Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6

3550 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 82 times today

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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Dining areas

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
Website
http://www.culinarydropout.com/location/scottsdale/
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

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

Private dining

Popular dishes

Aperol Spritz (Bubbles)$13.00
aperol, vodka, lemon, sparkling wine
Red Can, Black Bird$14.00
spiced clamato, au jus, silver tequila, chile con todos, tecate
Wellness Retreat (Bubbles)$14.00
vodka, pineapple, jalapeño, mint, sparkling wine
Giddy Up Espresso Martini$16.00
vodka, caffe borghetti espresso liqueur, spanish vanilla, cinnamon spiced cold brew
Playboi Stache$14.00
vanilla tea-soaked vodka, passoã passion fruit liqueur, orange oil
Bloody Marys$12.50
spicy serrano & jalapeño, bacon, heirloom vegetable
Bubbles & Mimosas$12.50
boozy bellini, pom passion, guava, pineapple

Brunch

Ham & Egg Grilled Cheese*$15.00
tavern ham, white cheddar, avocado, ciabatta, breakfast potatoes
Two Eggs any Way*$13.00
bacon, breakfast potatoes, grilled bread
Smokehouse Hash*$16.00
slow roasted bbq pork, crispy potato, charred onion, poblano pepper, sunny side up egg, flour tortilla
Breakfast Burrito$16.00
egg, sausage, crispy potato, avocado, sour cream, provolone fondue
Southwest Breakfast Bowl$14.00
egg white, black bean, avocado, roasted zucchini, red pepper, chipotle yogurt, pumpkin seed, pico de gallo
Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit*$18.00
sunny side up egg, spicy old bay gravy, fresh herbs
Banana Bread French Toast$14.00
butter toasted almond, banana caramel, chantilly

Starters

Yesterday's Soup$10.00
it's better the next day
Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue$17.00
sea salt
Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice$19.00
avocado, kimchi rice, chili crunch, sweet soy
Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket$17.00
honey mustard crème fraîche
Hot Wings$18.00
buffalo sauce, honey mustard seed, shaved carrots & celery
Crispy Popcorn Shrimp$18.00
zucchini, grilled lemon, roasted garlic aioli
Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip$14.50
caramelized squash, apple, date, roasted pistachio, grilled ciabatta
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
gochujang, mint, cilantro
BBQ Pork Belly Nachos$18.00
black bean, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
House Potato Chips$9.50
famous onion dip

Antipasti

Snacks

Grilled Asparagus$6.00
Marinated Olives$5.00
Crusty Bread, Garlic Oil & Balsamic$5.00
House Smoked Salmon Dip, Crushed Pretzel$10.00
Marcona Almonds$4.50
Prosciutto Deviled Eggs$7.00

Meat & Cheese

Molinari Sopressata$6.00
Hot Coppa$7.00
Prosciutto di San Daniele$9.00
Dolce Gorgonzola$5.50
Prairie Breeze Cheddar$5.00
Truffle Crescenza$6.00
Aged Manchego$5.50
Pimento Cheese$6.00

Episode 163 - The Slicer

Episode 163 - The Slicer$29.50
Chef Board: chef's selection of thinly sliced meats, cheese & snacks

Salads

add salmon* $9, steak* $9, chicken $7, or shrimp $8

House Salad$9.50
grape tomato, cucumber, heirloom carrot, parmesan, buttermilk ranch
Asian Crunch$16.50
purple cabbage, avocado, sesame, roasted cashew, fresno, dried mango, thai curry vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$13.00
toasted cheese croutons
Butternut Squash & Kale$15.00
bartlett pear, ancient grains, date, pistachio, toasted mulberry, white cheddar, maple tahini vinaigrette
Chopped Chicken$20.00
avocado, bacon, heirloom tomato, white cheddar, deviled egg, bacon bbq ranch

Entrées

Fried Chicken$24.00
buttermilk biscuit, smashed potato, gravy (be patient - it's worth it!)
Beer Battered Fish & Chips$21.00
coleslaw, tartar sauce
Turkey Pastrami$18.00
pretzel roll, swiss, coleslaw
Spicy Vegan Curry$21.00
griddled sweet potato, eggplant, snap pea, cauliflower, shiitake mushroom, black rice
Shaved Prime Rib Dip*$23.50
fontina, au jus
36-Hour Pork Ribs$31.00
jalapeño, molasses, fries
Roasted Salmon*$29.00
butternut squash farro risotto, garden herb pesto, crispy brussels sprouts
The Pub Burger*$19.00
havarti, bacon, house bbq sauce

Cocktails

Paloma Spritz$15.00
silver tequila, fresh grapefruit, combier pamplemousse, sparkling wine, himalayan pink salt
Abandoned Cadillac$17.00
patrón tequila, grand marnier, pomegranate redux, tart lime
Two to Mango$15.50
tito's, orange, guava, high noon pineapple
Peaches & Rye$15.50
redemption rye, combier pêche liqueur, puréed peach, wild mint
Margarita, Por Favor$15.00
ana maria tequila, three citrus sour, orange curaçao
Dropout Classic Mule$14.50
american vodka, ginger agave, lime
Signature Old Fashioned$16.00
kentucky bourbon, luxy cherry, aromatic bitters, orange peel
Campfire Vibes$14.50
100 proof bonded ky whiskey, chai jacked apple cider, spanish vanilla, roasted five spice
Evil Jungle Princess$15.00
rum blend, spiced orgeat, pineapple, guava, lime, pineapple rum float
Cali & Tay Skinny Margarita$15.00
jose tradicional blanco, serrano spiced agave, fresh lime, chili dusted rim
Full Moon Party$14.50
lemongrass-soaked tanqueray, velvet falernum, thai basil leaf, english cucumber
Tijuana Spa Water$14.50
blanco tequila, jalapeño, mint, pineapple, cilantro
El Matador$15.00
gran centenario añejo, elderflower, ginger agave, orange bitters
Pretty Easy*$15.00
corazón tequila blanco, banhez mezcal, pomegranate & yuzu sour, egg white
Sweater Weather Sangria$13.00
spiced peaches, passion fruit, apple brandy, lemon, red wine

Zero Proof

Sicilian Lemonade Stand
puréed strawberry, fever-tree sparkling lemonade
Vida Verdita
jalapeño, mint, pineapple, cilantro, bubbly water
Yuzu Orchard Spritz
pomegranate yuzu, ginger-soaked organic agave, bubbly water
Garden Mule
cucumber, mint, pressed lime, craft ginger soda

It's 3:45 Somewhere

shot 'n' beer

Safety Meeting$13.00
dropout whiskey + coors banquet
Jalisco Hillbilly$13.00
corazón blanco tequila + tecate
The OG Handshake$13.00
jägermeister + pbr
0.38 Special$13.00
evan williams bourbon + miller high life
Double Blind$8.00
paperbag beer + airplane shooter

Wine

Red

Red Blend - The Prisoner Wine Co. "Unshackled" - California$15.00
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$22.50
- Btl$58.00
Red Blend - Daou "The Pessimist" - Paso Robles, California$12.00
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Btl$46.00
Pinot Noir - Sokol Blosser "Evolution" - Willamette Valley, Oregon$14.00
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$21.00
- Btl$54.00
Pinot Noir - Rickshaw - California$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$16.50
- Btl$42.00
Cabernet - Illicit - California$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$16.50
- Btl$42.00
Cabernet - Bonanza "Lot 7" By Chuck Wagner - California$14.00
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$21.00
- Btl$54.00

Rosé & Bubbles

Rosé - Fleurs de Prairie - Languedoc, France$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$16.50
- Btl$42.00
Prosecco - Fiori d'Acacia - Veneto, Italy$12.00
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Btl$46.00
Sparkling - Mumm Napa "Blanc de Blancs" - Napa, California$16.00
- 6oz$16.00
- 9oz$24.00
- Btl$62.00

White

Sauvignon Blanc - Crossings - New Zealand$12.00
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Btl$46.00
Sauvignon Blanc - RS "Sundress" - California$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$16.50
- Btl$42.00
Chardonnay - Duckhorn "Decoy" - California$13.00
- 6oz$13.00
- 9oz$19.50
- Btl$50.00
Chardonnay - Hahn Family - California$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Btl$38.00
Pinot Grigio - Bollini - Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Italy$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$16.50
- Btl$42.00
Riesling - The Seeker - Mosel, Germany$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Btl$38.00

Beer

Draught

Dos XX Lager - Mexico$5.75
Tap Eighteen$0.00
- MP$0.00
Dropout Light Lager$6.25
Wren House Brewing "Two Little Birds" Hefeweizen$6.75
Dropout Brew Co. "Lil Chuckstar Hazy"$6.50
The Shop Brewing "Church Music IPA"$7.00
Mother Road "Tower Station IPA"$7.25
Huss Brewing "Scottsdale Blonde"$6.50

Cans, Roadies & Shiners

Pabst "Blue Ribbon" Wisconsin$4.00
Paperbag Special$2.95
who knows where
Coors OG - Colorado$4.50
Firestone Walker "805" - California$5.50
Peroni - Italy$6.00
Papago Brewing "Orange Blossom Ale"$5.75
Coors Light - Colorado$5.25
- 16oz$5.25
Tecate - Mexico$5.25
Four Peaks "Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale"$5.50
Michelob Ultra - Missouri$6.00
- 16oz$6.00
Modelo "Especial" - Mexico$5.50
Miller High Life - Wisconsin$4.50
Sierra Nevada "Hazy Little Thing IPA" - California$5.75
Corona Extra - Mexico$5.50
North Coast Brewing "Scrimshaw Pilsner"$5.50
Four Peaks - Kilt Lifter$5.75
Guinness - Ireland$6.50
Deschutes Brewing "Fresh Squeezed IPA" - Oregon$6.50
High Noon$9.00
assorted flavors
Athletic Brewing$5.00
non-alc

What 3,550 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
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and drinks" and a lively vibe. Guests love the "pretzels with fondue" and "Korean ribeye cap." Service is generally "friendly and accommodating," though some mention slow service and noise. It's a fun spot for dining with live music and outdoor seating.

3,550 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food!! staff was friendly great prices top it off amazing drinks 😇
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lori
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very “hoppin” place. Service was very good. Food is good but not amazing. Lots of TV’s to watch sports. Fun place. Had a great time with friends.
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Brian VIP
Phoenix16 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was appalling. It took over an hour to have four meals delivered. When they finally were delivered two came out, then the third three minutes later, and five minutes later the fourth. You know it is going to be a bad night when two managers come to the table and apologize for the delays. Each time, it was "your food is coming right up." The food was terrible. We have dined at other Culinary Dropouts and been happy. Here the fried chicken was an oily mess and the bolognese pasta was completely flavorless. Our guests were visiting from another state and it was candidly embarrassing to force them to choke down this slop. Last night's experience has soured us on ever dining at a Culinary Dropout again.
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Jace
Phoenix2 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We didn’t get seated for 20 mins after our reservation…
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RenegadeDoll
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was a little slow but it could have been because it was packed. Overall the food was amazing. Highly recommend
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Emily
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very nice and the food was delicious! You definitely get what you pay for, the drinks were good but a bit pricey.
Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for the review Emily!
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Clifford
Greater Boston5 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The service was adequate but a little slope. The quality of the food was poor. The Mongolian short ribs were so salty. I could not finish them.
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Christine VIP
Sacramento18 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Culinary Dropout in Tucson and was in for spring training and decided to try the Scottsdale location. Great vibe and cute place to go out with family & friends. We started out with the crispy Brussels sprouts, which was drenched with too much sauce, so much so that it was really salty. I got the fried chicken and my husband ordered the short rib. Both were really good and worth ordering. Service was a tad slow, but it was busy.
Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
Hi Christine, Thank you for choosing Culinary Dropout Waterfront for your spring training visit and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vibe and the company of your family and friends. We're sorry to hear that our Brussels sprouts didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable and will be taken into consideration. We're glad to hear that you found both dishes to be good and worth ordering. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Lisa
Phoenix1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and so was our server, however they forgot one of our appetizers and a side salad. Had to remind them of both.
Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be great. We truly apologize for the oversight regarding your appetizers and salad. We understand how frustrating that can be and we're sorry for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure that this does not happen again. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!
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Rima
Palm Springs15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The host was so sweet. I had a reservation for two and she changed it to 4 with so much professionalism and a smile( I felt bad for the abrupt change). Our server Aiden was awesome and so friendly. Probably one of the best servers I’ve ever had.
Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for the review, Rima! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience here. It's great to know that our team's professionalism and friendliness added to your visit. We appreciate your kind words about our servers. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 3550 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 82 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

Website
http://www.culinarydropout.com/location/scottsdale/
Phone number
(480) 970-1700
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

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Main Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Fried Chicken

Chopped Chicken

Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit

Rise & Shine and Drink

Aperol Spritz (Bubbles)$13.00

Red Can, Black Bird$14.00

Wellness Retreat (Bubbles)$14.00

Giddy Up Espresso Martini$16.00

Playboi Stache$14.00

Bloody Marys$12.50

Bubbles & Mimosas$12.50

Brunch

Ham & Egg Grilled Cheese*$15.00

Two Eggs any Way*$13.00

Smokehouse Hash*$16.00

Breakfast Burrito$16.00

Southwest Breakfast Bowl$14.00

Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit*$18.00

Banana Bread French Toast$14.00

Starters

Yesterday's Soup$10.00

Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue$17.00

Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice$19.00

Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket$17.00

Hot Wings$18.00

Crispy Popcorn Shrimp$18.00

Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip$14.50

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

BBQ Pork Belly Nachos$18.00

House Potato Chips$9.50

Antipasti

Snacks

Grilled Asparagus$6.00

Marinated Olives$5.00

Crusty Bread, Garlic Oil & Balsamic$5.00

House Smoked Salmon Dip, Crushed Pretzel$10.00

Marcona Almonds$4.50

Prosciutto Deviled Eggs$7.00

Meat & Cheese

Molinari Sopressata$6.00

Hot Coppa$7.00

Prosciutto di San Daniele$9.00

Dolce Gorgonzola$5.50

Prairie Breeze Cheddar$5.00

Truffle Crescenza$6.00

Aged Manchego$5.50

Pimento Cheese$6.00

Episode 163 - The Slicer

Episode 163 - The Slicer$29.50

Salads

House Salad$9.50

Asian Crunch$16.50

Classic Caesar$13.00

Butternut Squash & Kale$15.00

Chopped Chicken$20.00

Entrées

Fried Chicken$24.00

Beer Battered Fish & Chips$21.00

Turkey Pastrami$18.00

Spicy Vegan Curry$21.00

Shaved Prime Rib Dip*$23.50

36-Hour Pork Ribs$31.00

Roasted Salmon*$29.00

The Pub Burger*$19.00

Cocktails

Paloma Spritz$15.00

Abandoned Cadillac$17.00

Two to Mango$15.50

Peaches & Rye$15.50

Margarita, Por Favor$15.00

Dropout Classic Mule$14.50

Signature Old Fashioned$16.00

Campfire Vibes$14.50