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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6
4.6
3590 Reviews
$30 and under
American
7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

  • Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Easter, the Dropout Way. Chef specials, festive cocktails, great vibes: GUARANTEED! Enjoy all your brunch favorites alongside unique menu features, like Blue Crab Quiche Florentine, and special cocktails. Reserve your spot for Easter brunch on April 20th.
    Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout Photo

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What 3,590 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scottsdale

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront delivers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and excellent service." The ambiance is lively, complete with live music. The patio offers a "gorgeous view," and the menu boasts diverse and "delicious options." While noise levels can be high and service occasionally slow, the overall atmosphere and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit spot.
3,590 Reviews
  1. Gary

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sever was excellent and the mud pie made the night!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Gary, thank you for the great review!

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  2. Robin

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish!!!!! Please try this place. We sat on the gorgeous patio and had the BEST LUNCH! Great menu, great service and really really tasty food!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Robin, so glad you had a great experience. Thank you for the review!

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  3. Darlene VIP

    Manitoba29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Would not return. Food cold and lacklustre. Minimal service. Only ate two bites. Service person didn’t even notice

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  4. Dan

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall it was fine because of the vibe and ambiance. They definitely forgot to deliver our food to our table so after nearly 40 min, they realized it and brought it. One meal was wrong and had to go back to get fixed. All of the others were totally cold from waiting in the kitchen for a while. The other thing is silly but if you buy a $20 burger, I expect more than a dozen fries. We asked about it and they said that was the portion. Fries are cheap. Load up the plate
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Dan, sorry about the experience with the food, feel free to reach out and we can provide a better experience for you in the upcoming future!

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  5. Lisa

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun place. Good food. All types and ages of people. So nice. Our waitress was amazing !
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Lisa, thank you so much for leaving us such a warm- spirited review! We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Ann

    Coastal Georgia4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not great - food and drinks were decent - service so-so - didn’t really feel very welcome there.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Ann, I am sorry for the experience you received please feel free to reach out and ask to speak with a manager and we will ensure a better experience next time!

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  7. Amy

    Tulsa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    CJ was our server and he was friendly and excellent. We went with his recommendations of the whipped feta dip, brunch hash and ribs, and all were delicious.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Amy, so glad you had a great experience. Thank you for the review!

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  8. Dena VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They had great live music - great place for a girls night out or bachelorette party - the food is casual but everything we had was great - because of the music it is loud so it’s not a good place if you want to catch up with someone
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Dena, thank you for the review!

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  9. Deanna

    Manitoba1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the ambience, such a cute place to eat. It was a total vibe. The food and service were also top notch. 10/10 recommend.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Deanna, thank you for leaving us such an uplifting review! We are so happy to hear that we were able to provide excellent service and a wonderful experience overall. We hope to be able to take care of you again soon!

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  10. Steve

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner last night! Everything we ordered was really good from drinks to entrees, excellent evening. The server was superb, everything was just right
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Steve, thank you so much for your great review!

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Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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