The experience and food were so good I came here two nights in a row. Service was fantastic. The servers seem happy to be there. The vibe was great the first night but our table on the second night around many families and kids which made the experience less top tier. Still, the food and the service made up for the loss in ambiance. read more

The lighting here is a fantastic test for a low-light rig. The industrial-chic "Mahogany" tones and warm Edison bulbs create a moody, high-end backdrop for food photography. The Food: Portion sizes are generous and high-value. Every entrée we tried was incredibly filling-definitely "Main Event" plates rather than light bites. The Mixology: They clearly prioritize their bar program. The drinks are balanced, excellently crafted, and-importantly-poured with a heavy hand. The Vibe: This is an high-octane, high-energy environment. To be honest, it's a bit of a "controlled chaos" situation; it can be slightly overwhelming with the sheer volume of staff moving through the floor, but that leads to the highlight: the service The Verdict: It's on the pricier side for Austin, but between the drink quality and the service speed, the ROI is definitely there. read more

Culinary Dropout - Beer Battered Fish & Chips The Pub Burger* - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Another great meal at Culinary Dropout...I met a Yelp friend and a sorority sister for Happy Hour. Our servers were attentive and super friendly. We were delighted to run into Sky again. We had a Yelp event in the Domain tonight and this was a perfect location to hang out until the event began. We ordered the garden salad, Shrimp crispy rice, and soft pretzels and cheese fondue. The salad was crisp and fresh with tangy ranch dressing. The Shrimp crispy rice was soft and crispy simultaneously...so good. The pretzels were soft and flavorful. The cheese was a nice complement to the pretzels. The restaurant was fully booked and packed to the brim. As with the last visit, the patio was fully booked for a corporate event. Although restaurant was busy, customers were prioritized. The restaurant was a bit noisy but alive. read more

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My friends and I stopped by culinary dropout for post dinner drinks. They have a lovely covered patio with ample seating, fire pits, and lawn games for daytime dining. We were seated at high tops. I ordered an espresso martini, which was prepared with vodka and Baileys. It was excellent! I look forward to coming back for a meal at some point soon. read more

We arrived on time for our reservation (not sure if these are required or not) and were seated quickly. We were not rushed in placing our orders. Drinks were kept filled. I ordered the Southwest Breakfast Bowl. Definitely white girl spicy (aka just enough for a nice kick but not enough to take away from the flavor of the dish). Located within walking distance of my hotel in the Domain, it was a perfect location. Especially in the beautiful spring weather. read more

Culinary Dropout - Southwest Breakfast Bowl - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dec 16, 2025 review ----- I've tried this place 2-3 times. Really huge place with both indoor and patio seating options. Vegetarian options are limited so be aware about that. We got the soft pretzels with provolone fondue. Fondue comes hot and pretzel are coated with se salt, really good combination. I like the pretzel as little hard from outside but soft inside. It was enough quantity of pretzels to share among 5 people as appetizer. For 2 people it maybe be more filling. Location is premier as this is located in domain and close to the parking lots. For the main course, there is only vegetarian option - spicy vegan curry. I asked the waiter for more options but I was told that this is only one they are most confident with for vegetarian. So I went ahead with it. It has griddled Sweet potatoes, eggplant, snap pea, bol choy, mushroom and black rice. They were able to remove the mushroom and add capsicum instead. Decent portion size for one person. You can give it a try if you want to try something as a hot bowl in this area. read more

Culinary Dropout - Spicy vegan curry - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place brought life to me from the very moment I stepped inside. To the right of me was the bar with plenty of people raising a glass to tonight's festivities! On the left is a huge glass window revealing the kitchen in operation. In the middle is the dining area. Through a door on the side is a beautifully laid-out patio with strings of lights, buttery-soft leather couches, multiple TVs, a ping-pong table, and other games. This place was bringing life to my sweet soul. I ordered the 36-hour ribs with fries and coleslaw. The ribs had a sweet, spicy, smoky flavored taste. The meat slid from the bone with ease. It was tender, meaty, and delicious. My salad was more than a side salad. The veggies had that nice, crispy texture: cucumber and tiny tomatoes, with Parmesan sprinkled on top. My friend got a hearty helping of delicious salmon, set on a colorful, tasty bed of veggies. Since both of our meals were so good, we split them with the other. We couldn't leave without a dessert. I almost got the usual dessert that I get from everywhere, the Monkey Bread. I'm glad the waitress suggested the Caramelized Banana Bar. It's praline mousse with a cornflake peanut butter crunch and vanilla crema. Now I'm not a big fan of peanut butter. So at first, we ordered one, which led us to order two. I had to have my own. But the more I think about how beautiful and fun this place is, I want to tell you a little more. What makes this place so wonderful is that the restaurant is glass from floor to ceiling, think of a garage made of glass. Also, there's a Live Music night. And for you fellows, they have a Monday Game Day Bundle! Well, for parking, no need to worry! This place sits near all the parking garages! So go here, eat heartily, drink well, listen to music, play some games or watch a football game, and enjoy! read more

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Its quite fun on a Friday evening. Quite relaxed and ton for activities for kids to do. We waited about 30 minutes to get a table outdoors. We were allowed to bring our pet, which was huge. The food was okay, but it took a long time to get. However, the ambience made up for what food and drinks lacked. Our server didn't check in on us once the order was taken. Perhaps she was busy. There was live music, and because we were celebrating our son's birthday, the singer sang him a song and that was super special read more

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Food was amazing. Ordered the pork belly nachos. Meat is super tender. Also ordered the Chicken Katsu sandwich with side house salad. Delicious. Chicken was so juicy and tender. And for appetizers i ordered the Feta and Tahini dip that left me wanting more. Paired with a nice cold beer it all was a mouthful of flavors. Service was superb. Everyone super friendly, warm smiles, and very attentive. Loved the vibe. Will be back for more soon. read more

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Came here again but this time for dinner and brought along some coworkers. Very good meal. We ordered Brussel Sprouts, Crispy shrimp and the hummus with bread and all the appetizers were very tasty. I ordered the salmon for my main entree and it was well done and came with couscous. Prices for the 4 of us were about $200 so not bad. Service was very friendly and fast. read more

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We stopped in here for lunch on our last day in town because it was nearby our hotel. Their menu has a substantial offering including salads and sandwiches to main entrées that are available at all times a day. Our server was nice, but wasn't very talkative. I chose the turkey Reuben on pretzel bun. The turkey was really delicious and that Reuben seasoning was excellent. The pretzel bun was good as well although a little thick. You do have a choice for sides. You can either do a french fry or a small salad I chose to go with the salad and chose Caesar. It was pretty small definitely not more than maybe a cup of salad. My husband got the fried chicken entrée and let me tell you, that fried chicken skin was amazing and amazingly delicious! Not only that, the chicken was incredibly moist and you can definitely tell that it'd probably been brined. Really excellent. And also comes with mashed potatoes and coleslaw. The coleslaw was a little heavy on the mayonnaise side, but in all fairness, we are not big mayonnaise people. Biscuit was good as well. Maybe just a little bit dense. Potatoes were nice and fluffy. I also got the peaches and rye cocktail, which is exactly as it sounds Rye bourbon with peach purée. Very easy to drink and great on a hot day. read more

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We stopped here to catch part of a game and have some snacks. Menu items are on the pricey end, and are salty, heavy, and well presented. We ordered a Charcuterie board (pay per item, ours was $30+), and the pretzel bites with Provolone Fondue ($17). Staff is super stylish and nice. Located in the Domain. read more

Culinary Dropout - BYO Cheese Board - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

CD is always a good place to meet people for lunch. I met some friends here last week and we sat outside. They ordered cocktails (espresso martini and a spritz), but I just had water that day. I can't seem to order anything else other than the spicy vegan curry when I go there because it's so good! They ordered salads with grilled shrimp but both were mistakenly brought out with friend shrimp. The server/manager quickly corrected the error and brought them a side of grilled shrimp that seemed more boiled than grilled. The weather was amazing that day so we were able to sit outside on the big patio and catch up easily with a seat at a booth type table near the street. I'm sure I'll be back here again soon as it's a convenient spot in the Domain to meet and usually easy to get a decent table! read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Dropped in on a warm, late Thursday afternoon in November. Nice warm Thursday. Sat at the bar, and ordered two draught beers ( there were two of us ), and the nachos. Service was excellent with very friendly bar tenders and service folks; very attentive and good natured. Drinks were brought in a timely fashion, as were the nachos, both were wonderful. As a side note, the rest rooms are well maintained and clean as well. Recommended, will be back. read more

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Bring all my friends here when they come and visit as a nice wind down from a day of shopping at the domain. There's always seating since the place is so huge, at most you'll wait 15 mins if it's crazy busy. For a fast casual spot, the drinks are kinda pricey but not ridiculous- especially bc they do make their drinks on the stronger side in my opinion. When I come here I usually just do a massive charcuterie board and call it a day- nothing else on the menu really does it for me like their charcuterie tbh. Pimento cheese is an obvious must but I have to say the deviled eggs are nothing special. Honestly just stick to bread, cheese, meats, and a side of olives and you can't lose. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

A terrific "Not-too-Sports" Sport's Bar. Highly recommended for a first day experience :-) If you like seafood, try the Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice; a delicate square of crispy sushi rice forms the base, lightly golden and crunchy on the outside while soft inside. Topped with layers of fresh avocado and finely diced shrimp. Finished ponzu reduction and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and herbs. The ponzu adds a bright, spicy/tangy-sweet kick that ties together well with the buttery avocado and savory shrimp. Sport's fan atmosphere, yet TVs not so large to takeaway from dining experience. TVs make for a nice glance or current score "check in." Our server Jules was adorable. Fantastic explanations, recommendations and attention. read more

I've always passed by this place when visiting The Domain and finally dropped in this time! We were there for drinks and dessert after dinner, and our server recommended the Monkey Bread. It was DELICIOUS! The mildy crunchy exterior paired perfectly with the warm interior of the bread with just the right amount of sweetness. Will definitely come back for this! read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came here for drinks to celebrate a friend's birthday. If the weather is nice, sit outside. I don't drink so I can't comment on the drinks. They looked fun though! Go for a cocktail why waste the calories on drinks that tastes bad? I've had the food (a pastrami sandwich) here once. It was okay, nothing to write home about. Overall not a bad place to spend the evening! 7/10 Cocktails read more

After a fun filled day we built an appetite and my nephew recommended this place. He is an aspiring/future yelp elite so I trusted his choice! I was so happy with his choice! To drink I ordered the most refreshing and perfectly crafted mocktail; the watermelon spritz. For appetizers we ordered the crispy shrimp and the Brussels sprouts. For my meal I shared with my sister but I also ordered the Korean ribs. Everything was so delicious and we arrived right at happy hour which was so nice of the waiter to let us know. Service was wonderful. Our server was so prompt and attentive to our needs. Ambiance is very "cool", modern, chic with a hint of industrial... very inviting aesthetic indoor and outdoor! Highly recommend! A wonderful culinary experience! read more

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The Asian salad was super good and our waitress was the cutest, she let me try both beers I was deciding between. The service , vibes and food were all on point read more

Making a reservation two weeks in advance for a party of 12 usually means you've done your part. Unfortunately, at Culinary Dropout, it meant settling in for a 38-minute wait past our reservation time and learning that punctuality might be more of a suggestion than a promise. To be clear, this didn't turn into a scene. No yelling, no bar theatrics--just a calm but firm conversation with the manager. That said, thank you for unintentionally providing my boss with a safe, public venue to release all the pent-up frustration from the Eagles loss. That emotional unloading alone probably prevented a much longer meeting the next day. Once we were finally seated, credit where it's due: the restaurant immediately shifted into recovery mode. Service sped up noticeably. Our waitress was sweet, friendly, and genuinely wonderful. Unfortunately, whoever assisted her delivered food as if we were part of a disc golf course--plates flying in hot like frisbees, accuracy optional, enthusiasm high. Appetizers: The pretzels were good, the cheese was fair, but the Brussels sprouts were the clear MVP. Crispy, sweet, addictive--basically carrying morale for the entire table. Dinner: I ordered the Mongolian short ribs, and they were excellent. Tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly. The bok choy was unbelievably tasty, the yuzu rice was spot on, and the dish itself far outperformed the night's opening act. My colleagues all enjoyed their meals as well. Final verdict: The kitchen absolutely showed up. The reservation system did not. That lands this at a forced 3 out of 5 stars. A strong finish helped--but couldn't fully erase a frustrating start. Would I return? Yes. Would I trust the reservation time? I'd arrive early... and keep an eye out for flying plates. read more

Service was great, the staff was very attentive and checks in to see if everything is going well. Water was refilled promptly. I ordered the crusty bread for appetizer, which comes with garlic oil and balsamic. Unfortunately, the bread was a bit stale and only lightly drizzled with garlic oil. It was also slightly too salty for my taste. For the main, I had the 36 hour pork ribs, which came with French fries and coleslaw. The fries were pretty standard, but the coleslaw was great, it was light, refreshing, and not overly dressed. It worked well as a palate cleanser. The ribs were very tender and fell off the bone. They had a subtle smoky flavor, and the sauce was tangy. I wasn't too big of a fan of the sauce. Portion size is massive three piece of ribs. Overall service was great. The food was not bad. read more

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Cool spot. Stopped in to grab a drink on Friday night. The restaurant was very lively! The restaurant was super busy, live music, a couple dancing to the music, games being played on the lawn and good vibes happening all over. The service was great. We sat at the bar. Our drinks were tasty! We'll be back for sure. read more

Culinary Dropout - Bartop - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great food and a very eclectic atmosphere. Front and center to all that the Domain has to offer sitting right in the middle of everything.

Great atmosphere and good food. Drink are a bit week! The food is tasty a d portions are generous.

I went to Culinary Dropout with my husband on a Tuesday around 2pm. It was starting to empty out, but it was still busy enough. We were greeted warmly when we arrived. We asked for a booth and were seated right away. My husband likes how you can watch the kitchen while you're seated since they have the big windows. Charise was our server, and she was super sweet! She made sure we were well taken care of and would make sure everything was perfect. We order the soft pretzels & provolone fondue. The pretzels were just okay. Some were really crunchy and some were semi-soft. The salt didn't really stick that well to the pretzels. I probably wouldn't order the pretzels again to be honest. For the main course, we ordered the crispy chicken katsu with truffle fries and the shaved prime rib dip. These were the best sandwiches we have ever tasted! The milk bread on the katsu was so good. The whole sandwich was amazing! The prime rib was cooked so well, and it was just a super tasty sandwich. The fries were crispy and tasty as well. For one soda, the pretzels, and the two sandwiches, it came out to be about $74 for the both of us. Definitely a splurge (although the prices are on par for the location), but it was definitely worth it! We will definitely be back to eat those sandwiches again soon. read more

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The vibes are definitely vibing here. The atmosphere is fantastic, and we usually choose to sit outside. Before moving to Austin, this was actually the very first restaurant we visited, and we were blown away. The weather that day was incredible, and between that and the overall atmosphere, the place has always felt special to us. I want to give a shoutout to the waitstaff we have had here. Every experience has been great. They are professional, laid back, kind, and genuinely make you feel taken care of. They are clearly experienced, and some are even funny. It is easy to strike up conversation or joke around, which adds to the overall experience. As for the food, I will admit I do not have a full view of the menu because I always order the same thing, the fried chicken plate. And wow. It is truly excellent and has been consistently great every single time. This is also a great spot for drinks, happy hour, or bringing friends and family who are visiting. It really captures the Austin vibe with good food and good company. I no longer live near the Domain, so I am sad to be farther away, but I will absolutely be back. read more

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It was our last night in town and we elected to try this spot by the domain. It was quite packed but eventhough we didn't wait long to be seated. The hostess were all accomodating and Our server was friendly and very attentive to our orders. The place is hyped and fun with a live band playing. It is clean and also well maintained. Our drinks and meal came at a precised time without a long wait and it was made perfectly. We enjoyed our time and will try the place again the next time we travel Back in town read more

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I made a reservation for 2 people on a Friday night at 6:45 on OpenTable.com and our table was ready for us once we arrived. The Domain gets pretty busy, but I was able to find parking in the blue parking garage nearby. Trent was our server and he was so friendly and came to check up on us frequently. We decided to share a fried chicken entree and a Mongolian short rib entree. Trent offered to have the kitchen give us both half a portion of each entree on our own separate plates, which was so thoughtful and considerate. The Mongolian short rib was so tender, juicy and fragrant. The fried chicken dish was a little too dry for my liking since it came with a biscuit and mashed potatoes, but the gravy on top did help a bit. When it came time to pay, we let Trent know that we had $10 off coupons since we joined their email list, and he got a manager to kindly apply our coupons. This establishment has a wide variety of food and it's great to bring a group of friends. read more

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4.5 My husband and I decided to meet up with some friends for lunch at Culinary Dropout. It's located in the Domain so we parked in a nearby parking garage and walked to the restaurant. After seeing our friends we entered the restaurant and met with a kind hostess. We requested outside seating but unfortunately they were full. However right before they were going to seat us inside a table opened up outside. Yay! So we followed her to our table. I noticed that the restaurant is really cool. It's like an indoor and outdoor restaurant. The outside is like a large covered patio with several places to sit. The inside also has a lot of seating and you can see the kitchen through windows. After being seated we were greeted by a cool waiter that took care of us the whole time. He listed out several recommended items, answered our questions, and let us know that the weekend brunch was available to order from. He then went to get us some drinks. After getting our drinks we placed our order. Because they were super busy we had to wait for our food to arrive for about 45 minutes. During that time we were approached by a very friendly woman that updated us on when our food would be coming out. I decided to go with Brunch because I love breakfast items when they are available. I ordered the Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Biscuit which comes with two sunny side up eggs and gravy. I requested that the gravy be put on the side. I tried the gravy but opted not to eat it with my meal as it tasted a little too salty for me. The Eggs were yummy. The yolk went all over my chicken and biscuits. The Fried Chicken was delicious as it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The Biscuits were good. They were thick and buttery and perfect with the chicken and eggs. It was a very satisfying brunch. Overall it was a cool atmosphere, good service, and yummy food. The wait to get the food was a little longer than expected but was due to how busy they were. read more

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Visiting Austin and found this great spot! A variety of bourbons available for pour, if your a Sazerac hunter, Blantons, Old Rip, VanWinkle 10 and 12, are available at the bar, along with local selections Still Austin of course, as well as other favorites. If you're not a bourbon lover, try the Margaritas; they are great too. Staff is great and ambiance is relaxing. read more

A very spacious restaurant with a beautiful open aired patio, nice size bar with seating indoors. We ordered cocktails that took at least 20 minutes to get. We started with the whipped feta and tahini dip served with bread that was very minimal but tasty and truffle crescenza (not by choice). We inquired about it then it suddenly showed up at our table. Ordered entrees of chopped chicken salad and the crispy chicken katsu. Not bad, but didn't blow me away. I had the katsu without the bread substituted for lettuce. Ordered another round of drinks which probably took half the time from our first round. All in all, I loved the atmosphere and seating. I just wasn't blown away with the menu selections. read more

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We had a great experience. Drinks and food were delicious!! But the service was the best. Jeremy was our server and was very kind and professional! The cute vibes of the restaurant were amazing too! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Culinary Dropout - Caramelized Banana Bar - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Shockingly good experience. We had a group of 5 and wanted to talk, so we sat outside. Was a bit cold with the occasional sprinkle. Service was acceptable, but could have been a bit more attentive. They did have a large group with a HUGE buffet...which may be the reason we sat outside. My daughter went to the CIA in Hyde Park and told me about this place years ago. Finally got a chance to try it. Did not disappoint. The Pretzel Bites were GREAT! Fried chicken was very good. I looked at their website and noticed they provide full benefits for their folks. What a unique thing that is! Good for the Fox Family businesses! read more

Stopped here for lunch while shopping. Friendly staff, nice set up with lots of indoor and outside seating. We had the chopped chicken salad and turkey pastrami. Everyone liked their meals and thought they were good picks. read more

Culinary Dropout - Turkey pastrami - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food was amazing! My husband and I wanted to try several things so we went with the antipasto and starters. My husband's favorite was the spicy shrimp and crispy rice while mine was the salmon dip (although honestly it was hard to choose). We also had the wagyu pigs in a blanket, marcona almonds, truffle cheese, and bread. And between the two of us, this was all very filling (and my husband has a healthy appetite!). Christina was our waitress and she made the experience even better! Y'all ask for her when you go.... She is friendly, attentive, and treats you like you are her most important guests. There is an energy in this place that makes the environment awesome! We went on a Sunday evening and it was still pretty packed. So definitely make a reservation. read more

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Culinary Dropout was fantastic! The area was really busy, so I was surprised to find parking in a garage so quickly. five of us ate for a little more than $60, which is a great deal at a restaurant like this. My wife and her mother shared a plate of nachos and got full. It tasted excellent. My mother really enjoyed a bacon and egg plate and my son got the same thing and loved it. But let me tell you about that banana bread, French toast. That may be the single best French toast I have ever had. I can't stop thinking about that French toast... read more

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SMOKEHOUSE HASH ($16) slow roasted bbq pork, crispy potato, charred onion, poblano pepper, sunny side up egg, flour tortilla this is one of my favorite brunch dishes, and culinary dropout nails it every time. the bbq pork is incredibly flavorful and tender, and everything just comes together perfectly. the crispy potatoes, charred onion, and poblano pepper all add great texture and flavor, and the sunny side up egg ties it all together. i keep coming back just for this dish--it's that good! read more

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Sat outside on back patio which was pleasant- fans out there and I asked for there channel to be changed to watch a baseball game. TJ our server was friendly and efficient. I tried the non alcoholic lemonade strawberry drink which was super refreshing. Also had the chicken bbq salad which was super tasty and filling. I was in Austin for business and now hear one of these restaurants is opening locally by me near San Diego - based on how good the food was in Texas I will be sure to try again. read more

Culinary Dropout - Chopped Chicken - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

First of all, I've spent way too much money at this restaurant, since this is my usual first date restaurant. It's a great place to take a date to, and it's casual. It's also usually the first restaurant I love taking friends and visitors to. Food: Their food is pretty amazing at this place. You can't go wrong with any item on their menu. They do have charcuterie, but I personally wouldn't go for it since it seems like just a waste when they have other great food options, but they do have that as an option. Ambiance: They have a great indoor seating, but I personally LOVE their outdoor patio. It's a big, covered outdoor patio - nice and breezy during the summer with fans and misters, and heated too when it's cold out (i.e. during the winter & rest of the year). They also have live music, with a musician playing usually once a week. They have really beautiful lighting, both inside and outside, but again, I would sit outside since the ambiance is so much better and you can still hear the musician from outside since they also have speaker hooked up outside. Suggestions: - For an appetizer, get their crispy gochujang Brussel sprouts. They are so freaking delicious and there's hardly any spice to it at all, but such delicious flavors combined with the mint and cilantro. - Skip their charcuterie, unless you're into it and wanna get light bites, but it is still rather expensive. - You can't go wrong with anything from their main menu, including their salads! - Definitely grab a table on their outdoor patio! read more