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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.6 (3747)
$30 and under
American
149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Apr 29, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Raise a glass to mom! Chef specials, festive cocktails, great vibes: GUARANTEED! Enjoy all your brunch favorites alongside unique menu features, like Blue Crab Quiche Florentine, and special cocktails. Reserve your spot for brunch on May 11th.
    Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout Photo

Private dining

What 3,747 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Most Booked

  • 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 is a vibrant hotspot offering "great food, great service, and a super cool venue" with a lively atmosphere. Highlights include delicious menu items like the chicken pastrami sandwich and Mongolian short rib. While noise levels can be high, the fun vibe and attentive staff make it a "highly recommended" dining experience.
3,747 Reviews
  1. Nicola VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family lunch! Loved the place! Food was so good - that pretzel and cheese was to die for!

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  2. KEVIN VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took some "first-timers" to CD . . . I visit quite often with my work colleagues. Great ambiance, which made our time worth it. Excellent and timely service.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for bringing your guests to CD and for being a loyal visitor yourself. We truly appreciate it. We're so glad you all enjoyed the ambiance and received excellent and timely service. It means a lot to us that we could help make your time together memorable. We look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues again soon.

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  3. Norm

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    .Excellent quality and service. A little pricey, but what isn't nowadays. Our waitress was top notch. Plus, the kitchen split the meal for people that were sharing an entree. Nice touch!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Norm, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the quality of our food and the service you received. We understand that prices are a concern these days, and we truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. We're especially glad our team could make your experience more comfortable by splitting the entrée for you, it's the little things that matter! We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  4. Ken

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a unique experience and well worth the trip.

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  5. Tina

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Engaging wait staff, super cool environment, and amazing food!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Tina, thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had another great experience with us. Our team takes pride in creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere and serving up food you'll love. We can't wait to see you again soon!

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  6. Jim VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere to entertain clients or family
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 24, 2025
    Hello Jim, thank you for the great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that our atmosphere makes for a perfect spot to entertain both clients and family. We look forward to hosting you again soon for another fantastic experience!

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  7. Cynthia VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ok- “brunch” on Easter was the same menu- not a lot of choices. Was ok, great pretzel bites though
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 24, 2025
    Hello Cynthia, thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your thoughts on our Easter menu, and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the pretzels and provolone fondue! We’re always looking for ways to improve and offer a variety of options, so your input is valuable. We hope to welcome you back soon with more great dishes to try!

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  8. Kevin

    Indiana56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Easter weekend lunch with my lovely wife. 💜✝️
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 24, 2025
    Hello Kevin, thank you for spending part of your Easter weekend with us. We're so glad you and your wife had a wonderful lunch together. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another special meal!

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  9. Daniel

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had our Bookclub meeting here and it went fantastic. Table was ready on arrival and server was very attentive.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 24, 2025
    Hello Daniel, thank you for choosing us for your book club meeting! We’re so glad everything went smoothly and that your table was ready upon arrival. It’s great to hear our server made your experience even better. We’d love to host you again for future meetings!

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  10. Mary VIP

    Phoenix10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 24, 2025
    Hello Mary, thank you so much for the glowing recommendation! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Can’t wait to have you back for another great experience!

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Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.
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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