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Culinary Dropout - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.5
4.5
501 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
    (205) 545-4730
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (205) 545-4730
  • Neighbourhood
    Vestavia Hills
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 501 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Innovative

  • Alabama

    Hot spot

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    Lively

  • Alabama

    American

  • 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 service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "fun cocktails" and unique menu items like Crispy Popcorn Shrimp. While some mention slow service, many praise the "friendly staff" and "delicious" pretzels. Overall, it's a "must-try" spot for casual dining.

501 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fun live music great flavors, surprising prices for a good restaurant in Birmingham

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  2. Leigh

    VIP

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started with good cocktails and feta dip. They were good. Daughter chose a salad and we split the mushroom truffle pizza. We had a good experience and would return

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  3. Alecia

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation for the dining room at 7:30. We did not get seated until 7:55 and on the patio. The steak was super salty this time.

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  4. Jackie

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we arrived to the restaurant, it was clear they were busy. The managers and staff worked really hard to seat people as quickly as they could and were very accommodating to our party and others. We had an incredible experience. Even with a full restaurant our service was top tier, food was excellent, and staff were kind and upbeat. Managers Lisa and Mark were on top of everything. Our server Riley was fun and made our visit!

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  5. Chris

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & environment. Been here several time and love it. This night they just didn’t do a good job planning and we had to wait 25 minutes past our reservation. But they compensated by practically offering a free appetizer, which was nice.

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  6. Allison

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Seems very overpriced for what it is. I had a hamburger/fries and water to drink, and it was $20 (without tip). It was a pretty good burger, very average fries, but just not worth the price. A salad was even MORE than that if you added a protein -- like $22 or more. I could make salad for 50 people for that kind of cost. The restaurant decor/ambiance and staff are very nice -- but it's really expensive "bar food."

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  7. Bryan

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly service and good food. Drinks were good too.

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  8. Jack

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible place. Had it for the first time and enjoyed all aspects of it. Food came out quicker than expected with how crowded it was. Very intentional wait staff as well which I loved.

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  9. Victor

    VIP

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding as usual, checked on by two different managers during our visit. Food was excellent as usual, always consistent and fast. This is our new go to, a place where kids will always have something they like and parents will be happy too. Decor is great, love that they are well staffed and not too overcrowded with too many tables. 5 stars all the way, bravo
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on January 12, 2025
    Victor, Thank you so much for this wonderful review and your continued support. It means a lot to us that you recognize all of our hard work. The next time you are in please ask for me so I can put a face to the name. Looking forward to seeing you back soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  10. Trinity

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Currently our favorite place to eat!
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on January 12, 2025
    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, Matt Huebert 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 4.5 stars by 501 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 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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