The menu here presents multiple enticing options, making it difficult to choose without worrying about buyer's remorse. Ultimately, I went with the steak frites, cooked medium. It was perfectly seasoned and served with a delicious sauce alongside crispy french fries. I did not have buyer's remorse, but would like to return to try some of the other items on the menu. I really appreciate it when chefs actually take the time to make the dishes the best versions of what they can be. It really shows that they are doing that here and it's refreshing to see that level of consideration for the diners who are trusting them with their evening out with friends and family. My friends got the french dip sandwich and fried chicken with roasted brussels sprouts, which they said they throughly enjoyed. We dined alfresco on the patio which overlooks a nicely landscaped square. Will most definitely return. read more

Culinary Dropout - Steak Frites* - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

Was really excited to try culinary dropout and I decided to come for brunch with a friend! I had a reservation but it wasn't super busy so I don't think you'd really need one here. Our server was great and the food came out super quickly! I had their sausage, bacon, and egg pizza and my friend had their smoked salmon plate and I absolutely loved my pizza! The smoked onion Alfredo sauce was sooooo good and the plate was huge and I ended up bringing half of it home! We then shared their monkey bread which was just an apple crumble with vanilla ice cream. It was alright, but I preferred the brunch plates more! Overall I liked the new culinary dropout! I'd love to come back for dinner at some point too! read more

The service was good and the food was okay. It was packed inside the restaurant and there were a lot of big parties of coworkers there. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and it was a little pink so I asked them to cook it more or remake it. They remade it and it looked better however it was fried so hard that I couldn't really eat it. read more

A firm, hearty 3.5 stars. As things cool down and the staff gets better, this will likely improve. I sat by the bar on a Thursday. I was unable to find seating on Saturday which is fair enough. I was impressed with the House Chips I got even if it was a bit greasy, and thought my Turkey Pastrami (shown) was excellent even if it needed a bit more dressing. My two gripes with Culinary Dropout are thus: The service was awful. Out of 4 bartenders only one ever paid me any mind. Ordering took an eternity and cashing out took even longer. That being said, the kitchen works at blazing speeds. And my soft drink was 4.50. I understand inflation and all, but that is a ridiculous price to charge for soda. Overall, Ashford Lane is hopping with great options, and Culinary Dropout will likely become one of them. read more

Culinary Dropout - Turkey Pastrami w/ Fries - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

Had fried chicken. Some of the best ever! Sides were great also. Wife had curry. Spicy but very tasty. Server was Brandon. Excellent service and recommended a very nice habanero hot sauce. read more

Food: Exquisite Service: Very attentive Ambiance: Grown & sexy I was invited to VIP Night and really really enjoyed it. The staff is extremely welcoming & we enjoyed the accommodations. I took a guy out on a date and WE BOTH felt like celebrities...as if he was JayZ & I was Beyoncé cause various staff greeted us, opening doors for us and called me by my name which was very pleasing!!! (Only thing we were missing was the paparazzi's.)LOL There was a whole complete vibe as we were then greeted by 2host & 1 escorted us to a table as live music was played by a lovely African American lady singing as she played a guitar along with/her band. Music was old school classic for all to enjoy. This was a delightful experience and I strongly recommend this place. It was a perfect date nite. Thank you CD team. Oh & hats off to Donny (server) and Blake who gave us the spill & goal in mind for this restaurant. I will definitely return for the be wonderful service provided, the food, dessert & drinks. read more

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Dropped in to this location on a recent stay in Sandy Springs. Great spot! Large bar, comfortable chairs & TVs all around. Beautiful patio for outdoor seats. We had the pork belly nachos, the slicer (chef's choice charcuterie), an old fashioned & evil jungle princess (rum drink). Everything was delicious. The nachos have shredded pork belly - so not the big fatty bacon chunks - but full of pork belly flavor. Our server, I'm sorry her name escapes me, was very helpful with menu and bar selections. We will probably return during this trip & can't wait to visit the Birmingham location when I get home. read more

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Attended the soft opening with a friend. There was a live band playing upon arrival. We ordered the BBQ porkbelly nachos to start. I'm not sure what type of cheese they use on the nachos but it was good. I would say they could have added more pico de gallo and guacamole. For our mains, I ordered the steak and frites and my friend had the 36-hr pork ribs. I loved the truffle butter on the steak but it was slightly undercooked as I prefer medium well (steak was slightly mooing). I tried my friend's pork ribs and they were really good! While we were eating our food, a waiter came and brought us an extra mocktail that was made at the bar. I don't quite remember the name but it was delicious. For dessert we ordered the monkey bread which was disappointing. It needed more cinammon. Overall, this is a great new edition to the Dunwoody/ Sandy Springs area and I will keep this restaurant in my rotation. read more

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The name of the restaurant alone congers up negative thoughts. We went for the first time with a party of 4 on a Sunday afternoon. We were looking forward to dining on the patio as the weather was perfect this Father's Day. We started with an order of drinks which seemed to take forever. We then placed our order and waited.....over one hour when 3 entrees arrived but not the 4th. When we inquired about the 4th dish the server said everything is made to order and fresh ....and? Isn't that the way restaurants work? All food ordered is made to order and hopefully fresh. The meal finally arrived when we were all finished with our meals and with one bite my friend realized it was INEDIBLE due to the amount of salt. Who knows? Maybe there's a trigger happy chef in the back with an extra large salt shaker that needs to be restrained to avoid further bad reviews. In all honesty after we completed and complained they did kindly and rightly so comp all our drinks and the one entree. However it'll be a long time if ever that we revisit Culinary Dropout which left a bad taste in our mouths read more

Great spot with wonderful interior and a nice variety on the menu. I had the breakfast burrito and it was wonderful!

Trying out a new place for dinner. We were not impressed. I will give it another try - maybe brunch. Started with the pretzel bites with provolone fondue. See picture. That is where the good ended. I ordered the fried chicken. Was told I would get 3 pieces (I only got 2), but the only way she could make sure I got a breast was to put it in for white only and there would be an up charge - fine. Mom ordered the prime rib dip and dad ordered the meatloaf. They were out of both! We were there at 5:30! Pretty early for things to be out at dinner! Dad ended up with the roasted salmon - he said it was pretty good. Mom got fish and chips - they were so over done it was barely edible. I got 2 breasts, and they were so overdone! My friend got 3 piece - again, over done! The biscuits were also nearly hockey pucks! And the serving of mashed potatoes was so tiny! Our server was lovely and we loved that we could bring our dog and sit in the patio. Their heaters worked fine! Would. Not recommend based on tonight. But like I said - one more try. read more

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Great from beginning to end. Our server was nice, informative and let us take our time enjoying ourselves. She knew how to sell without being overbearing. The restaurant has all sorts of little nooks and corners and different seating that appeals to a variety of diners. We sat in a really comfy little booth. The menu has so many things I would like to try (and will come back to do so), but we wound up having the house chips, the Roasted Salmon, and the monkey bread for dessert. I'm a sucker for an onion dip and the one that came with the chips was a great start. The butternut squash and farro risotto in the salmon were outstanding. Loved it! And the monkey bread was tasty with apples and little bit of ice cream to nosh on. Great way to round out a meal. It was the perfect size to share and not feel like a total glutton. I look forward to coming back! read more

Sandler was our waiter and he was absolutely amazing!! He knew the menu and explained everything perfectly. Everything was great however the chicken was a little dry. We will be back and we will request Sandler! read more

Visited Culinary Dropout on a Thursday at 9 PM and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was perfect, with dimmed lighting that made for a cozy evening. Parking was a breeze with plenty of spaces behind the building--no valet necessary. Though the outdoor seating looked amazing, I opted to sit at the bar. The bartender was not only attentive but also great company. I enjoyed a glass of Cabernet and ordered the steak frites, which were delicious. I also shared a salmon dip and even dared to try the soup (and I don't even like soup), which turned out to be amazing. Simple food done right. I've added this to my list of go-to spots for quick bites. Highly recommend! read more

Culinary Dropout - Steak Frites* - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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So, this place for me was just good. Not bad, not great. Good. The food was good and the service was good. I did like the ambiance, they have a fantastic bar and they had one of the best Old Fashioned's I've had in a long time (that got them the 4th star from me). We only did apps and drinks and it worked well for that. I'll give em another swing sometime for a full dining experience and see how that goes. read more

Such a great experience! AJ provided excellent service. The food was amazing. So many great choices to choose from. The ambiance had fantastic music but not too loud. I had the ribs with mashed potatoes and they were delicious. I was also able to try the chicken pasta and it was really good as well. My favorite drink was the sweater weather sangria. Highly recommend visiting if you are in the area. read more

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Ordered from this place about two weeks ago and I will not be back. I have visited a different location and had a better experience and the wings were great however... at this location the wings were HORRIBLE! It tasted as if the chef dumped salt onto the wings so much so we were unable to eat them. Total waste of money. I ordered the asparagus as well not knowing that it would be served COLD... WTF!! Again... we will not be back to this location ever read more

Keep coming back but the service keeps getting slower. They have 6 tables occupied and it took 19 min to get a beer.

Didn't have everything on the menu for mother's day. Had to get a hostess to get someone to take our order. Also had to get the hostess to pay the check. Food was very underwhelming. I don't know if I will be back or suggest to others. read more

Everything we had was amazing! Ava our server was wonderful! We came for dinner because my daughter had highly recommended which didn't disappoint! I came back with friends for brunch and they absolutely loved the food and service! We will all be back! read more

Absolutely fantastic! The decor is cool, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious. Wow.

This place was SOOO good! Everything was fantastic. Drinks were amazing and our server was super cool and knowledgeable. The restaurant itself is very pretty and almost fancy but the atmosphere is laid back. This charcuterie board was the best thing I had during my stay in ATL. We also got the chicken salad, fried chicken and the "yesterdays soup" which was a tomato bisque. The bill was high, so I think it's a little more expensive than other places but well worth it! Definitely coming back here. read more

Culinary Dropout - Charcuterie - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

So so so good! I really enjoyed the food here. I ordered the Peking Duck and Shrimp Fried Rice, and it was the best thing I've had in my life. The inside is moody and chic. While our server was amazing, we initially had to wait 15minutes before we could be seated despite there being empty tables. read more

Culinary Dropout - Peking Duck & Shrimp Fried Rice - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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I've ordered the pasta bolognese twice in two weeks. It's so good to me because the noodles are cooked just right and the sauce is light and not very tomato-ey. Don't worry, the flavor is there. I wish it came with garlic bread. The staff is always friendly when I order and pick up. The ambiance is pretty chilled. It is ideal for after-work and family gatherings. There's something on the menu for everyone. read more

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Had a baby shower brunch here. The service was great, food great, prices great. The only reason for 4 star is I felt menu was limited.

Great experience, food was good but not great except the banana bar was DELICIOUS! Service was great as well. read more

Culinary Dropout - Caramelized Banana Bar - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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Marie was amazing! She took great care of us. The manager Skylar, was also very helpful and nice she accommodated us well. DeAdre on the other hand ignored me when I asked for help and then turned my down request. I came here for lunch on the patio for a working meeting. She sat a loud party next to me. After I asked for her to let them know to quiet down a bit she rejected. Will return, but will request to not have her service read more

Culinary Dropout - Black Truffle Mushroom - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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Brandon was such a great bartender. He is so knowledgeable about drinks and made the BEST two to mango! Definitely ask for him when you come to the bar :) read more

Culinary Dropout - Brandon for reference - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

Food was great!! Definitely would recommend the pizza. Service also great, the server was on top of everything. Ambiance was cool, lots of things to do around the area. read more

I have nothing bad to say about Culinary Dropout - Perimeter. That is very unusual. The food was amazing. The service was impeccable and the setting and environment was top notch. If there was a knock, it was that I had to drive an hour and a half to get there, but it was well worth the drive. Our waitress was just amazing and fun to boot. I am going to butcher her name because I do not have the receipt in front of me but I think it was Nishaan and she was wonderful. We were celebrating a birthday and had a lot of fun. read more

Great food, service, and nice ambiance. The live music is a good mix. Way to go DJ! I've been to this location twice. The Atlanta location is amazing as well. read more

Ok, where do I even start? First off we sat at the bar and HAMEN was our server/bartender... and she was very well up to date on the menu with the best personality I've ever seen besides myself... def reminded me of me serving... always a smile and accommodated my picky habits.. I asked for a filthy martini with some blue cheese stuffed olives and she made it happen. I also overheard her with other guests that didn't drink make them a ginger ale she knew how to make without alcohol... was very attentive and answered any questions me and hubby had... made the best drinks and even said a prayer with me for my daughter and her pregnancy.. truly made my birthday week amazing with such great service... and the FOOD... OMG YUMMMM and so flavorful that I didn't even use any salt or pepper or sauces.. it was all so tasteful and cooked correctly... would def come back to this place if we lived here in this state.. tysm HAMEN for making my birthday week amazing with you presence and prayers.. I wish you nothing but the best in all that you do in life and lots of money!! read more

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While it is a charming space, the food and service were terrible on my first and likely last visit. Our server took a while to greet us and offer us drinks. She spent most of her time selling us a charcuterie board. We ordered iced tea . (I think you should mention when it's fruit flavored tea) It took quite a while for a someone else to bring us our drinks. So we sat and waited, and waited and waited. She finally took our order. I ordered Yesterdays Soup (chili) a chicken sandwich . My guest ordered a French Dip. Our server never came back before the food came out and it took forever to come out. At one point a staff member came to tell us it would be out soon. I asked why they didn't bring the soup out first as it's ready and all you have to do is put it in the bowl. His response was unapologetic. The Chili was completely mid. It wouldn't win a placing in the neighborhood cook-off. My friend's French Dip was ok. The chicken sandwich was not good. It was overly sweet and the "Japanese milk bread" it was on was bad as well. The fries that came with sandwich were limp and not good. You can get better fries almost anywhere else. When she came to check for her on us I just didn't have the time, patience to send it back. She was nice but execution matters when lunch costs $75. Good luck as the rent on a space that size must be expensive. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

This place is a upscale but comfortable place for families and large gatherings. The food was amazing. I had the fish and chips and my husband had the ribs. Service was decent and friendly. We'll be back! read more

Had a great meal on opening weekend @ Culinary Dropout Perimeter. Will 100% be back. Started out with a couple of items off their antipasto menu (cheese/olives/toast) that were tasty. Also had the pretzel & provolone fondue app that was amazing. You can see the fondue in the background of my photo but the pretzel bites were all eaten. We finished up with the sausage & pepperoni Detroit style pizza. Every piece had a nice crust with crispy cheese. Delicious. Drink menu was diverse and interesting. When you're talking about who you should bring the next time on your first trip that's definitely a good sign. read more

Culinary Dropout - Pepperoni & Italian Sausage Pizzq - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

1st callout is this place is owned by the same company as the Cheesecake Factory. If you like mediocre food provided by a staff that's not happy to be there....this place is for you! Appetizer I ordered was out of stock...so was the main course. Bartenders were kind but slow and distracted. It was Wednesday....that's not normal. Old fashioned was overly sweet...just not a lot to be excited for. Find a different spot. read more

Food was amazing. Bianca and Taylor were great servers. We started off with two of the specialty cocktails. The fried chicken is absolutely to die for. They say on the menu it's worth the weight and it definitely is. Appetizers are phenomenal. Brussels sprouts are great however the whip feta dip is insane . We came during happy hour, and the ambience. It was on point as it led into the evening. Amazing time amazing spot. read more

My husband and I had dinner here tonight for the first time and we loved it! The crispy rice shrimp appetizer was so good to start with, perfect amount of food for an appetizer for two. I got their special which was a pizza, and WOW it was delicious. The crust was perfect. My husband got the steak frites and the steak was cooked perfectly. There was a delay with the monkey bread (which was also fantastic) and they went above and beyond - comped the dessert as well as one of my husband's old fashioned drinks (which he loved btw). Our server Matthew was super attentive and kind, and the atmosphere was what I would call "elevated chill". Needless to say, we'll be back again! read more

We've walked by this restaurant several times without trying it. Today, dropped in for a late lunch and the food was excellent. My wife ordered the fish and chips, I had the pizza, which is out of the ordinary for me. The food was very good, both meals were cooked to order and you can tell. We'll be back. read more

A huge shoutout to Aneesa! We had an incredible ladies' brunch at Culinary Dropout, and she made the experience unforgettable. While anyone else might have thrown us out, she laughed along and kept the vibes fun and welcoming. Amazing service! read more