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Culinary Dropout - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.4 (599)
$30 and under
American
241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Birmingham can accommodate all your special event needs
  • Private party contact
    Special Event Manager : (205) 955-7962
  • Neighborhood
    Vestavia Hills
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Apr 29, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Raise a glass to mom! 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 brunch on May 11th.

Private dining

What 599 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Great for brunch

  • Alabama

    Innovative

  • Alabama

    Hot spot

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    Lively

  • Alabama

    American

  • Alabama

    Most Booked

  • Birmingham

    Great for brunch

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Birmingham

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Birmingham delights with its "creative and solid" menu, featuring standout mocktails and enticing dishes like short rib and shrimp fried rice. The lively atmosphere is complemented by live music and "fantastic" service. Although some found prices high, the "fun cocktails" and diverse menu ensure a memorable dining experience.
599 Reviews
  1. Elise

    Alabama1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress would drop off something like a drink and leave and not ask if we were ready for our order to be taken or anything. Constantly pushed if we needed more drinks if it was alcohol, but if it was iced tea, refill wasn’t offered.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded today
    Elise, I am so sorry to hear that this was your experience. I never want my guests to feel as if they need anything and it sounds like we dropped the ball. I would love to connect with you more on this and ultimately invite you back in for a better experience. I look forward to hearing from you soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  2. Lane

    Alabama4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Portions were smaller than what we enjoyed on previous visits.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded today
    Lane, I am sorry to hear this. Do you mind if I ask what you ordered? We try our best to make sure that all of our food is both flavor and value driven for our guests. I hope to see you back soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  3. Cade

    Orlando3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was very good and I enjoyed having him as a server. The food took an hour and 15 minutes to get to us and arrived cold. There was no solution offered for the cold food .. and at the time that we ate the food, we were all hungry so we did so yet after an hour and 15 minutes it should never have been cold The ambience is very nice and enjoyable .. If it weren’t for the server and the ambience, I’m not sure I would try this a second time
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded today
    Cade, I am so sorry that this happened. We did get behind this past Saturday but to wait this long is inexcusable. I would love an opportunity to make it up to you. I hope we can connect on this soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  4. Austin

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taylor M was hands down one of the best servers I’ve ever had—seriously. From the minute we sat down, she made us feel totally taken care of without being overbearing. She had the perfect energy—super friendly, really on top of everything, and just made the whole experience better. She gave great recommendations, checked in at just the right times, and somehow managed to keep everything running smoothly even though the place was packed. It honestly felt like we were her only table, even though I know we weren’t. You can tell she actually cares and enjoys what she does, which made the whole night that much more enjoyable. If you’re going to Culinary Dropout, ask for Taylor—she’s the kind of server who turns a good dinner into a great night.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded today
    Austin, Thank you so much for this great review! I am thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with your service. Taylor is great and we are happy to have her with us. We look forward to having you back again soon! Matt Huebert General Manager

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  5. Leslie

    Alabama8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations, but arrived early and they were able to accommodate us. The wait staff was very attentive. The food was fantastic. Our entire party enjoyed the experience. 
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded today
    This is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to seeing you again soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  6. Andrea VIP

    Alabama15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We called ahead to see if they had gluten-free options and they said they did but actually they are just doing antipasti/charcuterie items and they had salads and salmon available. Even the french fries were coated in flour and they did not have gluten-free pizza cross, but they did have Udi sandwich rolls so we left without eating, but the menu had a lot of different things to choose from sandwiches, pizzas, entrées, and chicken wings. 
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 2 days ago
    Andrea, I am so sorry we did not find you something on the menu you could enjoy. We can do a large portion of our menu gluten free, the fries are not coated in anything but there is always a risk of cross contamination with fried items. I hope that I can connect with you to invite you back in for a better experience. Matt Huebert General Manager

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  7. Will VIP

    Chicago128 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food wonderful service. Extremely beautiful staff and servers.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 4 days ago
    Will, Thank you for this great review! We look forward to having you back again soon! Matt Huebert General Manager

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  8. Michelle

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the pretzel fondue as always! Salmon and skirt steak were wonderful. But I sure do miss the meatloaf!!! Please bring it back! It was outstanding!!
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 6 days ago
    Michelle, I will pass this feedback along to my culinary team, we are about to go through our summer menu change, but maybe we can get it back going into the winter season later this year! Matt Huebert General Manager

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  9. Michael VIP

    Alabama63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose and Kate were personable, helpful and attentive. Food was as good as hoped.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 6 days ago
    Michael, Thank you for this feedback, we appreciate you coming in. I am glad you enjoyed both your food and your service. Matt Huebert General Manager

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  10. Maria VIP

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful server. All of the servers have been great at Culinary Dropout.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 4 days ago
    This is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to seeing you again soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 545-4730.

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham is rated 4.4 stars by 599 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vestavia Hills
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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