Fried chicken was so good. The beer in a bag was funny and cheap. The pretzel was also better than average. My friend ordered the salmon salad and really enjoyed it. Everything was fresh and came out quickly. Really fun atmosphere. I think I might mak this my new spot. The server was funny and joked around with us. I do not have a single complaint. Great place! read more

Wow what a great venue. Open and lively. Good selection of beverages as well as entries. We all ordered different meals (4 of us) and we're happy with what we got. Very delicious and the portions were filling. The pretzel appetizers and cheese dip were so addictive. the atmosphere is electric and the server staff works double time to ensure prompt service. Take a minute to watch the kitchen staff hustle in the hallway. Moving like mad men to ensure fast service for the food. No waiting around to see who will address your needs. They are on top of it. read more

The food and drinks were fantastic. Only giving it 4 stars because it's not the best place to watch a game. While they have a ton of TVs, they're all facing one way or the opposite. So if you're sitting to the left or right, you can't see the game very well. read more

I live walking distance from the Yard and I must admit I've been there almost every week since moving in and that was a half a year ago! They never disappoint. The service is exceptional! Plus they have live music, games, even a photo booth! I highly recommend this location. You will not be disappointed, plus you can catch dinner there before heading to your night on Mill Ave! read more

It's pretty good, but it's a food-trend restaurant and I really dislike food trends and hipsters. Lots of young men with full beards and, of course, bacon. It's not bad, but if you think it's really good, that's because the food scene in Phoenix is kind of lame. Not sure why Yelp removes every review that is critical of this place. read more

If found this place from a google search, and I absolutely LOVED the experience! It has a really cool vibe, with a pseudo Mid Century Modern decor, a lively (mainly) 20-30 something clientele. I was sorry to discover that they were out of the Korean style prime rib (I arrived after 8pm), so I ordred the Bistro Steak and it was FANTASTIC! I will definitely try to fit this place in my schedule when I visit Phoenix next. read more

Amazing! I was in the area for work and wanted a relaxing, but delicious place to eat. Food and atmosphere were fantastic! We enjoyed much of the food- highlights were the pretzel bite fondue, Korean Beef tips and the fried chicken. If you only have one night out- go here! read more

Pretzels are excellent!!! The chicken is really good as well! My mash potatoes where kinda cold and was a little disappointed by the potatoes but everything else was good!!! Ambience was awesome!!! read more

Great atmosphere and the food was great too. I little far to go all the time, but for special occasion.

Love the yard! It has ping pong, corn hole and many more things to do in the huge patio. The signature drinks are great. The only downfall is how busy it is some times and the wait time for a table read more

This place is walking distance between my apartment and Mill Avenue. It is easily one of my favorite spots to spend an after work gathering of Sunday afternoon with some friends. They have corn hole and bar games in the back of the venue and nice selection of beers indoors. I particularly like the Menu because they have a bit of everything. I like to get their cheese plate, Thai wings and pretZel fondue. The main entrees are even more expensive but I imagine still worth it because everything here is amazing. read more

Super fun place to go on a date night or experience something new, the menu is so delicious and the vibe is pretty cool. I love the ping pong there and corn hole. I'll definitely be back! read more

Great place for an after work wind down. Awesome atmosphere as well as delicious food and drinks. Their Happy Hour is the BEST! Thanks Lizza B read more

I think Culinary Dropout deserves 4 stars because of the food. Every time I have been there the food as been exceptional! The drinks are also very good and creative; you won't see these drinks anywhere else! There's a few things I dislike about this place. They are ALWAYS crazy busy so if you don't want to wait 50 minutes for a table you should come during "off hours." The music is very loud and I have to yell at my server to place an order, its also hard to have a conversation with anyone. Finally, every time I have come here, it takes a surprisingly long time for any of the hosts at the host stand to acknowledge me. There are 2 hosts there and they will always be talking amongst themselves or staring off pretending to be doing something. Meanwhile, a line of people forms at the stand. I don't know why but it usually takes 5-10 minutes for the host to say hi or "we will be right with you" to me, and that bothers me. All in all, I return for the food but I'm not a fan of the atmosphere. read more

I wasn't impressed. Where do I start?... Service: server brought one drink at a time for our party of four. Not sure if he didn't hear the order or if different drinks come from different bars. Rah member of the party got their drink at a different time. Ordered 2 apps. The first one came out but the second never did. We thought it was going to be a pattern like our drinks, but soon after the first app dinners started to arrive. We received 3 of the 4 and waited a few minutes for the fourth. In the mean time, the salad that was ordered was missing the chicken. 10 minutes later a small, cut up chicken breast was delivered. Server seemed to begin ignoring our table. Food wasn't bad, but didn't live up to the hype as seen on local news shows. Very average. We ordered fish n chips, a few sandwiches and the Kale Salad with chicken. Great bar atmosphere with corn-hole and fire pits. We may return to hang out, but won't return to eat. Cooks shouldn't have dropped out of culinary school. To top it off, valet service moved their station during dinner and we wandered the parking lot looking for the workers. A true comedy or errors. read more

I had my eye on the new Culinary Dropout location ever since I knew it was opening in The Yard... I love love love the entire concept and the venue space... There is a lot of parking and there is even complimentary valet... We went on a Tuesday evening and were able to get a table upon walking in... The hostess was extremely nice and friendly... She asked us if we had been to the/a Culinary Dropout and we said they we had been to the one in Scottsdale... Our server Chris was very attentive and great with recommendations... The Fried Chicken was really good and it didn't take as long as I thought it would... It also came with mashed potatoes and a veggie that I can't remember, but it was super filling and yummy... I had a moscow mule and although the pricing was a little steep for a small "clear" glass, it was made to perfection... I agree with other people and I think that $10 for a pretty small, "not copper" glass is a bit much, so hopefully something changes there, but I did enjoy the drink and can't wait to try the other mixes. As full as I was at the end of my meal, I wanted to try one of the desserts (they all sound amazing) and so we went with the Bourbon Black Bottom Pie. The pie was super good and completed the entire meal, I had to roll out of the joint... On our way out, we walked through the "play area" where there is cornhole and ping pong... I like the couch areas with the little fire places, great for "cold" nights... I can't wait for the summer to roll around because you know that area will be crazy busy, but crazy fun... Oh and there is an outside-ish bar on the North side which has Happy Hour, all the time... read more

The locations in Scottsdale and Las Vegas are better period. 4 of us ordered a meat and cheese board, trout, 2 fried chicken dishes, a sandwich (can't remember) and some drinks. The chicken was good not great. It's been great at the other locations. The server brought our first round and it took 20 minutes for a couple of old fashioned's, a manhattan and beers. We told the server that we would appreciate light on the simple syrup because we don't care for sweet cocktails. We want to taste the whiskey. They were still too sweet. Asked again and brought us manhattans instead old fashioned's. Tried to tell us that they were the correct drink. He was maybe young 20's and barely knew what each drink was made with. Trust me we were given the wrong drinks. The trout was disgusting and excessively salty. Told the server and figured he would get a manger or take it off the bill. Guess what, neither happened. He asked if we wanted a box for it and we repeated its gross and salty. Brought us the bill and we said fuck it. We had plans and tickets so we left. Disappointing experience. Won't come back here. read more

Emily, one of the managers, assisted me a month prior to having my daughter's 25 birthday here. She provided great suggestions and everything was perfect. The night of the family getting together, (May 15), our waiters Kale and Pane made the night even more enjoyable. Our food and drinks were served appropriately and were delicious. Thank you so very much!! read more

Very good food, no complaints there. The pretzels are amazing, the mussel portion is quite large, and all the other appetizers were the same. The menu has a variety of different items so there is something for everyone. The prices were a tad higher than what it is worth and some of the waitresses seemed to have misplaced their clothes, but apart from that it was great. read more

Service and food excellent. Joel took good care of me and the kids. Pretzel fondue is as good as everyone says. Nice atmosphere. Came for lunch. If I was 20 years younger I'd come back for the live music tonight. read more

Great food & environment & restaurant but every time I go the service always takes longer than usual, whether if it's just first greeting the table or coming back for refills & even the food has taken long to arrive. Other than that the food & drinks are awesome. They just need some help with the service & they have a lot of staff so it shouldn't be that hard. read more

Loved this place! Great atmosphere lots of space to hang out. The food was amazing, we had the Pork Belly nachos and the fondue pretzel ! DELICIOUS! Great drinks & hangout, our server Ryan was awesome too! read more

I went in today with a friend asking for a space inside for 15 people. We were taken outside and suggested we sit on the patio. We just walked a 5k walk about wanted to celebrate in a cooler atmosphere. The area we pointed had 3 people in it otherwise empty. We asked again to go inside, the said we needed a contract for that they didn't seem to want to explain any real reason why we couldn't sit inside. So our people were split up in 2 1/2 to 3 areas all apart from each other. I decided along with some others if they aren't willing to allow us to sit together, we won't give them our money. I ordered water and say, visited for an hour and left to go to another place to eat. Some stayed some left, but because they were so dating unaccommodating, just didn't feel the need to spend my money there. Bad move on your part, this crowd knows how to party. Not sure I'd go back. Looks like it could have been a fun place. I had looked forward to going there finally. Not the experience I wanted. read more

The food is wonerful. The ambiance is loud. The layout is ableist and ageist offering poor options persons of size or age or with mixed mobility challenges in the space between fit and sinny and wheelchair bound. the staff are wonderful and reasoably attentive. read more

This is a nice spot for casual dining. It has a decent drink selection, good bartenders, but not so much of a food menu. It is sometimes very loud, but a nice environment if you are feeling social, but do not want to be in a shoulder-to-shoulder crowded place. read more

Clients from Canada were in town and took out to dinner! Great place to relax and also not too too loud to be able to have a conversation. Second time here and I took the advice of our amazing waitress of what to order, whose name I have forgotten but I was able to compliment her to her GM. We ordered apps and entrees and I had the sweet corn raviolis and they were amazing!! read more

I LOVE this Place. The atmosphere and the food. Prices are in line. Totally recommend.

Good service. Good food. Great beer choices. Want to try more menu options! They all sound great. Only complaint is the barstool was too tall for a short gal. read more

Exceptionally knowledgeable server had gluten free suggestions. New eclectic loft decor with play areas. Appetizer order form for prosciutto, olives etc. Fish and chips were orange and had spicy coating. Bbq ribs soso, over priced. Shrimp Cesar salad ok, nothing special. Banquet rooms seem to have $100 per person minimums.... It's new, trendy for hip young professionals. read more

This is serious fun and good food. The missing star is price and the difficulty of getting a parking spot - nearly impossible some days. Keep cookin and inventing. read more

Best place in tempe! Awesome atmosphere and the food is delicious! I honestly can't choose a favorite because everything I have tried is amazing. I definitely recommend trying the pretzels, turkey pastrami and the sweet corn cannellonni... I promise you will not regret it! The service is always awesome as well! Not too in your face but very attentive!! read more

Delicious, great service, wide variety of options! Have brought so many visitors here!

This place is awesome, great food and great vibe!!! The fried chicken and pretzel appetizer was delicious!

My mom and I went here for lunch Monday. We weren't sure they were open because it was basically empty. We ordered the korean brussel sprouts and they were fantastic. I had the burger with havarti and bacon. It was massive and delicious. Mom had the shrimp Ceasar and loved it-large enough that she took half home. The atmosphere is fun. Our waitress was exceptional, kept our ice tea full and was very personable. read more

It was super crowded for a Wednesday, with a good mix of college age, young professionals and families. We ate at the bar and had good service. We ordered the pretzels, since we saw them pass by, but ours seemed to be over cooked since they were very dark and not golden like the ones we saw. The cheese fondue made up for it. read more

One of the best restaurants in tempe. Great atmosphere for food and drinks! Highly recommend this location or Scottsdale

Great atmosphere. The food was really good. Even though it was a crowded Friday night, the staff was very attentive. Great experience and good food. Try it. read more

I went out to Culinary Dropout last night for dinner and the food and server were great!! The Garden Kale salad was awesome and the hummus was good too. My server also did a great job there. His name was Jon Jon, he was super cool and made my experience at the restaurant really enjoyable for me and my date!! Thanks again Jon Jon! read more

The food is great and the restaurant is so well decorated. I really love this place. Try the fried chicken!

I was very concerned to go here when my neighbors invited me out for dinner with my family when I saw the reviews from the last week. Ignore any bad reviews!!! We went tonight with reservations at 4 PM. We were greeted by all friendly staff members, seated immediately and the ambience was awesome! We had a very attentive server, Who was extremely knowledgeable of the menu. He was also very friendly. All expediters were very friendly and super fast too! The drinks were good, and all food was really good also. We brought our kids and they loved the food and said it was worth the drive!! We drove from Gilbert. One of my kids got the pretzels and cheese from the adult appetizer menu, one got the chicken tenders from the kids menu, one of us got the sweet corn ravioli, and one got the meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Two of us decided that we wanted to share the chopped Italian salad and the bistro steak. Steak was cooked perfectly and they even split our plates in the kitchen for us so we didn't have to do it ourselves at the table. They were very accommodating! We will be back especially when it's cooler so we can enjoy the awesome patio with corn hole, foozball, and ping pong! read more