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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.7
4.7
3437 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 51 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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
  • Area
    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 3,437 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 dining experience with "great food and service" in a lively atmosphere. Highlights include the "Katsu chicken sando" and "pretzels with cheese fondue." While the ambiance is buzzing with live music, some guests find it "too loud" for conversation. Reservations are recommended for a seamless visit.

3,437 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    San Diego

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the Scottsdale restaurant. Food was excellent and our table was available on time.

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  2. Lisa

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve always enjoy our visits to Culinary it never disappoints. Thank you

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  3. Kathleen

    Naples

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great attention from the hostess to our waiter. Food was good and the bartender masked the best old fashioned!

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  4. Rebecca

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service husband had fish and chips and I had French dip and both were delicious
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Rebecca, thank you so much for the five-star review!

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  5. Heidi

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck and shrimp fried rice is one of the best bites I’ve ever had. Get it.

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  6. Alexander

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forgot our waiters name but he was the best thing that could have happened to us on a busy Black Friday. Kansas City guy. There with my folks, wife, and two kids (tough group to haul around the mall) but our late lunch was a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Alexander! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us on your last visit! Thank you for the kind words, we hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Jan

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my family there last night, and everything was spectacular! We sat on the patio, and three of us ordered the Korean Ribeye Cap, one ordered the Fish & Chips, one ordered a pasta dish, one ordered a salad, and the child in our group got the Chicken tenders. We also ordered the Brussel spouts and the Pretzel Bites for appetizers. Every dish we ordered was cooked properly and tasted great, and the service was top notch! Thank you so much for the awesome pre-Thanksgiving meal with my family!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Jan! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a fantastic time at Culinary Dropout Waterfront. It's great to know that you enjoyed the Korean Ribeye Cap, Fish & Chips, pasta dish, and the Chicken tenders! We take pride in our food and service, and it's rewarding to hear that we hit the mark with you. We're looking forward to your next visit!

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  8. Joyce

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Culinary Dropout before but not to this location. Traffic very busy around here as the Scottsdale Fashion mall right across the street. Service was excellent, food was as well. Of course all restaurant meals are too expensive these days but it was reasonable and portions were good. Would definitely return.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Joyce, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your previous visit and that you appreciated our service and food quality. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Candelario

    Hawaii

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was great! Our server was incredible!! She did an amazing job!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great lunch here. We're especially glad to know that our service met your expectations. We always strive to provide excellent service and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Jessica

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t remember our servers name but he was amazing, the food was amazing and we loved it!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on 24 November 2024
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront. It's great to know that our food and service met your expectations. Your kind words are a testament to the hard work our team puts into providing a memorable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 51 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

  • Area
    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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