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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.5
4.5
3724 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout can accommodate your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 265-3485
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private lot and valet
  • Public transit
    Light rail adjacent
  • Entertainment
    Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,724 people are saying

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Hot spot

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe offers "delicious food" and an "energetic atmosphere" with lively live music. Guests appreciate the "outstanding service" from attentive staff, complemented by inventive cocktails and a fun vibe. While noise levels and occasional service delays are noted, the overall experience is highly recommended for vibrant dining.
3,724 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Phoenix1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation was for 8pm, we did not get sat until 8:30. Our table was right next to the stage so conversation was next to impossible. The entertainment was nice though. Our waitress was wonderful and the food was great. I need to get my hearing checked given the fact that the amp was blasting right next to our table.

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  2. Makayla

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love this place but everytime we end up waiting 30 minutes + over our reservation time for our table. Why make a reservation if you have to wait so long. However, food is incredible and we have always had the best service/ waiters.

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  3. Martin

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hardest part of the night was selecting what we wanted to eat. Everything sounded delicious. Ribs, chicken, salmon, and steak were all outstanding. Great wine too We will definitely be back

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  4. Kelli

    Columbus6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, super cool venue. Would definitely recommend.

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  5. Dara

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great concept! Great food, crafty cocktails and games all in one place. We ordered Korean steak, steak frites and Mongolian beef dish. We all were wowed by our meals. Fun and lively atmosphere. Cute and comfortable seating. The only con about this place was the entire hostess staff. Completely rude. Absolutely zero personality, zero hospitality. Don’t ruin a great restaurant with poor service! Doesn’t take much effort to be nice and polite. At least our waiter was very nice which made up for the rude front staff. You are not the only restaurant in town. Other than that, highly recommend checking it out.

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  6. Aimee VIP

    St. Louis60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our brunch so much last weekend we came back for dinner while visiting on vacation. Great place with tasty food and a fun vibe. Will be back next time we are in Scottsdale!

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  7. Chris

    Little Rock2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Would highly recommend

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  8. Patrick

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed that my 12 person reservation with High Top seating ended up being two couches and some coffee tables!! 12 people eating on couches was not comfortable!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Patrick, we’re really sorry to hear that your seating arrangement didn’t meet expectations. We understand the lounge area is not for everyone, and I'll be sure to pass your comments along to my team so we can be sure we're asking for seating preferences when guests call in to make a reservation. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you with a better experience next time.

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  9. J.J. VIP

    Phoenix10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are grateful for the set up here- it was a perfect meeting place to see family that is staying in Avondale while we are in Gilbert as this location is exactly halfway between us. The food was excellent and the service was great. I chose it also because of the multiple activities to keep the younger kids from getting too bored while we all caught up - that was SO valuable! Thank you for aiding and abetting our little family reunion! The pretzel appetizer was a hit and everyone enjoyed their meals. We ordered the Mongolian Short rib dish (amazing!) and the Crispy Chicken Katsu sandwich, also wonderful, but I might ask for a little extra slaw on it next time to take it up a notch.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hello J.J., thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that our location worked perfectly for your family reunion and that the food and service helped make your time together enjoyable. We're especially happy that the pretzels and fondue appetizer and Mongolian short rib were big hits! We’ll definitely take note of your suggestion for extra slaw on the Crispy Chicken Katsu sandwich – we love hearing ways we can make your experience even better. We truly appreciate you choosing us for your gathering, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more great meals and family fun!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not a salad guy; ordered the chopped chicken salad and it was excellent.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for stepping outside your usual order! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the chopped chicken salad, even as someone who's not usually a salad fan. It’s great to know we were able to surprise you with something you liked! We hope to see you again soon for more tasty dishes!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today
Google Map for Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot and valet
  • Public transit
    Light rail adjacent
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout can accommodate your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 265-3485
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