Culinary Dropout knows how to win over a pizza lover's heart. I stopped in for dinner and went straight for the pepperoni and Italian sausage pizza, and let me tell you--every bite was a perfect balance of crispy, chewy crust, gooey cheese, and just the right amount of savory spice from the toppings. The pepperoni had that slightly curled, crispy edge we all secretly hope for, and the Italian sausage brought a rich, herby depth that made it feel like more than "just pizza." Beyond the food, the service here deserves its own applause. Our server was attentive without hovering, quick with refills, and genuinely friendly--making the experience feel more like visiting a friend's kitchen than a busy restaurant. The vibe is relaxed yet lively, perfect for catching up with friends or just indulging in a solo food moment. If you're in Dallas and want pizza that's both satisfying and made with care, Culinary Dropout will have you hooked. I'll definitely be back--probably sooner than I should admit. read more

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Our Best Friends Celebration of Life was held here; in the even room & I must say everything was TOP TIER ! I don't remember the names of our waitresses But they went above and beyond to ensure that we all had what we needed the event went off without a hitch ! As a matter of fact I will be holding an event here in 2026 . That's how much I loved it and how wonderful the service was from beginning to end ! read more

Great service and rooftop was a perfect place for a laid back dinner with a view of the Dallas Skyline. Shared the burger and loved the tvs to watch the games. read more

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4.2 I chose Culinary Dropout to celebrate my wife's birthday, and it was a great choice . We had a large party of 14, and our server, Carmen, was absolutely delightful. She handled our group with ease, stayed attentive, and kept a great attitude the entire time . To start, I ordered several Wagyu beef pigs in a blanket and Brussels sprouts for the table. Both dishes arrived quickly and were instant crowd favorites . Although the entrées took much longer to come out, they were well worth the wait. Everything looked delicious and the portions were generous . We tried the fried chicken mac & cheese with mashed potatoes--the chicken skin was perfectly crispy, and you know it's great chicken when the breast is still juicy . We also shared the mushroom pizza, which was very tasty . For drinks, we ordered the Peach Rye, another big hit at the table . Overall, everyone had great things to say about their meals and drinks. To top it all off, my wife was offered a complimentary birthday dessert, and she chose the monkey bread with ice cream--a perfect sweet ending . Even the bathroom was decent Take home message: All around, a wonderful experience, great food, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back! read more

Culinary Dropout - Brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food here is so good! Steak frites is my go to, and it never disappoints. Make sure to upgrade your fries to Parmesan truffle fries! read more

Culinary Dropout - Steak Frites* - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

4 STARS AMBIANCE This is a cool place with a nice vibe and atmosphere. The rooftop is cozy and inviting with great views of downtown. The inside seating is great and the decor and lighting fixtures are beautiful. 4 STARS FOOD Ham and Egg Grilled Cheese was fun. It was a grown up version. It needed more ham though. It was cooked perfectly. Pepperoni Pizza Detroit Style was tasty and good! It's small, but a perfect size if watching calories lol and you can share. My friend had the truffle mushroom pizza and she enjoyed it. She also had the nachos. They were piled with good stuff. Drinks were good. No complaints! Overall pleasant experience! I will be going back. Brunch was perfect and I left happy and satisfied read more

Culinary Dropout - Pepperoni Pizza - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food is made fresh, hot, delicious, mouthwatering, what more can I say, just yummy. The Staff, that takes your order, is aw, so professional, very customer service committed, with pleasant personalities. The restaurant is beautiful inside, semi crowded not noisy, nice lunchtime atmosphere to enjoy great food in a epic setting. Highly recommend! read more

Culinary Dropout - FRIED CHICKEN, FINGER LICKING GOODNESS! - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cute place in Design District, very spacious inside. Food was good, nothing too crazy - maybe a bit underwhelming given the price points and hype I had seen online. Cocktails were delicious and servers were all attentive. read more

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Came here with a big party for girls night on a Friday night. The menu had a big selection and we tried everything from cocktails, appetizers, salads, sushi, short rib, and steak and frites. self parking options are limited, so if you don't luck out you have to valet your car. The service was OK, our server was not the most pleasant or friendly, but she came by periodically throughout. While the food was decent, nothing really stood out to me. Pretty average considering the price point. Don't think I'll be returning read more

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While service was fine, I wasn't spectacularly wowed by the menu and our dishes to warrant coming back. It's a beautiful and large space, with a solid mix of comfort dishes - my favorites were the deviled eggs and Brussel sprouts. However, my entree didn't really shine. While it'd be a great place for large groups, there's so much good food in the nearby area that makes it hard for me to want to come back. read more

I love this place! It's easily at the top of the list of places to dine. I love the ambience and the decor. It's very casual and relaxed atmosphere while holding an upscale aesthetic. The location is great, as it sits just outside of downtown Dallas so you get a great view of the skyline. The valet service is free and operated only from tips. The food was really good! I had the steak frites and had no complaints. We didn't have to wait to be seated and our waiter was very attentive. I will definitely be back. read more

Culinary Dropout - Steak Frites* - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It's a great concept that all of the employees are stuck up and just very rude. Will never go back so anyone that reads this don't walk run from this establishment. I hate when I go into a place to eat and the employees act like they are so much better than me and everyone else in there Not just the servers or bartenders. It also goes all the way up to management. I've seen it personally. I'm a bartender too, but I would never act like that. People get out of the service industry!!!!!! Anyways, the food was OK. My food was cold and the drinks are way overpriced. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable waiter. Food was good. Pizza was a bit soggy in the middle. The hash was good! Drinks were even better. Strong and yummy! Glad we could check this place out - I've been to the Scottsdale location years ago and had a nice time. Hope to come back and enjoy the rooftop! read more

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White Truffle Deviled Eggs Thats all I should say but there's much more! The drinks menu is elite and this is such a fun spot If your in the area check this spot out read more

Food was great I love the atmosphere of the restaurant both upstairs and downstairs. We sat upstairs we initially thought it would be too chilly but they enclosed it and had heaters inside as well read more

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I'll start with a positive -- the appetizers were actually quite good. The deviled eggs, dragon roll, and pigs in a blanket were all tasty, and that's honestly the highlight of our visit. Unfortunately, everything else was a struggle from the moment we walked in. We didn't have reservations, but eventually found seats at the bar. Given how busy the place was, we figured the bar would mean faster, more attentive service. We were very wrong. We ordered two beers, a non-alcoholic drink, and three appetizers. The drinks arrived, and the appetizers followed about 10 minutes later -- fine so far. But there were no utensils. We had to ask for them, and we asked for plates as well, which never came. The empty dishes from our appetizers sat in front of us for a solid hour with no one clearing them. The bartender who took our order never once checked on us. With 3-4 people working behind the bar, only one server approached us during the entire 40-minute wait between appetizers and dinner to ask if we needed anything. The bartender told us twice that our food was "coming out shortly" -- and still, 40 minutes passed. When dinner finally arrived, my order was wrong. I ordered the Mongolian Short Rib, listed clearly under the Entree section of the menu. The bartender claimed I had ordered off a "happy hour" menu -- one I never saw or was told about -- and had swapped it for BBQ Pork Ribs without saying a word. Knowing a replacement could take another hour, my friend swapped plates with me and took the ribs. He had ordered the steak frites, which, for a rare steak, should have taken no more than 5-6 minutes to prepare. The third entree, fish and chips, was just okay -- a bit soggy and not particularly fresh. To top it all off, after everything we dealt with, the bartender never asked how our meal was or if we needed anything else. The food has potential, but the service was inattentive, disorganized, and frankly unacceptable for a busy restaurant that should know better. read more

Wow, the pretzel bites at this place is amazing, the service is great! The fried chicken wasn't that good, it was over fried and dry! The KOREAN STYLE RIBEYE CAP was good! They had live music playing, it wasn't too loud! We had the truffle pizza and is was very tasty, best crust! read more

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Made a reservation since we figured that it would be busy because of Mother's Day. Got here and restaurant was 60% full. Greeted with smiles all around the front desk to Matt our server. While I was glad to get seated and greeted quickly, I was underwhelmed when the server knew the drink of the day but didn't know "Yesterday's Soup". Ordered brussels sprouts for an appetizer which had a little bit of a kick, although not extremely crispy. And concurrently got the chicken fingers dish for the little guy. For our mains, my wife and I ordered the barbecue nachos and Smokehouse Hash respect respectively. The food delivery was very quick. Quality was good, the dishes were warm, and the server was friendly. However, I guess my perspective on the meal is evaluated against both a Culinary Dropout in AZ and even my previous experience at this same restaurant. The vibe was fine but just felt rushed. Not because of the pace of the food (which was speedy) but the overall feel. There is a difference between a manager stopping by and saying, "Everything good today?" versus a manager saying, "What did you like best about your dish? That's one of my favorites." Or "Next time you come be sure to try the ...." Granted this would be extremely exhausting to do for every single customer and every single table. And, they may have done this for others and just not for my family. Perhaps I'm just needy. But in my opinion that is the difference between a good meal and a great dining experience. Will I go back? Yes Would I recommend it to others? Yes Would I go for brunch again? Maybe (because my tendency is towards dinner items) This time was a 3/5.... Or perhaps a 3.5, but not quite a 4. I'll keep going back though because if my affinity towards Fox RC restaurants. read more

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Unfortunately this was a miss for me. The happpy hour drinks were just ok. I had the frozen espresso and the maui wowi. Neither were strong and espresso kinda just tasted like a chocolate frostee lol. The Maui had a grapefruit taste.... not really sure why. Ordered the pigs in a blanket appetizer. Again, just ok. The entrees were the ribs, short ribs and cap ribeye. The ribs and short ribs had a good flavor profile but extremely salty. Like, hypertension level. My cap ribeye was actually good, but came out room temp. I asked them to throw it in the microwave to warm it up but even with that, it came back cold. Once I warm it up at home I think I'll be happy. Lastly for dessert, we had the monkey bread and banana peanut butter bar. The monkey bread is like an apple pie monkey bread.... not what I was expecting. The bar was good though. THE GOOD: our waiter Joshua, the bartender and the managers were all phenomenal. They tried to accommodate us with everything including letting us order happy hour drinks even though we weren't at the bar, tried to warm back up my food (even though it was a fail) and apologetically comped the desserts for the table. Service alone is really top tier! Ambiance is beautiful and great live music. read more

I loved this place the wings are amazing the steak was amazing the vibe amazing the view amazing ... this is a must go to spot you will love it . The roof top was the best read more

This is my go to place before heading to a show at Silo. We always make a reservation ahead of time. I ordered the Steak & Frites as well as a Two to Mango drink. The drink was with Tito's and pinneapple high noon which I've never had before. It was delicious and not too sweet. Steak and Frites was great, steak was cooked well and I couldn't stop eating the fries. read more

Culinary Dropout - Two to Mango drink - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The vibes seem interesting here - kind of classy but also casual? It's confusing. Valet is available here, but my unbougie-booty always pulls around to the back for the self-parking. The fried chicken is decent here though a bit oily and a bit salty. The mashed potatoes were on the pasty side and the coleslaw was heavily dressed. I had a bite of the Mississippi Mud pie and that was a decadent slice of dessert. Almost like a thick layer of ganache topped with whipped cream. The old man who was part of the dinner party really demolished it though, so it's possible to eat the whole thing by yourself, if you're curious. I think he's still alive today. Service was very slow on a Friday night. Anyway, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, but there's worse places to be. read more

Went here for dinner and they had a live band on Friday night. I had the ribs and fries and they were good. I also tried the apple dessert in and I didn't enjoy it so much. The service was good. Nice ambiance. They also have free valet that works off tips. I would go back again. read more

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Haven't been to a New American restaurant in a while, so was sorta anxious. Menu seemed a little limited and was more bar oriented. However, the chopped chicken salad sounded like the choice for me. It did not disappoint. The chicken was grilled just right and the smoky ranch dressing had a sweet edge to it. This was one of the better salads I have had in a while. The wife got the fried chicken which she loved. We also tried the prime rib sandwhich which was just ok. We'll be back to try the rooftop seating next time, which was very crowded. read more

One of my favorite patios in dallas with great seating and space for big groups and sports. The menu is very eclectic and changes around every now and then. I'd have to vote my favorite drink is the Tijuana Spa water Which is the vida Verdita juice with tequila. I love the nachos for a starter or the pigs In a blanket. I get the sushi when I'm feeling light but have tried to get something new on the menu every time I go to mix it up. Honestly haven't been disappointed by anything here. I really love this spot for brunch or after game watching or dinner with a bigger group, last minute reservation! read more

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Made a last minute reservation for Sunday brunch. We arrived shortly after and were seated immediately. Very nice space and ambiance for girls brunch time or a day date with your love. Tons of seating options to include booths, high top tables and even rooftop dining. After being seated it took a while for our waiter to come over but the place didn't seem to be super busy but maybe I couldn't see every area of responsibility...who knows. After some time our server arrived and brought out waters and took our orders. I decided to go with the roasted salmon as it read well on the brunch menu. The food arrived a while later and it was all plated beautifully. The table had some of everything from sushi to pizza to a breakfast bowl and a salad and sandwich. Everyone seemed happy as they began to dig in. My roasted salmon was very flavorful and had a beautiful finish. It was cooked to a medium finish with a yummy pesto atop a bed of risotto with crispy Brussels on top. Everything paired well but I was disappointed with the lack of crispy Brussels. It seemed that only one or maybe two were torn apart and spread through the dish. I desired more but didn't bother asking because other requests took forever to arrive to the table such as hotsauce or a side of ranch etc. Nevertheless, I think it was a pretty decent experience and worthy of another visit. Besides, I saw fried chicken being delivered to a neighboring table and it looked very appealing. Can't wait to come back soon. read more

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LIVE BUG IN THE SALAD the only thing they offered is to take it off our tab. On top of that, it took 35 minutes to get just a singular beer and over an hour to get our food. Would not recommend to anyone. Especially in this area there are great restaurants with in blocks of here that the service is better and you won't get bugs in your food. read more

Culinary Dropout - LIVE BUG IN THE SALAD - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food here was amazing. You can taste how fresh the food is and looks so delicious as well. The service was great and there is so much seating inside and even more on the second floor. I definitely recommend the chicken katsu, it has a sweet flavor to it and did not expect it to be so good! read more

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Great food great service great vibe. I would definitely recommend this place. Awesome restaurant.

Two words: TRY EVERYTHANG! Lol. Culinary Dropout is the type of place that makes me think "Why do we live in the suburbs again?!" Because the dining choices are sadly sparse outside of Dallas. I would've sworn I had this place bookmarked, maybe even been here before, but, nay, thanks to a friend visiting from WA they chose for a reunion brunch and from THE START we were teasing her about wanting everything according to photos googled from the brunch menu- alas, twas 7pm and we had to order dinner. Two more words... CRISPY RICE... PEACH & RYE, ENDLESS SUMMER [MARGARITA] and VANILLA ICE CREAM (ok that's three but you get it). Not only was our "I've only been here 15-days" waiter, DEZ, on point but we also accidentally received a duplicate of the delicious crispy rice and didn't even have to correct the tab at the end because they didn't charge us for it! Everyone LOVED that crispy rice app with the spicy tuna and lemme tell ya, I was with three of the pickiest eaters on the planet! The interior is beautiful and cozy, super cool stage area I look forward to enjoying some time soon! The rainbow roll ( pork belly nachos, Brussel sprouts and pretzels with melted provolone) was ALL delicious, the cocktails were fab, and we really enjoyed ourselves. BTW- I asked for a "peaches & rye" with vodka instead of whiskey because I wanted all that fresh peach goodness; it was amazing. We tasted e o cocktails and even the Tijuana Spa Water and Endless Summer Margarita were fan faves! Please consider opening another location in downtown FORNEY or TERRELL! I promise you- people who live in burbs would appreciate it. Cheers! read more

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Great food, service and ambiance! Definitely need to come back for the rooftop and music on Fridays and Saturdays. The food!! read more

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The restaurant was very nice and great atmosphere!! Our server was named Major( not sure if I'm spelling it correctly) he was on top of everything! Great service and very friendly, such a sweet soul!The food was absolutely amazing!! We started with the deviled eggs. I ordered the 36 hour ribs and the meat slides off the bone if you even look at it too long lol melted like butter. It came with French fries and might I recommend a side of ranch with it??? The ranch was not ordinary ranch... it was definitely taken to a new level!! The only thing on the plate that I wasn't a fan of was the coleslaw, very bland.And my lunch date ordered the chicken katsu sandwich and it did not disappoint! For dessert we ordered the monkey bread and it was phenomenal, the heat of the monkey bread and the hot fresh cinnamon apples with the contrast of the ice cold ice cream was a hit!! read more

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Came recently with a group of coworkers. Easy to find with plenty of parking on a Monday night. As a vegan I was pleased to see a vegan curry on the menu. There were also several mocktails that looked interesting. I ordered a side salad, vegan curry, and the verde green mocktail. My coworkers all loved their food. I wasn't as impressed with mine though. The curry was very brothy - I was hoping for a lot more of the black rice. It just wasn't very filling as a meal. The mocktail was more of a spicy green juice than I realized. I thought it would be more pineapple juice-y based on the description. I couldn't finish it so I'm glad I ordered an iced tea as well. Service was good & atmosphere is moody. Not too loud to have a conversation at your table. I don't know if I would go back here but I would recommend it to others who aren't vegan. read more

Good location and a pretty atmosphere; I was not expecting it to be as spacious as it is. I dined in for dinner on a slow week night so the service was great. I think I met about five different staff members just checking in on how my dinner was going. We ordered the California and Shrimp Tempura sushi rolls and for my entree, I have the Chicken Katsu sandwich. The sushi rolls were just okay; nothing to write home about. The Katsu, however, was delicious. The only thing I disliked about it was that the bottom bread was extremely soggy. The sandwich kept falling apart so I couldn't get the full experience of it all... The flavors were all there so I got the gist. I got fries as a side and they were way too salty; I did not enjoy them. All in all, a solid dining experience. read more

Culinary Dropout - Crispy Chicken Katsu - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Went for Dallas restaurant week 2025 and it did not disappoint! The pretzels and fondue were the star of the show with appetizers but the whipped feta and pigs and a blanket were delicious!!! The bolognese was light and the pasta tasted fresh! The perfect amount of sauce to pasta ratio perfectly tossed. The fried chicken was juicy with a perfectly crispy crust! The only downfall was the desserts. We ordered the monkey bread that came out cold and the Mississippi mud pie was completely frozen. Our server was a delight and made the experience great!!! There was live music happening that made the night even more great! read more

Culinary Dropout - Pasta Bolognese - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Solid American cuisine! We came here for subsequent events--once at the beautiful upstairs private room, and the second time downstairs with a few tables for our group. Really great service, everything they make is of good quality read more

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You can't go wrong, there's something for everyone here. The menu seems to have a little bit of everything. Sushi, salads, sandwiches, pizza, steak frites, fish and chips, short ribs, chicken wings, popcorn shrimp, deviled eggs... keep it light with tahini dip and an Asian crunch salad, or indulge with soft pretzels and provolone fondue and pasta bolognese. My friend and I kept it simple, we shared the white truffle deviled eggs which are topped with crispy prosciutto and chives. If there are deviled eggs on a menu there's a 95% chance I'll order them. These ones were top-notch flavorful and the truffle wasn't overbearing. For my entree, I got the caesar salad and added steak for $10. To me, it was the perfect meal. The salad was super cold, crunchy, cheesey, and had a nice pungent dressing. I ordered my steak medium and it was cooked beautifully, well-seasoned, and super juicy with a nice char. Zero complaints and I think a great price for a top-notch steak and salad. The cocktail menu can look a little overwhelming; ask for a recommendation if you can't decide. I ordered the "society crush" mocktail, then spiked it with vodka, haha. I couldn't resist the description: ruby red grapefruit, citrus oleo, toasted cinnamon, and seltzer water. I'm a sucker for anything grapefruit and anything cinnamon! It was super fresh with a nice bitterness and spice. Beautiful aesthetic in here, natural light and lots of greenery. read more

They had an amazing happy hour! With buy one get one free sushi specials and a nice rooftop. Perfect for a sunny day :) and catching up with friends read more

Culinary Dropout - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice* - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

What a wonderful experience! Beginning from the atmosphere to the service, lastly the food. Taylor is so sweet and accommodating. The drinks are out of this world. The food was delicious. I have yet experience dining so perfect. Everything came out so quickly! Thank you so much! read more

Culinary Dropout - Wellness Retreat (Bubbles) - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I love Culinary Dropout. It is my go-to rooftop bar. Yesterday, we just came for dessert and ordered the chocolate mousse pie at the bar. The energy was positive. Downstairs, they had a band and the vibe was more chill. read more

Culinary Dropout - Stuffed salmon and dirty rice. - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas