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Culinary Dropout - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.4
4.4
571 Reviews
$30 and under
American
241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Birmingham can accommodate all your special event needs
  • Private party contact
    Special Event Manager : (205) 955-7962
  • Area
    Vestavia Hills
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Easter, the Dropout Way. Chef specials, festive cocktails, great vibes: GUARANTEED! Enjoy all your brunch favorites alongside unique menu features, like Blue Crab Quiche Florentine, and special cocktails. Reserve your spot for Easter brunch on April 20th.
    Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout photo

Private dining

What 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Innovative

  • Alabama

    Hot spot

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    Lively

  • Alabama

    Most Booked

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Birmingham offers a lively atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent service." Guests enjoy the flavorful menu, standout cocktails, and vibrant live music. Though some find portions "small for the price," the attentive staff ensures a memorable experience. A perfect spot for brunch or group gatherings, with delightful outdoor seating.
571 Reviews
  1. Maddie VIP

    Nashville1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    If you arrive for your reservation 10 minutes early, they will not seat you until the exact time….. we did not appreciate this when our table was open the entire time

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  2. Christy

    New Orleans6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good for a date night! Great service and good food!

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  3. stephen VIP

    Charleston64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Great service and the food was delicious. Awesome menu and atmosphere. If we ever make it back to Birmingham, we will definitely come back! Need these all across the country!

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  4. Carrie

    Alabama1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I would advise not taking babies or small children. It isn't very family friendly. Myself and a friend ordered the fried chicken. The portion size is reasonable for the price but our chicken was almost burnt completely. Someone did come out and apologize for the long wait on our food. I was disappointed because I had heard good things about the restaurant and the food wasn't good.

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  5. Steve

    Pittsburgh5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservations were for 7 p.m. on Wednesday night. We did not get seated until 7:15. Our server was weeded early and never recovered. Management was not aware, nor did other servers team to help. Room Service cocktail was very good. Pork Belly nachos tasted like pulled pork (nor crisp pork belly) and were average in quality and taste. We waited a long time before server reappeared after nachos. Steak frites…steak was well prepared, tender and very flavorful. Arugula salad had too much dressing. Fries came out cold. Had to get up and track down server for two new place settings and two orders of hot fries. Final bill had a pepperoni and sausage pizza on it that we did not order. Second time eating here and this time was a quite a disappointment.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 6 days ago
    Steve, I am so sorry that we had confusion with your reservation. I also wanted to apologize about what sounds like slow and inattentive service. The pork belly on the nachos is slow cooked and we do mix it in with pork shoulder. Ultimately, I wanted to invite you back in for a better experience. I understand that it can be frustrating for a dinner to not go well and I would love the opportunity to make it up to you. I look forward to seeing you again, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  6. Cathryn

    Alabama6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great attentive staff. Nice outdoor seating. Enjoyed the experience.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on 26 March 2025
    Cathryn, This is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to seeing you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible! Can’t wait until I have the chance to go back!
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on 26 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review! We appreciate you dining with us and look forward to seeing you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  8. James

    Tallahassee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere. Good service. A bit too pricey for the food quantity and quality.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 7 days ago
    James, I appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. We aim to serve the highest quality product we can from our 100% scratch made menu with fresh produce and proteins brought in daily. If you don't mind me asking what you had so I can pass any feedback along to my culinary team. I would love the opportunity to serve you again and get you a dish you will truly enjoy. I look forward to hearing from you, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  9. Vanessa

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is great. I had the steak frites and it was cooked with perfection. My mother had the fish. It was fried crispy and it was delicious. Our server was amazing. Drinks were good. I had the old fashion. It was more of a shot of whiskey though. lol. The peach drink was great though. Overall great experience. Will definitely recommend.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on 26 March 2025
    Vanessa, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review from your visit. We're also big fans of the Steak Frites and Fish & Chips. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was awful. Our server came to check on us once and we had to wait for her to reappear to bring us our check. Do not recommend.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on 26 March 2025
    Thank you for dining with us and for providing us with feedback. I wish we could have given you a 5 star experience. There were clearly somethings that went wrong with your experience. I would love the opportunity to hear about it and a chance to make it right. Please reach out to the restaurant and ask for me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 545-4730.

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham is rated 4.4 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Alabama
  4. Birmingham
  5. Vestavia Hills

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Vestavia Hills
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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