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Shift

SHIFT (noun): A slight change in position, direction, or tendency.

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Address

107 North San Francisco St, #2
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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Hours of Operation

Daily: 5PM-9PM

 

 

 

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Contact

(928) 440-5135
info@shiftflg.com

Shift Kitchen & Bar

Flagstaff Fine Dining Meets Modern Atmosphere

Our mission is to shift the mentality of the “normal” dining experience. We are an American shared plates restaurant in Flagstaff where food is meant to be enjoyed in a family style manner. Pastry Chef / Owner, Dara Wong, and Executive Chef, Tamara Stanger, hope to challenge locals and travelers alike to look beyond what they might consider typical “mountain town” food. Shift Kitchen & Bar aims to focus on bold flavors, a locally driven menu, and artfully composed plates served up amidst a casual and approachable ambiance.

Recently awarded Best Restaurant in Flagstaff two years running.

Dinner

Duck Confit Taquitos / mesquite mole, green apple pico de gallo

Dinner Menu

Dessert

Peanut Butter Swiss roll / candied peanuts, chocolate crunch, banana gelato

Dessert Menu

Drinks

Spice Up Your Life / natural wine vermouth, aperitivo, prosecco, basil

Drink Menu
I have been to Shift at least 3 times in the past year, and am planning a fourth visit! Food is always well prepared and innovative! The staff members are knowledgeable, and the service is quick and attentive! My wife and I celebrated our anniversary, the staff provided a signed a card, champagne, and the chef greeted us as well! Highly recommend!
I have been to Shift at least 3 times in the past year, and am planning a fourth visit! Food is always well prepared and innovative! The staff members are knowledgeable, and the service is quick and attentive! My wife and I celebrated our anniversary, the staff provided a signed a card, champagne, and the chef greeted us as well! Highly recommend!
So much fun to eat here at Shift. The shareable menu options allow everyone to try something and it's a culinary adventure with fresh and local food. We started with the duck taquitos(3) which were very tasty and the heirloom carrots which out of this world! Dinner was Jidori Chicken thighs, the Cuban Flatiron steak and the Pork Chop all cooked to order and flavored to perfection. Dessert was three Carajillos, refreshing. We be back soon!! Oh almost forgot about our server, she was great!! She offered us an intermezzo before the main course, a Cilantro Sorbet that was out of this world!!
Curtis J.
So much fun to eat here at Shift. The shareable menu options allow everyone to try something and it's a culinary adventure with fresh and local food. We started with the duck taquitos(3) which were very tasty and the heirloom carrots which out of this world! Dinner was Jidori Chicken thighs, the Cuban Flatiron steak and the Pork Chop all cooked to order and flavored to perfection. Dessert was three Carajillos, refreshing. We be back soon!! Oh almost forgot about our server, she was great!! She offered us an intermezzo before the main course, a Cilantro Sorbet that was out of this world!!
Curtis J.
This is the kind of place you'd expect to find on the Michelin's list - exceptional creativity rooted in the local cultural and land heritage, delivered with understated elegance in an intimate, cozy and friendly environment. Chef Dion had managed to elevate cabbage, the most unremarkable of comfort foods, to a level of gastronomy I didn't think possible. Imagine what kind of treat was everything else. Definitely start with the savory sorbet and remember to try the specialty cocktails. Danny, the GM was a delight to meet as well! Can't wait to be back on my next trip to Flagstaff (hopefully sooner than another 10y apart).
Manuil T
This is the kind of place you'd expect to find on the Michelin's list - exceptional creativity rooted in the local cultural and land heritage, delivered with understated elegance in an intimate, cozy and friendly environment. Chef Dion had managed to elevate cabbage, the most unremarkable of comfort foods, to a level of gastronomy I didn't think possible. Imagine what kind of treat was everything else. Definitely start with the savory sorbet and remember to try the specialty cocktails. Danny, the GM was a delight to meet as well! Can't wait to be back on my next trip to Flagstaff (hopefully sooner than another 10y apart).
Manuil T
This place should get 100 stars . The food and service was top notch . My husband and I showed up 30 min before closing and the staff was beyond welcoming . The food is by far the best we have ever had and we are big time foodies . Looking forward to our next visit to flagstaff and we will eat here at least 2 times awhile visiting
Staci M.
This place should get 100 stars . The food and service was top notch . My husband and I showed up 30 min before closing and the staff was beyond welcoming . The food is by far the best we have ever had and we are big time foodies . Looking forward to our next visit to flagstaff and we will eat here at least 2 times awhile visiting
Staci M.
There is no better place for dinner. And we went again on Friday 9/25 and they freshened up the look on the inside to make it better. Our experience at Shift is always great. Good enough to drive up from Phoenix just for dinner, which we have done many times. Good enough to decide last minute to go to dinner there two nights in a row, which we haven’t but sure will soon. It may be the most consistent, high quality restaurant in all of Arizona.
Ben B.
There is no better place for dinner. And we went again on Friday 9/25 and they freshened up the look on the inside to make it better. Our experience at Shift is always great. Good enough to drive up from Phoenix just for dinner, which we have done many times. Good enough to decide last minute to go to dinner there two nights in a row, which we haven’t but sure will soon. It may be the most consistent, high quality restaurant in all of Arizona.
Ben B.
The best restaurant experience in Flagstaff is at a bar seat at Shift. The vibe is off the charts, so cozy and welcoming. The staff is so friendly, not too much but makes sure every need is met. It’s a special treat if you get Jenna as your server, she’s an absolute rockstar! And the food …ohhhh the food! Every bite is scrumptious! Their Furious Styles cocktail is off the menu now but they can still make it. It tastes like someone put out a cigarette in a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle in the best possible way! Highly recommend this special place.
Tim V.
The best restaurant experience in Flagstaff is at a bar seat at Shift. The vibe is off the charts, so cozy and welcoming. The staff is so friendly, not too much but makes sure every need is met. It’s a special treat if you get Jenna as your server, she’s an absolute rockstar! And the food…ohhhh the food! Every bite is scrumptious! Their Furious Styles cocktail is off the menu now but they can still make it. It tastes like someone put out a cigarette in a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle in the best possible way! Highly recommend this special place.
Tim V.
Shift has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants and for good reason. The food is consistently fresh, creative, and delicious —the hardest part is deciding what to order because everything sounds incredible. The staff truly makes the experience even better. Everyone is welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to chat with. We especially love sitting at the bar, watching the team work their magic and enjoying the whole experience. Shift is an absolute MUST anytime you’re in Flagstaff. We already can’t wait to come back!
Erica B.
Shift has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants and for good reason. The food is consistently fresh, creative, and delicious—the hardest part is deciding what to order because everything sounds incredible. The staff truly makes the experience even better. Everyone is welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to chat with. We especially love sitting at the bar, watching the team work their magic and enjoying the whole experience. Shift is an absolute MUST anytime you’re in Flagstaff. We already can’t wait to come back!
Erica B.
Earth Shattering Pie! I have never been left speechless after the first bite but tonight I was. The flavors kept coming and getting more rich and delicious. The whole meal was amazing and the service was great. The Pie, Transcendent. I will never be the same.
Chris G.
Earth Shattering Pie! I have never been left speechless after the first bite but tonight I was. The flavors kept coming and getting more rich and delicious. The whole meal was amazing and the service was great. The Pie, Transcendent. I will never be the same.
Chris G.
Beyond amazing. Superb. Life Changing. A literal gem in the West and the team is beyond incredible. Humanity at its best. Taking the “traditional into EXTRAORDINARY ”.
Pedro V.
Beyond amazing. Superb. Life Changing. A literal gem in the West and the team is beyond incredible. Humanity at its best. Taking the “traditional into EXTRAORDINARY”.
Pedro V.

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What’s New

Our Savory Sorbet was listed in Arizona’s Top 100 Dishes by Phoenix Magazine!

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Sh/ft Pastry

Come Check Out Our Monthly Bake Sale

Once a month Shift offers a variety of house-made pastries like croissants, danish, cookies, and cinnamon rolls. As well as burritos and assorted espresso drinks to enjoy in the morning. Each month a local charity is chosen to donate any leftover pastries.

Sweet Pleasure

Join Us on the First Saturday of Every Month from 8am – 11am

Each guest will be greeted by the Shift crew to share our morning favorites. Pastry Chef and Owner, Dara, started her career making breakfast pastries at Michelin star restaurant, Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, CO. After opening Shift, she wanted to share her passion with the Flagstaff community. And so, the Bake Sale was born.

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MEET THE OWNER / PASTRY CHEF

Dara Wong

Shift Kitchen and Bar and Oeno Wine Lounge Owner Dara Wong, a 2022 Young Athena Award Nominee, has a passion for pastry and a love for wine. As a business management graduate of the prestigious University of Denver, Dara boasts an impressive resume thanks to time spent alongside culinary legends such as Master Sommelier, Bobby Stuckey and James Beard Chef, Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson of Frasca Food and Wine (Boulder, CO). She furthered her culinary knowledge as the Assistant Pastry Chef at Sweet Basil in Vail, CO. Prior to launching Shift in 2016, Dara served as the General Manager and Pastry Chef of Flagstaff’s own Tourist Home Urban Market. She then opened Oeno Wine Lounge in 2021 in order to continue her love for hospitality and her involvement in the Flagstaff community. A Division I swimmer for the University of Denver, Dara spends much of her free time with her wife Sierra at the gym, running with their pups, and hitting the slopes.

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Dara Wong - Shift Kitchen & Bar, Oeno Wine Lounge Owner

"Best Fries You've Ever Tasted"

“Offering some of the best fries you’ve ever tasted paired with beautifully-crafted entrees as part of an ever-rotating menu.”

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"Give an Experience"

“I have a great responsibility to not just serve food and drinks to people but give them an experience.”
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"Artfully Prepared Small Plates"

“Let Shift’s expertly trained staff take the wheel, serving as guides to the ever-changing menu of artfully prepared small plates. “
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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of restaurant is Shift Kitchen & Bar?

Shift Kitchen & Bar is an American shared plates restaurant in downtown Flagstaff. Our from-scratch menu is inspired by the Arizona landscape, with bold flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and artfully-composed dishes designed to be shared around the table.

Is Shift a fine dining restaurant?

We like to think of Shift as fine dining without the formality. Our menu and cocktails are thoughtfully crafted, but the atmosphere is casual, approachable, and meant to be fun. Come as you are and settle in for a dining experience that’s a little different from the usual.

Is Shift a good date night restaurant in Flagstaff?

Absolutely. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just making a night of it, Shift offers an intimate setting, shareable plates, craft cocktails, and wine that make it a great spot for date night in downtown Flagstaff.

Does Shift serve tapas or small plates?

Our dinner menu is tapas-inspired and built around sharing. Dishes are served from the kitchen as they’re prepared, which means they may arrive at different times throughout your meal. It’s all part of creating a relaxed, communal dining experience.

Does Shift have a cocktail and wine bar?

Yes. Our drink menu includes specialty craft cocktails, wine by the glass and bottle, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Not sure what goes best with your meal? Just ask! We’re always happy to help with a pairing.

Where is Shift Kitchen & Bar located in Flagstaff?

You’ll find us at 107 N. San Francisco St., #2 in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. We’re open daily from 5–9 PM.