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Altitudes Bar and Grill
Category: Restaurants American (Traditional) American (Traditional) [Edit]
2 S Beaver StSte 200
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 214-8218
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
33 reviews for Altitudes Bar and Grill
Review Highlights
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"the real gem is the "train shots." In 5 reviews -
"The place is small with ski memorabilia everywhere but it's..." In 3 reviews -
"I love green chili and i love bread bowls." In 2 reviews
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33 reviews in English
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Review from Katie M.
Flagstaff, AZ
5/4/2012
My boyfriend and I usually attend Altitudes on Wednesday nights, when they have their half-price apps. In a word, DELICIOUS. And, we are always full with leftovers for the next day. I recommend their nachos with green chili (which also has pork, yum) and depending on the cook, they will layer them like the grand canyon, full of splendor and endless surprises!
The wings are excellent, and we usually get the honey BBQ. One time, our lovely waitress brought us extra spicy killer HOT instead, 5 minutes later realized her mistake, and promptly brought us the correct wings, letting us keep the annihilator wings too! (which my boyfriend bravely tried to eat while looking macho. I knew he was crying on the inside though :P)
Burgers are great too, although I think it depends on who is cooking, sometimes inconsistent. If you go on a Monday, they are half price, so it don't matter much. The real gem are the fries and the onion straws. Sometimes they will let you split the side and have the best of both worlds!!
Favorite part: sitting on the patio during the summer months. Nothin better (: -
Review from Kyle B.
San Diego, CA
4/22/2012
Running to catch the bus
Route 10 east
We saw the sun still hit the patio
And we stopped in a for a drink
Margaritas cheap, strong, with a cup extra on the side
And the sun
"This is what normal people do,
Sit on the patio and relax on an off day"
Then the bus came and we got on, to head back to our bus.
We live on a bus. -
Review from C. B.
Davis, CA
3/18/2012
BF recently moved to Flagstaff and I came in for Spring Break to visit. He's new to town so we don't have our favorite places yet. He had been told that Altitudes had a "slightly older crowd" than other bars that served food in town, so we thought it would be a better place to eat dinner when we didn't want to spend a ton and didn't want to be inundated with drunk NAU students.
Can't complain about our dinner at Altitudes last night. BF had the green chili with chicken in a bread bowl, and a couple of beers. I had the fish and chips with a couple of margaritas. We both had a "train shot," which was pineapple-brown sugar-vodka ($2, and whenever the train passes).
I thought the fries were probably the best part of my meal, although that isn't really saying anything because they are the best I've had in awhile. The fish was a pretty large quantity, and I also got cole slaw and a salad. The cole slaw was too vinegary for my taste, but everything else was great.
The green chili was heaped in the soudough bowl, and the extra pieces of sourdough were toasted--just the way BF likes it. It was smothered in cheddar cheese
They had a live cover singer-guitar player singing lots of Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, the service was attentive, and everything was pretty good.
If anything, BF and I were overdressed. This place definitely does a great job of channeling the ski town bar and grill--everyone is friendly, relaxed, and fun. -
Review from Steve S.
Prescott Valley, AZ
Updated - 5/22/2012
Great locally owned restaurant. Great place to go if you want to relax outside, listen to live music and people watch. Great food that's cooked to order. This is not the place for you if your impatient, in a hurry or just generally in a bad mood. Smile and enjoy!!
1 Previous Review:
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1/19/2012
Great place!! Small, locally owned restaurant that sometimes fills up fast. Be patient and enjoy
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Review from Matt C.
Bolingbrook, IL
4/30/2012
I was just stopping through town on my way to the Canyon and hoped to find a good beer, good sandwich, and good experience... It was not at Altitudes... No one met us at the door or gave us menus so we had to grab a seat and menu ourselves. The place was not that busy at all and yet we waited about ten minutes for anyone to come to our table. About ten more minutes just to bring some beers to our table. Forget about dinner... that took well over 30-40 minutes for a simple burger and chicken sandwich order. We're not usually picky about food, but my wife did ask that her burger be well done and not pink in the middle and what she got was a charred outside with a very pink middle... It wasn't even worth saying anything to them or it probably would have taken another 30 minutes. The only thing I can say positive about our experience was the fries were pretty good...if they're worth the wait.
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Review from Tori H.
Chandler, AZ
10/7/2011
Good food, delicious green chili and awesome drink specials, but one terriblly mean server.
Best french fries in Flag. -
Review from A. J.
Flagstaff, AZ
3/10/2012
Longest wait for simple sandwiches at lunch that I've ever had anywhere. And the food just wasn't worth the wait.
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Review from Dan M.
Peoria, AZ
9/29/2011
Been here a few times. I always try and stop by when im in Flag for a getaway. Love the Train Shots and the beer selection!
I always get the Green Chili Chicken Stew in a Bread Bowl. yummmm. I love green chili and i love bread bowls. Can't go wrong with this dish. I've also had the Philly PIta Wrap and the 1/2 lb Burger. Both were pretty decent and would have again.
Its a small place but solid to try if you're ever in Flagstaff. -
Review from Phil B.
2/18/2011
Just finished my final run of the day, throw my board on a rack, and stumble into the mountain lodge hankering for beer and filling food, and find both.
THAT is what Altitudes reminds me of - with the proto-Burton snowboard nailed to a pillar near the bar and the vast quantities of vintage skis tacked to the walls.
A band was playing the Saturday night I was there - a harmonica, guitar and bass playing some groovy tunes - and although I had to wait a little bit for a seat, the bar offered some great New Belgium choices like Fat Tire and Might Arrow. The food was good, the table covered in trail maps that covered our very own Snowbowl, and resorts in Colorado.
The food is not complicated but that's part of the appeal of being in a lodge-atmosphere. You don't need anything complex, just some well prepared burgers, wraps or salads - and some good beers and friends. -
Review from NK S.
Flagstaff, AZ
9/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Left after sitting at a table for 15 minutes without being acknowledged. I won't be back.
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Review from Donald S.
Chandler, AZ
7/25/2011
A group of us went here after we hiked Humphreys Peak and I am so glad we did. The food was decent bar food and the band out of the deck was fun...the real gem is the "train shots". For every train that goes by, you can buy a train shot for $2. If you are lucky enough for a train to be going in both directions, you get the shot for $1. Such a good vibe, good drink prices....must go if you are in Flag!
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Review from Allie T.
Chicago, IL
2/23/2011
Great place, we visited as we were driving through to the Grand Canyon and found it was worth our while. We had a burger and fries which was good bit were blown away by how good the wings were. Get the wings!!
I really have no complaints. Great place! -
Review from Kevin H.
8/6/2009
Decent selection of beers on tap, outdoor seating which has its pluses and minus. Up to beat the heat and enjoy the weather, smokers put a bit of damper on this however, and there were many.
Service this day was bad. Poked my head in the door to inquire about getting a table and was told to just grab a table and they would find us. Perhaps they needed GPS or a few more servers as it took at least 15 minutes just to get a menu. Surrounding tables were not happy at the length of time it was taking to get their food and drink. One patron commented that she would like to change her salad dressing choice, but did not want to wait an hour. Uh oh. Good thing we were just taking it all in and had no real plan or I would have walked. Ordered beers that took forever and a day to arrive. No kidding, seated for about 35 minutes before the drinks were dropped. Split a burger with green chile, bacon and cheese and it was pretty tasty, Steam Engine lager on tap a plus, but the service was just awful. Pass. -
Review from Barbara D.
Chicago, IL
11/10/2010
What a cute little place in a cute little city. We stopped here on our cross-country drive for a bite to eat. The place is small and wildly decorated with ski memorabilia and it just has a cool vibe. Beats off the highway rest stops any day! I had the stew in a bread bowl, which was perfect on a rainy evening & my friend had a taco salad which she very much enjoyed. There's also a decent selection of beers. The best part was the music in this place, I could have swore they tapped into my playlist and played every classic rock song on it. Once the band came on, it was a little too loud for conversation since we were seated right next to them, but they seemed like they were starting a pretty cool jam out session in this little nook. If I lived in this neck of the woods, I would definitely make this my random hang-out spot.
BTW this place is so much cooler than this boring a** review. -
Review from Richard L.
Garden Grove, CA
8/3/2009
We were searching for a place to grab a quick bite and Altitudes seem busy so we figured it must be ok. The hostess told us to sit anywhere but never brought us menus. We had to ask after 10 min. We ordered chicken strips and chilli fries, it took over an hour to get our food and we were not impressed. The chicken strips were $9 and we got 4 little pieces (some pieces were mostly batter); the fries were cold ($8). Our waitress never checked on us to even refill our drinks.
As we were leaving a man came in to complain that they automatically added gratuity to his bill and he would not tip them that much when it took over an hour for burgers. The manager's response was "well it's not fast food" and refused to appologize or refund him. No way will we ever go back! -
Review from Jonathan W.
Chandler, AZ
8/21/2011
I'd love to be able to tell you more about this place however our server was rude and unfriendly that we left before drinks were even presented. We were one of multiple tables that left.
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Review from Holly R.
7/21/2009
This place barely deserves one star. The boyfriend and I were in Flagstaff last weekend to escape the Phoenix heat. Unfortunately, many restaurants in Flag are closed on Sunday so we thought we'd give Altitudes a try for dinner since it was close by and we were starving. We were in the mood for cheeseburgers and figured a bar would have decent burgers and fries. At least we were right about the fries.
But before I get into the food I have to mention our horrible waitress. When she first ran by our table and threw down the menus without so much as a hello we should have known better and left. All the waitresses seemed hurried even though it was not very busy. There was even one girl who was frantically trying to find a customers credit card. (Turned out she gave it to the wrong person.) When our waitress came to take our order she just said "so?" and looked at us. We looked back, paused and gave our order, both thinking she could have been a little nicer. Even a "what can I get you?" would have been better.
So we get our food and our burgers are each on a huge bun that's very dry. The burgers themselves were burned (we asked for medium) and just lacking in any flavor. And they weren't cheap. $9 plus $.50 per topping, like cheese. The fries and onion rings were good though. In fact, they were the only good thing about the whole experience.
The waitress never came back to check on us, only stopping by eventually to drop off the check without saying a word - no thank you, no come back again, nothing.
Needless to say, we will not be going back to Altitudes again. -
Review from Dyanna P.
9/21/2010
I'm not a bar person. I dislike the loud music, loud (drunk) patrons, and general overall dinginess. After a long day and a bit too much sun, my friend recommended Altitudes for a quick bite to eat and the second half of the Giants/Colts game.
I was very pleasantly surprised upon walking in. The place was decorated in brightly-colored ski/snow gear and didn't even really feel like a bar. We were seated at a booth in the back and looked over the menu. We went with the Sunday night beer special - Sessions Lager. Good, good stuff! I'd never had it before but I will definitely enjoy a few more next time I'm in Flagstaff. Chris ordered the $5 dozen wings and I chose the hummus plate.
Our waiter and the other waitresses were very friendly and checked in on us regularly before, during, and after our meals arrived. We didn't wait long before our food was brought out to us. The wings looked really good, and while I didn't try one, I did taste the honey BBQ sauce - delicious! My hummus plate wasn't anything spectacular. The pita wedges were warm but nuked a bit too long. The veggies (sliced cucumber, celery, carrots, and tomatoes) were cold and fresh, though, and went nicely with the hummus. The hummus itself was ok. It was listed as roasted red pepper & garlic but I didn't taste as much pepper as I would have liked, and the garlic was in moderately-sized chunks. I prefer a smoother hummus, but that's just me.
All-in-all, it was a great place to sit and relax over a couple beers. I will happily return next time I'm in town! -
Review from Randy G.
4/15/2009
One of the best places to go to in Flagstaff.
Look up "Bar Food" in the dictionary, and there should be a picture of this restaurant.
Everything is freshly made, even the drinks, and the concept of the "Train Shot" is amazing. The staff is friendly, although a little slow, but really, when you go there, you're there to have a good time.
The live music on Fridays is usually pretty bad, so avoid it then, but go there for lunch/dinner any other time. You'll have a fun time.
Try the margaritas, the tea, the burgers, and the Potato Skins. OH yes, the Potato Skins. -
Review from Bob D.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/15/2011
Not the same without Pete the bartender.
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Review from Kiarash Z.
Lima, OH
1/6/2010
I haven't watched many snowboarding movies, but I imagine the bars in them are something like Altitudes, with all the usual cliches: skis on the walls, dreadlocked twentysomethings talking like surfers, people boasting about their "wicked runs."
But I like the place. The 1/2 pound burgers ($9) are half priced between 3 and 6 p.m. Mondays. The orange crush cocktail (vodka, orange juice, Sprite, triple sec?) is deliciously fizzy. The fries are delicious.
I was a bit disappointed in the bland onion straws, but they did taste fresh.
A lot of people seem to be upset about the wait time, but I went on a Monday and was comfortable with the speed of service. The tabletop trivia books help pass the time, and a selection of microbrews makes waiting a joy.
My cheeseburger was superb, hot and juicy. And our server jumped in on our game of Who'd You Rather. Bonus points. -
Review from Nicole S.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/5/2011
I think this place has a great atmosphere and pretty good drinks, but their food is just lacking. I've tried their food a few times, and I am just not impressed. I would suggest going here for drinks and music, but not much more than that!
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Review from Cora S.
Tempe, AZ
6/1/2011
Found a spider on our wings and the service was awful. Waited for the waitress at least 10-15 min every time we asked for something. Horrible and the food was just okay
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Review from Bianca A.
Tucson, AZ
1/5/2011
We hung out at Altitudes on new year's day after we managed to tear ourselves from our cozy hotel room and brave the 20's weather. We had wanted to try the brewery in town but they were closed. In fact almost everything was closed and then we happened upon this little place. We were very happy we did. They were busy and just got busier as the day wore on and yet our bartenders remained extremely friendly. We drank for a couple hours and then ordered food to go. The french dip was soooo good even cold! The place is small with ski memorabilia everywhere but it's cozy and I would definitely visit them again.
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Review from Ally A.
9/7/2008
...what? no review for altitudes. strange...
lemme start by saying.........."TRAIN SHOT!" had a few of those...this place is right by the tracks, and every time the train goes by you can get a shot. totally indigenous to this restaurant and wicked cool. when i was there it was pineapple infused vodka...tasty.
i went with a bunch of guys from work while we were on a mission up in flag. luckily we got there during happy hour and agreed to drink beer and share half price appetizers...GREAT DECISION. the beer selection is more than your typical "bud, bud light, mgd, corona" kinda place...any place with blue moon is good in my book and i am NOT a beer drinker! we got the nachos (massive!), the quesadilla (SPICY!!!!!!!!!), deep fried portabello mushrooms (my new favorite thing!), potato skins (always good) and wings (HOT HOT HOT!). we ended up eating almost everything and only paid about 20 bucks each between the 5 of us with a GREAT tip for the waiter (who ROCKED!) i will definitely be hitting this place up again...and you should too! -
Review from Sarah S.
Phoenix, AZ
2/28/2009
I LOVE their food. Half-priced burgers on Mondays are awesome and an amazing deal. Their food is fresh and everything is made there, nothing tastes frozen or pre-made. Train shots are a great gimmick and who cares what they are that day, when a train's going by, they're $2!
Just a warning, the service can be extremely, painfully slow, but be patient, it is worth it. -
Review from Bethie G.
Flagstaff, AZ
1/30/2009
The New England Clam Chowder on Fridays is better than sex.
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Review from Stephanie M.
Phoenix, AZ
7/2/2010
I am a huge fan of Altitudes. I love the owners Paul and Linda, and the food is delish! I normally order the spinish and artichoke dip, fries, burgers, or the SouthWest wrap (it's a special and it is amazing!!!) Don't go here for a quick bite, Altitudes does have slower service. Luckily I have learned to keep the drinks coming and enjoy the ambiance and people watching from the patio!! Make sure you take advantage of the "Train Shots", $2 shots everytime the train goes by (in Flagstaff that's about every 15 minutes!).
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Review from Rebecca S.
Chandler, AZ
My son is a self-proclaimed chicken wings expert and he loved the wings. I don't eat wings but they smelled delicious. We came on a Monday and split a half-priced burger which was good. The staff are really friendly and seemed to know all the locals. If you have any questions about Arizona Snowbowl, they know pretty much what's happening up there since at least one woman is a ski-team instructor. This is a good, casual place to go for burgers, salad and beer (or other drinks). There's quite a bit of ski memorabilia here, including one of the first snowboards ever made, which is pretty cool. We will be back next time we're up in Flagstaff
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Review from Leslie C.
Flagstaff, AZ
2/6/2010
We eat here often, and have never been disappointed. I've tried most of the things on the menu, and all are delicious. They run specials which are always interesting. One time we had the fish tacos that the owner recommended, and they were fantastic! We also love Half-price burger Mondays, unequivocally the best deal in town. On a nice day, love to sit outside and watch people do the $2 Train Shots (available when the train goes by which is OFTEN!). Great place!
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Review from JP S.
Waxahachie, TX
5/8/2009
What can I say I'm a sucker for a catchy marketing ploy. And two dollar shots when the train is rolling By is perfect! Especially when it's homemade strawberry infused vodka. Oh and the live music is good stuff to sing along to.
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Review from Sally W.
Phoenix, AZ
7/21/2009
I was visiting friends that live in Flag and we came here after a long day of play. With hefty appetites, we ordered the nachos and spinach and artichoke dip for appetizers. After 30 minutes, our crappy appetizers arrived. We muddled our way through them and then the food came 45 minutes after we arrived. My son ordered the cheeseburger off of the kids menu and the burger came with no cheese. My friend ordered a burger and got the wrong burger with fries instead of onion strings but we didn't dare send it back after waiting that long. After picking at the onion strings, the waitress brought the correct burger out but we told her we had picked at the one she was taking and she did a great job of acting like she didn't hear us and delivered it to another table and this poor lady ate it. When we were ready to leave, we went to the register and asked them to split the bill and we were told that they don't do that when they are busy!?! With a crappy tude, they did and I paid cash and never got my change back. My friend told the manager about the burger incident and the waitress was an absolute bitch and accused my friend of lying about telling her we picked at the plate before she delivered it to somebody else. The manager stood there with her tail tucked between her legs and let this waitress act like that and then storm off after rolling her eyes at us. I said, "I'm shocked that after waiting for our food for 45 minutes that we would catch a crappy attitude from ANY of you." and they said nothing back. We left and will NEVER be back! I've worked in the restaurant business and I understand being busy but I don't understand being a bitch.
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Review from James D.
Camarillo, CA
8/31/2011
This place should be called 'Attitudes' instead. After driving a long day from Los Angeles, I just wanted to have some good food and atmosphere. I should have chosen one of the many other bar and grill options within blocks. It took almost 15 minutes just to get my drink order in and another 10 or so minutes to get my food order in. I was dining alone and a chicken sandwich would not take long I thought. After waiting an hour (I timed it) I decided to inform the waitress I was disatisfied and left. BTW I was not the only one who didn't feel like staying all night waiting for food. A couple was sitting next to me and had the same issue as with another couple above me on the balcony. Strangely, it was not at all what you would call a busy night. The 'attitude' from the staff was that of 'oh well' when customers were leaving in disappointment. Unless you have ALL NIGHT, don't bother going here.
