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Culinary Dropout - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5
4.5
745 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 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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. 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

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What 745 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

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  • 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.
745 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Charlotte14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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.

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  2. Quentin VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 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.

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  3. Tiffany

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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.

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  4. gabriela

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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.

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  5. Karl

    Naples14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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.

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  6. Cindy

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience! Our food was creative and delicious. The atmosphere was really nice and the service was outstanding. Grace made sure we had everything we needed.

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  7. Sheryl

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took a chance on Easter Brunch somewhere new and WOW, what a great place, the food was incredible along with the libations. The wait staff were so pleasant and the atmosphere was relaxing , with live music . The overall appearance between staff and actual restaurant was comfortable, yet classy. We will be going back ! The food you receive for the price , well worth it!! Great seal of approval!!

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  8. Ed

    Charlotte13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Second time and I just feel like the place isn’t sure what it is- a sports bar, bar for bands or a restaurant. Just ok

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  9. Dale

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfortable modern vibe The waiter, Eric, was very accomodating to questions and suggestions. The food was excellent. Highly recommend

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  10. Aimee

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a fantastic time. The eight of us loved the banana bread French toast, chicken and buttermilk biscuit and the hash bowls. Angel provided excellent service, was super friendly and more than accommodating. Definitely will be back

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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 745 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

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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
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