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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6
4.6
3485 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

What 3,485 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the live music, making it a lively spot in Scottsdale. Highlights include the pretzel and fondue appetizer, Korean ribeye, and creative cocktails. "Highly recommend" for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff.

3,485 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The chef should re-enroll. Everything was mediocre at best. Steak was of poor quality. Overpriced for quality. Far better options to consider, don’t waste your time.

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  2. Heather

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came on a holiday weekend and had an excellent experience. Our food was outstanding our server paid attention to every detail, making sure we were happy but not overwhelming us. There was music on the stage that was exceptional. We could not have asked for a better evening out!

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  3. Bethannie-joyce

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The environment and staff were very nice and kind but it took way to long to get our appetizer and entree. Another table that got sat 20mins after us was served food and everything ahead of us.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, waitress was helpful, server was clueless
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service helpful. We're always aiming to provide our guests with a great dining experience, so your feedback is much appreciated. We apologize if our service didn't meet your expectations, and we'll definitely work on improving this aspect. We hope to see you again soon at Culinary Dropout Waterfront.

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  5. Dominique

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a good experience. Staff were great and everything came out quickly. The only downside was our Asian crunch salad had very little steak, about three or four thin slices.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the review!

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  6. Bobby

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was great and we enjoyed our lunch. We had the fish and chips and they were delicious!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Bobby! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch here. It's great to know that our fish and chips hit the spot for you! We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, so your kind words mean a lot. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  7. Dennis

    VIP

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a caesar salad with shrimp. it was floating in dressing and gross, the shrimp had no flavor. We picked thru it and left most of it. The waitress asked if we wanted a takeout box because we left most of it. Of course we declined. We also had a turkey pastrami with fries which might have been good if it wasn’t lukewarm. Have dined there before and it was always great. Not going back anytime soon.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here. We're sorry to hear that your meal didn't meet your expectations. We pride ourselves on our food quality, and it sounds like we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback regarding the salad and the fries, and we'll certainly look into it. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to make it right.

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  8. Brandee

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun vibes, good food, good service. Highly recommend for a fun night out. Younger vibe and loud music on the weekends. Not a chill place. Enjoy!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on January 13, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your night out here! It's great to know that our food and service lived up to your expectations. We aim to create a fun and lively atmosphere, so we're glad you appreciated the younger vibe on the weekends. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fun night out. Thanks for the high ratings!

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  9. Jill

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server: Martin was INCREDIBLE! Well done Martin! The food and drinks were great! Overall, a great experience! We will be back!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience here and enjoyed our food and drinks. It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to provide exceptional service are appreciated by our guests. We're already looking forward to your next visit. See you soon!

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  10. Randy

    VIP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, and CJ provided great recommendations and fantastic service.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Randy!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 3485 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 times today

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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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