The Oakmont

The Oakmont is the kind of spot Flagstaff locals bring out-of-towners to when they want to prove the city has more going on than gas stations and pine trees. It's a spacious, modern-industrial brewery and bar set right on a golf course, with mountain views framing the patio — and with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, it's clearly landed with both regulars and travelers passing through on the way to or from the canyon.

What to order

Start with the soft pretzels and cheese sauce or the smoked brisket skins, both of which come up again and again in reviews. The Smoked House Burger and a Cajun pasta get consistent praise, and the tomato basil soup and green stew chili are solid smaller options if you're not going full entree. Save room — the salted caramel cheesecake reportedly feeds a table of four. On the drink side, there's stout on tap and a well-built cocktail list, with the Manhattan and mezcal old fashioned both singled out by reviewers.

Good to know

• Price range: $$ (moderate)
• Hours: generally 10:30 AM–9 PM weekdays, later on weekends, opens earlier Saturday and Sunday
• Vibe: patio seating, golf course and mountain views, dog-friendly and family-friendly

Service gets called out often, and the atmosphere works equally well for a quick lunch stop or a slower dinner with drinks. If you're staging out of Flagstaff before or after the South Rim, it's an easy, reliable choice.