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Culinary Dropout at The Quarter, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout at The Quarter

4.6
4.6
1392 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 137 times today

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  • Neighborhood

    North Scottsdale

  • Parking details

    Valet and Public Parking Garages available

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 1,392 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. CarlosR

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I celebrated my birthday here Jan 1st, and celebrated my girlfriend’s birthday here today as well. This is one of my favorite restaurants and they make customers feel so special whether it’s your birthday or not. Service and food are both absolutely outstanding.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very chic and modern restaurant. Food was excellent
  3. letseatfood

    Phoenix

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was the best. He made our first lunch at the quarter location very special
  4. Lynn45

    Calgary

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This restaurant is a favorite on our list . Variety of menu for all taste and age groups .lovely atmosphere and efficient service.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Took my family, it was a great meal, everyone enjoyed there food and service was excellent
  6. Foodlover1

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved it! Two adults shared an appetizer and the fried chicken entree and it was plenty. Will return.
  7. Jane

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The female bartender that worked Sunday was not pleasant. Demanded a credit card before she would take our order without explanation. We eat here often at the bar and have never had such an experience. No one else had to give their cards while we were there, perhaps it was because my husband isn’t from here? Either way if she’s working we will not be dining.
  8. DavidF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    NEVER order their pizza. It was the worst I have ever eaten and that includes cheap frozen ones. The crust was tasteless and had hardly any sauce or cheese. The ribs which I usually like there was way too salty, the fries mushy from being served underneath the ribs, and the coleslaw seemed like it was made at the time of my order and was raw and crunchy without any flavor. My server was the only bright spot.
  9. kobo

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience3
    Not recommended. Food took forever to come, service was not great
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was very good, some salads smalller than expected but the serving of the food was slow. I took over 45 - to receive our food after ordering
  11. BobE

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. We had a waiter with lots of personality who could answer are questions.
  12. PaulM

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Forgot my soup appetizer Salmon was over cooked after requesting it Med rare
  13. Trish

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My girlfriend's and I showed up for a lunch and had a table outside, it was wonderful!! Our server was very attentive and the food was outstanding!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Staffing was a serious issue. Took 30 minutes to get seated at table that we had reserved. Took another 30 minutes to receive our drink order. Place was crowded and loud and our server was overworked and couldn’t keep up. Food service was slow and meal was just over cooked and mediocre. We have enjoyed plenty of meals at Culinary Dropout. This time was a complete disappointment.
  15. Annoyed

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Specify what your happy hour wine is instead of white, red, bubbly. Ordered chardonay only to find out that was not the "white" on the happy hour menu. Sitting next to the bags area sucks. Food was fine.
  16. SusanR

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine in all aspects!
  17. Brad

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The ribs were a small portion for the price. I was expecting a rack of ribs but it was more like 1/2 rack. Otherwise, everything was good.
  18. GaryS

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience3
    The menu is pretty limited. The food was really just average. Probably won’t be back.
  19. RosalieP

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The area was very nice & upbeat ! Free parking in garage down the street. Our waitress was so nice . The beer was very good. Mississippi Mudpie dessert. Was to die for.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting from out of town - Culinary Dropout was recommended to us. We absolutely loved it! Super fun atmosphere and our food was excellent. Not a single person in our family was disappointed in their selections - our only regret is that we waited until our last night of vacation to go here!
  21. LoriC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Sub par food. Hostesses we’re not friendly. Would not waste my money again.
  22. ScottGD

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fun boozy afternoon at the Dropout! Great food, drinks, and service.
  23. SueZ

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience at the Culinary Dropout at The Quarter. We were there for Sunday brunch. Our service was excellent, we received our food quickly and at the same time. It was unanimous that the Banana French toast was the table favorite.
  24. EveP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and superior service. Beautiful restaurant.
  25. DDSmith

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Music was so loud we couldn’t hear each other. The fried chicken was over cooked and dry. The fish and chips were good. The onion rings were delivered to our table cold
  26. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, food, drink,and ambiance were all spectacular. We felt that the prices for the food and drinks were very reasonable considering that the restaurant looked super fancy. Definitely on our radar for the next time we visit Scottsdale! Very enjoyable night. Reservations highly recommended.
  27. dlynch4444

    Milwaukee

    29 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Food was cold. The restaurant is huge lots of energy. The pink pong game was right at our table. Many times. Waitress was nice but had too many tables. 36 hour ribs were tender but no flavor. Fish and chips were served cold. Meatloaf was ok, not great. The culinary dropout should have stayed for a few more courses before going out on his own.
  28. AmyL

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It took 1 hour to come out to the table.
  29. JackN

    Denver

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great service and very attentive staff. The food was pretty good, but not as carefully prepared as sometimes.
  30. MyraDella

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Noise deafening. We could not talk
  31. HeidiM

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was great and friendly. We had a special request for seating arrangements due to a broken arm and they found the perfect place for us out of the way! Food was delicious too. Everyone left satisfied. Definitely would go again!
  32. ScottsdaleQuarterMar2023

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was good, company was excellent, service was very good, but where we were sat was noisy and near the kitchen, would have preferred to be more to the from of the restaurant, we were close to private room which was also busy
  33. noname

    Minneapolis

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Recommend: steak frites, meatloaf and turkey pastrami. Butternut ravioli too sweet and heavy to eat more than about a third of the serving. Our server was really positive and attentive. Desserts selection not great. Very attractive restaurant design, but way too noisy for any conversation.
  34. Alex1993

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great ambiance and a very lively atmosphere. Seems to cater to all types of crowds!
  35. amandaehb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is gorgeous, the drinks and food are delicious. My favorites are the gochujang brussels sprouts, the chips & dip and the skinny margarita!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Food was cold and had to go back.. when it came back out it still wasn’t fresh tasting. Waiter was awesome though!!
  37. MH2017

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service great food
  38. Sandy

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Met some long time friends to celebrate a birthday. Obviously we wanted to talk. The atmosphere was so loud we had one drink and left to go to another restaurant where we could catch up with each other
  39. RoyC

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, Ambiance, Food; I really can’t pick an order of which of the three should come first, but this place is 🔥🔥! CJ treated us like close friends we hadn’t seen in years. He walked us through the menu and gave us the list of customer favorites. We chose the Little Gem Caesar and the Detroit Style Pan Pizza (pepperoni and sausage). The salad was spectacular, made with baby romaine leaves (whole), which was different and delicious!! The pizza was charred in spots and tasted terrific! The sauce was magnificent!! This place is a must-stop if you are in the area!
  40. AmyC

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was excellent last night. Live the antipast Brussel sprouts. I tried the Butternut squash and kale salad - definitely on my way again list. Husbands burger was good and fries crispy. And service was excellent - attentive but not overbearing. Thanks.

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Culinary Dropout at The Quarter is rated 4.6 stars by 1392 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 137 times today
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15125 N. SCOTTSDALE RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    North Scottsdale

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Valet and Public Parking Garages available

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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