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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6 (3621)
$30 and under
American
7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 84 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.

Dining areas

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–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 322-0574
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • Parking details
    Valet available
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, 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 3,621 people are saying

Culinary Dropout Waterfront 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant atmosphere and delightful dining experience. The "fantastic service" and "great vibe" are frequently praised, complemented by "excellent food" like the fried chicken and steak frites. While some mention noise levels, the lively ambiance and live music make it ideal for a fun night out.
3,621 Reviews
  1. C

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff, food, service was fantastic. To each his own, but the music was too loud. On the other side of the coin, he was a great singer and player.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Micaela

    Louisville2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was great, butThe service was just not so much. Food was also okay. We loved our cocktails! Great spot for a drink and bite to eat. But overpriced for the quality of food and service.

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  3. Michelle

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The pretzels and fondue were amazing! The burger great as well. It was reservations only when we went so make one and it says “waterfront” so I booked outside seating…the outside seating is by the road. I would advise sitting inside. Music is loud but that brings the whole vibe up. Overall pretty good just didn’t enjoy the seating.

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  4. Lisa VIP

    Phoenix20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a Great Experience at Culinary, Trenton is a Phenomenal server, great personality.

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  5. Marcellus

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tristen was a phenomenal bartender for us. Food was amazing, and so were the cocktails! Would definitely come back next time we are in Arizona.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the great review!

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  6. Sandy

    Fargo3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was amazing. We found it difficult to visit as we were seated right next to the stage. Live music was really good, but just a little loud for us to visit with our friends.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Sandy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the live music at Culinary Dropout Waterfront. It's always our goal to provide an amazing dining experience for our guests. We apologize if the noise level was a bit high for your comfort. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to welcome you and your friends back soon!

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  7. Maria VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome dining experience at the Scottsdale property! We had the popcorn shrimp, charcuterie, board, Mongolian, short ribs, bbq ribs, and steak fritte....all delicious!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review Maria! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and we hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Andrew VIP

    Phoenix24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Only one Vegan Dish, but it is fantastic as are the Brussel Sprouts.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the review Andrew! I will definitely bring this up with our culinary team and see what we can do about more vegan options in the future.

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  9. Lisa

    Phoenix33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always like to plan our special occasions with this restaurant group. They aways make it a nice event. Our waiter Trenton was exceptional and the food was delicious as always. Celebrating my husbands birthday.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review Lisa!

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  10. Vanessa

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two thumbs up for Aidan and the culinary Dropout crew. Live music for a Sunday brunch was a nice touch.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Vanessa! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. It's always a pleasure to hear that our live music adds a touch of excitement to your brunch. We're glad you enjoyed the food and found good value in your experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  2. United States
  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. Scottsdale
  5. Old Town Scottsdale

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Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Culinary Dropout Waterfront

7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • 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–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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