I am absolutely totally obsessed with Culinary Dropout. In fact, I went twice last week... don't judge me. The menu has something for everyone. I met a friend for drinks after work and he suggested we go to Culinary Dropout. We sat at the bar and started our outing with drinks. I went through several tastings of their red wine and after a few tries, I decided to have a cocktail. I had a drink named the Evil Jungle Princess. It was anything but evil and was delicious and fruity with a surprise spice topping. Next I was adventurous and tried Tijuana Spa Water. It was herbaceous and spicy. I had to add extra pineapple juice to get through it. Zach and Kyle offered superior service and were excellent bartenders. They were knowledgeable about the menu and suggested a few options. I ended up trying the chicken pot pie soup, gochujang brussels and the whipped feta and tahini dip. The second night I had the soup again and the Butternut Squash and Kale salad. Everything was excellent. Food and drinks are moderately priced ranging from $8.50-$33. I love the posh and metro ambiance. The bar stools are comfortable and there is combination table and booth seating. My only complaint is parking and that is normal for Southend. I was able to get street parking and there is a nearby deck I used the second evening. It's not terrible, but you may have to circle the block if you want one of the premium parking spots in front. They have plenty of outdoor seating and it is perfect for a special occasion or just brunch. So grab a friend and check out this fun and creative spot. read more

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Great atmosphere, friendly service, good food, and whoever's on the aux cord has an exquisite taste in indie pop music. The song "Parliaments" by Thank You, I'm Sorry was playing while I had my sweater weather sangria and steak frites. I had a blast. I'll be back for more. read more

Culinary Dropout - Steak Frites* - New American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I thought the food was excellent! We played it safe with our choices and they did not disappoint. The ambiance outside was perfect! read more

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Hi Aubrey!!! yes our server Aubrey was so kind, attentive and incredibly knowledgeable of the menu!!! I was FINALLY able to try this place!! It has been on my list for a while!! The vibe is INSANE!! Live music, super comfortable seating! Parking is not great but what is in uptown. The manger even came by to speak and make sure we were taken care of! I loved the attention from the staff!! Service was A1! The food . I got the steak frites with fries and a side of Mac and cheese. It wasn't terrible. But I was a little disappointed in the Mac and cheese. Tasted very bland. The steak was really good!! The fries were, fries, they didn't necessarily wow me. The deviled eggs were good but the amount of filling was a little overwhelming. I still give this place 4/5 stars but that could change when I return because I definitely will be back!! I am interested in trying that fried chicken I saw on the menu!!! Please check them out for yourself!!! It's worth it!! read more

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I've been here a few times now. It came highly recommended. I've been on both a weekend night and during the week. I do suggest reservations; they're on OpenTable. There's street parking and a deck around the corner that I usually enter next to Charlotte Beer Garden. Whenever I've gone, parking in the deck has been free, but this seems to be dependent on the time of day. There can be a lot going on in here: conversation, live bands, sports on tv, lots of visual stimulation. The staff has always been friendly when I've been there, and it generally feels like a very inclusive place. I've also seen large groups here. It is a spacious venue. The weekend night was a little bit longer of a wait for food/drinks than the weeknights I was there. I tried a Paloma Spritz last time; great if you like grapefruit. I also love their Crispy Shrimp Caesar salad. I've had several friends say their Steak and Frites dish is very good. I was there one night when their soup of the day was chili, and that was great as well. I will say the one thing I've tried to love but don't are their deviled eggs. In theory prosciutto mixed in sounds very good. Still, it didn't impact my overall experience. I've only ever been for dinner but would be interested in going for brunch or lunch sometime. I would also love to check it out during football season. There's outdoor space too and in general a good vibe. Check it out. read more

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So I first ate at culinary drop out in Arizona and well I was blown away. The one here in Charlotte is, well it's good. It's not as good as Arizona but a close second. Service is quick, ambiance is crowded. But the food is food. Will be back read more

We had a great dinner here! Food was delicious, drinks were tasty, service was good. There was nice live music playing during dinner, perfect vibe. It's a large venue and would be great for a group. Will be back. read more

This is my second time coming here for dinner and it was just as good as the first time! The service has always been spot on and quick. Our waitress was attentive the entire time and was kind! The inside is large with many different tables, booths and a bar located in the middle! My food was so delicious!! I did not want my plate of brussel sprouts to end! I have recommended this place to many of my friends and family. Every time I come into town, this is my go to place!! read more

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

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Spectacular service from Devin and the entire barkeep crew every visit. Our go to Dish is the Black Truffle and Arugula pizza. Can't wait to visit again. Oh, and the managers are pretty awesome too! read more

Enjoyed a great meal during restaurant week. They offered a three course menu that includes a cocktail beverage. The atmosphere was very inviting. I'm glad we made reservations because they were quite busy. We were seated quickly. The food was delicious especially the Mississippi Mud Pie. The service was pretty quick. We didn't wait long between the courses. Our waiter checked on us regularly. We'll definitely come back. read more

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The Tijuana Spa Water was one of the BEST drinks I've had. It had tequila blanco, jalapeño, mint, pineapple and cilantro. It tasted like a green juice - so fresh...The Crispy Popcorn Shrimp was oh so crispy and came with a garlic aioli to dip. The steak from the Steak Frites was cooked to perfection - so tender. You must "add egg" to The Pub Burger. DO NOT sleep on the Monkey Bread! Cinnamon apple brioche with vanilla ice cream. read more

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The Brussels sprouts and fried chicken was amazing! The ambiance was very nice. Some of the drinks I tried were not that great, and our waitress was nice, but I feel like I need to go again to really experience it fully. read more

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Culinary dropout has made its way to Charlotte! I'm familiar with the concept because I've worked with their Phoenix location in the past for a large corporate event. I was super impressed then and continued to be impressed with our experience in Charlotte. Our group had originally planned for breakfast nearby, but that did not work out so we walked into Culinary Dropout. It's absolutely gorgeous inside. On a Friday around 11 am they had live music, which was a vibe. The lunch menu has a lot of options. We started with the cheese dip and pretzel bites. They were amazing. I opted for the steak frites, and had asked for two fried eggs instead of fries which they were happy to accommodate. My table mates plates also looked delicious. Service was so friendly and the food was excellent. Would definitely go back when in the area, especially for their weekend brunch! read more

Incredible! Sooo delicious. I had the salmon and the side salad. The ambiance and the decor is sooooo nice

The Detroit deep dish pizza I ordered was cold, crust hard, and barely any pizza sauce on it. I was not impressed at all. Also, our server was not good either. The setup is nice, but they have some things to work on. I will not be going back. read more

In town for a conference, went for a walk & discovered Culinary Dropout on Yelp. Actually- was headed to Sixty Vines. Walked in & turned around- it was REALLY LOUD. Back to Culinary Droupout- definitely younger crowd. Young professionals. Honestly, as I sat at the bar by myself, I was entertained by the conversation of the 2 twentysomethings next to me. Cheap entertainment. 1) outstanding service! Loved sitting at bar- they shared serving duties and every single one of the servers were polite, pleasant, helpful and efficient. 2) very tasty food. I enjoyed the Korean steak- seasoned ribeye with roasted veggies. Great serving amount- not too much, not too little. 3) so that I could take in late of neighbors conversation, it was getting juicy at that point, ordered the banana dessert. Light, interesting flavor profiles & just the right ending to a good meal. Can't forget the DK's daiquiri. Would had 2 if I didn't have to get myself home. good stuff. Highly Recommend- enough life to make it fun, but not so much that it was overwhelming. Solid food & drink and great service. read more

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

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Great spacious location. They were able to seat our party of 8 teenagers and myself easily at 4:30 pm on a Thursday. Our server, Angel, was awesome! So friendly, fun and fast!! My students were all from Boston so he has a fun friendly banter with them about sports and made some great recommendations for us. They all drank the Sicilian lemonade and they were loving those!! We started with the fondue, Barbeque nachos, the homemade potato chips and the Episode 163 slicer which was an amazing charcuterie board. My students said the nachos were the best they ever had and devoured them! I personally loved the slicer and because they were swarming the nachos I got to concentrate on the board with yummy deviled eggs, pimento cheese, sliced Italian meats, olives and yummy spreads. The fondue was the only thing that was just ok. Basic cheese fondue-could've used some more kick. I had the duck and shrimp fried rice-so good, but a bit salty. My students all enjoyed what they had, ranging from fish and chips, chopped chicken salad, fried chicken katsu, pizza, MAC Burger, and steak frites. No complaints were heard which means they were loving it. For dessert I had the caramelized banana bar-delicious! Some of my students ordered the Apple Monkey Bread and the Mississippi Mud Pies and all were hits! read more

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Great vibe, great food, MATTSN WAS AMAZINGGGGGGG!!! They were so extremely friendly and welcoming, their service alone made the experience 10/10!! read more

Really nice ambiance, trendy but still warm, great bar. Lots of private dining areas, great for groups. The pretzels are pillowy, smoked salmon brunch is a big piece of smoked salmon. Breakfast burritos are huge. read more

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The Caramelized Banana Bar was to die for! The mixture of peanut butter, banana and caramel was a tasty combo! They give you a pretty big slice too. Wish I lived in the area to be able to eat this regularly. I also ordered the Prosciutto Deviled Eggs which were good and the Pub Burger which was just ok. Nothing special to note with the burger. The dessert is what leads me to give the 4 stars read more

Very friendly bar service. Approachable and reasonably priced wine list. The cheese/charcuterie board was very good and fun to share.

My family visited this location to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Staff were friendly and atmosphere was wonderful, especially with addition of live music. Overall, the food was very tasty! This could have been a five star experience until the waiter delivered my husband salad with his thumb stuck in its bowl. I noticed none of the staff used trays to deliver the food but this probably would not have helped based on the design of the salad bowl. Unfortunately, my husband passed on the salad. I will definitely return but not ordering anything served in a bowl. read more

I have honestly not written a review for a restaurant in a while and usually it's because the experience and food is good, not great and there's nothing to really speak out about. This was NOT the case with CD. This restaurant, the food, the service and beyond was exceptional! I have to give a major shout out to server, Asia and Manager, James. Both made us feel very welcome and acknowledged our celebration multiple times and were such a joy to chat with throughout the night! The food just melted in your mouth and was such a flavor explosion without being overly seasoned or salty. Favorite dish was the Mongolian spare rib. Craving it on the second day already! All in all, you will NOT be disappointed and I highly recommend checking this restaurant out for a date night out. read more

My cousins and I really enjoyed our visit food was fantastic drinks were great and our waitress Ally was fantastic and attentive. the ambience was fantastic the lighting was great the music was great and the vibe was great any kind of individual good have a good experience read more

The food is fresh, scratch made and delicious. The service was outstanding. Ally was my server and she exceeded my expectation. She has such a warm and inviting aura. She was attentive and full of energy. read more

Customer service was great when I picked up my to go order 1 minute before the time to pick up. When I got home to eat the Dbl 1000 burger, it was hard as a rock, nothing juicy at all (there's NO WAY they cook their burgers to order) bread was also hard. So disappointed! Oh well, restaurants will not make it in this day & age unless they have quality & consistency. Such a Beautiful restaurant with potential, such a shame. One of the worst burgers I've ever ordered from any restaurant in Charlotte. read more

Food was 10/10 it was fresh and piping hot. The flavors incredible. Served 10/10 and ambiance 10/10. We had the ribs, fish and chips, pork belly nachos and the monkey bread. All AMAZING!! read more

I've been raving about this place since I went last week. So the ambiance is "glamorous sports bar" which I love! The cocktail list is different for most in CLT and has some Caribbean drinks. The pina colada drink was bomb. The food was all so good. Ok the start--the charcuterie was generous and fresh. The tahini feta dip was magic--in-line any flavor I've tasted before--SO good. The rainbow trout was very flavorful and juicy. My guest got the chicken, kale and butternut squash salad and loved it. The Mississippi mud pie was so rich it tasted like pure fudge so if you love chocolate this is heaven. Excited to go back! read more

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Slow service, drinks were not that good, food was served cold...cool atmosphere but food and drink eh.

This was maybe my second time in Charlotte and we were looking for something that we couldn't get from home (the DMV area). I was traveling with 5 women for "Galentine's" festivities. The place was pretty empty as we went in the middle of the day on Monday. But it was fabulous! Our server's name was Alex. He didn't write down a single thing and got us everything we needed and in a timely manner. The place had a beautiful decor and it looked like they may have like open mic nights or something. But the food and drinks were the STAR. And guess what? All FIVE ladies were pleased with their food. That's really hard to do. So cheers to Culinary Dropout! read more

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So, my friend and I came here when we were visiting back in January. The food was good, so fast forward to May, we came back. We both ordered the Korean style ribeye cap. Our server Josh was exceptional! Like so ah-mazing! A manager, Teagan, came over and told us that they'd ran out of the ribeye but offered to make the skirt steak in the same style. Initially I was annoyed because a few items were unavailable so this was just another hit. HOWEVER! That was the most tenderest, buttery, flavorful meal, I've had in a long time! It was for sure spicy but my friend and I both finished our plates. It was my friend's birthday and they offered us a dessert. We tried the monkey bread. Again, chef's kiss. Thank you to Teagan and Josh for a great cap to my friend's birthday . I see that there is a location in the San Diego area and I absolutely cannot wait to take friend's to try it! read more

The ambience was nice but that was it. Menu choices mediocre, nothing stood out. The pick your own charcuterie board was expensive and pathetic. 4 small slices of cheese, small amount of prosciutto, pimento cheese dip but they didn't bring the bread to put it on w/o us asking. Had the steak with fries, the worst tasting steak Ive ever had. Husband ordered coffee with Frangelico which the waitress never heard of and they didn't have. Ordered coffee with Irish cream which she brought the coffee and ten minutes later brought a "side of Irish cream". At 6:30 they already didn't have the rib eye cap which seems poorly planned on New Year's Eve. read more

First time trying this place and we had a great time! Our service was wonderful and attentive. We sat outside since it was the first warm patio day of the year- and it was perfect :) the view of the city was awesome and we went for a friends birthday so we enjoyed being able to celebrate her :) I had a Paloma spritz and it was strong and delicious. My friends started with the pretzel bites and cheese and said it was yummy. I try to eat gluten free as much as possible- so I ordered the vegan gluten free curry dish. It was amazing! I would def get it again. My friend ordered the meatloaf and another ordered the pizza and said it was great! The only reason I'm leaving a 4 is because I would love if they offered a gf menu. My waitress was so helpful- but it would be nice to also be able to look at the options and not have to ask! I would def come back- it looks like there is also live music and a big bar. Prob a great happy hour place as well! 2 thumbs up! read more

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Have you ever entered a restaurant and nervously felt like you were seeing an ex lover for the first time in years??! Yeah, that was my feeling during my first visit here. I met my significant other in Arizona and this was one of our first date night spots! So seeing what hem open up their first location on the east coast was so exciting. Our first visit was on a Friday night around 9:30pm and I was glad we had reservations because the place was packed! The ambiance in Culinary is always electric and this location doesn't disappoint. Abundant quantities of hipsters and good looking folk! While food speeds were noticeably slow, service was top notch and our server did the best she could to accommodate the kitchen speed issues, ultimately comping us for entrees that arrived about 35 minutes after ordering. We got our go to's, the charcuterie board, and tried the hummus dip which was absolutely a vibe. I got the pastrami sandwich, which is another favorite of mine but wifey got the vegetarian curry, which she absolutely raved about, especially after wolfing down her leftovers this morning Overall, this was everything I needed on a Friday night after a stressful week. They have only been open for 2 weeks so the slow kitchen times are excusable. Reunited and it feels so good.... read more

This was my first time here and it exceeded my expectation. The food was fantastic. I had the Ribeye Caps and my friend had the Meatloaf. I had the Spicy Shrimp Rice Cake for appetizer. It had a unique taste. The service was spectacular. My server Mattan redefined what service should be. Various staff members stoped by to check on us including the general manager. the decor was beautiful and ambiance quite comfortable. I can't wait to visit again when I am in town. I highly recommend this restaurant read more

Came in for dinner during restaurant week. Everything was perfect! The restaurant was packed, but the service was still on point.

Huge HUGE establishment. It is very open and airy with a chill, laid-back vibe. It's super casual, so don't even think about dressing up; cause babyeee you'll be alone. The seating is a twist on mid-century modern and very comfy. The food is homemade chique. It's a take on traditional staples that have been slightly elevated. Think things you can make at home but switch 1 or 2 unique ingredients. My favorite was the Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip (Fall mix), which was actually sweet as it housed caramelized squash, apples, dates, and roasted pistachio atop and paired with a crusty garlic oil balsamic glazed grilled ciabatta bread vs. traditional pita. It was absolutely perfect and delicious; such a robust portion perfect for sharing. The Slicer was a sizeable portion of 6 different dishes to sample. I decided I wanted to try a double-star signature dish the 36-hour Ribs (sub mash), and they were good. The sauce was missing the spicy habanero kick and fell flat, but the ribs were cooked to perfection with a little char. Honestly, that's what gave them the best flavor. I switched the fries for mash so it felt like a real meal. However, they were over-mixed and glossy as too much starch got released, and the potatoes became gummy, and gluey. My friend ordered the Shaved Prime Rib, which was a total bust. It was undercooked, had no flavor, and the au jus looked and tasted like it was poured from a box. There was no richness, flavor, or depth. It definitely needed seasoning and to simmer for 3 hours. She loved my shareables, though. The service was good. The staff was professional and very polite. I would come back. I would hope they would create a menu that has more depth to it. read more

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The decor is very nice and food was great, I got the breakfast bowl and banana bread French toast. The hostess was also did well with finding us a table during a busy game day, and our server was quite nice. I would definitely come back next time I'm in the city. read more

The menu is exciting and diverse. There are multiple somethings for everyone. The place is nice but as noted by others, it really was very loud and therefore hard to talk to anyone not next to you. Our server was accommodating and patient with our large party. read more

The food was delicious, seriously, so good that we had to order more of the same dishes because we were all telling each other "you have to try this" The service was excellent, and the ambience was very cool! read more