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Culinary Dropout - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5
4.5
647 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 79 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!

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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–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (980) 215-9005
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Charlotte can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (980) 595-3979
  • Neighborhood
    Southend
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Charlotte offers a lively atmosphere perfect for any occasion, "amazing cocktails," and a diverse menu that includes standout dishes like the Chicken Katsu sandwich. While service can be inconsistent, many guests praise the "friendly staff" and "great live music." Ideal for date nights or group gatherings, it's a vibrant dining choice.
647 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was for 8:30, we unfortunately weren’t able to be seated until 9:30. The staff was super friendly and they communicated very well. The food was excellent and our server was prompt. It was my first time visiting the restaurant, and I will be returning.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Rachel! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience. We're sorry for the delay in seating, but we're glad that you found our staff friendly and the food excellent. We strive to provide prompt service and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to your return visit. Sean Simon General Manager

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  2. Greg

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were great!! Great variety. It was just a busy night and the kitchen was very slow.

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  3. Patrick

    VIP

    Western NC

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Will definitely try this restaurant again. Loved the vibe, server and food; however, we were seated 20 min past our reservation. It felt as if they were way overbooked for a Saturday night. Everyone waiting received a free pretzel fondue appetizer. We ordered one, and it was so late in coming out that a manager came over and told us he was comping it. (We never said that we already had a free coupon for it.). Food and drinks were reasonably priced.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Patrick, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the vibe, server, and food, but we're sorry to hear that your seating was later than anticipated. We strive to provide a timely and comfortable experience for all our guests, and we apologize for falling short. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely use it to improve our service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon so that you may experience the top tier hospitality and cuisine we strive to provide. Best, Culinary Dropout - Charlotte Management Team

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  4. Derek

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu always and really cool atmosphere, servers are very attentive
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Derek, We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience! It's wonderful to know that you appreciate our menu and the cool atmosphere we strive to create. We're also glad that our attentive service met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Sean Simon General Manager

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  5. Carl

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I got the Queen's Feast meal. The pretzel/fondue appetizer was good. He banana desert was terrific. The fried chicken was over cooked and bland. I would have expected a place of this caliber to have something on the special menu that wasn't fried. Overall, it was disappointing. I expected more.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Carl, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that our Queen's Feast didn't meet your expectations. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the pretzel/fondue appetizer and found the banana desert terrific. We're always striving to provide the best dining experience for our guests, and your feedback helps us do that. We're sorry to hear that the fried chicken and the overall dining experience was not up to par. We understand that our dishes should be more flavorful and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we'll certainly take it into account as we continuously strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, easy parking in the building. Servers were very attentive and had a great energy. We had a very fun lunch, both had the chopped chicken salad which was good, a bit heavy on the dressing, but fresh and lots of avocado which we both enjoyed.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chopped chicken salad and had a great lunch experience. It's wonderful to know that our servers provided attentive service and added to your overall experience. We're always striving to provide fresh and enjoyable food for our guests, and we're glad you appreciated it. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  7. Paul

    VIP

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was happy with the service but extremely disappointed with the fact they were out of so many things on a weekend. The Cap ribeye and pizza dough (for pizzas) was unavailable???? I’m not sure what happened but that was unfortunate and unexpected.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on January 20, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Paul! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service at Culinary Dropout. However, we're sorry to hear about your experience with the unavailable items. It's not the standard we aim for. We appreciate your feedback, and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  8. Shravan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very friendly staff, highly recommend!
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Shravan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience. Your high praise for our food and friendly staff truly made our day. We're so glad you'd recommend us! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers! Sean Simon General Manager

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  9. Shayla

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great in taste, but as long as we waited it should have been hot. It was lukewarm. Our waitress never came to check on us, I had to flag her down each time to request refills and other items. Overall it was a good experience
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on January 20, 2025
    Hi Shayla, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Culinary Dropout . We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the taste of our food, but we're sorry to hear that the temperature of our dishes wasn't up to par. We always strive to provide our guests with a comfortable dining experience, and we apologize for falling short this time. We appreciate your feedback about the service and will certainly address these issues with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon and provide a more enjoyable experience. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Evan

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic as always but we waited well over an hour to get our appetizer and main course.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on January 18, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, as we strive to provide fantastic meals for our customers. We sincerely apologize for the lengthy wait time for your appetizer and main course. Your experience is important to us, and we are actively working to improve our service speed. We appreciate your understanding and hope to serve you more efficiently during your next visit. Sean Simon General Manager

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 215-9005.

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte is rated 4.5 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 79 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

1120 S Tryon St suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Southend
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (980) 215-9005
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Charlotte can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (980) 595-3979
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