Service was good friendly and very suggestive when asked questions about the menu ! The food is kinda mediocre I ordered the steak frites medium rare it was meh. It lacked on the flavor but texture was good. I've came to a conclusion that if I want a good steak I should make it at home. Instead of over paying on a steak $40 for some mid stuff is crazy to me, my husband ordered a burger it was also meh. We ordered some garlic bread which was more on the burnt side than toasted wasn't a fan of that ! I really wanted to love it but sad that I didn't because the ambiance was good. Will I try it again idk but I know it won't be soon. read more

Stopped in the Friday afternoon Thanksgiving to watch a basketball game and get some lunch. They weren't very busy, so had my pick of seats- I choose the standard height tables in the covered patio, mostly due to the plentiful tvs in view. Noise from the foosball and ping pong was noticeable, but fine as I was there to see a game, not have intimate conversation. The hostess, server, and manager were all nearly over the top nice. Felt very well taken care of the entire time. Much like in my reboot years ago, pretzelbites were only ok (though their cheese sauce was excellent), and the build your own charcuterie was amazing. Chicken katsu was also pretty great. I hadn't been to this spot in ages, but will certainly come back soon. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Came for Sonoran restaurant week. Great experience. I was blown away by how tasty everything was. Whipped feta was awesome just hit all the right notes. Strawberries with balsamic glaze and honey with greens. Fish and chips were huge and yummy. Couldn't finish it! The tartar sauce was great and they offered malt vinegar which was delicious. Service was awesome too. I came midweek so it was slow but peaceful. Based on this experience I would come back! read more

Culinary Dropout - Beer Battered Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place has a pretty decent Happy Hour menu on the weekdays. We went with some friends, sat out in the game area, and enjoyed a couple of hours of relaxation, good food, and fun. We had a great server with a positive attitude who was very attentive to our needs. After eating, we went and played some cornhole, with a lot of laughter involved! read more

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Food was delicious! Liliana was amazing, so kind and provided a great experience. We will definitely be back!

Awesome service as always. Well prepared food& wonderful ambience!. Always have a great experience here. Will return. read more

Very busy for back to school. Large space yet can have quite the wait. We waited 45+ minutes. Creative drinks and dishes. I had the chicken Cobb salad which was delicious and unique very heavy dressed but kind of the thing I think. To drink had the juicy Watermelon drink which was sweet and refreshing. My husband had a ginger type drink which was really good. Sports bar vibe and echoey tall ceilings. High top & low top seating. Very friendly waitstaff. Check your bill we had a random Coke put on there. read more

Culinary Dropout - Inside - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It always takes forever to be seated here. I think they need to figure out a better system. Other than that, their servers are friendly, the food is excellent, they have plenty of beer options on tap, and the ambiance is comfortable and fun. read more

Great service, great food, great ambiance. Awesome restaurant - we'd come back again for sure.

I love to go there with my family. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun for all ages. Their menu for food and drinks has many options for everyone. I've liked everything I've had there. Service is good too! read more

Great chef concept gone bad. Trendy and overpriced in a constant din of echoing surfaces made this visit rather disappointing. You cannot hold a conversation with anyone more than 8" away from you. The drinks are ridiculously overpriced and food is "meh". The worst of Foxs concepts. This is a once and done. read more

It is hard to go wrong with Cull drop ! Honestly this is a great location and the food and service are very much to par with the rest of the locations! Well done team Tucson! read more

Culinary Dropout - Good patio seating :) - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Visited for the first time and I have a mixed review. The ambiance was amazing, the lighting, the tables, the decor- stunning! The service was outstanding, seriously 10/10. It was loud, the music was very loud for brunch. Most of the appetizers were great. The pork belly nachos- incredible, the soft pretzels with fondue- delicious! The deviled eggs with prosciutto were lacking flavor and overly salty. There were only three on the plate, so a smaller appetizer. Unfortunately everyone's main course was overly salty. Our table had a mix of dishes and everything was salty beyond being edible unfortunately. We had a kids chicken tenders and fries, probably the least salty but still pretty salted. Fish and chips, the coleslaw was just vinegar and salt sadly. The tartar sauce was terribly salty. The fish did have course salt on top and that was fine but mixed with the tartar sauce and coleslaw it was inedible. The fish was fried perfectly though. One of the dishes was the fried chicken with coleslaw, mashed potatoes and gravy and again just way too much salt. The fried chicken is mostly batter not much skin so if that's what you prefer you may enjoy. Another dish was a breakfast burrito and again, so overly salty. It was a bit of a let down due to the appetizers being so good. And of course the price. Our table joked it was likely so salty in order to encourage people to order drinks because we were definitely thirsty! The menu is nice, it's definitely bar/cocktail focused - even the kids menu had cocktails on the back which was quite funny. Anyway, beautiful restaurant, outstanding service. Unfortunately a bit over priced and way too heavy handed on the salt. Sadly won't likely be returning. It was a beautiful spot to sit and enjoy conversation though! If you're big on cocktails you may really enjoy it! read more

Wow this place is huge and what a great environment. Good food, games to play, free refills on my Arnold Palmer (always a plus). Nice kids menu. The adults had wings and the chopped chicken salad which was super good. Ably served with a smile by Skyla. read more

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We thought this would be better than it was. The food was mediocre. It's a sports bar so it was loud and we had to wait a long time. Good for younger people but we're over 60 so it's not really for the older crowd. read more

I have been to this restaurant before and it was absolutely wonderful. however, I went with a group of people this afternoon to play corn hold and enjoy appetizers. the service was great. the food was good. however... we were trying to play corn hole ( the reason we even went there) there were small children who were climbing on the walls where we were playing, running in front of us when we were trying to play. hitting tables with ping pong paddies. parents were absent and kids were wild. we complained to the manager and she said she couldn't tell parents how to parent. well... that's fine but it was an expensive outing that caused us great stress and ruined our time because NO ONE WOULD HANDLE IT! I will never bet go back. Oh we got a gift card out of complaining because no one wanted to make parents do the right thing. I'm done with that place. read more

Culinary Dropout - Where Friendships, Fried Fish, and Fun Collide! Let me tell you--our late-afternoon lunch at Culinary Dropout wasn't just a meal, it was a full-on celebration of life, love, and deep-fried deliciousness! We went with our long-term friends, Steve and Joan. Yes--the very same Steve and Joan whose wedding I had the honor of standing in as Best Man over a quarter century ago! That's right, 25+ years of friendship, laughter, and memories... and here we were, still toasting together at a place that feels like it was designed for moments like these. Now, about the food: my wife Annette and I decided to share the very deep-fried fish and chips. And let me tell you, they didn't just dip this fish in the fryer--they sent it on a spa retreat in golden batter, a crisp vacation to Flavor Island, and then plated it with fries that deserve their own standing ovation. Absolutely crunchy, unapologetically indulgent, and 100% worth every bite. The vibe at Culinary Dropout? Pure magic. It's got that "we're too cool to try too hard" energy, the kind of place where you feel like you could roll up in flip-flops or a tuxedo and still belong. The music was lively, the service was on point (shout-out to our server who clearly got the memo that this was not just lunch, but a quarter-century reunion tour of friendship). Every bite reminded us not just of good food, but of how rare and beautiful it is to sit with friends who've been with you through decades of ups, downs, and all the in-betweens. So here's my verdict: Culinary Dropout is not just a restaurant. It's a memory factory, a flavor carnival, and the perfect backdrop for the kind of friendship that withstands the test of time (and a few too many craft cocktails). Would I go back? YES. Yesterday. Tomorrow. Every day ending in "y." read more

Culinary Dropout is such a fun spot with a laid-back vibe and fantastic food. I loved the eclectic decor and the lively atmosphere, especially with the live music playing while we ate. We started with the soft pretzels and provolone fondue--seriously addictive--and I followed it up with the fried chicken sandwich, which was perfectly crispy and flavorful. My friend had the 36-hour pork ribs and couldn't stop raving about how tender they were. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the patio was a great place to relax. They have a solid craft beer and cocktail selection, and happy hour deals make it even better. It gets busy, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends. Whether you're grabbing drinks with friends or sitting down for a casual dinner, Culinary Dropout delivers on both food and fun. Read the full write up on Casa Saguaro's website! read more

Culinary Dropout - Inside - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

If you are looking for a very large place to host an event or friends, this is your place. With a massive indoor/outdoor space, it offers many activities such as ping-pong and cornhole. Went here for a large family gathering and the space and staff allowed for flexibility for the family to have a chill experience out at a restaurant. While we had a nice time, and the staff was attentive, the rest of the experience left a gap in my hopes and expectations for a chain that also owns one of my favorite vegan places, Flower Child. The first gap was the ambiance/acoustics, I see many people complain about it being loud, but loud is typically ok, terrible acoustics is not my thing. With music playing on one end of the restaurant, a live musician on the other, and a tin interior - my brain was rattled. I lost my voice trying to converse with my friends directly across from me. Food was my second gap - while attempting to serve elevated American, I found most appetizers did not meet expectations. From the brussels sprouts to the pretzel bites to the pigs in a blanket, all were either too rich or too bland. The part that let me down the most was the main - I ordered the vegan curry. Hoping to have something that could have been inspired by Flower Child, I was sorely disappointed. Basically a canned coconut broth whipped up with an amazing amount of salt, then poured over black rice and with roasted cauliflower that got soggy in the broth. Top it off with a random slice of roasted sweet potato. I have no idea what regional cuisine they were inspired by, but it was not good. I never leave food on the table, but I couldn't finish it. The food and drinks were fine. The beer selection was standardized and while there were some nice local offerings, I would have expected many more for the size of this restaurant. read more

Impeccable! My wife and I were visiting Tucson and needed to find a brunch spot that showed Sunday football games. I was cautiously optimistic, but lo and behold, she found this gem! I ordered the fried chicken & biscuit, gravy was soo good. The cocktail I had was fantastic as well, the "Evil Jungle Princess." The service was elite. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Shoutout the front desk hostesses, Kayla our server, and Tiago the GM who took the time to come over and greet us. Easy 5 star rating read more

Food was delish, music was great and not too loud, ambience was spot on! We loved our server! The only complaint we had was the unruly kids in the corn hole area. We couldn't even play a game because they kept running between our boards (one of them even jumped on our board). Not really a restaurant issue (although I think they could have intervened), more of a parenting issue! read more

Had such a great time watching the World Cup and NBA Finals. Server was great and foods and drink were delicious! Rigatoni my new favorite! Vibe was great with DJ while watching the game. read more

Some friends and I went for brunch after a short run. It was super empty when we got there so there wasn't a wait for a table. The space is gigantic and there are lots of windows to let the sun in. I enjoyed the food, something about there potatoes was just spot on 10/10. We also got some of the French toast, my friends said it was too sweet but I said shove it and ate their portion too lol. The wait was kind of long to order and get items for how slow it was, but I think the person was in training? Also at the end, my friend was charged for her food and mine on her card even though the checks were separate, so we had to wait to work that out before leaving as well. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This was our first time going to culinary dropout and we will definitely go back. It was my birthday/Father's Day weekend. We wanted to try everything on the menu and were very pleased with the overall layout of the restaurant. The manager, I am so sorry I cannot remember his name, but he was wearing a Mandalorian dress. Shirt was so welcoming and friendly to my family as well as the waitress that was assigned to us. We ordered the pretzels balls and they came out after entrees. It made no difference to us but the server was very apologetic and said the manager would come over. He did and he comped both of them plus a desert to go for my birthday. We will definitely go back because how the service was and how friendly and comfortable the atmosphere was. Thank you to all of you and I am sorry I couldn't remember the servers or managers name but they were both awesome as was the great food. read more

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I wish the one in Vegas hadn't closed! I had Dominic as a server-he was awesome. I wasn't hungry but I wanted to try a lot of stuff-the menu has something for everyone. I got there and immediately wanted to put balls in my mouth. Pretzel balls and beer cheese fondue. Yes. You want these balls in your face. I love dolce Gorgonzola but it's so rich and it goes to waste-I discovered it years ago at the Vegas location. Give me a blob of that and some oily, salty, balsamic drizzled bread. Heaven. I could have just eaten that and been happy and full. I got the fish and chips. The fish was okay. It seemed almost a little tough or old. I mean I still ate and liked it but wasn't wowed. I was full. But you know me and dessert...I had about 7 or 8 bites. The dessert was huge. I chose peanut butter soft serve with strawberry or raspberry sauce. I don't even remember, and they topped it with these awful little stale donuts. It could've definitely done without the donuts. They were terrible but the soft serve and the sauce on it was really good. There was also live entertainment on the Friday night I went there. She was very good. Played well known songs. If you're looking for a conservative place this is not for you. This place has a fun cool vibe and the servers here don't have a "uniform", they wear their own clothes and I love that. You will see plunging necklines and possibly a midriff. The staff gets along really well you can tell. If you don't care what anyone looks like and you want great food-come here. read more

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We came here for dinner and ordered drinks and appetizers at the bar while we waited for a table. The pretzel and cheese dip are really good. About 1.5hrs later, I went to see where our name was on the list and they had somehow lost our name. We were then seated and waited about another hour to get our food. The trout and green beans were really good but there weren't very many beans with it. I ended up adding black rice to the order which took another 30mins to get but they were lightly seasoned and tasted great. He liked his fried chicken as well. I like the Evil Jungle Princess cocktail with 1/4 of the orgeat to cut back on how sweet it is. They have table tennis, corn hole, foosball and shuffle board which are fun to play while drinking. This area is open to the outside air, so if it's cold outside, bring a jacket. read more

Got some ribs and beer, which is always enjoyable and the ones at Culinary Dropout hit the spot. We also got these sausage bites as an app that were pretty good. It's a huge spot with a mix of indoor and outdoor and would be greatly great for a large group. read more

It's amazing! Free EV charging while you are dining! Most people do not know that this restaurant can block off an area for groups and do catering. I was here for a function that included drinks and food. Really enjoyed the hip vibes and good food. Especially the pretzel bites. read more

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Came to watch the nba finals game, great time and atmosphere, impeccable service as well. Will be back again love this place

My go to spot during all four years of college and I had to come back with friends when visiting as an alumnae. We all started off with the paper bag special which is our favorite thing ever. It's only $3 for a random can in a paper bag and the surprise is such a fun aspect. The only thing that we didn't like is there's normally more variety and it was the same 3 drinks over and over again. Multiple servers also had kept weirdly hyping up getting us different cans and playing us and we'd keep getting the same ones. We found it kind of annoying since it felt like they were lying to us to try and get a better tip or something but literally never gave us a new type of drink, but they were the ones saying they would? Regardless, a fun idea but maybe wouldn't hype up and promise to bring other drinks when you're simply not going to! I started with the classic green salad with their house made ranch and it's easily one of the best salads I've ever had. I'm obsessed with their salads and dressings here, they kill it every single time. A couple of us got the chicken katsu sandwich which is amazing. The only thing the bread is insanely thin and fell part so easily so it was a little too messy. Their fries are always great. Service was a bit slow but was a busy night. Overall great experience! read more

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What an amazing experience we had!! Yes, the Spicy Rigatoni was excellent and the prime Rib sandwich blew us away, but what we loved the most was sitting at the bar chatting with Vladimir and Gabriel. They went above and beyond and were authentic and personable. Next level service. Highly recommend!!!!! read more

Smiles and greetings from Olivia upon sitting at the bar for early dinner. She and the bar team provided prompt professional service for the eve. Not sure how Fox Restaruant Concepts does it, but they have a track record of well above average service and food quality. Upon arriving early, it was easy to grab a bar seat. As the night went on, the usual mix of college students, families, and casual business meeting groups made it busy. I slipped from my usual lighter pescatarian focused fare and opted for the fried chicken, which was comforty good for the cooler eve. Def a repeat customer to CD upon future work visits to Tucson. read more

Culinary Dropout - Negroni - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Fantastic experience at this location. The server was super casual and friendly. The space is airy and welcoming. The menu selection has something for everyone and there's a great drink menu as well. This was our first time at this location and it's my favorite of the chain. Highly recommended! read more

I love this location! Hosts are friendly, servers knowledgeable, food and drinks both delicious! Culinary dropout turkey pastrami and pretzels are seriously the best! We will be back! read more

We went in for dinner and had an amazing experience. We had the Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice, , a charcuterie board, and the Asian crunch salad. The service was excellent! read more

Food was good, service was great. They have activities for kids and have more seating outside which is covered

The live music was amazing! We had such a great experience at Culinary Dropout . The service was excellent from start to finish, and the food was just as impressive. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. You can really tell they care about both the quality of the food and the overall experience. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel really taken care of. They also made my order exactly right, which I really appreciated. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend to others. read more

This is a cool little spot near the college in Tucson. We stumbled upon it while driving around trying to find a place to eat dinner. Not a lot of options in the area. This is definitely geared towards college life. It's cool inside but can get loud. I can imagine on a weekend or game night it's insanity! Food was good. I wouldn't say anything overly special but it was solid food for the price. I would go back if in the area. Safe. Quick service. Friendly service and cool bathrooms. read more

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Great.night! Good food and amazing environment. Alcohol pours heavy. I had the fried chicken. read more

Culinary Dropout - Outside - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Love this place!!! Good fondue/ pretzels and cocktails!! Everyone was great and had a good time! read more