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Culinary Dropout
Culinary Dropout

Culinary Dropout Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.culinarydropout.com
  • Email: cdovegas@foxrc.net
  • Phone: (702) 522-8100
  • Hours of Operation: Mon - Thu 11am - 11pm
    Fri 11am - 12am
    Sat 10am - 12 am
    Sun 10am - 11pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Gastro Pub, Comfort Food, American
  • Executive Chef: Eric Suniga
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Entertainment: Live music on weekends.

Getting there

  • Parking: Public Lot
A word from Culinary Dropout
Leave your report cards and school books at home.

From the chefs on the line with silver-studded ears and tomahawk hair, to the inked-up, decked-out bar staff shaking and stirring some of the most creative cocktails in the valley, we’re all dropouts here.

Culinary Dropout… serves the very best in unique gastro-pub fare that quietly seeks out future musical superstars who wouldn't mind being paid whiskey and pretzel bites. We’re not easily definable and even harder to forget. And we did that on purpose so you could come and hang out.

So seriously, come and hang out.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "I love the food at this restaurant! Unique menu and cocktail items to choose from!!! Definitely stands out..."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "All good stuff! Great service and excellent unique foods. Good drink selection too."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "I've been to the restaurant a few times, and it's always been good. Better to sit outside than in, given the great setup they have outside. One feature is the pretzels appetizer, but on this occasion, they came out mixed in terms of warm and cold. Also, our server was very responsive at the beginning, but when it was time of the check, it took quite a while to get his attention, and there was really no excuse, given the few patrons in the restaurant at the time. That said, food quality, other than the pretzels app this time, has been good."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "Server was very nice and friendly but was NOT being supported by her bar staff properly. We had a group of about 8 people (all service industry to varying degrees) for Sunday brunch. It wasn't crowded at all but our cocktails took an exorbitantly long time to come out and were served one by one across a ten minute time span. She wasn't set up to win, unfortunately. Do you wait for the slow bartender to make everything and serve all at once as intended or come out one-by-one and annoy everyone who has to look at their drinks but are too polite to consume them before everyone's been served? The rest of the meal was fine with just some minor annoyances but the food was typically great. We continue to eat here regardless of the off days."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Good: Atmosphere - very cool place Appetizers - Pretzels and Fondue Beer - Great selection Food - The people who got what they ordered love it Bad: Ran out of their signature dish (36 hour ribs) Replacement food was not as described Food / order not complete and not corrected Ugly: Everything is very slow Rude waitstaff Could have been a bad night for the restaurant but it was a terrible experience for our table. The horrible service ruined the evening for our entire group. I have mixed feelings about recommending this restaurant."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "Always love coming here. The service today was a bit off but the manager was on top of things and comped some desserts. The beer list has a number of great options and everyone loves the pretzels with cheese dip. The fish and chips were good and the Fried Chicken stole the show as usual."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "We ate and drank most everything on the Happy Hour menu. Everything was great and very tasty! The prices during happy hour are very inexpensive especially for the quality of the food. The service was friendly and pretty good to look at too."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Been to Culinary Dropout at the Hard Rock a few times now and it is a great option when compared to the coffee shop like restaurant there at the hotel. If I was staying close to the Hard Rock, I would even consider going over there for lunch. Their homemade chips are great!"
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "Love this place for the great appetizers - meatloaf sandwich is the best I've ever had, chips and onion dip are amazing and obviously homemade, and the pretzel bites are just delicious!"
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "The only saving graces for our visit to the Dropout on Super Bowl Sunday were the Pabst girls and the wings. Service was pretty slow, although the place packed and noisy, so due consideration. But missed orders and wrong deliveries were evident throughout. Food service was also slow, but the Chicken WIngs were something else - on steroids, huge, and very tasty. Was even eating them with knife and fork! And the Pabst girls were fun, handing out goodies as you ordered PBRs. They kept my attention more so that the actual game! Not sure I'd return for regular service. On the low end of Vegas eateries."
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "While the food we had was very good, there were multiple items (drinks and food) that were out of stock. Also, the service was very slow and we were there for a couple hours, not necessarily wanting to be. The out of stock items could have been because we were there late (around 9pm), which also could have contributed to the quieter ambiance. And I suppose the server could have thought we wanted to have a relaxed pace meal since we were there with a group of friends. However, since there were not many people left in the restaurant, it would have been nice to get a little more attention from the server."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "This place is FUN! The food is very tasty and the selection is wonderful. There are some very creative menu items. It's VERY loud though. If you want to have a nice conversation, this is not the place."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Nice bar like atmosphere. Not a romantic joint but a cool place to hang out and grab a simple, good bite to eat. Menu is small but very good quality. Food does not arrive quickly, so be patient. Blood Mary's were awesome. My only other favorite would be at Burger Bar so far. I would go back for a simple lunch again."
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "Great salad of the day, gluten free options. Good cocktail price. Full off the happy hour menu healthyfully. Perfect. Great service too."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Poor service (not the waiter) from ordering our drinks. t took about 20 minutes to receive the first one. My wife and I split the fried chicken; luke warm, over fried, not crispy...simply just hard exterior and meatloaf; better than the chicken but not by much. The standout was the soft pretzel and provolone dip apps. Excellent. As many restaurants there are in Vegas, this is not a standout."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Had an overall good experience. Held my son's 21st birthday dinner here and he enjoyed it. That's what counts!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "I read a positive review of Culinary Dropout on a Vegas blog, and it was as good as we had hoped. My wife had a burger, I had a turkey/pastrami sandwich and we shared the homemade chips. It was very very good, and the atmosphere borrows from the Hard Rock's cool vibe. We will eat here again!"
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "Don't order the Fish and Chips. Mine was way over cooked and flavourless. But the chips appetizer was great."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "This was my first visit to Culinary Dropout, but it definitely won't be my last!!! The food was amazing (Pretzels and Cheese Fondue!!). A great variety, it was hard to choose what to eat. Great atmosphere, good vibe/energy in the room. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone!!! Being a local, I don't frequent the casinos in the city that often, but I see my visits increasing because of Culinary Dropout!!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Above and beyond as Jay transitioned our reserved table into an outdoor gathering, accommodating 60-70 people, including an appearance by the musicians performing that night. Simply over and above."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We have eaten at quite a few spots in Vegas and this one was the most surprising in terms of food quality and overall service. Our server and hostess were both pleasant and helpful in making suggestions. The happy hour menu (3-6pm) is great - we loved the pretzels with fondue and the antipasto platter. The prime rib sandwich was divine, and the salad was unique and fresh. Honestly, I've paid more for less. If we were in Vegas for a day, we'd go here!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "This was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere was great and the food was fantastic. It was surprisingly fast and very good. Interesting specials going on but overall a real treat."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "This was my second trip to Culinary Dropout and will certainly be the last. The place is needlessly crowded, and the so-called four-top tables barely seat two. The music is atrociously loud, and the crowd is nothing but wall-to-wall hipsters. That all could be forgiven, if the food were worth eating. Both times I have had the same complaint, and my group has always agreed: the food is bald beyond salvation. Totally under-seasoned, no matter what the dish. Even the desserts. The pretzels are good, but don't go any further on the menu."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "They sat us at a front cramped table so we asked to be moved. Dinner looked like something we through together after work but it tasted average. Not great before a big night."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "I had a group of 9 & read a bunch of reviews which were generally positive but suggested the service might have been subpar. This wasn't the case. From the hostess to waiter, to water server and kitchen staff, I was impressed. Food was awesome, get the pretzel and cheese fondue no matter what."
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "We loved the food. It was cooked to perfection and really tasty. Glad we choose this place, it was fantastic."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "If you have one item off the menu, make it the pretzel balls with fondue. I had the ribs, which were also excellent. My husband had a burger, and said it was very good. One member of our party of four had meatloaf, which was luke warm but tasty. The ambiance is more of a sports bar, and I'll bet it's more exciting during the summer season when the patio is open and there are more guests at the hotel. We took a taxi from the Strip to eat here...it was a bit of a disappointment...they were not busy at 7:30 on a Friday night."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Love coming here for the great tapas. The small plates were all perfect from the calamari to the mussels. Being part of the casino was a turnoff but there is a nice patio for summer dining. Our waitress was awesome."
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "Great spot for a group. Pretzels and Chips are a great starter. Everyone loved their food. The French Dip is great - get it with the pretzel cheese! Ribs and fried chicken were also hits with the group. Great spot - we'll be back!"
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "Having selected the restaurant to eat at because of the name, I asked the waiter about the name and he said there wasn't a story behind it; that it was what they picked out after doing a marketing study. Considered to be high end pub food. I had the 36 hour cooked full rack of ribs with fries and the apple monkey bread with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Really enjoyed the food, the beer and the atmosphere."
    Dined on 12/3/2013
  • "We loved the appetizers so much, we ate here three times during our week-long stay at Hard Rock. Our main course was nothing to write home about, but it's a great place for lunch, or snacks!"
    Dined on 11/5/2013
  • "Great Dinner in a great place. Our waitress was amazing and had very good suggestions. If I have to knit pick... I dine out often and I am familiar with portions sizes and what not, I felt that the the portions here could have been bigger specifically with the a la carte anti pasto and entree. Pretzels with cheese fondue OMG, Korean prime Rib the best!!"
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "I had the Chicken Curry. The curry sauce had just the enough of a kick that said curry. The chicken was not tender. The chicken pieces had the texture of a stewing chicken (a bit chewy with gristle) rather than the tenderness of a frying chicken. My wife had the salmon and loved every aspect of it. This restaurant is part of the True Food Kitchens chain and I guess I was expecting too much of what is offered at True Food so I may have stared out a bit disappointed."
    Dined on 11/26/2013
  • "Excellent food, very attentive servers and a relaxed atmosphere. We went for my sons 18th birthday and they brought him monkey bread, one of his favorites with a candle for his birthday! The bistro steak was fantastic and prepared exactly the way I like it!"
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Waiter was AWESOME ! One of our meals had not been cooked all the way, the waiter got another meal of choice, apologized, and made it right/better! Great desserts, good drinks, good food! Definitely recommend!"
    Dined on 11/6/2013
  • "We decided to go last minute on a Thursday evening. It wasn't too busy and we had a good table near the windows. It was also far from the speakers that can be a little loud if you want to have a conversation. Our server was great, and when I wanted a second cocktail, but didn't feel like looking for something different, he was able to recommend a great second option. The pretzel fondue appetizer is amazing, especially if you get it for happy hour prices. My husband recommends asking for mustard as well to go with. He order the ribs that had a really good sauce. I got the fish and chips that were really nice and crispy. The service was good, prompt, and friendly. Overall it was a great experience!"
    Dined on 11/7/2013
  • "Fun place yo watch a ball game and have drinks. Wouldn't eat there"
    Dined on 10/28/2013
  • "We enjoyed Culinary Dropout at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas for dinner during a corporate retreat. The ambience on the patio was wonderful, the service top notch and the food delicious. We were setup on comfortable chairs and couches, we shared appetizers and desserts and really enjoyed our experience."
    Dined on 10/21/2013
  • "Great choice for Las Vegas locals to choose to meet up with visiting friends. Our friends were staying at the MGM, and we didn't want to park a mile away and wear ourselves out walking through the ginormous Grand. The Hard Rock Hotel is easy to get in and out of, and the restaurant was so delightfully arranged. We didn't even realized there was outdoor dining, but it was simply perfect outside and we had a great table near a little fire pit. Food was tasty, moderately priced and the Smashed Irishman cocktail is going to become a staple at my family gatherings."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Ate here for lunch and dinner food is fresh and excellent. Out door seating was great."
    Dined on 10/16/2013
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