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Culinary Dropout - Denver, Denver, CO

Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5
4.5
1233 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Reserve your spot to experience 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.

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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–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 779-0190
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (720) 615-7127
  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $30 Dropout Duo

    Multiple dates available
    The $30 Dropout Duo includes "The Slicer", our chef's selection of cured meats, cheeses and snacks, and two of our craft cocktails. Available all day every Wednesday & Thursday only in Denver.
    $30 Dropout Duo Photo
  • New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Make it a dropout New Year's Eve! We’ve got everything you need to ring in 2025: indulge in our exclusive Steak & Lobster feature, sip on our Masquerade Party cocktail, and vibe out to live music all night long. 🥂 Our full dinner menu will be available. For any questions, please call 720.779.0190.
    New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout Photo

What 1,233 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Denver offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing staff" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the lively atmosphere and creative cocktails, making it a perfect spot for both casual outings and special occasions. While the service can occasionally be slow, the attentive team ensures a memorable visit.

1,233 Reviews
  1. FrancineC

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service were great. The noise level was beyond "energetic" to truly awful. I like the place overall but the noise makes it impossible to have a conversation.

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  2. James

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, service was excellent and overall an enjoyable experience

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  3. Diane

    VIP

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar and kitchen seemed a little slow. Holiday time can do that to a restaurant- we enjoyed ourselves very much.

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  4. juliann

    VIP

    Baja California

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were so looking forward in coming here at the Denver location after eating in one the restaurants in the Phoenix area. But the food was not the caliber of the Phoenix location. Not bad, but not great. The ambience was fine, not very many people, but that was okay. The vibe in Phoenix was bustling. Maybe this is such a new location, it needs time. Our waitress had to go back and ask about gluten free dishes. A major negative not having the GF items identified on the menu and then to have the waitress have to go back and ask multiple times. She was very nice though, trying to help us out. You need to have more GF options available in Denver. Us GF people know that deep fried means cross contamination. If I remember correctly the Phoenix location had the GF items identified on the menu. I hope this gets rectified as we really want to come her and have this restaurant succeed !!! It was so fun in Phoenix !!

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  5. Kendall

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really cool restaurant, perfect all around restuarant to could check boxes for everyone. perfect balance of upscale and comfortable
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kendall! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Culinary Dropout - Denver. It's wonderful to know that you found our restaurant comfortable and perfect for your dining needs. We appreciate your high ratings and your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  6. Timothy

    VIP

    Denver

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time at Culinary Dropout. Love the design – bar area, wintertime enclosed patio, large kitchen viewable through full length windows, and live music, not blaring. The servers were excellent, but the pace of service is quite leisurely, so this is probably not the place to come if you are on a tight timetable. The menu is quite varied and the food is excellent.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Timothy, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Culinary Dropout - Denver! It's great to know that you appreciated our design, live music, and covered patio. We always strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. We're glad you found our menu varied and the food excellent. We noticed that you rated our service a bit slower than expected, and we apologize if this affected your dining experience. We're always looking for ways to improve, so we'll take your feedback into account. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  7. Chuck

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here quite a few times and have never had a bad meal. The rib eye cap dinner is outstanding, but I departed and ordered the ribs last night. They were fall off the bone good!! Portion sizes are perfect and service is always attentive. This is one of my “go to” restaurants when I head to the Stapleton area. One area of caution. They changed their well bourbon for their Old Fashioned. It’s a terrible choice, so be sure to specify your own bourbon.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Chuck, Thank you for your continued support and for recommending Culinary Dropout - Denver to your friends! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our rib eye cap and found our service attentive. We're also glad to know that our ribs have hit the mark! We appreciate your feedback on our bourbon selection and will certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  8. Mallory

    VIP

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food...Fried Chicken is great as is the Bolognese. Service was friendly but not great. It seems that management doesn't do a great job training the servers on efficient and good service.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on December 13, 2024
    Hey Mallory, Thanks for dining at Culinary Dropout - Denver and taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Fried Chicken and Bolognese. We're always looking to improve, and your feedback on the service training is truly valuable. If you can, please message me with some more details regarding the service you received, so we can address any issues with our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for an even better experience! Best, Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  9. Shannon

    VIP

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous night at Culinary Dropout. We had our favorite booth, one of our favorite waitresses (Nester), and chatted with an upstanding manager (Mikah) and person. Our appetizer was delayed because of several parties, but our waitress ensured it was taken care of, and our favorite salads were delicious, just the way we love them. We had a great evening.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on December 6, 2024
    Hi Shannon! It is always great having you join us for some delicious kale salads! Thanks so much for the kind words, your support for the team at CDO, and we'll see you very soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  10. Amy

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a bunch. Love the Peaches and Rye cocktail. The food is good and I really appreciate how they allow you to customize ingredients in a dish for dietary preferences. I’ve been when they’ve had live music on a decent number of occasions and always think it’s too loud and have never been particularly intrigued by the music. They had a solo performer, a guy named Joel playing some awesome classic tunes with a great voice as really pleasant volume level. Please have him back more often! I would come on a night he was playing for sure. Really made the atmosphere more enjoyable with pleasant music at a nice volume level.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on December 5, 2024
    Hello Amy, Thanks so much for the fantastic review!! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed Joel's music so much, and our staff was able to accommodate any dietary restrictions your party had. Thanks again for the feedback and we look forward to your next visit with us at CDO Denver! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Denver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 779-0190.

Culinary Dropout - Denver is rated 4.5 stars by 1233 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Denver

4141 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80220

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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