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Culinary Dropout - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.5
4.5
616 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • Area
    Southend
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Make it a dropout New Year's Eve! We’ve got everything you need to ring in 2025: indulge in our exclusive Steak & Lobster feature, sip on our Masquerade Party cocktail, and vibe out to live music all night long. 🥂 Our full dinner menu will be available. For any questions, please call (980) 215.9005.
    New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout photo

What 616 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Hot spot

  • Charlotte

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Charlotte offers a lively, upscale sports bar vibe with "phenomenal food" and a fantastic cocktail menu. Highlights include the "delicious" brunch options, live music, and attentive staff. Despite some service hiccups, guests love the atmosphere and creative menu offerings—making it a spot many are eager to revisit.

616 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service and food. We ordered a the pork belly nachos, roasted salmon, fried chicken, bolognese, and shrimp and duck entrees. Everything came out quickly and tasted fresh. We look forward to returning.

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  2. Jason

    Charlotte

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to a CD location in Tempe many times, but first time visiting this location in CLT. The service from Josh was wonderful and the food was just as good as my visits in Tempe. Parking validation is a nice plus for the area too.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Jason, Thank you for your kind words about our service and food. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience, and that our parking validation helped make your visit more convenient. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  3. Nick

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great, Bloody Mary was sub par at best.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Nick! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We appreciate your feedback on the Bloody Mary and we're always looking for ways to improve. We're glad you found value in your experience and we hope to see you again soon. Thanks again for your kind words. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  4. Chatecee

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay, but our server was terrible. Which made the experience even worse.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for leaving us a review. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review so we can learn and grow from it. We strive every day to offer great hospitality and quality food and beverage and we hate that we missed the mark this weekend. I would love the opportunity to invite you back and wow you with the quality and standards I know my team can provide. I hope to hear from you soon! Sean Simon General Manager

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  5. Madison

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Culinary Dropout in Arizona for a couple of years now — and this location is just as amazing!! The staff / manager were incredible, as was the food for the price point. 10/10 recommend :) Such a great spot for a birthday, date or even to watch football on a Sunday! Please go!!
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Madison! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our food and service. It's great to know that our location is equally as amazing for your special occasions, as well. We're grateful for your support and recommendation. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Sean Simon General Manager

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  6. Hannah

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay. The service was okay. The best part was the live singer, she was very good and fun to listen to.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Hannah. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the entertainment! We're always aiming to improve our guests' experiences, so your feedback is valuable to us. I would love to hear more about your experience so we can grow from our shortcomings. Hope to hear from you soon!

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  7. Greta

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was spectacular. Unfortunately one of our dishes was not tasty but the manager jumped right in and made things right. Our server was excellent. We even had a 2nd server who mistakenly thought our table was in his section who constantly checked in with us each time!!
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for leaving us a 4-star rating—it's much appreciated! Hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Quincy

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place truly has something for everyone. First off, the space is massive, with plenty of seating to accommodate parties of all sizes. It’s also kid-friendly, though on a Friday night, the crowd was mostly adults, making it perfect for a date night. On this visit, we started with the pretzel bites with cheese dip and the tomato soup as appetizers—both were excellent. For our entrees, we tried the steak frites and the 36-hour ribs. The ribs were incredibly tender, practically falling off the bone, and the jalapeño molasses BBQ sauce was a standout. Don’t worry if you’re not a fan of spice—the sauce wasn’t spicy, just flavorful. As much as we wanted to try the monkey bread with vanilla ice cream for dessert, we were too full to even think about it! Our server, Angel, made the experience even better. He walked us through the menu, offering personal recommendations that added a great touch. He was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, the service was top-notch, and we left very impressed.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our spacious environment and found it suitable for both families and date nights. It's great to know that the pretzel bites, tomato soup, and especially the 36-hour ribs exceeded your expectations. We're glad Angel provided you with top-notch service and personalized recommendations. We hope you'll have the chance to try the monkey bread with vanilla ice cream on your next visit! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sean Simon General Manger

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  9. Michelle

    VIP

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the live music and food here!! Super sweet staff
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Michelle! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the live music and food. Our staff always aims to make our guests feel comfortable and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your ratings and your kind words about our food and service. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sean Simon General Manager

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  10. Amanda

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just had apps but they were delicious. However, the service and staff were absolutely amazing!! Best I have had in such a long time. I will absolutely go back!!
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star rating - it's much appreciated! We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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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 616 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

1120 S Tryon St suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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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