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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ
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Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.5 (3635)
$30 and under
American
7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • 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.

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

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What 3,635 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food" and "fantastic service." The lively decor and live music create a fun vibe, though it can be a bit noisy. Standout dishes include the fried chicken and steak frites. Reservations are recommended for a seamless experience at this popular spot.
3,635 Reviews
  1. Trista

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic and attentive. The food was amazing highly recommend the fried chicken and crispy shrimp rice.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 29, 2025
    Thank you for the great review Trista!

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  2. Ramon

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, great service! Will visit again soon!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 29, 2025
    Thank you for the great review!

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  3. James

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as usual I had fried chicken with mash potatoes and coleslaw. Chefs kiss! Drinks were perfect as well. Try the El Matador a for sure crowd pleaser!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal, especially the fried chicken and mashed potatoes. It's great to know that our drinks hit the mark too! We're glad you had a great time and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Jessica

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited an hour and half for our food. Food was just okay. Service was good. Manager comped our meal, so it made up for it. But don’t think I’ll go back.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Jessica, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront. It's always our goal to provide our customers with an enjoyable dining experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your understanding that our service compaction was able to make up for the wait time and we're glad that it made a positive impression on you. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.

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  5. Barry VIP

    Phoenix11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When arriving at Fox restaurants with a reservation, the hostess always asks you to wait even thugh tables are ready and personnel there to assist. A better restaurant would just have you seated.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Barry! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and hear your concerns about seating! We will ensure to take this feedback in and coach the staff accordingly!

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  6. Andrew VIP

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The first table I was offered had a large dog sitting between the table and the next table about a foot away. It wasn't a calm dog either. Fortunately I was able to move tables. Since when do we need dogs inside restaurants? This is getting out of hand and needs to stop.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Andrew! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and hope to see you again soon! We definitely hear your concerns about dogs; we will ensure to take this feedback into consideration! Thank you again!

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  7. Angie

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I would def skip this restaurant and go somewhere else. The other culinary dropout locations are soooo much better with a way better atmosphere. This locations is super small and I feel like they were making shortcuts. I ordered the nachos and there was hardly any bbq beef on them. I’d go to a different restaurant around the area.

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  8. Brad VIP

    Kansas City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time. Salads were incredible. We will definitely come back
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Brad! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Joseph

    Phoenix10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Live music was too loud having to shout to converse. Drinks were great and food was really good. Service was very good and not intrusive.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 24, 2025
    We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time here and found our food to be really good. We're glad you appreciated our service and found it to be great. We apologize for the noise level during live music, but glad we could contribute to the experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Kathleen VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great- our server was WONDERFUL! She was so kind & just genuinely great. We sat at one of the large rounds & she just made the dinner great.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 23, 2025
    Kathleen, we appreciate the 5-star review and glad you enjoyed your experience!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.5 stars by 3635 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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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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