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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6
4.6
3469 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Make it a dropout New Year's Eve! We’ve got everything you need to ring in 2025: indulge in our exclusive Steak & Lobster feature, sip on our Masquerade Party cocktail, and vibe out to live music all night long. 🥂 Our full dinner menu will be available. For any questions, please call 480.970.1700.
    New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout Photo

What 3,469 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and service." Guests appreciate the "amazing" live music and diverse menu options, including standout dishes like the Korean Ribeye Cap and chicken katsu sandwich. While the ambiance can be lively, the attentive staff often ensures a "wonderful experience," making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

3,469 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, service was excellent - I would eat here again.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded today
    Thank you for the great review Tracy!

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  2. ShaRhonda

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was awesome. Food could have came out a little hotter but overall tasty. Recommend the popcorn shrimp, 36-hour rips, pork belly nachos, fried chicken, and turkey pastrami.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded today
    Thank you for the review! We will ensure we continue to do better in the future. We look forward to seeing you again!

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  3. Cynthia

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious but we waited over 90 mins for food, 30 mins to get checked out . This poor service ruined the experience. The Live Music piped outside was excessively loud could not hear conversation of tablemates, asked several times to turn down volume. Lovely location and good food, but needs service improvement!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Cynthia, We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed our food. However, we sincerely apologize for the delay in service and the noise level during your visit. We strive to provide a pleasant dining experience for all our guests and it seems we fell short in your case. We will definitely address these issues with our team to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future. Best regards, Kyle Kratzer General Manager

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  4. Susan

    Phoenix

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to wait an hour for our food. It appears that the restaurant was more focused on takeout orders for the Scottsdale customers at or at home on Christmas Eve more so than the patrons in the restaurant. The manager offered to bring us bread, which was not received until we ultimately finally received our dinner. Waitress was eager to bring my bill, but I had asked for dessert and she said since they were so busy, they were only offering one dessert out of the three that they had on the menu. Waitress was very pleasant, they were screaming children in the restaurant. I wasn’t super impressed at all. An hour for our food, if I’d known that I would’ve went somewhere else.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Susan. We're sorry to hear about your experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront. We understand that waiting for your food can be frustrating, especially when you're looking forward to a good meal. We're also sorry to hear about the limited dessert offerings. We strive to offer a wide variety of desserts, so it's disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service and food offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a better dining experience.

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  5. deborah

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Over priced for the food and some food came out burnt
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    We're truly sorry to hear that your experience here didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide excellent food and service, and we regret that we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on our pricing and the quality of our food, and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  6. Steven

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I wanted to like this place. Nice, open-air patio with comfortable seating, interesting menu, and a location near my hotel. The problem was that even though I made a reservation for the patio, came early enough that the restaurant was maybe a 1/4 full, the hostess sat us at a table for two (which we were) which meant that we couldn’t sit next to each other on the more comfortable couch. The area we were take to had plenty of 4 seaters available and there was only one other table occupied so when I asked if we could sit at one of those, I was surprised to be told no. The excuse given was that they had a several large groups coming and needed the bigger tables for them. Before our food even arrived, 3 other couples were seated in our area, and one on the other side of the entrance, all at 4 seat tables. I was told that the fried chicken was made to order so it might take up to 20 minutes. The chicken arrived in less than 10, was lukewarm and dry. Again, I really wanted to like this place but given this and the $50+ charge for warm and dry fried chicken and a curry soup, I just can’t.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Steven. We're sorry to hear about your experience here. We understand your concerns about the seating arrangement and the wait time for your food. We aim to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience, and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly address these issues with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  7. Ian

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Besides having to wait 15 min after our reservation everything was very good. The service and the food was excellent.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Ian! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience here! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our service and food. We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch experience with my family, service was superb and food was magnificent 👌🏾
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on December 22, 2024
    Thank you for the 5-star review! Happy you had a great experience, see you soon!

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  9. Andrea

    VIP

    Cleveland

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great location, delicious food, loved the patio
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, location, and food. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're glad we could make your experience here a memorable one. We're looking forward to your next visit.

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  10. John

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive servers, live background music, not too many tv s. Had an excellent evening. Fried chicken crunchy coating- yum.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on December 22, 2024
    Thank you for the 5-star review John!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 3469 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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