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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6 (3612)
$30 and under
American
7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 73 times today
Experiences are available.

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–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 322-0574
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • Parking details
    Valet available
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Apr 29, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Raise a glass to mom! Chef specials, festive cocktails, great vibes: GUARANTEED! Enjoy all your brunch favorites alongside unique menu features, like Blue Crab Quiche Florentine, and special cocktails. Reserve your spot for brunch on May 11th.
    Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout Photo

Private dining

What 3,612 people are saying

Culinary Dropout Waterfront 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scottsdale

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant atmosphere and delightful dining experience. The "fantastic service" and "great vibe" are frequently praised, complemented by "excellent food" like the fried chicken and steak frites. While some mention noise levels, the lively ambiance and live music make it ideal for a fun night out.

3,612 Reviews
  1. Charlene VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. Met a bunch of friends there for lunch. We started with the pretzels. Very good. And the Asian Crunch salad (added shrimp) was very tasty with and just enough spice to make it great. Sitting outside on a beautiful day really topped it off.

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  2. Tamara

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our 3rd time visiting Culinary Dropout and our 3rd locations. When my friend from Paris came into town and was staying down the street and we made plans to meet up for dinner, there was no doubt where my husband and I were going to take her. She comes to town quite often for work and now has a place to take her colleague's or just herself. Ther service was amazing, the steak frites was cooked to perfection mouth and the chef's charcuterie board is always a hit. The ambiance is relaxing and is just a cool vibe. We were seated quickly and the staff worked together and were friendly and helpful in their suggestions on the menu and specials. We will continue to come back. Thank you for a GREAT evening.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review Tamara! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Emily

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pretzels and chicken w biscuits dish was very good!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review Emily! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Nicole

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Culinary Dropout, this location specifically. This time we made the reservation for our daughter & her dorm mates- they had an amazing night. So glad I was able to coordinate with open table and the front of the house staff to give our girl an extra special night to celebrate her bday. We live in California so open table has made travel & special occasions like this, so convenient.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review Nicole!

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  5. Aurora

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came to celebrate my birthday dinner and it was Great!!! So glad I made the choice to come here! Our server was a super nice guy that brought the energy and made the night special. 10/10 recommend!!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the great review!

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  6. Jennifer

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My friends and I were in town for a girls trip and I made sure to book a reservation as soon as we got in. All time slots were available for Thursday night. We arrived right at 7:15 and was told by the hostess that they were running late with their reservations which I found odd. We were told there was a small spot we could have but we would have to wait at least 30 minutes for a regular table. Totally unacceptable and very disappointing!

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  7. Todd VIP

    Phoenix14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My family and I made a reservation for 3 ppl at 4:30 pm. They had plenty of reservations available when booking same day. When we arrived, table not ready. They then sat us in hot full sun. Asked about dishes if it was greasy/heavy. Was told it was not but came out very heavily fried and overcooked. The flavor was not very good as well. Would not recommend.

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  8. Edward

    Phoenix5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visit. Very good food & service, lively, fun vibe. Good place for a gathering of friends. Will visit again.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the great review Edward!

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  9. Katie VIP

    Milwaukee82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every role in the restaurant had a top notch human in it, from host to bartender to server. We were stuffed upon leaving as all the food was messy phenomenal in taste and presentation. We may even come back before we leave town.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thank you for the great review katie!

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  10. Kudzayi

    Salt Lake City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My steak wasn't cooked to the correct temperature I said I just want the steak without the veggies it can with by the still put it on . The server brought the bill even though we where not ready to check out because she wanted to clock our and wanted the tip which is ridiculous 🙄

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 73 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Culinary Dropout Waterfront

7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • 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–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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