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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.5
4.5
3655 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
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–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout can accommodate your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 265-3485
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private lot and valet
  • Public transit
    Light rail adjacent
  • Entertainment
    Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,655 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Hot spot

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout at the Yard in Tempe offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great live music" and "terrific brunch" options. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and "amazing cocktails." The venue is ideal for gatherings, sporting a lively vibe and a "fun place to watch a game." While some reviews mention noise levels, the "outstanding food" and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

3,655 Reviews
  1. Hudson

    San Joaquin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience never disappoints popcorn trip always pops! Noise level was energetic, which I enjoy overall a great place to catch up with a friend and have some popcorn shrimp!

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  2. Al

    VIP

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Culinary dropout used to be on my favorites lists in Tempe. Unfortunately the last 3 times there I have experienced unacceptable wait times for food . This last trip we went 53:27(timed it ) from ordering entrees until they were delivered and half of the entrees were cold.

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  3. Keith

    VIP

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thursday night live music was nice Food always good but getting expensive.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Keith, thank you for the review! We're glad you enjoyed the live music on Thursday night, it’s always a fun atmosphere! We also appreciate your feedback about the food prices. We aim to provide quality dishes, and we understand that pricing is an important factor for our guests. We hope you continue to enjoy your visits with us, and we’ll always do our best to make it worth it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Kristina

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Quick service. Need reservations as it can get busy.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Kristina, thanks for the great feedback! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. You're absolutely right, reservations are a smart move since it can get busy, but we're always here to make sure you have a fantastic experience. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Nancy

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu choice of fried chicken was not a good one. Watery mashed potatoes and dry chicken. And everyone at our table still misses the meatloaf. The noise level was deafening tonight on a weds night. Service is always a plus but we’re not convinced the menu selection will have us returning anytime soon. Sad as we have gone often.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Nancy, thank you for leaving us feedback regarding your visit. We're saddened to hear that the fried chicken didn't meet your expectations during your visit. I'll pass your comments along to my chef team so we can make sure we're keeping a close eye on the presentation of our meals to be sure we're bringing out great food, every time. As far as the meatloaf goes, keep an eye on the menu, we rotate our meals seasonally and a lot of our entrees make it back into rotation. We're very interested to hear how your concerns were handled on location, did your server bring you a replacement meal when you expressed your disappointment? We hope to hear from you soon.

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  6. Erman

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a friend outing with friends. Love the ambience and fantastic food and drinks.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and drinks. It’s always a perfect spot for a fun outing with friends, and we’re glad you had a fantastic time. We look forward to welcoming you back for more good times!

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  7. Chuck

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good dinner. Nachos with pork belly good not great. Processed cheese not my taste. Entrees all good. Service wonderful.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Chuck, thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner and that the entrees hit the mark. We appreciate your thoughts on the nachos, and we’ll keep that in mind for future menu considerations. We do make the fondue from scratch, in house, with Havarti, American and provolone cheeses. We hope you'll give it another try; I'll pass your comments along to my chef team so we can keep an eye on the consistency of the recipe from day to day. It’s great to know the service was wonderful, thanks for recognizing that! We hope to see you again soon and provide an even better experience next time.

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  8. Robert

    VIP

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great live music and terrific brunch. made my birthday feel special.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Robert, we’re so glad we could help make your birthday feel special! It sounds like the live music and brunch were the perfect combo to celebrate your day. Thanks for letting us be a part of it! We hope to see you again next year for another birthday brunch or anytime you're in the mood for some great vibes.

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  9. Tere

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful service!!Made all the difference! Great recommendations and very attentive.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on January 31, 2025
    Hello Tere, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It looks like we missed the mark on a few things, we would love to hear more about your visit and hopefully get a chance to make things right. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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  10. Stephen

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Entrees were cold. Service was very disappointing when entertaining business guests.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on January 29, 2025
    Hello Stephen, thank you for leaving feedback regarding your visit. We're saddened to hear your meals were cold and that you were left disappointed with the service. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially if you're entertaining guests. That is not the standard we strive for, and it seems we missed the mark during your evening. I will bring your comments to my team so we can be sure we're always bringing our guests hot, high-quality food and providing the stellar service you should expect from Culinary Dropout. We would love to hear more about your experience so we may bring your comments to the right team members and hopefully we can get a chance to make things right. We hope to hear from you soon.

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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe is rated 4.5 stars by 3655 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • 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–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot and valet
  • Public transit
    Light rail adjacent
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout can accommodate your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 265-3485
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