Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

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   Shawn

   London7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The 36 hour ribs can not be missed. Amazing. And the monkey bread for desserts is worth the wait.
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Shawn, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the 36-hour ribs and monkey bread. We strive to provide the best food and service to our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The CDO Management Team
   

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   Andrew VIP

   Charlotte40 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I went here for the first time tonight. The cocktail menu is excellent, my wife and I had two drinks each and they were top-tier. For appetizers we ordered the cheese board and for mains I had the short rib and my wife had the vegan curry. Everything we had was outstanding, some of the best food we have had at a Charlotte restaurant. The only downside for the evening was a long (nearly 30 minute) wait for the appetizer (the cheese board). To compound this, our main course was brought out first and just as the server tried to give us the mains, another server brought over the appetizer. I had to ask the server to take our mains back to the kitchen because of their timing error. The server didn’t apologize and seemed annoyed. This incident was never followed up on. If this hasn’t happened this would have been a 10/10 restaurant but I’m not sure we would go back for a while due to our experience.
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 4 days ago

   Hey Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed our cocktail menu and the quality of our appetizers. It's great to know that you and your wife found everything else to be outstanding. We apologize for the mix-up with your main course and the service issue you experienced. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely address these issues to ensure a better dining experience in the future. We hope to see you again soon for another round of our top-tier cocktails and outstanding food. Best, Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Charlotte3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this spot, they never cease to amaze! Our server Wesley was the best.He was knowledgeable about the menu, had great recommendation’s, and made our night amazing. He was accommodating and understood the flow of service perfectly. The food is always great and unique. Truly a gem in Charlotte. Tonight we tried the Korean style ribeye and if you like spice you will love this dish! 10/10 experience
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience. Your kind words about our unique and flavorful Korean ribeye have made our day! We're also glad to know that our team was able to provide the perfect service for you. We strive to make every visit a gem like yours and your feedback reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to serving you again soon. Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   KatieB VIP

   Greensboro10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An excellent dining experience! My parents had never been and our server Jordan made them feel so welcomed! Food was fantastic and can’t wait to come back again!
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, KatieB! We're thrilled to hear that you and your parents had an excellent dining experience. It's great to know that our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed our food. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience! Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   Kristin

   Pittsburgh34 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, great service and always such a great vibe! The spot is one of my favorites
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Kristin, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We always strive to create a great vibe for our guests and it's wonderful to know we're succeeding. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   Dan VIP

   Charlotte32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic experience! I wanted to try a new dish instead of always getting the fried chicken, although I love it. I decided to try the Korean Ribeye cap, and it was delicious but incredibly too hot for my taste. I hated to send it back because it was exactly what I asked for and it was my fault for not asking how hot it might be. The waitress and the manager were more than gracious to take it back and give me the fried chicken instead. They could not have been nicer about it. Both dishes were amazing!
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on 5 March 2025

   Thanks for the review, Dan! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience. It's great to know that you tried a new dish and loved it! We appreciate your understanding regarding the heat level of our Korean Ribeye cap. We're glad it didn't affect your overall experience and that our team was able to accommodate your request. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again soon! Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   Craig

   Charlotte7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cool, trendy place to go for a date night or as a family with older kids (like 8 and up). Great food and drinks, and top-notch service.
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on 3 March 2025

   Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our restaurant to be a cool and trendy spot for date nights and family outings. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our great food, drinks, and top-notch service. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences! Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   GHIRIKI

   Charlotte5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The drinks were creative and tasty. The food options were good but we ordered the most expensive meal on the menu because it was supposed to be the best and it was so spicy , it wasn’t edible. This is coming from someone who like spicy food.
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on 3 March 2025

   Hello GHIRIKI, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our creative drinks and tasty food, but we're sorry to hear about your experience with the spicy meal. We aim to provide a variety of options for our guests, and it's clear we missed the mark in this instance. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, Sean Simon General Manger
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Columbus1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was VERY slow, they were “out” of risotto and salmon (the one dish I really wanted), but I did order a salad instead which was decent. Drinks were pretty good. Ambience was good.
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on 24 February 2025

   Thanks for the review. We're sorry to hear about the slow service you experienced during your visit. We're glad you enjoyed our drinks and ambience. We hope to serve you better next time.
   

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    Donell

    Atlanta2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Fantastic Birthday Celebration at Culinary Dropout! "We had an absolutely wonderful time at Culinary Dropout in Charlotte! We were in town visiting our best friend for his birthday, and this was the perfect spot for a celebratory meal. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The food was outstanding! I opted for the salmon with brussel sprouts, and it was a truly delicious choice. Everything was cooked to perfection, and we devoured every bite. My family loved their meals as well, and the birthday boy was thrilled. The service was top-notch, and the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. It was clear they wanted everyone to have a great time. We're already looking forward to visiting the Culinary Dropout in Atlanta when we get the chance. If you're looking for a fun, vibrant restaurant with amazing food, Culinary Dropout is a must-try! Five stars all the way!"
    

    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on 28 February 2025

    Hi Donell, Thank you for choosing us for your birthday celebration! We're thrilled to hear that you had an absolutely wonderful time. It's great to know that you enjoyed our salmon with brussel sprouts and found our food cooked to perfection. We're also glad that our staff made your visit enjoyable and that you appreciated the service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Culinary Dropout in Atlanta when you visit us! Warm regards, Sean Simon General Manager
    

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