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    4.1 (278 reviews)

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    Outside. Street-level patio.
    Daniel B.

    For Atlanta, I thought Culinary Dropout was OK. The food was OK to good, the service could've been better, and the atmosphere was fun. This is a contemporary American restaurant and bar. Culinary Dropout is a restaurant chain from Fox Restaurant Concepts. Atlantans may be familiar with some of Fox's other brands like Flower Child and Zinburger (all Georgia locations of Zinburger are now closed). This location of Culinary Dropout opened in November 2023 at the Brickworks development in the Marietta Street Artery of West Midtown. Same building as Food Terminal. Culinary Dropout is in the space previously occupied by the last location of 5 Seasons Brewing. That location of 5 Seasons closed in February 2019. For years, during the pandemic and after, the space sat empty until Culinary Dropout revived it. A second Atlanta location of Culinary Dropout opened in February 2024 at Ashford Lane in Dunwoody (Perimeter). When we visited, plenty of parking was available atop the Brickworks roof. Culinary Dropout has two floors of bars and dining. There's both an entrance on the rooftop - conveniently connected to the rooftop parking lot - and an entrance on the street. On their website and on OpenTable, Culinary Dropout says they validate parking for the first 2 hours. Scan the QR code at the hostess stand to validate. The parking confirmation I got on my phone from ParkWhiz actually gave me free parking for 2.5 hours. Also, we stayed for closer to 3 hours and I wasn't charged anything for the overage. This was on a Friday from 6:30pm to after 9:15pm. Book your reservation using OpenTable and earn dining points which can be used to redeem restaurant discounts, Amazon gift cards, hotel stays, and magazine subscriptions. Culinary Dropout awards points - not all restaurants on OpenTable do - so that's a plus. Happy hour is Monday-Friday, 3pm-6pm, and brunch hours are Saturday-Sunday, 10am-3pm. The restaurant is spacious with a wide variety of seating options and several TVs (but not as many as a sports bar). Upstairs and downstairs, there are bars, different dining rooms/spaces, and patios. Upstairs is the rooftop patio. Downstairs is the big bar and Marietta Street patio. We dined in one of the back dining rooms downstairs, in a wide booth next to windows that looked into the kitchen. During our visit, business downstairs was kind of slow. However, when we exited upstairs, the upstairs bar area looked pretty happening. My wife and I like the interior design and decor, which is amusing, stylish, and eclectic. Walls contain images of pop culture icons like Pink and Post Malone. Below is a list of what we ordered. It should give you a good idea of the kind of food Culinary Dropout offers and how much it costs. Starters * Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue ($16) - sea salt * Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket ($17) - honey mustard creme fraiche * Hot Wings ($17.50) - buffalo sauce, honey mustard seed, shaved carrots & celery * White Truffle Deviled Eggs ($11) - crispy prosciutto, chive Salads * Chopped Chicken Salad ($19) - avocado, bacon, heirloom tomato, white cheddar, deviled egg, bacon BBQ ranch Entrees * 36-Hour Pork Ribs ($30.50) - jalapeno, molasses, fries * Fried Chicken ($24) - buttermilk biscuit, smashed potato, gravy * Beer Battered Fish & Chips ($21) - coleslaw, tartar sauce Zero Proof * Juicy Watermelon Spritz ($8) - fresh-pressed lemon, smashed watermelon, sparkling coconut water Overall, the food wasn't bad. My favorite item was the Fried Chicken. It came with four pieces and we got our choice of how many were white and dark meat. We got all dark. The chicken was pretty much seasoned and fried to perfection. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and flavorful all around. For the Fried Chicken specifically, the menu says, "be patient - it's worth it!" We didn't wait any longer than a normal dish and it was indeed worth it. Quality fried chicken. Our least favorite item was the Chopped Chicken Salad. It wasn't bad, it was just drowning in dressing. The ingredients were fresh enough, though. All of us liked the Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue and Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket. While the pretzels (not the cheese sauce) were salty, the texture was terrific. Not too soft and not too hard - an appetizing chew. If the menu didn't say the pigs in a blanket were "Wagyu," I don't think any of us would've been able to tell the difference. Regardless, they were tasty. The rest of the dishes were fine. Pretty standard. Again, nothing was bad, but nothing blew us away either. The 36-Hour Pork Ribs were solid. They had good smoky flavor and tang, and were nice and tender -- not fall-off-the-bone, but a bit chewier. The Hot Wings, White Truffle Deviled Eggs, and Beer Battered Fish & Chips were all par for the course. I don't think you can go wrong with any of those. The Juicy Watermelon Spritz mocktail was refreshing and delicious. Our server was friendly, but forgot to bring us a lot of things after saying she would.

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    Jay T.

    We were not impressed with the food. We started with the truffle deviled eggs, but could not taste, or smell any truffle. My wife's turkey sandwich was just ok. As for my fish and chips, they were very greasy. The coleslaw that came with my meal was so salty, it was not edible. I sent it back, but it never returned. I figured that they would bring me something else. The service was good. We will not return.

    Tanisha L.

    Nice and spacious with indoor, patio, and rooftop seating. A good mixture of restaurant style with the ambiance and TV's for a bar feel (along with bar seating). Limited brunch items of breakfast style with more lunch style items. Food was good with our party mainly having the fried chicken, ribs and pizza. They advise of it taking a while for the chicken and it is true. Nice variety of drinks to include mocktails. Free/validated parking with two lots offering plenty of spaces but be advised it is a shared lot with other establishments. Service was awesome!! The hostess, Camille, our server Vita and most important Art who made our visit the best. If Art is not a manager he should be.

    El Matador
    Sandra H.

    The service was incredible. The receptionist was very nice and immediately took us to our table for 8. The manager greeted us and stopped by multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. Anyone who worked there that passed your table stopped and spoked to you. Everyone in our party talked about how great they made us feel. The cocktails were good. They make there ginger agave syrup in house and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients. The food was ok. I was super excited to try the pretzels and cheese. Personally, the fondue was a little thick for me but did taste good. We were not a big fan of the waygu pigs in a blanket. The ribs did fall off the bone like they said and their fries were great. My salad was way too salty. The place has a great vibe and the live music was very relaxing. They have a bathroom for everyone (men, women, gender neutral). Plenty of parking.

    Maui Wowie
    Andrea F.

    Went for happy hour and the service and atmosphere was fantastic. Tre was our server and he also served as the bartender. They have music playing and we can see the outside We ordered the pretzels with fondue, pork belly nachos, side salad and riblets. Everything was tasty and came out perfect. There is also a very nice outdoor rooftop searing that has a fireplace which will be perfect for fall outdoor dining.

    Black Truffle Mushroom
    Amber Q.

    So coming from Phoenix we were happy to try Culinary Dropout because I remember liking it in Phoenix. The ambience in Midtown is nice. The restaurant has two levels and both levels have bars as well as outdoor seating. The folks working there all look super young and are dressed in regular cloths so it was a little hard to figure out who was a staff member, initially. So the service was super slow. We had a reservation for 6:30 and didn't get our drinks until at least 20 mins later and the food arrived after 7:30pm. I ordered a margarita which I didn't like...boo. It tasted like pure homemade sour mix but my partner didn't mind switching with me so I had his Evil Jungle Princess drink which was sooo tasty!!! We probably would have had a second round but like I mentioned...slow service. The food was a 10 out of 10!!! We didn't even have some of the fancier options. We shared the turkey pastrami sandwich and the mushroom pizza. What they did with that pizza...divine! Pastrami...delicious! I hope the staff gets it together with the turnaround but either way, we will def be back! Oh and they had live music too, which was a nice touch. Would love to see diff performers. Pros: food, drinks, parking validation, did I mention the food?! Music Cons: slow service

    The M.A.C. Burger*
    Melanie M.

    Came here before a concert at State Farm Arena and it wasn't busy. I got the M.A.C. burger and it was alright. Most of it was the bun and the patties were thin. Nothing special about it and the fries were mid. My friend got the steak frites and the steak was overcooked and too salty. The salad was good though. Service was poor even though it wasn't busy. We had to ask twice for water because our server forgot. Overpriced food. They validate for 4 hours of parking though!

    Steak Frites*
    Ashley A.

    We arrived 8 pm on a Friday. The place was empty and there was no hostess in sight. After waiting 10 minutes at the door, we walked over to the bar. The bartender eventually acknowledged us after another 5 minutes and went to find the hostess, then we were seated. Our table had a great location, right next to the railing overlooking the street with candle light, nice. The food was not so nice. The feta dip was okay, the steak frites, dry overcooked, the ribs, just horrible, sugary ketchup mess. Do not order. The kale salad was mid at best. Not impressed by the food or the service. Not really sure why this place gets such high praise. We will not be returning.

    Mongolian short rib
    Court L.

    I really enjoyed my meal at Culinary Dropout. I had the Mongolian short rib which comes with crispy rice and asparagus. It was delicious and very flavorful. My friend had the fried chicken and really enjoyed it as well. I took off one star because they were out of the first 2 drinks I tried to order. I settled for a glass of rosé which was initially flat. The bartender quickly switched it out for a better pour. Overall I enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend and come back.

    Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip
    Alex H.

    I have gone to Culinary Dropout three times now and been to this particular location twice. I've gone for both brunch and dinner, as well as sat on the rooftop and in the main dining area downstairs. This particular time we went for Mother's Day and our waiter was very accommodating and made sure we were well taken care of. Too bad it was his last day, but he really made sure we were good. He was able to provide recommendations as well as keep us informed about our food as it did take some time to receive, but I appreciate him communicating with us. One of the managers also came over to make sure that we were okay and informed us about our food as well so the service was definitely great. So let's get into the food. We really enjoyed everything we had and like I said, I've been a number of times and tried something different every time and have still been very pleased with the food. We got the appetizer and it was actually very good. We really enjoyed the strawberries which helped balance the saltiness from the feta. All components paired well together. The bread was nice and toasted well so it was definitely a delicious bite. We got the fish and chips, the fried chicken, the chicken cacio e pepe (which is a new menu item), and the salmon with the Farro. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes. They also have amazing drinks. We were going hoping to get the sweater weather sangria, which is what we got the last time we went for brunch. They change out their menu occasionally to different seasonal options so we got the watermelon sangria, and it actually was delicious as well so again didn't disappoint. You can't go wrong with anything here as it's just a nice chill vibe, there are great appetizers and food options, as well as the drinks are great.

    Pizza
    Karo R.

    Maybe they need to drop back in!!! I wanted to like this place sooooo bad, I like the name and the location, the vibe was definitely nice for date night but the food was completely off. I didn't really try the pizza because of the pork, but my date didn't even finish it, he said that it was terrible. The shrimp and zucchini fries were super greasy and over seasoned. The smoked salmon dip was just completely over done, and you also have to buy separate bread to enjoy the dip. The restaurant was not crowded, yet it took a while for a waitress to come over and afterwards it took a whole hour to get our food , the waitress was really sweet and brought over some deviled eggs for our inconvenience and they were bland. No return visit for us!

    Charm G.

    I absolutely enjoyed this restaurant. We searched Yelp while visiting Atlanta and we decided we'd try something different. We reserved a table for an early evening dinner the day of. I was new to this location so I ended up paying for parking...however when you enter the restaurant there is a QR code for validation...so just an FYI, don't pay right away. Scan the code upon arrival for parking. Have your vehicle info handy. We were immediately greeted at the door seated upon arrival. Everyone was kind and made sure we were well informed on menu options. One of the managers also pitched in to check on us and made sure we had a stellar dining experience. We opted for charcuterie, meat loaf, chicken katsu sandwich, and the monkey bread dessert. We enjoyed everything except the bread ordered with the appetizers. It was pretty hard, but it was simply a matter of preference. Overall we enjoyed out meal And the dining experience itself. It was a peaceful outing, not a lot of noise, and we received amazing service.

    Chicken Pasta
    Aparajita S.

    I came by here to stop by and grab food with a group of friends and overall really liked this place! We had about 10 people in our group and were seated at a big table. They do have happy hour specials until 6pm with drink and food items. I decided to go with the chicken pasta off of their main menu after seeing the reviews and absolutely loved it! The pesto was delicious and I loved the fried capers that added a good crunch to the dish. My friends also loved the items they got as well. They have plenty of seating inside and outside and a bar area as well which seems ideal for happy hour. I also loved that they had a plenty of parking available above the restaurant and were able to validate 2 hours for free! Just make sure to ask for the code at the hostess desk before paying.

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