Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. East Valley
  5. Tempe
Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.5
4.5
3678 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 152 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

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–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • 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 can accommodate your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 265-3485
  • Neighbourhood
    Tempe
  • Cross Street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private lot and valet
  • Public transit
    Light rail adjacent
  • Entertainment
    Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,678 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Hot spot

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe is a vibrant dining destination known for its "great food and service." The lively atmosphere, complete with "fun craft cocktails" and "live music," makes it perfect for gatherings. Guests love the "delicious" food options, especially the pork belly nachos and creative cocktails.

3,678 Reviews
  1. karin

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    1.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very slow. Our apps came before our drinks. When the apps came out the bread was black (feta app). I mentioned to the guy who brought it out and he knew right away it was burnt. Why serve burnt food? Ordered another round of drinks and a side of French fries…. Had to cancel because it too too long. You have great food but service is not good at all. Outside of the burnt bread our food was delicious.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Donna

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Took over 30 minutes to get out first drink after ordering,
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Donna, thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the delay in getting your first drink to you. We understand how frustrating that can be, and it’s certainly not the experience we strive to provide. We’ll work on improving our service times to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a smoother experience next time!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Kristin

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A little too loud on the patio with the music. Our server was nice, but direct, to the point and then gone and hard to find as needed.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Kristin, thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you liked your server and the food, but we apologize for the noise level on the patio and any difficulty in getting assistance when needed. We’ll work on improving the balance between atmosphere and comfort, and we’ll definitely make sure our team is more readily available in the future. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Carissa

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to your restaurant since our son started at asu. We used to love it. You changed the menu. The food was not good. We won’t be back
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Carissa, we're very sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your meal. May we ask what you ordered? We love to improve, and I would love to pass your comments to our chef team so we can look into that particular dish. Keep an eye out, our menu rotates seasonally and what we used to have on the menu often makes its way back around. We hope to hear from you soon.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Amy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The guests did not show so we moved to a smaller table, then two more guest showed, and we had to stay squeezed in to the smaller table, although there were larger more comfortable tables around. I requested to be moved, but the server and hostess did not accommodate it. I don’t know if it was because we had already moved once but it was uncomfortable seating for five large adults to sit at a four person table, between two other tables with guests on both sides. The waiter did not split the checks or ask how we would like it divided and gave my husband the whole bill who felt obligated to pay it when it was my co- workers going away lunch. There was a lot of miscommunication, unfortunately but otherwise great to get out and see friends. Please know that one experience does not make a final judgment about the restaurant, I feel no judgment either way.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Amy, thank you for sharing your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the experience you had. We understand how important comfort and good service are, and we're sorry that we didn’t meet your expectations in these areas. I'll be sure to pass your comments along to my team so we can be sure we're helping our guests avoid any uncomfortable situations by separating all checks ahead of time and making sure we're also accommodating any seating requests to the best of our ability. We're glad to hear that, despite these issues, you were able to enjoy the company of your friends, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future. Thank you for your understanding!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Michael

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun activities and good food. Love the indoor/outdoor combo atmosphere.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Michael, thank you for your great review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the activities, food, and the indoor/outdoor atmosphere. We love creating a fun space for our guests and appreciate your kind words. Hope to see you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Patricia

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great; the Signature Old Fashioned was amazing. David was a great server and we had a wonderful time.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on February 21, 2025
    Hello Patricia, thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you loved the food and the Signature Old Fashioned. David will be so happy to hear your kind words about his service. We can't wait to have you back for another wonderful experience!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Michon

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yummy lunch spot in Tempe! Had the kale salad and added salmon. Delicious
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on February 21, 2025
    Hello Michon, we're so glad you enjoyed your lunch! The kale salad with salmon is definitely a great choice! Thanks for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you again soon for another delicious meal!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Daniel

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Appetizer was better than the entree food. Food was mangolian something was very over seasoned tasted like straight salt. I got skirt steak ask for medium well got medium rare. Fries very bland
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on February 21, 2025
    Hello Daniel, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It looks like we missed the mark on a few things, and we apologize that your meal was not up to our usual standard. I'll make sure to pass your comments along to our chef team so we can make sure these issues are not reoccurring with our guests. Were your concerns acknowledged with our team during your visit? We truly hope your server brought you a different meal when you expressed your disappointment. We would love to get a chance to make things right, we hope to hear from you soon.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Elena

    VIP

    Phoenix

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time, great food and service. As well as life music on the weekends.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on February 21, 2025
    Hello Elena, thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently have a great experience with the food, service, and live music. We can't wait to see you again soon for another wonderful time!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe using the Order Online button.

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe is rated 4.5 stars by 3678 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 152 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Tempe
  • 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–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot and valet
  • Public transit
    Light rail adjacent
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout can accommodate your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 265-3485
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo