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Culinary Dropout - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5
4.5
750 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1120 S Tryon St suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!

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–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Charlotte can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (980) 595-3979
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Southend
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 750 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Hot spot

  • Charlotte

    Most Booked

  • Charlotte

    Hot spot

  • Charlotte

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Charlotte offers a vibrant atmosphere with "incredible live music" and a "cool vibe." Guests rave about the "amazing hot and fresh" food, including the standout fried chicken and the "must-try" monkey bread dessert. The staff, notably servers like Erick and Angel, are "super friendly and attentive," ensuring a memorable dining experience.
750 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are excellent. The cocktails are delicious and the staff are helpful and informative. One of my favorite places to dine for ribs or chicken. Highly recommend for all to check out.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Todd! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It's always a pleasure to know that our cocktails and staff have been helpful and informative. We're glad you find Culinary Dropout one of your favorite places to dine for ribs or chicken. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  2. Martha

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender Eric and server Josh were great the food was outstanding we really enjoyed our evening
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Martha, Thank you for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a wonderful time. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be top-notch. We always aim to provide an outstanding dining experience, and your feedback lets us know we're doing just that. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  3. Timothy

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not to be missed. Thoroughly enjoy s everything about our visit.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Timothy! We're thrilled to hear that you had a thoroughly enjoyable visit. It's always a pleasure to know that our food, service, and value met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Sean Simon General Manager

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  4. Angel

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice ambience, very comfortable and inviting. Will definitely try it again.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Angel, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience! It's great to know that our ambience and service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about our food and we're always looking for ways to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back for another try. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  5. Michael VIP

    Charlotte14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Been there several times. Always good food and very nice waiters and waitresses. Will definitely dine there again.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Michael, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience! It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad that our food and service met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience. Thanks for your support! Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  6. Quentin VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were very good. Food was a mixed bag, some being tasty and some being very bland. Easter special quiche and pretzel bites were awesome; most other things we ordered were not. Our waitress was absent for long stretches of time to the point where we wondered if she had left, and walked by our table without checking in with us several times. Overall, another poor value upscale-themed chain in South End.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Quentin, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Easter special quiche and pretzel bites. We apologize for the gaps in our service that you experienced. We always aim to provide excellent service and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure we work on this to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, Sean Simon General Manager

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  7. Tiffany

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Our server Shay was great and friendly. We will be back.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Tiffany! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service friendly and great. We're always here to make sure you have a wonderful dining experience. We're looking forward to your next visit. Sean Simon General Manager

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  8. Karen VIP

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on Easter Sunday. Loved the live band! The hostess Taylor was very patient as I had to change our number of guest a few times. Everyone worked together to make it a great experience.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Karen, Thank you for choosing us for your Easter celebration! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the live band and found our team to be helpful. We strive to make every guest feel special and it's always great to hear when we've succeeded. We appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  9. gabriela

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful time for brunch here. I made a seating request and when they confirmed my reso they made sure to acknowledge that and once there, they were able to accommodate it. They seated me and my date at a cute little booth somewhat near the stage where they were playing live music. My date ordered a lemon drop shot while I tried their espresso martini, personally I didn't like it and ordered a different second drink, the guava mimosa, which was delicious. We started with the pretzels and provolone fondue, which were filling but so good for salt lovers. The roasted salmon was a very small portion for the price but was tasty, I personally had the buttermilk biscuit and fried chicken, which was hearty and full of flavor. Our server, Myari, was super friendly and full of bubbly personality, she made sure to check on us every step of the way.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Gabriela! We're thrilled you enjoyed your brunch experience. It's great to hear your seating request was accommodated and that our espresso martini and guava mimosa hit the spot. We're happy to hear that the buttermilk biscuit and fried chicken met your expectations! We look forward to welcoming you back for another round of brunch soon! Sean Simon General Manager

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  10. Karl

    Naples14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sit inside or outside? On a nice day, like today, I'll always pick outside but today I picked inside and I'm glad I did. The vibe was happy and like a fashion show on Easter Sunday.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Karl, Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vibe on Easter Sunday and that we could provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment for you. We're also glad that you found our service to be up to par. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 215-9005.

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte is rated 4.5 stars by 750 OpenTable diners.

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

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1120 S Tryon St suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Southend
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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