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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.7
4.7
3457 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 970-1700
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 322-0574
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • Parking details
    Valet available
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Make it a dropout New Year's Eve! We’ve got everything you need to ring in 2025: indulge in our exclusive Steak & Lobster feature, sip on our Masquerade Party cocktail, and vibe out to live music all night long. 🥂 Our full dinner menu will be available. For any questions, please call 480.970.1700.
    New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout Photo

What 3,457 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and service." Guests appreciate the "amazing" live music and diverse menu options, including standout dishes like the Korean Ribeye Cap and chicken katsu sandwich. While the ambiance can be lively, the attentive staff often ensures a "wonderful experience," making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

3,457 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good vibes. Mongolian short ribs were a great choice
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded today
    Thanks for the amazing review Nick!

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  2. Debbie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a very loud and lively place. The food was decent but took way too long for a salad and fried rice to arrive. People that arrived a good ten minutes after us received their food well before us. Server only came by once and it was right as our food arrived. So while food tasty; service left a bit to be desired.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Debbie I am sorry for that experience, thank you for the feedback. We would love to have you dine with us again and give you the experience you were looking for.

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  3. Wendy

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was quite good. Enjoyed making our own charcuterie board. Holidays cocktail was nice and ribs were nicely done. Was disappointed that patio was street side-not the ambience I was hoping for.

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  4. Tammy

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious ribs and steak and frites. The ribs were perfect amount of sauce and the steak melted in our mouthes as we all had a bite.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the great review, look forward to having you dine with us again,

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  5. Liz

    VIP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, awesome service! Thank you a great experience.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the review, Liz, very much appreciated.

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  6. John

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall , food, services and ambience .
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you John for the 5 Star review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  7. Van

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pretzel was so yummy! It’s our second visit within 2 days! Excellent staff, loved the ambiance
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Van, we are so glad you enjoyed the pretzels and fondue and have dined with us recently, thank you for the review.

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  8. Kate

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service and creative cocktails. Food was delicious.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our creative cocktails and delicious food here. It's great to know that our service also met your expectations. We strive to provide an overall great experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  9. Randy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pretzel bites and ribs were both amazing. Wait staff was great.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fondue and ribs. It's always a pleasure to hear when our wait staff provides exceptional service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  10. Michelle

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I visited list location with my team. We selected patio seating, but didn't realize that the chairs were going to be such a problem. They are not ideal at all, and when we asked to move, we were told tables were reserved. However, those tables were empty, practically the entire time that we were there. Can't say that I will return if the option is to sit on the patio. But our server was really nice, very attentive. 
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Michelle, I apologize! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the experience better!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.7 stars by 3457 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout Waterfront

7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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