At Culinary Dropout, you're always in for a food adventure! Whether it's just my husband and I, with another couple, or with all the cousins, we always find something yummy on the menu! The food here is really great. The atmosphere is very chill, and relaxing, though at times can be loud. The service is top notch. Can't wait to return read more

This is a great hangout spot, and they have good food too! The restaurant feels like it's a backyard - they have outdoor sofas and tables, heating for cold nights, games... it's chill, and the staff are very friendly. The pub burger was delicious. The pork ribs were great and a very generous serving... soft and tender meat that falls off the bone. The only weird thing is that their water tastes really really bad. read more

I love this place. The pretzel rolls are outstanding and I usually order the meatloaf for a main course. A great place to take folks from out of town. Solid service and a high energy atmosphere make this a favorite. read more

Only visited for lunch with business associates but we had a lovely meal both times. The pretzels and provolone fondue appetizer are a MUST order. The portion is huge, so definitely need to share. It was so good, we ordered it again the next time we visited! On our first visit, I had fried chicken and one of my companions had the trout. The chicken was hot and tasty and the buttermilk biscuit was delicious, but the mashed potatoes were just OK. My friend loved the trout so much she ordered it at our second outing! I had the prime rib dip and fries on the second visit. No fat on the beef and roll was nice, fries were good. I enjoyed the sandwich, but the chicken was better. Atmosphere is a bit loud at lunch but not unreasonable. Seems to get crowded - we had a reservation our first visit (and had about a 5-10 min wait for noon on a Friday) and no reservation on the second visit (no wait, but it was a Wednesday). I would guess it gets pretty loud evenings. We ate in the main dining area, not the Yard. Will visit again! read more

I had the most phenomenal server and service at Culinary Dropout. Our waiter Michael was incredible, he was attentive, patient and efficient throughout the entire evening. The evening started out with my reservation of 12 turning into a party of 22, while most servers would flip out or become agitated Michael just maintained composure. Seriously this guy has mastered the art of multitasking! The food was fresh, delicious and super hot when it came to our table. There were so many people I felt like I got to try everything on the menu. I sampled the wings, salad and a bite of the burger, all of which were amazing. But let's be honest the pub burger with bacon and bbq sauce was where the money was at. It's not a question of if I'll go back to this place, it's a matter of when. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

It was an awesome experience, ambience takes 5/5. 36-hour pork ribs (4.5/5) were, cooked to perfection. Fried chicken wasn't the best (3/5). Tried four of their cocktails of which three were really good and different. They had a couple of vegetarian options which we tried were good (3.5/5). The service was great. Overall 4.25/5 read more

First time at this location. It's a big place and it was packed on a Monday. The service was good, the food was good. We'll be back.

Delicious lunch spot. Incredibly diverse range of sandwich selections and charismatic service made for a pleasant break amidst a hectic week

Great location, artsy, cool, fresh, and it won't break your bank. Appetizers were great as well as their beer selection, and the ambience was fun. read more

It makes me so happy that Phoenix has so many great food choices. My husband, daughter and I landed at Culinary Dropout for dinner Friday night. I wasn't that hungry so I ordered the Chili Thai Chicken Wing appetizer as my entree. It was quite delicious with a nice balance of heat and sweet. I was missing just a bit of garlic but that's it. The slaw that accompanied the wings was also tasty. My husband ordered the Bistro steak with potatoes and said it was outstanding. The potatoes were cooked perfectly. My daughter gave two thumbs up to the Fish & Chips. Our dinner was topped off with Monkey Bread and Caramel Popcorn (two separate dishes). Excellent all around. Oh, and the live music was excellent too. I would recommend and return to Culinary Dropout. read more

Liked this place so much we came back twice in our visit to Phoenix. Love the huge outdoor area with firepits and a wide array of games. We played cornhole, ping pong, and shuffleboard. Great place to come as a group or as a date night. A must try when in the area. read more

Brought the fam for an early dinner and we had a good time. I had: fried chicken entree Hubby: Korean beef entree 4 yr old: buttered noodles w/fries Well we all finished our plates! We enjoyed our food so we will be back for sure. This time though I might have to bring my own hot sauce since their only options are tobacco cholula and sriracha, & you just Can't have fried chicken and Not have Louisiana hot sauce!! So that was disappointing but the chicken was still delicious. The batter is slightly sweet & im not a big fan of sweet entrees but this was subtle and the chicken was tender & juicy so I have to say that I liked it more than LoLo's. Which I'm sure is a big statement for some people. Lol my biscuit Was (I capitalize because I ate that $hit up!) fluffy, buttery, & sweet. 4 year old daughter ate everything up which is rare so we are happy that money wasn't wasted! Shell type of noodles, a pretty good serving size & Parmesan was easy to eat. Hubby says his plate was amazingly tasty. Period. He was satisfied so overall we had a great experience. Service was good. He (Conner) had quite a few tables so I just had to make sure not to forget anything when he did come around. read more

Clubby atmosphere. But great food and selection of beer. We had fish and chips, ribs, and tortellini. Everything was tasty and filling. The place is huge! You HAVE to try the pretzels with fondue. read more

How did I miss this place so long? If I still lived in Tempe I don't think I would go anywhere else. There is more than ample space with areas for different needs (play area with ping pong and corn hole, chill area with couches, and a quieter old folks area). As always the pretzel bites are an absolute must. Overall a must visit and not just if you are in the area. This is a destination joint similar to the monastery minus the bbq. read more

Fun atmosphere, very young crowd. Lunch items are nicely plated with decent sized portions.

Visiting from out of town. Our real estate agent recommended for fried chicken. We went on a Sunday evening and it was not overly crowded. Fried chicken was hard to eat because so well done but at least it was cooked inside. Burger was quite large and my daughter enjoyed it. Daughter loved the atmosphere. read more

Cool place. Live music on the weekends. The place can be a bit noisy so be prepared. Lots of different types of people there when we visited: business types, college students and hipsters. The food was good. The fish and chips were a highlight. So much so, I ate most of my wife's and forgot what I had (we shared). My son said the ribs were amazing. They were like 36 hour marinated ribs or something to that effect the. Great beer and wine selection. A bit pricy for a night out, but otherwise a great find and fun environment. read more

Great atmosphere and food . I had the breakfast burrito which was great. The Brussels sprouts and wings were also good . Would definitely come back again because they have monkey bread! read more

Selected this place to meet up with some friends and wasn't all that impressed with the food. Overpriced and average. Atmosphere is great, however, and there is plenty of seating. I chose the fish and chips. The chips (=fries) were burnt. Fish was good. Coleslaw was the best thing on this entree. One friend ordered a sandwich; his fries were also burnt. Another friend ordered a salad and had to ask THREE (3) for some balsamic vinegar (the first time was WHILE ordering; the second time was when the food arrived; the third time was 15 minutes after the food arrived), which came 10-15 minutes later. Waiter did not top off water--didn't even ask ONCE. We were there for nearly 2 hours. Place was fairly busy but not packed. read more

Love the food here! Great atmosphere for group gatherings. My co workers and I always come here for happy hours and to unwind after a long day. read more

Second time at this location, great food and service. Menu is seasonal, be on look out for new creations. read more

This place is amazing! I had there Kale Salad, was very flavorful and the service was awesome! Check this place out if you are looking for an unique experience! read more

Enjoyed dinner here recently. Atmosphere was great. Service was outstanding and food was delicious I'd recommend for anyone looking for a casual dinner with great food Only drawback was kids barred from table tennis after 6 read more

Culinary Dropout is one of my all time favorite restaurants. The food is so great and the drinks are delicious. If you don't get the pretzels and cheese you are making a huge mistake. I come here all the time for drinks or for dinner and will continue to do so. read more

The staff is amazing and the meatloaf is one of my Favs!! Sorry mom.... I come to Tempe once a year for hockey and this place never disappoints. They're accommodating and would recommend this place to anyone looking to have a great evening out. read more

What happened to the way you guys used to make your delicious BBQ Pork Belly Nachos?! My husband and I would visit just to have a few drinks and order the nachos. We were so excited to have lots of Family visiting and bragged about how delicious the nachos were so they wanted to see and taste for themselves...we ordered two orders and when it was placed on the table, my husband and I were so embarrassed! We asked the waiter what happened to the chips that were thick and crunchy and he said they changed the way they make the nachos now and even he missed the old way. I don't even think I tasted the meat and it just seemed very soggy and not made with love. :( At least the pretzels are always delicious and you can't screw that up! read more

Mediocre food but I don't think that's why anyone comes here. Stick to the appetizers, order a few drinks and enjoy the ambiance. More of a cool hangout spot. read more

This place is amazing. We went on a Tuesday night around 6:30 and waited for about 40 minutes but I will say one thing, it was worth the wait. I usually refuse to wait anywhere but seeing the food walk by I could see this was someplace special. Right off we started with a meat and cheese platter. The meat was sliced on point and the cheddar was creamy. We ordered our entrees. I had the fried chicken which was probably the best I have ever eaten. My co-worker got the meatloaf and he totally loved it. The service was great and the food was superb. This is where you want to eat in Tempe. read more

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Food was delicious, but a little pricey for what you get. The atmosphere was a really chill area (see pictures) which would be great in the summer. The turkey sandwich was really good and fresh. My family got the reuben which were very flavorful. The downfall of the place is that there are many ingredients on each item which could not be good for picky eaters. The service was really good, but the waiter kept taking away our drinks when we still had a 1/3 of our drinks left. I hate wasting. read more

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This place takes the typical pub food but takes it to culinary genious. The pretzels and fondue are amazing. All the food is pretty good and the prices are what you would expect for a higher class establishment. Valet parking is free which is a nice perk. They also have games inside. Come on down and enjoy where the hipsters hangout. They know good food when they see it. read more

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This place is HUGE! Couches can be reserved as well as the back room area. There was a group of 25 of us and there was a spot reserved along with buffet style appetizers. This included a large meat/cheese/nut board, small sandwiches and chips. There was an operating bar back there that made for fast service. Ping pong tables and a bean bag toss area are here too. The paddles, balls and bean bags can be used for a small deposit/fee. This is certainly not your normal eating/drinking establishment, and that's a good thing! read more

I'm glad I finally decided to check this place out. It's a little pricey, but the food is good. They also have a kids menu, which is nice. My daughter had cap'n crunch French toast. She was a big fan. My son gobbled down he buttered noodles. I had a breakfast item as well. I can't remember the name of the sandwich, but it was amazing. It has a runny egg and shaved ham and came with a side of potatoes. read more

Fabulous place! I don't like going out much on weekend nights because I don't like being asses to elbows with other people, but this place is nice and spacious so it never felt crowded. We just came here for post-dinner drinks and fun so I can't say anything about the food. Drinks were a little pricey (i.e. a Stella is $7). But they have a a cool $2 brown bag special where you get a random beer in a brown bag. I had wine, but Ryan got one and I think he ended up getting an Amstel Light. There are 4 ping pong tables and 4 cornhole game setups spread out nicely in the venue. We played both games until closing. Will definitely be back! read more

Both times I've been here the food was delicious. The wait has not been crazy long. I'm not too fond of the location but you can't have everything. read more

The Shrimp Kale Caesar Salas is the best thing on their menu. Everytime i come here that's immediately my go to! I've tried to order it at other places and nothing compares so yummy! I also recently tried the Chips and Onion Dip and that was A M A Z I N G!!! read more

There's a guy in the bathroom that sells $2 bills. That was cool. The biscuit is good too. read more

None of us had steak but what we did have was very tasty. I had the butternut squash ravioli and it was very good. The pretzel bites and cheese dip was also very good. The service was also very good. The atmosphere was fun. I love being able to see into the huge and busy kitchen. We will definitely be back. read more

Great food and atmosphere, friendly staff. The meatless offerings were delicious and substantial. I really enjoyed the butternut squash ravioli. Our waitress was attentive and very pleasant. Highly recommend read more

I love the atmosphere in this place. The food is good too! The servers are very friendly. This is one of the places I kept coming during COVID. read more

The happy our menu is a little misleading as the grilled cheese doesnt come with bacon as mentioned in the reg menu. My husband comes here for the fried chicken. I dont like that you can see into the mens bathroom through the womens bathroom. read more