We went for Mother's Day and had an amazing experience! The service was outstanding -- our waiter "Q" was incredibly helpful, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The drinks were great, and the food came out hot and full of flavor. 10/10 -- would definitely recommend! read more

Large space and not sure that it ever gets full. Excited to try it given there is a location opening in Ballantyne. It wasn't too be. Can't distinguish staff from diners. I don't want to see belly button or back piercings. We had to ask for everything - Splenda, water, nothing came w/o asking. Server spilled creamer all over the floor and a bit on the table. Instead of wiping down the cup or providing another, server left the cup and dripping of cream throughout the meal onto the person. The menu was promising and hard time selecting. Chose the fish and chips. Was told it was a scratch kitchen and was looking forward to homemade fries - unfortunately, they seemed like they were out of a bag and served cold. The fish had so much grease my dining companions watched me squish the grease out before eating. The tartar sauce seemed like mayonnaise with a couple pieces of pickle thrown in. The coleslaw seemed like it came from a bag as well. There was nothing good about this meal except the ketchup. Sadly, we won't be trying the Bowl location. read more

I was excited about the selections but the actual entrees proved to be very underwhelming. The Spicy Rigatoni was served with next to no/very little meat, the noodles were disappointingly undercooked. My guest was not a fan of his meal, theMongolian Short Rib either. The drinks, while having very attractive names and expectations, also highly underwhelmed as well. The atmosphere was great and the service workers were attentive but I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. read more

Culinary Dropout - Spicy Rigatoni - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I have heard so so much about this restuarant since moving to the area. I have to say, everything they said about it was correct. The women at the check in were pleasant and greeted with a smile. The server, Austin was absolutely amazing. He was everything a server should be. I cant say enough. He took the time to go over the options and took the time to help me decide on a dish. Everything we had was very good the Mexican 57 cocktail I had was very good. The place inside and out is absolutely amazing and well thought out. The ambiance is very modern with a great vibe. The one thing which is many out of the establishment control. There was a hint of possibility a garbage dumpster never. In 90+ heat it was the best smell when the wind blew. I definitely will still return. Great experience. read more

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We sat at the bar on Monday night. The ambiance is very chill and relaxing and the restaurant was not busy at the bar or dining rooms. One side of the bar seemed to have better service than the other. We were on the other. Our server was responsive, but only if we got his attention. Vida Verdita mocktail was amazing. It was sweet and spicy and refreshing; so herbaceous. Spicy vegan curry was full of broccolini, mushrooms, eggplant, and sweet potato. Honestly, the sweet potato didn't add much, but felt just like mush. The curry was creamy and flavorful and the black rice gave it a nice bite. Overall, great meal, but our server was not cool or great. read more

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This place is a chain but I always get good consistent food except this time fries were cold. Crispy rice so was very good. Burger was very good perfectly made and so good. Only Down fall was both mine and my wives fries were cold not even warm. Isabel our waitress was so good super attentive. The place had live music was very good and the place is nicely decorated and not too loud bid space! read more

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I had been wanting to eat here for quite some time. Sadly, I didn't feel it lived up to the hype. We were a party of 12 and were seated very quickly. The service was fantastic! Our waitress was very attentive and there was never an empty glass. The food, though, just wasn't it. Appetizers: The cheese on the nachos was very bland. The charcuterie boards we're also just very very basic. The pretzel bites and cheese were good, but not great. I had the 36 hour pork ribs and the first few bites were pretty good, but it was just a very boring dish after that. They were cooked very well, but the sauce just didn't hold up. I'd say the coleslaw that was served with it was the highlight of the meal for me. Excellent! We chose not to get dessert after the meal as the choices were pretty limited and not that great in my opinion. I don't know why more places don't have cheesecake or just a scoop of ice cream with a cookie as a staple. I don't think I'll be back unless a friend is determined to go. read more

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What can I say. Everything made scratch from farm to table. Yummmy. We got seated quickly. Our server was training another server but they took care of us well. Very classy looking place with a full bar. Spicy shrimp crispy rice: 5 stars for flavor, texture and everything else. Really enjoyed biting into the crispy rice part. Remind me of a similar dish from a Japanese restaurant in the Keys. Delish. Butternut squash and kale salad: 5 stars. Don't know all the things they put in it but I could not stop eating it and pretty soon the whole bowl was gone. Mushroom pizza:4 stars. Cheesy enough and I flavorful. I liked the veggies on top. I guess I missed the tomato sauce. Wished I had more time in Charlotte to return for another meal. read more

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I'm gonna I love food at culinary dropout it was full of flavor and came out extremely quick despite them saying it might take a while while our server Mattan was attentive and well knowledged about the menu the ambience and music was also nice. I would come again. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I'm a sucker for any place that says their menu is made from scratch. This was our first dinner experience for the weekend and it did not disappoint. The location is in a great spot downtown with a nearby parking garage (a block up). Inside is dimly lit with welcoming vibes. We arrived closer to 7 and they had live music in a Friday night that was.... Ok at best. For the type of spot it was I certainly wasn't expecting live music but would think they might have had someone more polished. Our cocktails were well done and refreshing. We started with the crispy Brussels sprouts (extra crispy please) that came out... not crispy. There was some charring in the top but otherwise they were very chewy and had a texture you'd expect if steamed. The flavors were great though. Our main dishes were perfect! Prices were reasonable for the area you were in but expect to pay a little more. My rating is 4 stars instead of five due to the Brussels sprouts not being extra crispy as we had requested and they forgot our dessert. We waited a long while for it before the sever brought us our check. I asked if they were still bringing it out and she darted off to get it. I appreciated that she did not include it with the bill. I don't know if I would go back but it's worth trying at least once if you're in the city. read more

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The atmosphere in this restaurant had a great city vibe. There is a bar in the middle with plenty of TVs to watch anything you want. This would be great for any gameday. When we arrived for brunch on a Saturday, it was not busy at all which was nice. Our server was friendly and gave us time when needed to decide on our orders. All of the food options were tasty. The pizza was a little greasy, but that's expected with Detroit Style. The dip is a great appetizer to start with and has a salty and sweet combo with the strawberries. The mud pie is very rich, so be prepared to share with family or friends (or eat it all yourself). Overall, this is a great spot to get brunch or catch a sports game with friends. I'd definitely recommend to anyone who wants some good food with a laid back atmosphere in Charlotte. read more

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The food was great & the atmosphere was great as well. I went with a friend of mine. I got the Mongolian short rib plate & they got the steak frites. Presentation was a beauty & it tasted even better. The service was great too. We sat at the bar first and then moved to a table after waiting on the list. Both spots, we had great servers that were very attentive. I will be back! read more

Culinary Dropout - Mongolian Short Rib* - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Restaurant does not adhere to reservations on open table. We arrived early for our 8:30 reservation and they made us wait for 10 minutes still not being seated and unfortunately we're not seated and we had to leave and found service elsewhere without reservation read more

First trip to CD. A beautified warm Friday night on the patio seating. The restaurant is large and busy but still intimate. The service is top notch and friendly. The food was delicious we started with the angus pigs in a blanket which were delicious and unusual the garlic crème fraîche. A delicious unusual dip. I ordered the steak frites which were cooked perfectly a nice deep smoke flavor not the beef minimal seasoning the frites perfectly cooked. she ordered the meatloaf. Which was also delicious. For dessert, the apple monkey bread aka mode Nicely spiced and not too sweet a delicious end. Over all a definite A+. Looking. Forward to going back. read more

Convenient location if you want to hit the bars after. Decent atmosphere. Servers and hostess were very friendly. Tasty cocktails. We got the pretzel bites as a starter, I felt they were dry and not flavorful. Decent burger and fries, not spectacular but still tasty. read more

Enjoyed dinner before a concert at BOA stadium, and glad we had a reservation. We started off with cocktails - Paloma Spritz and Tijuana Spa Water. Both were really good. My husband and daughter shared a cheese pizza, and they enjoyed it. I had the Chopped Chicken Salad and enjoyed it, but wished the chicken was warm (not cold). I would also recommend dressing on the side, if you don't like heavy dressing. read more

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This establishment is fun and delicious. The server was friendly, outside seating is great, and the food was delicious. The cocktail menu was inventive. This is one of the go to places when coming to Charlotte. Parking is at a premium coming here unless you can walk. Till next time ... read more

Culinary Dropout - Roasted Salmon* - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food, the service, the ambience, the entire experience was exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious -- the eggs were perfectly soft and fluffy, the bacon was cooked just right with the perfect crisp, and the breakfast potatoes were seasoned to perfection. every bite tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The salmon dish was equally impressive, packed with rich flavor and beautifully presented. The service was warm and welcoming. The ambience truly tied it all together -- classy, cozy, and upscale with a beautiful modern dining atmosphere that made brunch feel like a special occasion. read more

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Came in on a Friday night where I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had (GOOD!) live music playing with strong drinks and tasty nachos waiting for me Not sure why these culinary geniuses chose to drop out when my entire experience was giving A+ energy. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Had this place on our radar for our trip to Charlotte so made sure to stop in for dinner. The place had a great vibe to it all around. We grabbed a seat at the bar and the team there took good care of us. The Manager chatted for a bit as well during his rounds. Our food was great and the Martini was excellent as well. read more

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This was my first visit and my food was delicious. I loved the location and service. I had a vodka drink mixed with high moon and it was really good. service was really great read more

Culinary Dropout - Korean Style Ribeye Cap* Korean Style Ribeye Cap* - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Was early to the reservation but was still able to get a table right away prior to peak time. The ambience was great with a good casual but upscale vibe. All the food ordered was great! Fish and chips were super great, perfect batter and crisp with great coleslaw and tartar dip. The short rib also was great, with big portion of rice, mushrooms and short rib. The wagyu corn dogs and chips with onion dip was also worth the purchase! Cocktails were a range, but mostly good. Our server was helpful and super nice. Def gonna try the other locations. Super good! read more

Culinary Dropout - Beer Battered Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening. I had been to one in phoenix previously. I was impressed with the menu selection, and the fact that they have a "from scratch kitchen." Everyone in our party loved their dishes. I ordered the mushroom pizza, and a friend of mine ordered the short ribs. Both were fantastic. That night they played live music and it was a great band. I will be back next time I am in Charlotte. read more

Culinary Dropout - Black Truffle Mushroom Pizza - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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well, we need some more stars to select because this restaurant was outstanding in all areas. When we first got there, they had no open seating and they mentioned they were only on reservations. Well lucky for us. We did make a reservation earlier, but we did not make it on time, but they still honored it and offered us a table. we had requested a reservation for outdoor seating as we had our two dogs with us. our waitress was a sweet young lady. Brought the dogs out a nice cold bowl of water. We started off having a whipped feta and tahini dipped on grilled ciabatta bread appetizer which was amazing. we ordered fish and chips and shaved prime rib sandwiches and both were so lightly made seasoned too perfection and they even grilled us a piece of chicken for our dogs to eat, which was gobbled down instantly. for dessert, we had a lemon, meringue, strawberry torte. We took it to go and needless to say it did not disappoint. Flavors were outstanding.. The restaurant is very clean outside. They had a couple umbrellas, but the breeze was perfect and you can even play cornhole and table top tennis outside, which is great if you have kids, we love the whole experience if you're in the area make sure you put this restaurant on your list. read more

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We came in for a late lunch-the restaurant was a ghost town. (Completely fine with us) We sat at the bar (not sure of our bartenders name). The service was AWFUL!!!! The bartender (female with dark hair and tattoos) wasn't friendly, never checked on us throughout the meal-every time we talked to her we felt like we were bothering her. We ordered the shrimp & sticky rice balls & the whipped feta. The food was just ok. Wasn't terrible wasn't great. Just average. The restaurant itself was nice-even though the bar was dirty the entire time we sat at the bar. Like I said the bartender wasn't busy just sat on her phone the entire time. We had high hopes- as we are visiting from out of town. Also-my Tito's was $15.50 and that's just for a single pour. Overall I wouldn't recommend this place unless you like over priced menu items and terrible service. read more

Culinary Dropout - Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've been here a few times and each time, they never disappoint me! Can honestly say that I'm a big fan. This go round I went with coworkers for lunch. Quick walk from the office and we were there. Salmon was good and awesome friendly service! Love them read more

First time. Came around 8. Nice decor, ambiance. Wasn't sure of what to do upon entering, no host but someone walked up to us and seated us. Live music so it was hard to talk but good vibe. Huge dining area separated by the bar. Food was delicious. Our server was very personable but apparently really busy although it wasn't a full house. We had a nice date night and we'll be back. Can't say enough about the delicious food. read more

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This place totally hit the spot. We tried the Brussels sprouts, chicken sandwich, and roast beef sandwich--and wow. Everything was tasty. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and packed with flavor, the chicken was juicy, and the roast beef? Melt-in-your-mouth good. Service was awesome too--friendly, fast, and just really on it. The whole vibe is chill but stylish, like the kind of spot you want to hang out at for hours. Definitely coming back. Might even order the same thing again... it was that good. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I came here for restaurant week with some girls and had a great time! The food did not disappoint. Huge fan of the cheese being heated by a candle so it doesn't get cold. The fish and chips was to die for. It is the best I have found in Charlotte so far. It is perfectly crispy and didn't come out soggy at all. I am usually not a huge dessert fan but the Mississippi mud pie was KILLER! I couldn't get enough of it. read more

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Wow!!! Great service and great food!!!! We ordered Pork belly nachos so delicious Vegan curry soup- yummy! Burger with gluten free bun. Cooked perfect and fries were amazing. Such a great experience. If in the area this place is made from scratch and so good!!!! read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've been to this spot for both lunch and dinner, and it never disappoints. Dinner was especially fun -- they had two singers going back and forth, the place was packed, and the vibe was amazing. I've ordered the steak frites for both lunch and dinner (yes, it's that good), and they'll even split it onto two plates if you're sharing. The Caesar salad is solid, but you MUST try the shrimp crispy rice -- seriously, it's the best I've ever had. Perfectly crunchy, flavorful, and totally addictive. The espresso martinis are delicious, and the service has always been consistently great. Honestly, everything here hits. Highly recommend! read more

Culinary Dropout - Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food was really good! I loved the chicken sandwich and the salads were great. Fries need more seasoning. Server was nice, normal good service experience. The inside was nice and clean. read more

Culinary Dropout - Crispy Chicken Katsu - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The food was just okay - not a lot of flavor The service was good and the ambiance is nice. read more

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I really liked this place! Noah, our server, was awesome! Great service and food/drink recommendations. Our whole party did not make it, so we had 5ppl instead of 8. On my visit, the layout visual was you had guests outside, inside you had a private mixer in a private room, ppl at the bar, a great entertainer performing. It seems the seating layout had a quiet, low key vibe side and a bright, lively side. We were on the low key side and that helped with conversations. The reasons why I chose 4 stars were: 1. We were sat at the wrong table by the host. 2. Our menus were clean but very wet 3. Food portions were on the smaller size 4. Duck and shrimp fried rice was gone 5. No dessert menu suggested/offered Try this place! And I will be back! read more

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I ordered takeout and while eating pulled 2 pieces of hair from my mouth after taking a bite of the salad. The salmon was also overcooked. Very disappointed and slightly discussed. read more

Culinary Dropout - Pulled this hair out of my mouth after a bite of the salad. - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came here for lunch with a friend and the appetizers and drinks were the stars! We had the Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice and Crispy Brussels Sprouts--both were amazing. I had the Crispy Chicken Katsu (good, but I'd skip the thick milk bread next time). Veggies were super fresh. My friend had the Pub Burger, but it was overcooked and disappointing. Drinks were great--loved the Summer Tan Sangria and Juicy Watermelon Spritz. Service was excellent, the vibe was cute, and parking was easy with validation or mobile pay. Would definitely return for apps, drinks, and the atmosphere! read more

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First off, I love the name of this place (which is why we chose it to begin with). Dropout's atmosphere is super casual with a total hip vibe. The staff is very laid back and friendly. Our server Justin asked a few questions and gave us some great recommendation. I went with the prime rib sandwich --- and it was amazing. I also requested their version of ranch dressing for my fries (totally recommend). My friends ordered a custom charcuterie board (what they're known for) and short ribs. We all sample each other's meals and all were outstanding. I highly recommend. read more

Culinary Dropout - Prime rib sandwich - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

There is no way this chef didn't finish culinary school. The food was fantastic!! All three meals my party ordered were fabulous and had a unique flavor profile. We started with the pretzels with a provolone cheese fondue that was relit at the table to keep it melted. The pretzels were bite side bubbles and super soft and chewy. For my main, I ordered the fish and chips and loved the batter used for the fish. The coleslaw was so good!! They have a patio and the interior is quite large with plenty of natural sunlight. We didn't have a reservation but they were quick to seat us. They also validated parking at the end of the meal. read more

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The Mississippi mud pie changed my life. The espresso martini is the best I've ever had. The Mongolian short rib was delicious but too pricey. Brown bag beer is awesome and I'll try some of the apps next time to avoid the expensive entrees. Service was great and the vibes are wonderful. read more

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Awesome brunch at Culinary Dropout! Sat on their gorgeous patio and enjoyed every minute. The service was very kind and attentive. My friends and I all agreed easily on the 5 star! Would definitely order the potato chips and onion dip again next time but there were so many other menu Items I wanted to try, I'd probably branch out! We were obsessed with both apps, though! read more

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