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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.7
4.7
3451 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.7
$30 and under
American
Old Town Scottsdale

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 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 3,451 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

3,451 Reviews
  1. John

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall , food, services and ambience .

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  2. Kate

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service and creative cocktails. Food was delicious.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded today
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our creative cocktails and delicious food here. It's great to know that our service also met your expectations. We strive to provide an overall great experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  3. Randy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pretzel bites and ribs were both amazing. Wait staff was great.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded today
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fondue and ribs. It's always a pleasure to hear when our wait staff provides exceptional service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  4. Michelle

    Atlantic City

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I visited list location with my team. We selected patio seating, but didn't realize that the chairs were going to be such a problem. They are not ideal at all, and when we asked to move, we were told tables were reserved. However, those tables were empty, practically the entire time that we were there. Can't say that I will return if the option is to sit on the patio. But our server was really nice, very attentive. 
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Michelle, I apologize! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the experience better!

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  5. Win

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it had a wonderful time would recommend it 
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Win, thank you for the five-star review. See you next time!

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  6. Lisa

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated a friend’s birthday and it went swimmingly! Only complaint was that it got really loud in the dining room, and it got a bit chilly as our table was closest to the open door. Otherwise, our waiter was awesome, food was great! The espresso martini wasn’t great though, it needed something creamy or chocolate flavored, it was too bitter.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the great review Lisa!

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  7. Craig

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, a reunion with coworkers I hadn't seen in years. I loved our server Christopher, he was lovely.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Craig! We're overjoyed to hear that you had a great experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We always strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and it's heartening to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to serving you again on your next reunion!

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  8. Randy

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I eat at this location fairly often, but my experience last night was very underwhelming. The waitress was talking like she just came out of "The Valley" in California, and she was strictly going through the motions. I say that because when she would stop by and ask how things were, she would walk away before even getting an answer. I even had to speak very loudly on one occasion because I wanted to order another drink and i tried getting her attention 3 times and she just ignored me. That went on the entire meal. I ordered the Chicken Pot Pie soup, and I even asked the waitress if it was like typical pot pie with the crust on top, and because she wasn't paying much attention she said yes it did. She was so wrong. The soup was almost like broth with a couple of tiny pieces of celery and carrots sprinkled in and some tiny "biscuit" floating in the soup. I don't think I tasted any chicken in the soup at all. I was there for a date, and was very disappointed in this visit.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Randy, I am very sorry for the experience that you had last night, I hope that choose to come back and give us another opportunity to give you a great experience.

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  9. NEVA

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience. Our server, Reegan, was attentive and wonderful. Food was delicious. I had the French dip Sammy and couldn’t believe I was able to finish it. It was so good. I had the salad instead of fries and it was crisp, cold and delicious. My husband had the chicken salad. He enjoyed it very much and our friends had the fried chicken, he enjoyed it and she had the salmon. So yummy. The atmosphere and noise level was perfect and easy to chat and hear each other talking. And again, we felt Reegan, our server tool complete pride in her work and couldn’t have been nicer and attentive. Highly recommend.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    We're delighted to hear about your wonderful dining experience here! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food. We're also glad that our service met your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We're thrilled that you and your friends had a great time and that you enjoyed the atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Jennifer

    Norway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place. Great food. Would definitely go again.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on December 8, 2024
    Jennifer, glad you had a great experience and thank you for the five-star review!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.7
$30 and under
American
Old Town Scottsdale

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today

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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