Great ambiance and a fun place for an outing. Food portions are small and not our favorite as far as flavorings. Will try again.

We decided to give the newest restaurant in our area a try after hearing so much about it. We went during lunch time and had about a 20 minute wait. The restaurant looks beautiful and a great atmosphere. We started out with drinks which I had the Two to Mango which was just ok. For our appetizer, we went with the antipasti which was a choice of items for a charcuterie board. Our selection was devil eggs, salmon dip and pimento cheese. The odd thing was it did not include any chips or bread so we had to add it. I would rate it a 7/10 with the eggs being my least favorite (too much mayo!). For entrees, we had chicken pasta and meatloaf. Both were really good and my only disappointment was the portion size of the pasta... I needed more! Overall I think Culinary dropout is good restaurant and I will return in the future. read more

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One of my favorites when passing through Birmingham! Always great staff with even better food!

I was excited to see that a Culinary Dropout was coming to Birmingham, as I've always wanted to try it in Atlanta. Well, the design and ambiance was top tier. The aesthetic was nice for a girls or date night. There was a live band that was playing country music while we were there. The service was 5 stars. Danni really took care of us. Note to the food. We were offered the antipasti, but declined. We began our meal by ordering the SOFT PRETZELS & PROVOLONE FONDUE, which was pretty good and enough to feed about 4 people. It was only 2 of us, so we took over half of it to go. We were told this was one of the best sellers. For my main course, I went for the ribs. It's typically a favorite among Culinary Dropout customers. To me, it was good, but not the best rib I've had. It's a pleasant texture. Not too fall off the bone, but also not tough. The sauce is really what stands out. It came with a side of fries and coleslaw. I subbed my sides with the Brussels sprouts, not ended up getting all three. The Brussels were definitely a hit for me. Very flavorful and cooked just right. The coleslaw was decent and the fries were just fries. For dessert, I ordered monkey bread. It was delicious, but if you aren't a fan of baked fruit, the apple may catch you by surprise. I'd suggest you order this about halfway through your meal, as it takes about 15 minutes to come out. It took ours a little longer, and we received a complimentary s'mores ice cream. I honestly think we enjoyed the s'mores ice cream more than the monkey bread. All in all, I will be back. I believe this will be a nice spot for a happy hour. I didn't have a drink, but sat close enough to the bar to see what was coming out. I look forward to trying their cocktails in the near future. read more

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Our server was Kayla! She was amazing food 10/10 service 1000/10 we got the pretzel bites and nachos all it was so good! Desert was fantastic read more

Excellent service, food, atmosphere, and prices! I highly recommend their turkey pastrami sandwich and the their meatloaf dish!!!! My boyfriend and I have been there three times in 2 weeks. We will be there tomorrow for sure. Joyce read more

First time trying this place out. I had a late reservation but never felt rushed. Excellent service! The spicy shrimp crispy rice is a must try! Unique drinks and a diverse menu, it's a must try spot. read more

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I went to Happy Hour on my Birthday on Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. The parking lot, was a little crowded, I was able to get a pretty good parking spot. It had been raining outside, I do have a walking boot on my injured leg and this very nice, white gentleman had me, to grab his arm, to walk in so, I wouldn't slip and fall, that was so, nice of him, made me feel even more special on my Birthday. My, 1 friend, met me their, we had a awesome time, food drinks and service was amazing. read more

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Food and drinks were good but nothing too special. Was expecting more flavors with the meals

Took a friend for her birthday today for lunch and everything was perfect. The food was fabulous. Had the tahini dip and the crispy popcorn shrimp appetizers. So good. We had the fish and chips and pepperoni/sausage pizza and they were excellent. The service was spot on with food timing, drink refills and just overall attentiveness. read more

Greeted by super sweet hostesses and were seated fairly quickly. We sat on the patio because the weather was so fabulous! Andrew was our attentive server and took care of everything we needed in ample time. Had a cocktail called "Room Service" and it was wonderful! My hubby had a house salad to start it off and we shared an appetizer of house-made chips with a great dip! We also shared a pepperoni and sausage pizza that was so incredibly flavorful. We will be back! read more

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Consistency is usually the key to success in a multi-location restaurant concept but for Culinary Dropout the consistent experience of poor service we've received across THREE different locations and half a dozen visits is astoundingly bad for business...usually. I can literally copy paste the review from our last visit. If this pizza didn't have an Andre the Giant chockhold on my taste buds I'd never come back. See yall soon! read more

We visited Culinary Dropout for Easter brunch and were served what was at best, a mediocre meal. The pretzel fondue was served with pretzel-looking but not tasting, too large, pretzel bites. The ingredients in the chef's choice charcuterie platter were very good. But they were then ruined with a layer of finishing salt that would challenge the salinity of the Dead Sea. By far, the worst dish was the breakfast burrito. It supposedly contained eggs, sausage, and cheese along with what were described as crispy potatoes. Instead, what I received was essentially a burrito filled with French fries. Overall, this was a meal designed for 6-year old kids. read more

Started off very welcoming was sat down waiter started out very prompt and attentive and after that service was very mediocre at best food was not great I order the prime rib dip I get it and my food was warm due to it sitting in the window my wife got the fried chicken and it was warm and not seasoned not hot the biscuit on her plate come out of a package my fries come out of a package and the supposed prime rib on my sandwich tasted just like Arby's and to pay 55 dollars for that that is ridiculous I hope this review finds management am because this is coming from someone that has actually went to culinary school I will not return read more

First visit here did not disappoint. Our server was very attentive and made some good suggestions. It's a new hotspot in the area and well worth the visit. Definitely a place to make a reservation and worth making a reservation for. We sat out on the deck and had a nice time. The food was excellent. We all had different dishes (pictured). I didn't get a pic of the appetizer or our drinks but they were all good. I will try the chicken on our next visit which was the other recommendation from our server. read more

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I made reservations for one on last Saturday. But opted to sit at the bar. Place packed. Ordered my usual sausage/pepperoni pizza to dine in/spicy vegan curry to go. Pizza wasn't what I was used to experiencing, so when asked I told server at the bar. The Simone Biles twin mgr. came to check on me to inquire about my order...I assured her I t was okay...I'll just pay for my order and keep it moving..instead..she comp my order and apologized profusely bc she remembered me coming in on more than one occasion, and if you saw me..I'm quite unforgettable and you'd agree. But it was such a delightful unexpected pleasure to see an act of genuine kindness. And for that ..I am sincerely grateful...and ILL BE BACK read more

Went back for a second time and had an amazing experience! I got the burger and salad and it was really good but the star was the appetizers! When my friends ordered the onion dip (our waitress recommendation) I was not super excited but man it was AMAZING. Best onion dip I've ever had. The cheese and pretzels and pigs in a blanket are really good too! It's so hard to pick just one. We had a reservation end of December and were seated promptly and it was such a cool ambiance. Loved the guitar player and our waitresss had the best drink and app recommendations! I am now a huge fan and will for sure be a repeat customer: read more

My sister and I had lunch today, the food and the service was spot on..Love the atmosphere too. We will go back again.

OMG!! Amazing experience and service! Food on point!! We ordered the whipped feta and tahini dip and it was delicious. Almost ordered a second the take home. Next we ordered the charcuterie board and it was great. For the entree we ordered the wings. They were very unique, but delicious. The dipping sauce was incredible too. We also had the evil jungle princess drink .... Wonderful!! Not enough adjectives to describe this place! Will definitely be back! Thanks to our server, Tyree!! We WILL be back!! read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Made reservations for a Saturday, love the online reservation option and table was ready shortly after we arrived. Had a party of five but we're at a larger table which I loved so we had room to spread out our dishes. I did see a couple two tops that I would request not to have if there were only two of us, just a personal preference to have more space. Our server was great, drinks kept full, incredibly apologetic when one item we ordered was out. Also very personable and right amount of checking in. Good was good, wings, burgers, salads. Would definitely come back with a group as there was something on the menu for everyone. read more

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Wow, I was not expecting such a great little gem. The atmosphere is amiable, upbeat, and relaxing at the same time. The cocktails are extra unique, they have a great selection, and, as you can see from my picture, they are very nicely garnished with fresh herbs. The pretzel bites were so fresh and delicious. We opted for the fried chicken, which stated it takes a little longer to prepare. The AGM: Ryan came over to tell us it was coming out soon, and it takes a little longer to prepare. I told him yes, I read the fine, print, and we look forward to it. Well let me tell you it did NOT disappoint, it was the best fried chicken, so moist and tasty. Robin, Candice, and Kayla were all kind and friendly and took excellent care of us at the bar. Everyone was so lovely and took pride in their jobs. I will most definitely be returning when in BHam. read more

Culinary Dropout - Beautifully garnished cocktails! They were delish! - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great spot! The bar service was on point, and the staff (TJ specifically) were genuinely friendly throughout. If you go, don't skip the pastrami sandwich--it's a must. read more

The service was good but the food was eh. Very underwhelming. Our table split the nachos which were okay. Not bad but nothing special. I had the Mongolian short ribs but it was more like thinly sliced steak. My husband had the ribs and he was not a fan of the sauce. Said it was very heavy on the tomato base. Can't remember what the rest of our table had but no one was raving about anything eaten. read more

Delicious! Have eaten there twice. Loved the fried chicken, yesterday's soup, the French Toast, the burger and the tortilla soup. Salads were fresh and pretty. Would give 4.5 stars, only due to music! read more

The salad I had ordered wasn't crunchy in any way, an oriental salad with cabbage which is odd and the nuts provided were limited. The salmon I ordered medium rare and it came well done. While good, it isn't how I like it or what I ordered. Service was good and the outside ambiance was nice while the inside is a bit loud. I'm not sure I'd go back given the experience. BTW- I didn't return the salad or salmon since this was celebrating my friend's daughter's marriage and new arrival. read more

We went back and gave it another try after Matt reached out. We had a great experience - the service was attentive, the food was hot and fresh. We'd probably skip the banana bread French toast as it ended up not being my thing, but the pork belly nachos and the breakfast hash are absolutely delicious. And we still love that breakfast pizza forever. Thanks, Matt! read more

Our waitress was super nice and explained the entire menu to us! It felt so casual but so fancy at the same time which I loved. We got to create our own charcuterie board. Plus the drinks are amazinggggg!!!! read more

Culinary Dropout - Monkey Bread - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

First time to visit this restaurant at the the Summit in Birmingham Alabama. We were a large party at a reunion gathering. The food was great and the servers were fantastic. Excellent hospitality from a super staff. Will definitely recommend. read more

Started our girls day of shopping on the right foot! I love fish and chips and this might be the best seasoned fish and chips I've ever had. The coleslaw was so delicious, I finished the whole bowl. My friend had the pub burger and said it was messy, but cooked perfectly. Just overall a wonderful lunch. Service was good and it was cute inside. We will be back to see how this place is for dinner! read more

Delicious brunch with great atmosphere. I would recommend the hash with bbq. All of the food coming out looked delicious.

If you are going here make sure you make a reservation , or expect a long wait. The food, the service, and atmosphere all get 10/10. Our server Luke was super down to Earth, and very informative! He helped my friend pick out things to eat and his suggestions were spot on! Such a great place and if you go definitely ask for Luke to be your server! read more

Culinary Dropout - Banana bread French toast - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Jenna was a fantastic server. The appetizer we chose was the onion dip with house chips and it is so good. My husband had steak frites, my son had the pork belly nachos. I had the Mongolian short ribs and it was fantastic. Mississippi Mud pie and Black Forest Ice cream was shared for dessert, read more

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I've been wanting to get out here for quite some time, so at our annual summer lunch, some teacher friends and I finally got to check it out. I'd heard nothing but good things about this place, and I have nothing but good things to add! The staff were so helpful. The atmosphere was super fun. Everything we ate was delicious- freshly cooked, still nice and hot, and the flavors were on point. We asked our waitress (SUPER great, btw) what her favorite app was, and she suggested the pretzel bites with cheese fondue. Honestly, I could have just eaten that and been happy. It's easy to see why it comes so highly recommended. There was plenty of food for the three of us and plenty left over to take for another meal for later. I will definitely go back, so if you want to split some pretzels with cheese, let me know read more

Loved the environment, loved the food, just didn't care for the service. I can't remember my waiters name, but it felt like I was getting a "used car salesman" pitch. Also the wait staff was dressed so casually that I couldn't tell them from other customers, which is fine, but if they had a name tag or something this would help differentiate them. read more

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TJ, behind the bar, is the absolute best!!! He has a wonderful personality and makes amazing drinks.

I came here with my best friend because we were curious about the mixed reviews. So we came one Friday night. Now we did do reservations, so I'm not sure if you need to have it to get a table quicker, but the wait wasn't long for us. Our waiter was so amazing and very helpful in giving recommendations. We got the fried shrimp, BBQ chicken nachos, truffle pizza, chopped shrimp salad, and a side of fries. The food was good and the BBQ nachos were definitely a surprise. Now the shrimp, the sauce was good but the shrimp wasn't as hot as I liked for how I normally eat my fried shrimp. The truffle pizza was good and I added chicken to it. We asked the waiter to recommend drinks, I got the juicy watermelon spritz and she got the margarita. It was so good. Also the side of fries were seasoned so good and the homemade ranch was delicious. I love a good homemade ranch. I'll definitely go again and get the same thing again. read more

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Was super impressive with this place. First time I went, the wait was too long, so we left. Everyone said, give it another chance, and we did. Great new venue, the selection of food is amazing and really appreciate the staff knowledgeable suggestions. If you haven't tried this place, it's a must, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy! read more

I've eaten at Culinary Dropout 3 times now. The first two times I came with my company after a teammate recommended it. Both times the staff were patient, friendly, and super accommodating. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun and upbeat. The third time I came with my husband and there was a bit of a wait for our food, but the staff was upfront about the wait and even generously comped us an appetizer for our wait. The restaurant has also been really clean every time I've visited. I look forward to more meals here. read more

Culinary Dropout - Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We went to Culinary Dropout for my mom's birthday dinner, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The ambiance and atmosphere are super cool. Think modern, industrial vibes but still classy and add lots of plants. We went to the bar first for happy hour, and I wanted to get one of each thing on the menu. I ordered the summer sangria, and it was very yummy! We also got the pretzel bites and the crispy Brussels sprouts- both delish! The bartenders were all very attentive and kind. We had great service all night. We will definitely be back! read more

this is a very cute upscale restaurant in the summit, and the food was great. The service was great. The atmosphere and the restaurant was great. The only problem was the food was a tad bit cold when it came out would would I go back again absolutely my favorite thing was the bread with the balsamic glaze on top. It was chefs kiss the perfect amount of saltiness. The ribs were tender and great, but they could've been hotter. The french fries were cold as well but other than that, it was good. read more