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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6
4.6
3424 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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.

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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
    (480) 970-1700
  • 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
  • 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

What 3,424 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service" in a lively atmosphere. Highlights include the "Katsu chicken sando" and "pretzels with cheese fondue." While the ambiance is buzzing with live music, some guests find it "too loud" for conversation. Reservations are recommended for a seamless visit.

3,424 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Mixed review. Positive: Food was good, served warm, and at a good pace. Staff were friendly. Ambiance was nice. Negative: Side door was kept cracked all evening. My friend and I kept having to get up to close it, as it was chilly. Incorrect appetizer was brought out. Fixed pretty quickly. First drink, room service, served in a small coup was overflowing and the server spilled. My friend ordered a 9 oz glass of the sparkling rose', in which she was brought a Prosecco. Returned the Prosecco, and then it was brought back, and she was told they no longer had the sparkling rose'. She kept the Prosecco. Also a 9 oz serving, served in a small coup and spilled not just on the table and floor, but on my friend. Not the appropriate glass for sparkling wine of any type. Not complaining, but honest critque. Although the 'young' staff were friendly and wanted to do right, it appeared they are not trained properly.

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  2. Emily

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our food was hot and fresh, and came out quicker than I had expected from a place like that…which is a good thing! The ONLY negative thing was my MIL’s salad was a little disappointing and I even asked them to remake it but it came out the exact same way with no difference from before. My food was absolutely delicious and I will be dreaming about my prime rib French dip sandwich tonight lol.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Hey, thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our staff to be friendly. We apologize for any disappointment with your MIL's salad, we always aim to impress with our food. We look forward to serving you another prime rib French dip sandwich soon.

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  3. james

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great young waitress and very good food. The menu is a bit limited but if you find something you like you will be happy having it here. It’s loud so be ready to lean in when you talk.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience here! It's great to know that you appreciated our service and found our food to be good. We understand that the noise level can sometimes make it difficult to have a conversation, and we're sorry if it affected your experience. We're always looking for ways to improve, and your feedback is invaluable to us. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to serving you again soon.

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  4. Scott

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, great decor, great people working there!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    We're over the moon to hear that you enjoyed your visit here! It's wonderful to know that our location, decor, and people made a positive impression on you. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We're looking forward to your next visit.

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  5. Stephanie

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Roasted Salmon with pesto was so flavorful! The Garden Mule mocktail was wonderfully refreshing.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Hey StephanieB, We're over the moon to hear about your fantastic experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront! It's great to know that our Roasted Salmon with pesto hit the mark for you. We're also thrilled that you enjoyed our refreshing Garden Mule. Thank you for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  6. Megan

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was perfect!!! The food was delicious & we can't wait to go back,
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Hi MeganJ, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront! It's wonderful to know that our service and food met your expectations. We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your feedback is truly encouraging. We understand that you were disappointed with the value and we appreciate your honesty. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  7. Chris

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service e were both really good. I highly recommend the 36 hour ribs
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us at Culinary Dropout Waterfront! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our 36-hour ribs and found our food and service to be good. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We always strive to provide the best experience for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  8. tina

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great vibe and good food if you're looking for a fun local restaurant.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the amazing review Tina!

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  9. Anne

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great time tonight visiting Culinary Dropout! CJ was extraordinary and the food was fantastic. When we come back to Scottsdale, this will without doubt be a place we visit again.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review Anne! CJ is top notch!

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  10. brad

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Culinary Dropout, but it will not be our last. The food was great and the service was even better. David and Maggie were wonderful servers and were great at suggesting the appetizers and dinner items we may like.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the great review Brad!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 3424 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 times today

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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
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