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Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.4
4.4
577 Reviews
$30 and under
American
241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Birmingham can accommodate all your special event needs
  • Private party contact
    Special Event Manager : (205) 955-7962
  • Neighborhood
    Vestavia Hills
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Easter, the Dropout Way. 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 Easter brunch on April 20th.
    Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout Photo

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What 577 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Innovative

  • Alabama

    Hot spot

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    Lively

  • Alabama

    American

  • Alabama

    Most Booked

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Birmingham offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great service and delicious food." Many diners appreciate the "fun vibe" and "great cocktails," making it an ideal spot for gatherings. Although some find the prices a bit high, the "attentive staff" and "unique menu options" often leave guests eager to return.
577 Reviews
  1. John

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. The food was a little under seasoned. It was a little loud. But all in all it was good experience.

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  2. luis

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious food, the atmósfera amazing overall great Place. we did a reservation and was really quick sitting the only downside is that our appetizers they take almost 45 minutes literally our appetizers came at same time as our main plates and manager apologize and give us a free dessert but still the time management in the kitchen was the downside.

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  3. Robin

    Atlanta13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average. Probably will not be going back.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
    Robin, Thank you for dining with us and for providing us with feedback. I wish we could have given you a 5 star experience. There were clearly somethings that went wrong with your experience. I would love the opportunity to hear about it and a chance to make it right. Please reach out to the restaurant and ask for me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  4. Andy

    Alabama34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the service and the food. They were out of the fish and chips, but the Shrimp did not disappoint.  They were out of the Mississippi Mud, but the monkey bread did not disappoint. We will go back for the items we missed.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 4 days ago
    Andy, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am glad you enjoyed everything, but I do apologize for not having the Fish and Chips and Mississippi Mud Pie. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  5. Lyle

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality let me down. All else was fine.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
    Lyle, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review from your visit with us. I'm sorry to hear we let you down on food quality. Was there anything specific we can improve on to earn your 5-star rating? We look forward to hearing from you, Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  6. Jamie

    Alabama2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but overpriced for bar food. Drinks were $15 and watered down. Atmosphere is great though and the service was fast and friendly.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 3 days ago
    Jamie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! I'm sorry to hear the food and drinks did not live up to expectations. Was there anything specific we can improve on for next time? We look forward to hearing from you. Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  7. Maddie VIP

    Nashville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    If you arrive for your reservation 10 minutes early, they will not seat you until the exact time….. we did not appreciate this when our table was open the entire time
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 1 day ago
    Maddie, I am sorry that this was your experience. We aim to make sure that each guest gets a great dining experience and clearly we missed the mark getting you started on the right foot. I will follow up with my team, I hope to see you back again soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  8. Christy

    New Orleans6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good for a date night! Great service and good food!
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 4 days ago
    Christy, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! What would you like to see us improve upon to earn your 5 star rating? We look forward to seeing you again! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  9. stephen VIP

    Charleston64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Great service and the food was delicious. Awesome menu and atmosphere. If we ever make it back to Birmingham, we will definitely come back! Need these all across the country!
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 4 days ago
    Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review from your experience! We hope to see you again soon when you're in town! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  10. Carrie

    Alabama1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I would advise not taking babies or small children. It isn't very family friendly. Myself and a friend ordered the fried chicken. The portion size is reasonable for the price but our chicken was almost burnt completely. Someone did come out and apologize for the long wait on our food. I was disappointed because I had heard good things about the restaurant and the food wasn't good.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 1 day ago
    Carrie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your experience with us. I have passed your feedback along to our culinary team. I would love to speak with you a bit more about your experience and find a way to invite you back in. Matt Huebert General Manager

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 545-4730.

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham is rated 4.4 stars by 577 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vestavia Hills
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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