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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.6 (3748)
$30 and under
American
149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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.

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–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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Private dining

What 3,748 people are saying

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Good for groups

  • East Valley

    Hot spot

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe offers a "lively, good energy" atmosphere, perfect for social gatherings. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "delicious food," particularly the pretzels with cheese fondue and varied menu. Reservations are recommended due to its "crowded" but "fun and lively" ambiance, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
3,748 Reviews
  1. robert

    Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was adorable, loved her energy. Seats were comfortable. Food was great and since it's a scratch kitchen the chef was able to modify my meal to be lower in fat. Loved that.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Robert, thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the service; our team takes great pride in bringing good energy to every table and we appreciate your kind words! It’s great to hear the food and seating comfort hit the mark, and we're especially happy our chef could accommodate your dietary needs. We hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Kate VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & Service were AMAZING! Our waiter Mano was the best! Look forward to going back soon!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Kate, thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear Manu took such great care of you; I'll be sure to pass your compliments along to him! We can't wait to have you back in again soon!

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  3. Evelyn VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were top notch as expected! That’s why I keep coming back to the various locations. Tempe was convenient this time since my girlfriend and I went to “Mamma Mia” at Gammage. I noticed several other tables of women doing the same thing. We all chose wisely for our meal experience before a terrific show, both winners!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on June 2, 2025
    Hello Evelyn, thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that both the service and food exceeded your expectations. Dining near ASU Gammage is indeed a popular choice for theatergoers, and it's great to know you and your girlfriend enjoyed a wonderful meal with us before the show! We look forward to welcoming you back for your next outing!

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  4. Rachel

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat out side in the patio and a bird pooped on our table , inches from my daughters food
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 29, 2025
    Hello Rachel, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback regarding your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear you joined us on our patio, but we’re very sorry to hear you had issues with unwanted wildlife while you were here. I’ll pass your comments on to my team; we will be sure we’re keeping an eye on any unexpected visitors so there will be no interruptions during future visits. Thank you again and we hope to see you back in very soon!

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  5. Sarah

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time had by all! Had the place to ourselves. The reservation for 10 worked out perfectly!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on June 2, 2025
    Hello Sarah, thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that your reservation worked out perfectly and that you had the place to yourselves; that doesn't happen very often! It's always a pleasure to accommodate large groups, and we're glad everything went smoothly for your gathering. We hope to see you in again very soon!

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  6. Michele

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu was minimal and ordinary. The setting was was comfortable and relaxed.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 29, 2025
    Hello Michele, thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the comfortable and relaxed setting; that’s exactly the vibe we aim for. We're sorry the menu didn’t quite impress this time, and we truly appreciate your input. We’re always working on evolving our offerings and hope to surprise you with something new on your next visit! Feel free to let us know if there is anything you'd like to see us add to our menu and I'll definitely pass your comments along to my team.

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  7. Deana

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lively, good energy! Great place to meet up with friends / colleagues.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 29, 2025
    Hello Deana, thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the lively energy; that's exactly what we aim for. Whether it’s a casual hangout or a meetup with colleagues, we love being a go-to spot for good times. We hope to see you and your crew again soon!

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  8. Cindi

    Phoenix / Arizona17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    After a bad experience at Culinary Dropout a few years ago, my husband and I thought we would try it again and we were disappointed again. We both ordered the Restaurant Week special. The cheese in the pretzels & fondue starter was not hot and the portion was less than half the size of a normal order, despite there being no mention of a reduced size on the menu. The server did not provide plates for our starters and took a long time to come back with plates after we asked for them. The chicken entree was significantly over cooked. The antipasti plate starter and the fish & chips entree were good. When it came time to bring dessert, we were told that they were out of the monkey bread. When we asked for other options, we were told that we had no option, we had to get the mud pie. This is a fixed menu from a pre-planned event, how do you run out at 7:30pm and then have no alternatives?
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 22, 2025
    Hello Cindi, we appreciate you giving us another chance and for sharing your detailed feedback, we truly regret that your experience didn’t meet expectations. It’s disappointing to hear about the issues you encountered with the Restaurant Week menu, from not having the portion size explained properly ahead of time and temperature of the fondue to the service missteps and unavailable dessert. This is not the experience we aim to provide. Your feedback has been shared with our team so we can address the specific concerns and improve moving forward. We would love to hear more about your experience and hopefully we can get a chance to make things right. We hope to hear from you soon.

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  9. Jane

    Utah2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Delicious food, excellent service, great ambiance. The pretzels with cheese fondue was delicious as well as the cacio de Pepe pasta. Highly recommend!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hello Jane, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you loved the food, service, and ambiance, especially the pretzels and provolone fondue which is one of my personal favorites! It means a lot that you'd recommend us, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon!

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  10. Megan VIP

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good service and food but the high table chairs are very uncomfortable and our whole party’s backs were hurting.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 17, 2025
    Hello Megan, thank you for the feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service, but we're very sorry to learn the high table chairs made your experience less comfortable. Your comfort matters to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention, we’ll be sure to pass your comments along to our team so we can make the proper adjustments. We hope to welcome you back soon, and please feel free to request standard seating when making your reservation so we can help ensure a more comfortable visit next time!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
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149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

Dining areas

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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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