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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6
4.6
3550 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 82 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
  • 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

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What 3,550 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and drinks" and a lively vibe. Guests love the "pretzels with fondue" and "Korean ribeye cap." Service is generally "friendly and accommodating," though some mention slow service and noise. It's a fun spot for dining with live music and outdoor seating.

3,550 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!! staff was friendly great prices top it off amazing drinks 😇

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  2. lori

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very “hoppin” place. Service was very good. Food is good but not amazing. Lots of TV’s to watch sports. Fun place. Had a great time with friends.

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  3. Brian VIP

    Phoenix16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was appalling. It took over an hour to have four meals delivered. When they finally were delivered two came out, then the third three minutes later, and five minutes later the fourth. You know it is going to be a bad night when two managers come to the table and apologize for the delays. Each time, it was "your food is coming right up." The food was terrible. We have dined at other Culinary Dropouts and been happy. Here the fried chicken was an oily mess and the bolognese pasta was completely flavorless. Our guests were visiting from another state and it was candidly embarrassing to force them to choke down this slop. Last night's experience has soured us on ever dining at a Culinary Dropout again.

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  4. Jace

    Phoenix2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We didn’t get seated for 20 mins after our reservation…

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  5. RenegadeDoll

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was a little slow but it could have been because it was packed. Overall the food was amazing. Highly recommend

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  6. Emily

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very nice and the food was delicious! You definitely get what you pay for, the drinks were good but a bit pricey.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the review Emily!

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  7. Clifford

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was adequate but a little slope. The quality of the food was poor. The Mongolian short ribs were so salty. I could not finish them.

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  8. Christine VIP

    Sacramento18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to Culinary Dropout in Tucson and was in for spring training and decided to try the Scottsdale location. Great vibe and cute place to go out with family & friends. We started out with the crispy Brussels sprouts, which was drenched with too much sauce, so much so that it was really salty. I got the fried chicken and my husband ordered the short rib. Both were really good and worth ordering. Service was a tad slow, but it was busy.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Christine, Thank you for choosing Culinary Dropout Waterfront for your spring training visit and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vibe and the company of your family and friends. We're sorry to hear that our Brussels sprouts didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable and will be taken into consideration. We're glad to hear that you found both dishes to be good and worth ordering. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Lisa

    Phoenix1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and so was our server, however they forgot one of our appetizers and a side salad. Had to remind them of both.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be great. We truly apologize for the oversight regarding your appetizers and salad. We understand how frustrating that can be and we're sorry for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure that this does not happen again. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!

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  10. Rima

    Palm Springs15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host was so sweet. I had a reservation for two and she changed it to 4 with so much professionalism and a smile( I felt bad for the abrupt change). Our server Aiden was awesome and so friendly. Probably one of the best servers I’ve ever had.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Rima! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience here. It's great to know that our team's professionalism and friendliness added to your visit. We appreciate your kind words about our servers. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 3550 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 82 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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