Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

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   Emily

   Charleston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   They clearly didn’t prepare for Christmas Eve dinner. Multiple entrees were not available. What we ended up getting was just ok. My entree was entirely too spicy and I’m one that actually enjoys spicy, but this was too much. I couldn’t eat much of it. My husband’s entree was just meh. The waitress was friendly but was easily distracted. The only great things were the dessert and the ambiance. Last year in Christmas Eve everything was EXCELLENT here but this year they really dropped the ball. We will not be back.
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Emily, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet your expectations, especially on such a special occasion as Christmas Eve. We understand your concerns about the menu availability and the level of spice in your dish. We always aim to serve our dishes with a balance of flavors, and we regret that we fell short this time. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the dessert and the ambiance. Your feedback is crucial to us as it helps us improve. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to make it up to you in the future. Best Regards, Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   Danielle

   Charlotte

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days 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.
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Danielle, Thank you so much for your kind words and the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meals, especially the pork belly nachos, roasted salmon, fried chicken, and bolognese. We strive to provide fresh, flavorful dishes and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback on the value and we're always working to provide the best experience for our guests. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   Vincent

   Charlotte

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great time catching up with my friends before the Christmas holiday took over. The Chicken Cacio y Pepe was delicious, and everyone enjoyed their meals.
   

   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the review, Vincent! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a great time before the Christmas holiday. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our Chicken Cacio e Pepe and found our meals to be delicious. We always strive to provide top-notch food and service, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable dining experience! Sean Simon General Manager
   

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   Jason

   Charlotte

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 4 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 3 days 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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   Nick

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 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 3 days 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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   Chatecee

   Charlotte

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 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 4 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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   Madison

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 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!!
   

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   Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days 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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   Hannah

   Charleston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 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 4 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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   Greta

   Charlotte

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 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 4 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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    Quincy

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 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 6 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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