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Culinary Dropout - Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert

4.6
4.6
2441 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Phone number
    (480) 418-3980
  • Payment options
    AMEX, 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
    Tess Unsinn: (480) 304-4102
  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    We’re here to party all year long. From local bands playing live music on our stage, to cheering on our favorite sports teams on the big screens there’s always something to do with your crew. So seriously, come hang out.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,441 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Kid-friendly

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Gilbert offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music and delicious food. Highlights include the "best ribs" and "amazing service," making it a popular spot for gatherings. While the noise level can be high, the fun decor and extensive drink options contribute to its charm. Perfect for a lively night out!

2,441 Reviews
  1. Gisela

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very accommodating and friendly, and the food was very good.

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  2. Denise

    VIP

    Phoenix

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Culinary Dropout has a beautiful large outdoor area thar is in front of the indoor portion and is on Gilbert Road. Mostly not too loud except when motorcycles or louder cars drive by drowning out conversations. Large indoor area was quiet atleast at lunch on this particular day. Service was stellar with ice tea refills and attentive service. The fried chicken amazingly delicious as always (the only place I will eat fried chicken.)Served with mashed potatoes, gravy,cole slaw and a biscuit…always more than one meal. Friends also had the chicken and one had a roast beef sandwich which she enjoyed. Have eaten now at the Scottsdale version and Gilbert..both excellent and highly recommended

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  3. SCOTT

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a really good restaurant in a very vibrant little corner of town. Ask your server if they have the Korean Rib Eye Cap available and cross your fingers !
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Scott, Thank you for the great review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our vibrant corner of town and had a great experience at our restaurant. The Korean Rib Eye Cap is definitely a fan favorite, and we love hearing it made an impression! We hope to see you again soon—and we’ll keep our fingers crossed that it’s available next time! Candice

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  4. Eric

    New York City

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy on a Saturday night but great service, great food and great vibe. Sebastian was our waiter and he was spectacular. Could have done without the music - it was plenty loud without it. Overall a fun good experience!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on January 13, 2025
    Hey Eric, Thank you for your kind words about our service and food! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun, good experience at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. We understand that the music was a bit too loud for your liking and we apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to see you again soon for another great vibe! Candice

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  5. Randall

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostesses and server were fantastic! Justin was so good. We will definitely go back.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Randall! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. It's wonderful to know that our team's service made your visit enjoyable. We're glad you enjoyed our food and found it to be good value. We appreciate your high ratings and your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Candice

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  6. Jennifer

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the live music. Food was great. Service to refill drinks was a little slow. Otherwise, a great experience! Will keep eating at Culinary Dropout!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on January 13, 2025
    Hi Jennifer, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our live music and food. We're sorry to hear that the service was a bit slow during your visit. We always aim to provide prompt and efficient service, and we'll definitely take your feedback into account. We appreciate your continued patronage and look forward to serving you again soon! Candice

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  7. Mary

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! Very creative drink menu. Abby, our server, was exceptional! Will definitely be eating there again!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Mary! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our creative drink menu and exceptional service. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert and we're glad you're planning to visit us again. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Candice

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  8. RonL

    VIP

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent experience, great friendly waitress. All food was good. Order bowl of chili, kitchen forgot to bring out waitress was able to get it brought out later and was still able to enjoy. Food was excellent all good quality but still way more expensive than it should be. Got ice cream that was really good cookie dough. Great service and great food that’s all you can ask for
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Ron! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert and found our food to be excellent. It's great to know that our staff was able to accommodate your chili bowl request and that you enjoyed our ice cream. We strive to provide our customers with a unique dining experience, and we're sorry to hear that our pricing did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our services. We look forward to serving you again soon! Candice

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  9. Alissa

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Neesa and the GM, Daniel, embody customer service to the T! They were wonderful to me and my party as we celebrated a baby sprinkle at the Gilbert location. Daniel was accommodating, bold, and confident. Neesa is a phenomenal server. I love CD so much and they continue to amaze me!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Alissa! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time celebrating your baby sprinkle at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. It's great to know that our team made you and your party feel welcome and attended to your needs. We're also glad you enjoyed our food and found value in your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to keep delivering top-notch service. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Candice

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  10. DAVID

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere has a trendy loud vibe with live music. If that’s what you’re looking for then this is it. The bar menu is extensive. They have a nice signature cocktail selection and made correctly without watering it down. I had a locally brewed beer and my party had old fashions and espresso martinis. All excellent. This place is massive but it’s recommended to make reservations especially during the weekend. This place is always packed as their food is excellent along with service. We had Arie as our server and she never neglected us. We brought a couple for the first time and they loved everything about this restaurant. You can’t go wrong with the Bolognese. Excellent pasta. The rest of my party had fried chicken and salmon entree. Delicious! I highly recommend CD especially this location. Everyone were friendly and helpful!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, David! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great time at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our extensive bar menu, signature cocktails, locally brewed beer, and the Bolognese pasta. We're also glad to hear that our staff made your experience enjoyable and that you loved your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Candice

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 418-3980.

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert is rated 4.6 stars by 2441 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
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Gilbert

383 N Gilbert Road AZ, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • 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
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    We’re here to party all year long. From local bands playing live music on our stage, to cheering on our favorite sports teams on the big screens there’s always something to do with your crew. So seriously, come hang out.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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