but were welcomed. I was a bit surprised about the small dark ambiance with concrete floors that reflect sound. I didn't exactly like the music being played, but the volume was not too loud and it wasn't really that bad. The somewhat divey vibe was in its own way welcoming due to its lack of pretentiousness. I mean really the price range here is up there with white tablecloths, wine glasses already set, and waiters with crumb scrapers. In summary, the ambiance does not correlate with the pricing. Our waiter tried his very best to keep us interested and happy, almost over doing so, but he was likable and efficient. The menu apparently changes every so often, so whatever you read online may not be what is offered. So for us, no halibut nor steelhead. For starters we had the pork belly with some interesting poblano fritters, aioli and a cranberry glaze. Absolutely delicious. I wish there had been just l bit more. I had the filet au poivre, which is just a peppercorn crusted filet. I ordered it out of curiosity. It really was quite good, the temp ranged from medium rare in the center to medium well near the seared crust. The crust encased the entire steak. I thought the flavors were great and the meat tasted of high quality with a good texture. Was it worth $60? To me no, but that seems to be showing up as the going rate these days. My opinion, based on the size, $30, then upgrade for the fancy French culinary crust, maybe$45. To me I would have liked just a typically prepared steak but the peppercorn crust was an interesting thing to try. It came with some tiny cubed potatoes and broccolini that were good. Moving on to the sesame crusted ahi with coconut and pineapple with quinoa and jalapeño. This was a masterpiece, such a great preparation and presentation. Loved this. An expertly crafted mocktail with a rosemary sprig was awesome. The Basque cheesecake was decadent and a nice finish for the dinner. The Lemon curd in the side was an awesome pairing. A nice delicate and airy cheese with a strawberry sauce, it was excellent, The Cafe Americano was perfect, rich, full bodied, not bitter. Paired well will the dessert.

Service was great and very intimate. I always respect a restaurant that not only has good food but also focuses on the experience. The filet mignon was a solid steak but wasn't as tender as I imagined for a $60 steak. My date got the elk steak and it was delicious! Would definitely go back for that.

Cute place. Nice atmosphere. Service was wonderful - thank you Ben. Scallops were perfectly prepared. However, I did not love the risotto that it came with. Mussels appetizer was delicious. Winter salad and cheese board were good.

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

OMG, what an incredible experience! Hubs and I visited back in May. We arrived in Flagstaff after 7 pm and were lucky enough to get a last minute reservation at Tinderbox Kitchen. Not sure if TK has a designated parking lot, but we were able to park on the street. We arrived on time and were greeted and seated right away. The space is charming, cozy, and intimate. Our friendly server came up to our table to introduce herself and take our drink order shortly after we were seated. Though I didn't see it on the menu, I inquired if they make espresso martinis and fortunately, they do. She also said they make a really good one. My husband ordered a mocktail, The Spellbinder. Drinks arrived promptly. First sip of the espresso martini and I was in love. I've tried many espresso martinis in the last few years and can honestly say theirs is one of the best I've ever had. The flavor, the foam, everything was on point. My husband also enjoyed his mocktail, but I don't recall what was in it. We also ordered the following: Steamed mussels Spinach tagliatelle Halibut Flourless cake What a ride. We started with the steamed mussels, followed by a complimentary sorbet to cleanse our palates before the main course, and ended with the flourless cake. Both entrees were incredibly flavorful and the cake was a great way to end the meal. We were so impressed, we raved about Tinderbox Kitchen to everyone we met the next day!

We came to Tinderbox on our biennial Christmas trip to Flagstaff. We were celebrating a special occasion and were immediately greeted warmly by the hostess and waitress and made to feel welcome. In terms of the meal, we thought the food was great, but priced higher than its quality. We started with the mussels and pork belly, both solid choices. In terms of the entrees, the beef shoulder was nice and tender, but the risotto on the scallops was a bit bland and the added dried cranberries were a bit of a head scratcher. We think that with a few changes Tinderbox could be one of the best restaurants in Flagstaff. We will be back!

My seabass dish was missing the bak choi and sambal and way too much broth. The rest of the dishes were okay. Service waa very good.

So good the first time came back for more! A quaint personal space with a very attentive staff and an outstanding menu. This time I had the Duck and it was really well prepared, cooked and presented. A very nice upscale spot in Flag!

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.

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).

I want to say this was one of the most incredible dining experiences we had in Flagstaff. The restaurant's decorations were not my cup of tea. However, the waiter and bartender carried most of the weight to make this place a 5-star restaurant. Both of them welcomed us with very positive energy, were knowledgeable, and were well-mannered. We had the tasting menu, and the portion was sizeable. They also accommodated some of the dishes to our personal preferences. The bartender even created some interesting mocktails for my son, who enjoyed every sip. The dining experience was excellent.

Absolutely phenomenal food, vibes and service. We arrived on time, were greeted and seated right away. Came with a group of 5 we had reservations. The space is very charming, cozy, and intimate. Our friendly server came up to our table to introduce herself and take our drink order. Very kind and professional. I have a dairy allergy and had a few questions about the menu. She was very helpful, and asked the kitchen about butter, milk in the few things I was looking at. I wasn't able to get the chefs full course meal, which was expected. But I did get the filet mignon and was able to switch out the sides for veggies! they even made mine special with no butter! I really appreciate this kind of service and I will be back !

Came to tinderbox expecting and exceptional experience. I mean after all they are rated well....however, it was nothing but. While I can safely say the ambiance was nice and the servers were somewhat attentive. This is an experience that I wouldn't want again or even wish on my worst enemy. We arrived at 5pm as the first guest in the restaurant got our appetizers (they were good but nothing special) then soon ordered our entrees. Little did I know it would be over an hour later before we got our food, it was extremely disheartening to see others getting entrees before us as we were literally the first guess in. Finally, after our entrees came out it was to our utmost surprise that both my friends duck entree was cold and my braised beef shoulder was extremely tough. The manger was nice enough to comp my meal but charged 50% still to my friends meals just because they warned them back up. To me it seemed they forgot they can't give back our time. Sad to see a well rated restaurant perform like a low class McDonald's.

What an excellent experience! The staff was amazing. Nice decor. The food was over-the-top delicious! I had a wonderful espresso martini and the fantastic smoked fillet with risotto and broccolini.

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!

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.

If I could give a 4.5 I would. Consider this review a 4.5 The Tinderbox is only open for dinner. They open promptly at 5. No sooner. If you have a 5pm reservation, expect to get in at 5. The ambiance is that of a former home turned restaurant..very trendy..it has one, one room restroom at the back of the restaurant next to the kitchen. It isn't too loud and has a good volume on music. This was my second visit. The first was for my birthday with my BFF, this time I brought my hubby for his bday. When I came I would have given a 5/5, this visit I was a little disappointed with some of the items. Olive app.. good but not sure it was worth $10. Lobster bruschetta... Oh, my, word... So incredibly good. I could have a whole plate of that. The flavors were spot on, everything blended together to make a delectable appetizer! Quail was also very good. It seemed to have a big more meat this time than last which was nice. In between appetizers and main courses they will bring a pallette cleansing sorbet. Tonight was a cucumber mint... It was okay, but def not something I'd want again. The last time it was a delicious berry one that I could have eaten by the pint! My hubby and I both got the filet mignon. It was ok. I was a little surprised it wasn't more flavorful... Esp. being $50. The broccolini was amazing. I could eat that by itself. The risotto cakes were okay. They lacked flavor and honestly I prefer regular risotto to putting them into a cake with crusted mancheco as the outside. We shared the sticky apple coffee cake. It was delicious! I could have eaten more! I also had a vanilla, oat milk latte. It was probably one of the best lattes I have ever had. The service was also good.. you never had to ask for drink refills and the food came in a timely manner. The first visit we were given a birthday dessert and a birthday drink. It was super nice. They also sign a card and have it at your table. This time we did get a birthday drink but no dessert. There was a card. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. Some dishes/drinks I would recommend: Lobster bruschetta Oven roasted quail Duck two ways Dessert Latte

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!

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!

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.

Best cocktails in the town of Flagstaff! The menu changes constantly, making the food extra fresh. The service was impeccable, and all servers were very attentive. The ambiance is incredibly quaint, quiet, and romantic.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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

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!!!

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.

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.

Food was incredible, we tried the elk steaks, the pasta, and the scallops and all of them hit the mark. Unfortunately, we went 50/50 on the deserts. The cheesecake was very hard and dry, but the other desert - the sticky apple cake - made up for it. Ben, our server, was so attentive and a pleasure to have serve us. Ambiance is good too, very cute place. Price was a little steep but thats definitely on par with an upscale place like this. Only major disappointment was the cheesecake, otherwise, it was a slam dunk.

Absolutely wonderful! The Halibut was divine and we really enjoyed their cocktails! Don't miss this great place!

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.

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!

Wonderful experience all around. We sat at the bar. Our server/bartender, Emily, was funny, down to earth, and very knowledgeable. She enthusiastically answered all of our questions about the craft cocktails. Our Mussels and Filet Mignon were delicious, but the service took it to the next level.

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.

The service was impeccable. The fillet was superb and the duck was fabulous. Great little place. Simple ambiance with exceptional food.

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.

The food was amazing!! The marinated olives were delicious, the agave lime shrimp were so good and the pan seared duck breast was so incomparably delicious I wanted to lick the plate!! (But my husband wouldn't let me!!)). Above all, though, was Sarah, the barkeep/mixologist who made the whole evening an absolute YES for us!! Her flavor palate and combination of ingredients made for cocktails that I will have to come back to Flagstaff for!! She is amazingly talented and such a tremendous asset to this establishment!! Don't miss it!!