CJ made it a night to remember for our family at the Culinary Dropout. He was so accommodating with our young children and went above and beyond with each interaction. One of the best servers we've ever had! On top of it all, the food was great and so many drinks to try! read more

I was in town for business and was told by my ride I had to go here. We showed up and didn't have a reservation but the young gentleman at the desk took my name and was able to find us two seats at the bar. The service was amazing. The chips and dip were outstanding and the fish and chips was very good. read more

The soft pretzels and fondue are a must try here! Also, Paris was friendly and attentive from the moment we sat down giving us great service. Overall, 10/10 experience. read more

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. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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. read more

Culinary Dropout - The fries were so overcooked they were just a hard hollow shell. - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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. read more

Culinary Dropout - Shaved Prime Rib Dip* in half - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Gabby was awesome Highly recommend the place Great pretzel and fondue was great Fried chicken was a great touch with the mashed and gravy definitely worth the wait My son is 11 and he ordered the cheese burger rare it came so we'll done he couldn't eat it so be careful on tempature Gabby was a great host and server she took the time with my child even though it was very busy...wish I had her at my place read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Culinary Dropout - Caesar salad with $7 worth of chicken - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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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! read more

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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 ! read more

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First time at this location. Walked across from the mall parking about 4pm on a Sunday. The hostess got us seated outside and let us know we had to be done by 630p for a reservation. I like that she was upfront and she got us seated quickly. We were hungry as hell lol Rib cap was so good. I've had it at a the Tempe location and it didn't disappoint here. Also tried the spicy rigatoni which was good but probably won't order that again. It was too sweet for me. Sauce was good sausage was what I think made it sweet. Waiter was attentive with our waters and the check. Pigs in a blanket were so yummy! Juicy piggies and flakey blankey. The ambiance is upscale but still relaxed. It has that industrial-chic vibe with warm lighting, a cute chandelier outside, and a busy bar that makes it feel lively but not overwhelming. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Culinary Dropout - Steak frites - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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 read more

Culinary Dropout - The Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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. read more

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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. read more

Culinary Dropout - Monkey Bread thanks to CJ. - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Service: CJ amazing, friendly, good pacing even though he got a little busy at the end Food: decent, mains were most impressive Beverages: evil jungle princess - yes Ambience: loud but cozy interior (weird but true) There were a ton of large parties which was weird to me, it seems more like a place for younger ppl to go with a date? But maybe they get priced out?? If I go back I'd probably go on a mid-afternoon for a tipple and a treat to avoid the crowds and actually enjoy the space... read more

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

I'm seemingly hooked on the Dropout! Fried Chicken is best! Parked in the garage again; this place is hoppin'! read more

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When you have people in town, where do you take them? We always find a way to come here because it's a fun atmosphere and everyone seems to find something on the menu they like. We like all the locations, but our favorite time to go is during restaurant week because it's a great deal to try multiple things on the menu and have dinner with friends. They have the best charcuterie and pretzel bites. Trust me! If you like to gamble a few bucks and don't mind drinking crappy beer, they have a "brown bag" beer option that's a mystery. We never order that because it's something we're not quite young enough for anymore (palate is more refined), but we think it's fun when others do. Who doesn't like a mystery! Service is usually great and no complaints there. read more

Absolutely loved this place! We called last minute for a table of seven and they got us in. Great service from the minute we sat down. The food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were wonderful! Gorgeous atmosphere with a really fun vibe. And loved the live music! read more

I recently chose Culinary Dropout for a 50th birthday celebration and unfortunately left disappointed. What should have been a special evening felt rushed from the start. Our waitress was not particularly courteous, and the pace of the service made it seem like our table was an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests celebrating an important milestone. The food came out quickly even before starters were finished as well as a late arriving drink order, but the overall experience felt hurried rather than enjoyable. Something as simple as asking for more water felt like a burden, which added to the sense that we were being pushed through the meal rather than taken care of. I understand that Culinary Dropout has a reputation for being a trendy, high-energy spot, but good hospitality should still be part of the experience--especially when customers choose your restaurant for special occasions. Based on this visit, I would suggest saving your money and considering one of the many locally owned, smaller restaurants that take pride in attentive service and making guests feel appreciated. read more

We were there on Valentines night and with our party of 6, we were worried we would have a long wait--but they were able to squeeze us in after only a few minutes. Sat on the patio which was really nice with the heaters going. Definitely try the sweater weather sangria--I'm going to have to figure out this recipe! So good! Our other favorite of the meal was dessert--the mud pie and banana bar were worth every calorie. Service was great, the manager even stopped by to say hello (one of our dishes was running slow). Everyone was really friendly and attentive. Definitely deserves all its good ratings. read more

Delilah would love this place. I'm not sure where to start. I wanted breakfast at 1pm and, well I didn't expect this delight. I picked the spot for the name. Oh, I'm not from here, I drive in later last night. This was a really good experience. The building and atmosphere was great. The hostess was so super beautiful and my waiter c.j. Was so in point. The food was really really good. Wow. The coffee was great. Can this to the point but I have nothing bad to say. The antipastos was perfect. The salmon blackened was spectacular. The scotch was delicious. This is well worth the try. Delicious. Again. Gorgeous hostes and the waiter c.j was a gentleman and an artist. Best place I've been to in a while. I wish I could give more stars. Delilah would've loved this place. read more

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Second time here and the atmosphere is definitely fun but loud. Our waiter I could barely hear when he was mentioning menu items, so we just smiled and selected something per our interests. Toddler ordered (shockingly) the Mac and cheese which was actually delicious. It came with a side of apple slices which he devoured. Husband ordered the MAC Burger and said it was a 7.5/10 because it wasn't extraordinary but also wasn't the worst. I ordered the fried chicken plate, the chicken was fried just enough that the skin was very crispy. I loved the seasonings they used in the chicken skin. The mashed potatoes were very chunky though, and food wasn't freshly hot. The amount of chicken you get is quite a lot and I didn't touch the coleslaw because I'm not a fan of it. My favorite part was the biscuit, it was soft and not dried out at all! I'd give the plate a 7/10. read more

Had a great first experience at Culinary Dropout, which just happened to be the day they released their new menu! First, Ava was the BEST waitress! She was so friendly and funny, knew that new menu like the back of her hand, and had the best food recommendations! I got the chicken katsu which was so addicting - no one at my table was even talking because they were enjoying their food. Definitely stop here for lunch! read more

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Great vibes and decent bar type food. A group of friends came here for late lunch around 3 PM surprisingly still pretty packed. Culinary dropout is located near Scottsdale Mall, has a cool bar vibe with table and high top seating. We got the pretzels to share ($17) and I got the breakfast bowl ($14). The pretzels were warm and cheese sauce wasn't overly spicy, nothing special. My breakfast bowl was good portion the chipotle yogurt was a bit spicy and filling. Overall service was friendly and vibe is poppin. Would love to try the burgers my next visit. read more

Culinary Dropout - Pretzels - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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The wait was long but having live music made it alright. The Brussels were amazing ! It took a little longer than expected for the food to come out but they were busy. Food was off the charts good ! read more

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So much fun at Culinary Dropout! In addition to the Saturday night"scene", the food and service were quite good and our table was very pleased. read more

The ambiance was great! It was nice, cozy, romantic, and clean. The staff was very knowledgeable and attentive. We really enjoyed the Brussel sprouts and warm bread as our appetizers. The Korean ribeye was savory and spicy. Lots of flavor and the mushrooms paired well. The steak frites came with truffle butter and it was very enjoyable. Both were perfect portions. Will definitely be back! read more

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Kieana was the best! Great cocktails and conversation! Well will be back in hopes to get her again! read more

Culinary Dropout - Perfect Margarita and BBQ Pork Belly Nachosnachos - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Great visit. Had been recommended by local. I came in at 11 and ordered the breakfast sandwich with avocado, tomato, egg, cheese, and ham. It was delicious. Loved the bread it was served on, the flavor was fantastic, and the potatoes were fried perfectly. I couldn't have asked for more. Jonathon, my server, had just gotten back from LA and was still spot on. Attentive and filling my water up and making sure I didn't need anything else. In addition, I had another check in from another employee. I let him know that I could bathe in my sandwich. It was so delicious. I will keep itnn b on the list. Yummers. read more

Service was a 5 star -- great server. Food was a 4.5. Katsu chicken sandwich was very good (but thick and hard to eat and bread just a little too crunchy on edges), house salad amazing. Pretzel fondue excellent. Prices skew high. Parking is not great- 3 stars--I parked in the free Nordstrom's parking lot around the corner-- a little walk, but probably about as fast as waiting on valet. Atmosphere was just. so. loud.- 1 star--Really hard to talk to people in a larger group. But-- if you like loud (I know many do), you will enjoy it! read more

Culinary Dropout - Dessert and kids menu - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Top 3 salads of all time! Butternut squash and kale salad is incredible!!! Didn't get cheese or the ancient grains on it but added shrimp. The staff were great and super knowledgeable. The manager even came to check on our table as well. I saw someone said dedicated fryer but asked and they said no. They also recent changed their fryer oil to soybean oil (if you wanted to know). Highly recommend this spot read more

100 out of 10. Cj went above and beyond with service. He was so kind and genuine. Our group is from out of town and other places were not so friendly. All our food was soo good and its a bueatiful spot. We will probably be back before we leave town. read more

went here for a valentine's day brunch and split the whipped feta, prosciutto deviled eggs, banana french toast, and had the southwest bowl. the whipped feta was probably the best part, it had pomegranate and apricot jam in it and was whipped to perfection. phenomenal flavor combination and a must have. the prosciutto devil eggs were good but nothing noteworthy, and the southwest bowl was also great flavor combination but nothing out of this world. the banana french toast was delicious. the creme and almond pieces were great additions to the toast flavor profile. nice and fluffy. also would recommend. our service was incredible, our server was kind and very attentive. he had great suggestions and was funny. the atmosphere was amazing. unique ambiance of up scale and also edgy with the live music, chandeliers, and famous musicians like bob marley on the walls. read more

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CJ was our server and host he was amazing !!! It was our first time trying this restaurant he was so awesome made our experience 1000 times better couldn't ask for a better server will definitely be coming back and the food was phenomenal read more

Culinary Dropout - Caramelized Banana Bar - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Divine deliciousness! The fried chicken is so well seasoned and special that I didn't even need hot sauce!!! And the mashed potatoes are substantial - filling - rich and delish! Also, the biscuit is like a cross between a fluffy biscuit and sweet bread with a crunchy top. The coleslaw. I'm not normally a fan, but their's is tangy, and sweet, crisp and fresh. Next to my mama's that fried chicken is the best I've ever had in my life. So delicious chicken breast which was tender and juicy with a well- seasoned, crunchy coating. read more

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Wow! This place is located right in the heart of Scottsdale. This place is easily accessible to the mall, parking lots and more. Located close to the Scottsdale waterfront, it's hard to miss. We had a girls holiday party at this location and it was beyond perfect. The service was impeccable, the waiter who was there for us, went above and beyond in terms of suggesting food, getting the order placed and the overall personality. For appetizers I would highly recommend the shrimp rice, it was so good, we couldn't stop at one bite. For the main course I wasn't a fan of fried chicken but loved the salad, it was fresh authentic and delicious. Their mud cake is to die for! Overall good food and service, I would definitely suggest this place to all the family & friends! read more

Culinary Dropout - Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue - New American Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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