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Culinary Dropout - Austin, Austin, TX

Culinary Dropout - Austin

4.5 (2468)
$30 and under
American
11721 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for live music
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (512) 777-3399
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest
  • Cross street
    Domain Blvd
  • Parking details
    Street, Domain Parking Garages
  • Public transit
    Kramer Station
  • Entertainment
    Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,468 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Austin 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Hot spot

  • Austin

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Austin offers "excellent service, fantastic ambiance, & exquisite food" in a lively atmosphere. The menu boasts "creative and prepared well" dishes like the "Build Your Own" charcuterie and Mongolian Short Ribs. Standout items include the "whipped feta dip" and "steak and frites." Although the restaurant can be noisy, it's perfect for "date nights, hangouts with friends or just a casual yet elevated dinner." Despite occasional service delays, the staff is "super friendly" and attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
2,468 Reviews
  1. Patrick VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All our food was way too salty. Overall overpriced for what you get. $14 for chips and dip. Came with just a few chips. Asked for more chips to finish dip and was charged $4 more. $25+ for 5 wagu pigs in blanket that were similar to what you'd get at a kids birthday party. $200 + dinner for 4 with 1 cocktail, no wine and 2 of us just had salads. Definitely a lively atmosphere but likely won't return. Plenty of other spots in Domain. I think they are getting a little too cocky and can't back it up. Server was very nice and attentive.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Patrick, Thank you for the honest review and for providing us with the feedback about our food. I have taken this information and relayed it to our chef team to assist in ensuring we are serving the highest quality possible to our guests and building value around our scratch-kitchen items. I would love the opportunity to connect and gain a bit more insight on your dinner and invite you back for the tasty meal that you deserve. Please reach me at the restaurant at 512.777.3394 and ask for Starla. I am looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you, Starla

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  2. Jena

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good enough but the service was very problematic. Tons of issues and very slow to get drinks/appetizers etc. That said everyone was nice and pleasant just not on top of things.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on June 30, 2025
    Hi Jena, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review about your recent experience, however, I am disappointed to hear our timing was this far off and the overall lack of communication. Please check your inbox as I have fully responded privately. Thank you! Starla

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  3. Jasmine

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time here celebrating my husband’s birthday. The place is so cool and I love that it’s surrounded by different shopping spots. The food was delicious and even though our server was nice, the food did take a while to get to us. That was the only disappointment. We will be back to see how things go the second time around.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much for celebrating with us! We're glad you enjoyed the food and vibe, and we appreciate your kind words about our staff! We're sorry to hear about the wait time, and we look forward to having you back for an even better experience next time!

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  4. Rachel

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food in a laid back atmosphere. Only complaint was a bit loud to hold a conversation.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for the kind words, Rachel! We're glad you enjoyed the food and the relaxed vibe. We appreciate the feedback about the noise as we're always working to improve so everyone can have a great experience. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Ted

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, fantastic ambiance & exquisite food! From the "Build Your Own" charcuterie to the great options in both appetizers/shareables and entrees, all our food choices were top notch. We had the Cacio e Pepe , Salmon and Mongolian Short Ribs; all of which had delicate and balanced flavor profiles, brimming with flavor throughout. Their selection of crafted cocktails offered new ideas to drinks which were fun and delicious! Having been referred to this restaurant, we knew this was the perfect choice! Great for date nights, hangouts with friends or just a casual yet elevated dinner, Culinary Dropout is a spot we will be back to whenever possible!
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on June 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed everything—from the food and cocktails to the ambiance and service. It’s great to hear our dishes and vibe hit the mark for your night out. We truly appreciate the kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Christine

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although a warm evening, chose to dine outdoors as inside was too noisy for conversation. Fans made the outside comfortable.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on June 11, 2025
    Thank you for the feedback, Christine!

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  7. Gabe

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was slow, food was cold, beer was warm. Patio too hot. Need misters or more fans.

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  8. Kaylee

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Thomas, was awesome! He gave us lots of recommendations and thoroughly described everything we ordered. He made dinner with my sister from out of town very special! Thank you!
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thank you, Kaylee! We're so glad you had a great visit and I'll be sure to pass along the kind words to your server!

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  9. Julie

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time to dine at Culinary Dropout. The menu was full of variety and unusual offerings, which was the reason we chose it. We eat out often and get tired of “the same old thing”. We ordered two appetizers and two entrees. All of it was fresh and delicious, but the Chicken Chopped Salad stole the show! We will definitely eat there again and recommend it to friends.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thanks so much for the kind words, Julie! We’re glad our menu gave you something fresh and different, and we love that the Chopped Chicken Salad was a hit. We can’t wait to have you back!

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  10. Ronald VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Drinks were good. Service was good. No complaints.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on June 4, 2025
    Hi Ronald! Thank you so much for the review. We hope to see you soon!

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Austin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 777-3394.

Culinary Dropout - Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 2468 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
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11721 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Domain Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street, Domain Parking Garages
  • Public transit
    Kramer Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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