Great little spot that popped up on yelp while I was on my way out here from LA. Service was immediate. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were all pretty cute. I asked what's good. She said burger if you're hungry and that she had just had the fried chicken and it was awesome. I don't know about getting fried chicken anywhere but the deep south ,so I went with the burger. Burger was great fries were crispy and delicious and the Mississippi mud pie was fucking amazing if I was staying any longer, I'd probably go back and try something else but after a ride up Mount Lemmon, I'm out of here. read more

See all

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

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

See all

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

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

Good food, good drinks and good service. Well worth a visit anytime you are in the area. Fox concept restaurants don't disappoint.

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

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

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

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

every time i come to culinary dropout i am always impressed! the wait staff and bar are always very attentive and the food comes out hot and delicious consistently. ask for Alan (not allen!), he's a dope dude. we will be coming back again and again for sure read more

Food was amazing!!! The buffalo wings were fav and the servers were so nice and the atmosphere was amazing!

Great place to watch the UofA game! The whole restaurant was full of energy and cheering fans!

Had a great experience at Culinary Dropout in Tucson during Easter Sunday. Even though they were super busy, we were seated without much delay and received our food promptly. Everything was delicious, even the drinks! Will be back again soon! read more

Had pig-n-blanket not bad for a snack. Bake there own flaky buns. Service was as expected. Ambiance was ok. Price reasonable.

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

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

See all

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

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

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

See all

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

We had dinner here tonight. 63 reviews before mine mention that it was TOO LOUD. You are throwing away money and customers if you dont listen to these reviews, all puns intended. PLEASE consider turning the volume down. The music was too loud. More than 60db is too much in a space that is so live to begin with. Have you consulted a sound engineer? We were told live music is just loud when we requested that the music be turned down. This is a poor excuse. My ears are still ringing. This is not healthy. Are your employees going to request you pay for their future hearing aids? A question for you: "Has anyone threatened to not patronize your business because the music was too quiet?" Food was good, drinks were good. Thanks for reading. I will NOT be back during any of your live music times. Thanks. read more

Amazing place to dine, great food and atmosphere! All of the staff was friendly and helpful.

It's hit or miss. The food is quite tasty with a variety that usually suits a group. It's a very large restaurant with both the inside and outside (fully covered area) being quite noisy. You go there for the fun atmosphere and not usually conversation. Service can be good at times - hit or miss. Depends on your server and the time of day, if they have large groups or parties. It can be a good place to watch sports but don't count on your team's game being available to watch from your assigned table. In the outdoor area TVs are mounted from the ceiling and not that large so actually watching a game in comfort is, well, hit or miss. Even communicating with staff can be difficult because of the noise. They are cheerful and friendly but don't always follow through so, yup, it's hit or miss. It's a great location, plenty of parking, good food, great cocktails, price points that are competitive, food service until quite late. . Fun atmosphere with the games and activities available. So know the pros and cons before you go. It won't stop me from going there. (I like to be around when Arizona basketball staff and team members are there!) But don't count on quick and accurate service, a place to chat, or watching your favorite team. Even if it's the Arizona Wildcats. read more

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

They fry their fish with the chicken and the French fries. Gross. The chicken tasted like fish.

Managed chaos, Lol. I came to celebrate a friend's 44th bday with a group of her friends on a late Saturday afternoon. The establishment and parking lots were packed - lucky she made reservations for a dozen. The seating areas have "layers" of elevation to them which allows for good surveying of the entire dining room. Live DJ was playing good music too but it did make for difficult conversations. Appetizers (we tried them all) were terrific, as was the service delivered by a small army of friendly and attentive young adults. A wedding party had the game area reserved so if that's a priority maybe call ahead? By 8pm crowds were thinning out and a few of us decided to head downtown. Would definitely return! read more

See all

Found this restaurant for dinner from Yelp and it's right decision, we have great time, food and Service! They are willing to go extra miles on their services. Order Fried Chicken and 36-hr Ribs, it can be shareable, definitely recommend this place, and thank you for your awesome hospitality! read more

See all

I had a great experience here. Alan was very consistent and friendly with our experience here. He was very welcoming and easy to talk to. The food was amazing as well. There are tons of activities to do here and it was a great experience 10/10 recommend. read more

Wow!! This place rocks! Atmosphere 10/10, food 10/10, drinks 10/10, service 100000/10!!!! Megan was our server and she was so friendly and took AMAZING care of us recommend her if you're looking for a wonderful experience! You have to come for a fantastic dinner and ask for Megan! read more

I've been here a few times and it's usually an ok experience. This time around was similar. It's always lively and a cute decor. I ordered the steak frites. I couldn't taste the truffle butter but it was ok. The fries seemed like an after thought. My sister ordered a Cesar salad and added salmon but it looked like salmon nuggets and not a piece of salmon. A manager ended up getting her a new salad and appropriate sized piece of fish. read more

Culinary Dropout - Cesar salad with added salmon - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

See all

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

See all

We went for happy hour, which is traditionally only offered at the bar, but we had our daughter with us so they graciously let us order off the happy hour menu at a regular table! The service was a little slow, took over 30min for 2 appetizers. We ordered the pretzel bites that were good, but not amazing. Also got brussel sprouts which were delicious and we were wishing for more! They have a great cocktail selection on their happy hour menu. Unfortunately, no beers on happy hour. We sat inside, but they have a covered patio area, which is great for the young professional crowd (bar, ping pong tables, seating etc). read more

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

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

Anniversary spent well! Charles treated us so kindly and quite frankly provided the best service I've ever had. Food was impeccable. Such a nice atmosphere as well lighting was turned down making it very intimate. I recommend 100% especially for that spicy shrimp sticky rice. Thank you again charles for explaining every little detail of the dishes we were curious about. Again excellent service. read more

Huge space with so much to so and love how certain nights they have live entertainment. Food and drinks were really good and wait staff was very attentive and friendly! 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

See all

Recently went to Culinary Dropout with my family and had the best time! The service was super friendly and attentive, and everything felt so relaxed and welcoming. The food was really good and perfect for sharing! Everyone at the table loved what they ordered! The vibe is what really makes this place. Fun, lively, and comfortable, it's a great spot to hang out with friends or family, especially for holiday get-togethers. Definitely a place I'd go back to again. read more