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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.6 (3624)
$30 and under
American
7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 88 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 3,624 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a lively atmosphere with "excellent service" and "amazing cocktails." Guests love the "pretzels and fondue," while live music enhances the vibrant vibe. Reservations are advised due to popularity. Some reviews note "noise levels" and occasional service delays, but the overall experience is fun and memorable.

3,624 Reviews
  1. Simran

    Phoenix9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 5 days ago
    Thank you for the review Simran and the feedback! We hope to see you again soon!

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  2. C

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 5 days ago
    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!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Micaela

    Louisville2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 5 days ago
    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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  4. Michelle

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 5 days ago
    Thank you for the review Michelle! We hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Ann VIP

    Nashville108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner and experience. Our server was truly outstanding so I am very sad that I cannot remember her name to give her a shoutout! Please look up the reservation for Ann McKinney at 6:30pm on Saturday and make sure to give her a special commendation! I was celebrating a milestone weekend in Scottsdale and decided for a fun Saturday night in town. We will come back when we are back in town!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review Ann! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Lisa VIP

    Phoenix20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a Great Experience at Culinary, Trenton is a Phenomenal server, great personality.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review Lisa! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Marcellus

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tristen was a phenomenal bartender for us. Food was amazing, and so were the cocktails! Would definitely come back next time we are in Arizona.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great review!

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  8. Sandy

    Fargo3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was amazing. We found it difficult to visit as we were seated right next to the stage. Live music was really good, but just a little loud for us to visit with our friends.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Sandy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the live music at Culinary Dropout Waterfront. It's always our goal to provide an amazing dining experience for our guests. We apologize if the noise level was a bit high for your comfort. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to welcome you and your friends back soon!

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  9. Maria VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome dining experience at the Scottsdale property! We had the popcorn shrimp, charcuterie, board, Mongolian, short ribs, bbq ribs, and steak fritte....all delicious!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 10, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Maria! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and we hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Andrew VIP

    Phoenix24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Only one Vegan Dish, but it is fantastic as are the Brussel Sprouts.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 9, 2025
    Thank you for the review Andrew! I will definitely bring this up with our culinary team and see what we can do about more vegan options in the future.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 88 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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