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Culinary Dropout - Denver, Denver, CO

Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5
4.5
1228 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5
$30 and under
American
Mayfair

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Reserve your spot to experience 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 779-0190
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (720) 615-7127
  • Neighbourhood
    Mayfair
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $30 Dropout Duo

    Multiple dates available
    The $30 Dropout Duo includes "The Slicer", our chef's selection of cured meats, cheeses and snacks, and two of our craft cocktails. Available all day every Wednesday & Thursday only in Denver.
    $30 Dropout Duo photo

What 1,228 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Denver offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing staff" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the lively atmosphere and creative cocktails, making it a perfect spot for both casual outings and special occasions. While the service can occasionally be slow, the attentive team ensures a memorable visit.

1,228 Reviews
  1. Timothy

    Denver

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time at Culinary Dropout. Love the design – bar area, wintertime enclosed patio, large kitchen viewable through full length windows, and live music, not blaring. The servers were excellent, but the pace of service is quite leisurely, so this is probably not the place to come if you are on a tight timetable. The menu is quite varied and the food is excellent.

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  2. Chuck

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here quite a few times and have never had a bad meal. The rib eye cap dinner is outstanding, but I departed and ordered the ribs last night. They were fall off the bone good!! Portion sizes are perfect and service is always attentive. This is one of my “go to” restaurants when I head to the Stapleton area. One area of caution. They changed their well bourbon for their Old Fashioned. It’s a terrible choice, so be sure to specify your own bourbon.

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  3. Mallory

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food...Fried Chicken is great as is the Bolognese. Service was friendly but not great. It seems that management doesn't do a great job training the servers on efficient and good service.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Mallory, Thanks for dining at Culinary Dropout - Denver and taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Fried Chicken and Bolognese. We're always looking to improve, and your feedback on the service training is truly valuable. If you can, please message me with some more details regarding the service you received, so we can address any issues with our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for an even better experience! Best, Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  4. Shannon

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous night at Culinary Dropout. We had our favorite booth, one of our favorite waitresses (Nester), and chatted with an upstanding manager (Mikah) and person. Our appetizer was delayed because of several parties, but our waitress ensured it was taken care of, and our favorite salads were delicious, just the way we love them. We had a great evening.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on December 6, 2024
    Hi Shannon! It is always great having you join us for some delicious kale salads! Thanks so much for the kind words, your support for the team at CDO, and we'll see you very soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  5. Amy

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a bunch. Love the Peaches and Rye cocktail. The food is good and I really appreciate how they allow you to customize ingredients in a dish for dietary preferences. I’ve been when they’ve had live music on a decent number of occasions and always think it’s too loud and have never been particularly intrigued by the music. They had a solo performer, a guy named Joel playing some awesome classic tunes with a great voice as really pleasant volume level. Please have him back more often! I would come on a night he was playing for sure. Really made the atmosphere more enjoyable with pleasant music at a nice volume level.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on December 5, 2024
    Hello Amy, Thanks so much for the fantastic review!! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed Joel's music so much, and our staff was able to accommodate any dietary restrictions your party had. Thanks again for the feedback and we look forward to your next visit with us at CDO Denver! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  6. katherine

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Waiter, food was good and quite flavorful. Very nice ambiance.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on December 5, 2024
    Hi Katherine, thanks so much for the great review! I'm happy to hear your server was able to take great care of your party, and you enjoyed all you sampled from our menu. We look forward to seeing you again very soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  7. Albion

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noisy Sports bar, cheerful, mindful wait staff, tasty dishes.

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  8. Shannon

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous evening with Caitlin as our waitress extraordinaire. She always makes us feel like we are a special guest. She also makes sure that our meal is exactly the way we love to have it. We love Culinary Dropouts.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on November 26, 2024
    Hi Shannon! Thanks so much for the shoutout for Caitlin! We love hearing that kind of feedback about our team. Hopefully we see you again very soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  9. Rebecca

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, exceptional cocktails, and incredible flavors. My husband and I travel often and consider ourselves foodies and this meal was top 5 of all time for us. Please, do yourself a favor and go here. You will not be disappointed.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on November 23, 2024
    Hi Rebecca, thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a fantastic dining experience at Culinary Dropout - Denver. It's great to know that our cocktails and flavors hit the mark for you. We take pride in serving the best to our customers and your kind words are a testament to that. We're grateful for your recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon. Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  10. R E

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place to go with great food and drinks. Wait staff is very nice and knowledgeable. I enjoy lunch there every time...haven't been for dinner.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on November 20, 2024
    Thanks for the review RE! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Culinary Dropout - Denver. Our team takes great pride in providing knowledgeable and friendly service, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark during your visit. We look forward to serving you again soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Denver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 779-0190.

Culinary Dropout - Denver is rated 4.5 stars by 1228 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Culinary Dropout - Denver restaurant

Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5
$30 and under
American
Mayfair

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Denver

4141 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80220

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Mayfair
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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