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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6
4.6
3542 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 117 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 3,542 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.

3,542 Reviews
  1. Christine VIP

    Sacramento18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  2. Lisa

    Phoenix1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day 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 1 day 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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  3. Rima

    Palm Springs15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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 1 day 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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  4. Kristina

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here before heading to the airport and it was such a great find!! The staff was so lovely and the food and drinks were great!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kristina! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience here. It's great to know that our staff made your visit comfortable and that you enjoyed our food and drinks. We strive to provide great value for our guests and your positive feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Alan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All food sourced locally, freshly prepared and fun atmosphere. Highly rec the Mud Pie for dessert! It’s authentically homemade including the hot fudge brought on the side!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience here! It's wonderful to know that our ingredients and fun atmosphere added to your overall satisfaction. We're also glad you enjoyed our Mud Pie - it's indeed homemade and fun to eat! We appreciate your feedback on our service and value, and we're always working to improve. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. deena

    New Orleans7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Victoria was great!! Loved the food. Yum to the crusty bread!!!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Deena! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience here. It's wonderful to know that our crusty bread was a hit! We strive to offer the best food and service, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Stephanie VIP

    Phoenix24 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have had good experiences here before but unfortunately this just wasn’t one of them. Service was friendly but not amazing. Breakfast burritos were supposed to have egg, sausage, potato, and avocado but were almost entirely potato. We didn’t really have time to order new entrees and wait for that so it just makes for a really disappointing brunch. They were taken off the bill and that was appreciated but it doesn’t help the entire experience. Finally, I know most people don’t pay with cash anymore but one member of our party did and pay with cash but didn’t receive exact change. It’s bizarre for a server to keep the extra 80 cents.

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  8. JennyG

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered brunch! Food was delicious and seasoned so well. Great service.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Jenny! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your brunch here. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide you with a well-seasoned dining experience and excellent service. We appreciate your feedback on the value and we're always working to provide the best for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Jeff

    Omaha4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Busy place, I suggest a reservation. The food and service were very good and worth the wait if you do not have a reservation.

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  10. Mary Ann VIP

    Phoenix30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food always amazing Service exceptional Atmosphere delightful Cozy fun vibe Been going since opening Nothing like it!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 3542 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 117 times today

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Google Map for Culinary Dropout Waterfront

7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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