Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.6 (3747)
$30 and under
American
149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 60 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.

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 3,747 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 - Tempe offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere with "delicious food and excellent service." Guests rave about the "great ambiance" and "attentive staff." The pretzels with cheese fondue and various pasta dishes are highly recommended. While it's bustling and reservations are advised, the experience is "always a winner."

3,747 Reviews
  1. Jane

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Megan VIP

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Matthew

    Washington DC12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    This place was billed as English pub style. It wasn’t. At all. Unless having fish and chips on the menu makes you a pub. I asked the waitress about the kilt lifter beer and she told me it was a lager. None of the staff looked like staff because they had zero uniform standard. Prices were high for value. Appetizer spread doesn’t come with anything to spread it on? Seriously? Won’t be going back.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Matthew, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback regarding your experience. We're very sorry to hear your visit left you feeling disappointed. We apologize for the misinformation on our style of restaurant; we've always been a gastropub type location. May we ask which internet source has that information? We would love to clear things up so there is no further confusion in the future. We also apologize about the misinformation on the Kilt lifter; we'll be sure to bring this to our staff so we can make sure we're staying knowledgeable on our menu offerings. May we also ask what appetizer you tried? I would love to pass on your comments to my chef team so we can continue improving and hopefully we can get a chance to make things right. We hope to hear from you soon.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Daniel VIP

    Denver287 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delivers a great experience! This place is always crowded but their excellent level of service never declines. The bar tenders are great when you want a drink while you wait for your table, they are right on time seating you, servers are knowledgeable about the menu and give great recommendations and the food arrives in a reasonable amount of time and is hot! And the free valet parking is a great add on. Thank you for always delivering!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Daniel, thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that we continue to meet your expectations and deliver a great experience every time you visit. It’s especially rewarding to know that even when we’re busy, the service, food, and atmosphere still shine through. Our bartenders, servers, and valet team will all appreciate your kind words, it means a lot to the whole crew. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Thanks for being such a loyal guest!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Marilyn

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were great! Service was really good but the added 2025 picture op was my favorite.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Marilyn, thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, service, and we love that the 2025 photo op was a highlight for you! It’s little touches like that we hope to make your visit extra memorable. Can’t wait to have you back again soon

    Is this helpful?

  6. michael

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always pleased with food and service here. Should make reservations are hard to get set without wait, especially any kind of event or a holiday
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Michael, thank you so much for your continued support! We’re thrilled to hear you’re always pleased with both the food and service, that means a lot to us. You're absolutely right about making reservations, especially around holidays or special events, they definitely help avoid the wait. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Ryan

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience we had reservations so we got right in with no weight. Food was amazing. Great way to spend Mother’s Day.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Ryan, thank you for spending Mother’s Day with us! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and that everything from the reservation to the food made the day special. It means a lot to be part of your celebration, and we hope to see you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Nicola VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family lunch! Loved the place! Food was so good - that pretzel and cheese was to die for!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 6, 2025
    Hello Nicola, thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great family lunch with us and that you loved the pretzels and provolone fondue; it’s one of our favorites too! We hope to welcome you back again soon for another delicious visit.

    Is this helpful?

  9. KEVIN VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took some "first-timers" to CD . . . I visit quite often with my work colleagues. Great ambiance, which made our time worth it. Excellent and timely service.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you for bringing your guests to CD and for being a loyal visitor yourself. We truly appreciate it. We're so glad you all enjoyed the ambiance and received excellent and timely service. It means a lot to us that we could help make your time together memorable. We look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues again soon.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Norm

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    .Excellent quality and service. A little pricey, but what isn't nowadays. Our waitress was top notch. Plus, the kitchen split the meal for people that were sharing an entree. Nice touch!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on May 1, 2025
    Hello Norm, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the quality of our food and the service you received. We understand that prices are a concern these days, and we truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. We're especially glad our team could make your experience more comfortable by splitting the entrée for you, it's the little things that matter! We hope to welcome you back again soon!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe using the Order Online button.

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe is rated 4.6 stars by 3747 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. East Valley
  5. Tempe

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 60 times today
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
  • 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
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo