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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.7
4.7
3510 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 3,510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront is a vibrant dining spot praised for its "superb service," "fantastic food," and "fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious" fried chicken and "amazing" Korean ribeye. The lively ambiance, complete with live music, makes it a great choice for group outings. However, note the energetic noise level.

3,510 Reviews
  1. Robin

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, good food. Small portions. Good cocktails.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded today
    Hello Robin, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront! It's fantastic to know that our service and food met your expectations. We understand that our portions may be smaller than some restaurants, but we're always striving to provide good quality food that satisfies our guests. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Gladys

    Denver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Pleasant staff. Sat us inside due to outside weather. Live music started about 7pm, too loud. Outside seating is next to busy street.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded today
    Hello Gladys, Thank you for choosing Culinary Dropout Waterfront and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our staff and had a pleasant dining experience. We apologize if the live music was a bit too loud for your liking, and we appreciate your suggestion to find a quieter area for us to serve you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  3. Rich

    VIP

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to try out this spot and I'm glad I did. The prime rib sandwich and truffle fries were delicious. Service was excellent and the restaurant had a cool vibe going. Good crowd for lunch but easy to have a conversation with my lunch partner.

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  4. Carol

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and great food. Too noisy inside so we sat outside which was much better.

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  5. Laura

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great early Valentine’s date with my honey. Food was delicious and service was great!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Laura, happy the experience was great! Thank you for the 5-star review!

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  6. joe

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It was so loud from the do we could not even hear each other so basically sat there for an hour looking at each other. When I asked if they could turn it down a notch, they said it wa preset and there was nothing they could do

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  7. Lisa

    VIP

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun DJ! Great food and service! We loved the vibe of the whole place.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Lisa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fun and vibrant atmosphere here. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a great encouragement. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Stewart

    VIP

    Phoenix

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife, my visiting granddaughter and myself very much enjoyed our dinner. Lucy, our server, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and assisted us on our choices (which were excellent). She also was very attentive and came by numerous times to assure we had what we needed and that everything was ok. We definately be returning and hopefully can get Lucy again.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Stewart, We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful dining experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront. It's fantastic to know that our team was able to assist you in making the most of your meal. We're also glad that you appreciated the attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Bruce

    VIP

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The receptionist was clueless. It took a manager to figure out how to get patrons with reservations seated in an orderly fashion. The service was excellent once we were seated. The food was plentiful and adequate. The noise level made it difficult to carry on a conversation
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience here. We apologize for the initial confusion regarding our reservation system. We're glad to hear that once seated, our service met your expectations. We're always striving to provide a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to work on improving our service and reducing noise levels. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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  10. christopher

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and our server was friendly, helpful, and very attentive. Love this place!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for the review!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.7 stars by 3510 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 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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