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    Culinary Dropout

    4.1 (2.8k reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sa'Quetta P.

    Dined at Culinary Dropout Easter Sunday while visiting with friends. Truly enjoyed our server, CJ as he greets us with a warm welcome and detailed recommendations, along with Nicole who made some for activities in the area. We enjoyed the weather on the patio. We ordered the whipped feta dip (super tasty along with the side of bread). I loved the kale and butternut squash salad, I added salmon. It was cooked to the perfect temp making the entire meal fulfilling. I would visit again.

    The fries were so overcooked they were just a hard hollow shell.
    Donata N.

    Out of state relative was staying at the Phoenician and Culinary Dropout was a easy dinner. Party of six, no reservation. Hostess, great. We were sat immediately and approached by our waiter for drinks. Service is really the only reason for more than one star. Ordered the pretzels to share with non-alcoholic drinks all around. They do have great pretzels. Recommend. Entrees ordered. Two short ribs, one chicken katsu, one burger, one 36 hr pork ribs, a turkey Pastrami. Food took about 15 minutes. Average wait time. They were busy. The food fell short on all levels. Katsu had way to much hoisin sauce, it was sickly sweet and couldn't be scraped off because the slaw had mixed in. Only positive was the bread was grilled perfectly and the thin chicken breast crispy. Pork ribs void of any flavor other then the sauce. They were very tender. Another positive. Burger, average, short ribs, again way to sweet and bok choy very hard to chew. Pastrami was good. The fries on all entrees so over cooked they were hollow on the inside and basically shattered when bitten. Culinary Dropout used to be a great affordable dining option. It now just feels like an overpriced, hyped up chain experience. Which I guess it is since Fox Restaurants sold to Cheesecake Factory. So many other dining options in the area. If you are looking for drinks and starters with good service, this is the spot. Pass on the entrees.

    Shaved Prime Rib Dip* in half
    Brooke B.

    Culinary dropout did not disappoint and was very busy even for a weekday. They had live music and a fun crowd. We were able to get a seat at the bar. I recommend the pretzels and fondue. We also shared the prime rib dip and they even gave us separate plates with everything split in half.

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    Kezia J.

    Such a great vibe in Scottsdale! I love the indoor/outdoor bar vibe and we hit it when there was live music which made it even better. The drinks were great and servers were awesome.

    Caesar salad with $7 worth of chicken
    Todd P.

    This is generally okay food but at ridiculous prices. Let's assume that there's a premium for location but this is well above that premium. Ellen was our server and she was fantastic, in fact the best part of our experience. We ordered the Caesar salad with chicken ($7 up charge) and the turkey pastrami sandwich with fries and two waters. A glass of cola was more than $5. The portions weren't generous (see the pictures) and each was just okay. The pastrami was mostly flavorless and the main flavor came from the slaw. The Caesar was nicely garlicky with a rather small amount of chicken. Our bill with tip was over $55. Yeow! One other thing worth mentioning is that as you'd expect , parking can be a challenge.

    Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip
    Bekah C.

    Our group really enjoyed our first visit to Culinary Dropout. We tried a variety of dishes and everything was truly delicious. The kitchen clearly knows what they're doing, and the "fashionably grunge" vibe of the place makes for a fun, energetic atmosphere. However, it is definitely on the more expensive side. For our small group of friends, the bill came to $300 before tip. While the quality of the food and the cool Scottsdale Quarter environment are top-notch, it's certainly a "splurge" spot rather than a casual weekly hangout. Great for a celebration or a fancy night out, just be prepared for the price tag!

    The Brussels Sprouts were delicious !!
    Antonio H.

    The service was great ! CJ was attentive and suggestions were on point ! The ambience was great as well ! The food was really good and flavorful ! Definitely will return again !

    Brunch and life music
    Jyrki P.

    Relaxed, slightly upscale restaurant near Scottsdale Old Town presenting also live music, for example, during Saturday brunch at 11am-2pm. I ordered a brunch item with slow cooked pork, fried potatos, and sunny side up egg. It came with a grill-warmed flour tortilla, and it was all good, as was the coffee. Although there was no specialty coffees such as cappuccino, nor hot chocolate, we enjoyed throughout listening to a great, small band playing country rock. Noting that this place can be rather crowded, we agreed that our prior table reservation was a very good idea. Friendly service and decent prices. We will be back soon.

    Steak frites
    Vanessa G.

    This is a fun and lively restaurant. Its great for groups. The steak frites is phenomenal. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and the black truffle butter was a nice touch. Id definitely order that again. The fries were crunchy and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were fantastic. Service was great, even with it being a large group. Can't wait to enjoy that steak again.

    The Fish & Chips
    Barbara L. A.

    As some of you already know I'm deadly allergic to all peppers, especially chiles. We got seared outside at a high top, such a lovely day for it. My friends ordered the Salmon ( nothing left over !), the other person ordered the Mongolian beef, which I couldn't taste. I ordered the fish & chips, feeling safe with my choice. Sadly for me, the batter had...yep, red pepper in the batter. First bite I knew the fish had chili of some type. Service from Abby was really good, nice personality, and attentive. Great combo and high ten to her! So I couldn't eat my fish & chips because the first bite set my mouth on fire. I asked Abby if there was any chili peppers in the batter: yes, there were red peppers. Ok so I didn't complain but did explain my allergy and why I carry either a necklace or a wrist band with my conditions. Abby was understanding, and then Kyle, the general manager, came out to our table. I explained my allergy and he was very pleasant and understanding too: I was going to order the meatloaf but was warned it had peppers.. I never want to be a problem but with an allergy as severe as mine is, I have to be extra careful here in AZ. Kyle was really nice, coming out to talk with me and understood my situation; so we went through some dishes and in the end I ordered fries with only salt. (Very good fries! ) Both dishes ordered by my friends looked amazing, I wish I could've tasted both :) It was a nice satisfying lunch, we were all satiated and happy with the orders and the cocktails we all had. I can't thank Kyle enough for taking the time to come over and discuss my food options. Abby was so nice and friendly too: great combo in service! I know we'll be back

    Tracy Y.

    I ordered the wings, and the server mentioned there would be 10, but only 7 came. I thought they were a bit undercooked and politely asked if they could be cooked a little more--not asking for anything free or a replacement--but was told, "they're like this because of the blood vein; it's normal to see a little pink." It made me feel a bit silly, like I didn't know what I was talking about. He didn't offer to replace them or do anything until I was left sitting there awkwardly, and then asked if he could "do anything," which I had literally just told him. The steak and frites were okay, and the beers weren't bad, but the whole interaction left a sour taste in my mouth. Atmosphere-wise, it's lively and fun--lots of groups hanging out, and the outdoor mist fans are a nice touch for cooling down.

    Monkey Bread thanks to CJ.
    Kevin L.

    Great meal before heading back to California. So glad we decided to come to this location. CJ made our dining journey even better. From his perfect recommendations to his pleasant smile and attentiveness to us. My kids can be a mess and a little needy and CJ took care of them before I had to hear them whine. Much appreciated To Culinary Dropout and CJ. The setting is great for families. A date night or a group of friends looking for a great meal. Ask for CJ and enjoy the meal.

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    Thank you for the 5-star review Bekah! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you for the review Margaret!

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    The food was good, the service was o.k. the restaurant itself is very loud - hard to hear my table mates.

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    Thanks Bill!! Come back anytime!!

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    Thank you for the 5-star review Denise! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you for the review Tori!

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    What size can you accommodate for a private party, gathering space with food and drink service?

    Hello, We can accommodate multiple different party sizes with different food and beverage packages/options. Our special events team has more details and would be happy to walk… Read more

    I have a party of 10-12 people but we just want to come in for some drinks and hang out/listen to music. Can we just order drinks at the bar if there is no seating available?

    Yes of course!

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Hi Tori, We do have some gluten free options. The ribs, skirt steak, and vegan curry are a few of the entree options we have, as well as a majority of the salads and… Read more

    Can you accommodate 15 people for dining? Specifically on 10/19/24 at 6pm?

    Yes we accommodate for parties of 15. Please feel free to give us a call for more information. If you are wanting to come in tonight please feel free to walk in!

    Is there outside seating?

    Here's what "Google" of the website says... "With a mini stage, our outdoor patio is perfect for… Read more

    Is this place good to go out alone?

    Hi Bridget, Culinary Dropout is great for any occasion! Getting a table for one or a seat at the bar… Read more

    Does this location have foosball?

    Not to my knowledge

    Is this location dog friendly?

    Hi! Our patio is absolutely dog friendly so long as your friends are well behaved and are respectful of other guests who may be dining with us. We only ask they they remain off the furniture, and we’d be happy to provide a bowl of water for them!… Read more

    Is it ok for 10 year old?

    Yes, this place is generally family friendly

    Is it noisy?

    it can be very noisy, especially saturdays not a good date spot if you would like to talk to each other with out shouting

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    Oliver's Modern American

    4.6(273 reviews)
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    My boyfriend and I had our date night at Oliver's modern American and it was lovely. I've never…read morebeen here before but the decor is super cute and classy. I loved the little Coca-Cola truck out front. Our server gave great suggestions when we asked what to order, and my boyfriend loved his Queen cocktail which was pretty sweet. I got a pecan espresso martini which was also delicious. For food, I ordered a hamburger which was huge! I couldn't eat half my fries because the portions here are outstanding. I had a bite of my boyfriend's pasta and the sauce was to die for. For a cute, casual date night I'd highly recommend this spot, but they also have larger tables for bigger groups and the outside seating looked like a fun vibe as well!

    Service was fantastic, I wish I got our server's name. We visited Oliver's during happy hour for a…read morechance to catch up with some colleagues old and current to just yap, nibble, and have a drink. The location and vibes were gorgeous. Their espresso martini was just fine. Our food was nothing too impressive. The bruschetta came out a bit cold - like it was in the freezer and needed to thaw out much longer. The bread also came out a bit cold. Calamari was fine and I really wanted to love the blondie dessert but that too seemed like the temperature was just a bit off. That being said, we sat for a couple of hours enjoying the views and cozy seating. I'd go back and try different menu items.

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    The Ends Restaurant

    4.3(318 reviews)
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    This was my second go around at The Ends and it was delish…read more First time was for a group of 8 for my fams birthday. Second, was out for the taco Tuesday tomahawk. And let's say, I will be coming again. The service first time was a bit slow, but second trip was grand! Our server took good care of us, but wasn't overbearing like some places. We came out for the taco deal and wow, was it worth every penny. Just look at that picture. I wish it came with guac like their instagram posts but that must be extra, I forgot to ask. The steak was the perfect portion for two. Cooked to perfection, and the sides were tasty. The vibe was a bit loud but that was mostly because the scottsdale bros behind us. I like the restaurant's atmosphere. It's a lil crazy to charge $20 a person for reservations if you don't show or cancel, especially for a group of two.. Overall, the ends is awesome. Love that it's a seed oil spot and use tallow, my faaaaav. I want to come back soon to try the other dishes as they all sound awesome. The first time I came we had a family meal so it was like samples, but definitely will come try the full sized stuff

    Our little group decided to treat ourselves for a job well done. We decided to try this place, and…read morewe did not make a reservation. We walked in and told the greeter that we were hoping to get a table. She told us it was nearly impossible without a reservation. I guess she saw the disappointment on our faces, because she said she could seat us at an "hour" table. We took it. This place was upscale and a little fancy for me. . . lol. . . it was beautiful, but a little too dim for me. We all had to turn on our phone lights to read the menu. . . lol. . . I had brisket burnt ends and Brussel sprouts. The others ordered short rib agnolotti and handmade ravioli. The girls all had alcoholic drinks, and I had housemade lemonade. The lemonade was very tart; I don't believe I finished it. I think we were all surprised at the portion size. My portions were perfect and tasted fabulous. I even had some to share. I guess the girls who ordered the short rib agnolotti didn't realize it was pasta. They thought they were getting short ribs. Despite the portion sizes, we all shared. Everyone truly enjoyed their meal and sadly wanted more. I think we stayed past our hour, but no one said anything. We had a blast, and then we enjoyed a walk around the area, wishing we had gone earlier to get some shopping in. I definitely would like to come back again. I guess I forgot to snap a pick of my brisket burnt ends. . . oops

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    3.8(1k reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$$

    We have been coming here for a long time, but unfortunately, this will be our last visit. Many…read morepeople have advised me to stay away, claiming the place is overhyped and that there are better options available. However, every time we visited in the past, we had a great experience--until this last visit. We made a reservation for 7:45 PM but didn't get seated until 8:30 PM. While this isn't terrible, it can be challenging when you have a little one with you, but it's to be expected as a parent. Once we were at our table, we ordered drinks and food for the kids. My wife ordered a cocktail, and I opted for an Old Fashioned. The kids ordered pasta and a cheese pizza. This is when things started to go downhill. The pasta was okay, but the pizza had a few hairs on it--more than one, in fact. This made us uncomfortable, so we informed the waiter, and they addressed the issue promptly. As we waited for the new pizza, our drinks arrived, and they were nicely presented. However, while sipping my Old Fashioned, I noticed something unusual in my drink--Tajin. Curious, I asked the waiter if this was a special variation of the Old Fashioned. She replied no, so I pointed out the issue in my glass, and she confirmed she saw the Tajin as well. I felt she was treating it as if it was acceptable, which it clearly wasn't, so I looked at her, signaling that I would like a new drink. (I wish I had taken pictures.) Following that, our main dishes started to arrive. My wife ordered a wagyu steak, and I had the pork loin. Unfortunately, we began to analyze everything after the earlier mishaps, and the vibe of the experience was completely lost. To make matters worse, we were still charged for the pizza that had hair on it and the drink that had the issue. With all that being said, I've decided I will no longer be dining here.

    We had a great night at Etta overall. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and has such a…read morewarm, inviting vibe. We were seated in the back since we were a larger party, which was a little disappointing - the front area felt much more lively. We didn't realize we could request seating closer to the front, but to their credit, they did turn the music up a bit, which helped the atmosphere. The service was okay - not bad, but a little on the mediocre side. That said, the food definitely made up for it. The Wagyu steak was absolutely delicious, and the appetizers were solid as well. Even with a few small hiccups, it was still a great experience and a fun night out. We would definitely go back and would just ask to sit closer to the front next time.

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