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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6 (3630)
$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

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

Private dining

What 3,630 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a "fun and lively" atmosphere with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "phenomenal cocktails" and delightful live music. While some patrons note occasional wait times and noise levels, the "friendly staff" and "great vibe" make it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.

3,630 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Phoenix10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.

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  2. Kathleen VIP

    Minneapolis9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    Kathleen, we appreciate the 5-star review and glad you enjoyed your experience!

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  3. Susan VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great experience! Good food, fun atmosphere and friendly staff!

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  4. Stephen VIP

    Chicago40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent but service was pretty slow. Server was courteous perhaps overwhelmed.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Stephen! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it to be excellent. We apologize for the slower service you experienced during your visit. We're always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is valuable in that regard. We hope to provide you with a more timely and efficient service in the future. We appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you again.

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  5. JP VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot in Scottsdale! We will be back for sure
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for leaving us such an uplifting review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Angela

    Denver7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    No music Saturday night :( Ambiance really suffered due to that
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Angela! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service and found it to be top-notch. We understand that our Saturday night ambiance may have been less than ideal, and we appreciate your understanding. We're committed to improving all aspects of our experience and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Simran

    Phoenix10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit to culinary dropout but first visit to this location and the food was below average. Fish and chips was solid. Breakfast burrito is solid. Wagyu Hot dogs were overcooked. Breakfast fried chicken was dry and way too salty. Wings were solid. Also the fried chicken was fantastic at the other location was dry at best.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you for the review Simran and the feedback! We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. C

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff, food, service was fantastic. To each his own, but the music was too loud. On the other side of the coin, he was a great singer and player.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review C! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Micaela

    Louisville2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was great, butThe service was just not so much. Food was also okay. We loved our cocktails! Great spot for a drink and bite to eat. But overpriced for the quality of food and service.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Micaela! We apologize that we missed the mark on your last visit but would love to hear more about it so we can continue to coach and grow as a team! you can message me back with any more details! I look forward to hearing from you!

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  10. Michelle

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The pretzels and fondue were amazing! The burger great as well. It was reservations only when we went so make one and it says “waterfront” so I booked outside seating…the outside seating is by the road. I would advise sitting inside. Music is loud but that brings the whole vibe up. Overall pretty good just didn’t enjoy the seating.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you for the review Michelle! We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Phoenix / Arizona
  4. Scottsdale
  5. Old Town Scottsdale

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 73 times today
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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