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Culinary Dropout - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.4 (635)
$30 and under
American
241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 93 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Birmingham can accommodate all your special event needs
  • Private party contact
    Special Event Manager : (205) 955-7962
  • Neighborhood
    Vestavia Hills
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 635 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Great for brunch

  • Alabama

    Innovative

  • Alabama

    Hot spot

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    Lively

  • Alabama

    Most Booked

  • Birmingham

    Great for brunch

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Birmingham

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Birmingham offers a vibrant dining experience with "unique flavors" and a "fun atmosphere." Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," particularly the "crispy popcorn shrimp" and "pretzel fondue." The menu is diverse, though some found it "a bit pricey." Overall, a "great experience" awaits!
635 Reviews
  1. Maria VIP

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots for date night! The food and service is always great!
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 1 day ago
    This is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to seeing you again soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  2. Cindy VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the salad I ordered for lunch. Even though I’ve had strawberry spinach salads at other restaurants, this one was really different and delicious. Server was very attentive and his timing was good. We started with their brussel sprouts and they were really good. I want to go back and try dine other things on their menu.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 1 day ago
    Cindy, Thank you for leaving us this great feedback. I too love the Strawberry and Spinach salad. When you return, I highly recommend the Black Truffle Mushroom Pizza, it is amazing. Look forward to seeing you again soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  3. Craig

    New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food overall was really good. The problem we had was everything felt very rushed. We sat down right at 6:30 and we had completed our appetizers and entrees by 7pm. Some may see this as great service but we just felt like they were trying to get us in and out quickly. Some places and settings that’s great but with the enjoyable atmosphere and date night we didn’t find it a great experience. I will definitely go back but will tell service staff we want to take our time.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 5 days ago
    Craig, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review from your visit. I'm sorry to hear that it felt rushed, that's not the experience we want you to have. I would love to hear more about this so we can improve for next time. Please call the restaurant at your earliest convenience. We hope to see you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  4. Jamie

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing as always with unique falvors. Sat outside for a comfortable quiet atmosphere.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 5 days ago
    Jamie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review with such kind words! We hope to see you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  5. Elizabeth

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner with friends - from arriving to departing everything was excellent. The wait staff was knowledgeable and answered all questions on our dinner selections to the cocktails. We will be back. Thank you for our nice evening!
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 5 days ago
    Elizabeth, This is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to seeing you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  6. Richard

    Alabama2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The server was excellent. However, we were disappointed with the food.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded 5 days ago
    Richard, Thank you for dining with us and for providing us with feedback. I wish we could have given you a 5 star experience. There were clearly somethings that went wrong with your experience. I would love the opportunity to hear about it and a chance to make it right. Please reach out to the restaurant and ask for me directly! I can't wait to hear from you. Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  7. jeff

    Alabama16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly team Great food Fried chicken was amazing
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on June 4, 2025
    This is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to seeing you again soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  8. Jena

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. The waitress was friendly and helpful. The location is great. I am from Atlanta, GA and when I visit Birmingham again.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on June 4, 2025
    This is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I am glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to seeing you again soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  9. Alex

    Alabama2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was 2nd visit l, and once again the food was great, had the banana nut French toast, along with the endless summer drink. Service was awesome, everyone from the manager, who checked on us after we had not been attended too a few minutes after being seated, to the our waiter(Tyrie)to the staff who brought our food out was great! The environment is always vibe, music is good, open air dining is awesome, even though you are sitting inside, you feel like you are outside.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on June 4, 2025
    This is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. We appreciate your kind words, I am glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to seeing you again soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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  10. Lynneice

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve heard so many good reviews for this restaurant and I can only say, it was an excellent experience. From the hostess, our server and meal , the whole experience was amazing. For starters we had the whipped feta and tahini dip(10/10) and the crispy popcorn shrimp (10/10). Our entrees: roasted salmon (9/10) and the shaved roast beef sandwiches with dip (10/10), both were pretty tasty. And let’s not forget the Paloma spritz and the evil jungle princess cocktails, both were a first and favorite item. I I can’t wait to return and enjoy other food items!!
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on June 4, 2025
    Lynneice, I am thrilled to hear that you loved everything and that we lived up to the hype. We look forward to seeing you back soon, Matt Huebert General Manager

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 545-4730.

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham is rated 4.4 stars by 635 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 93 times today
Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Vestavia Hills
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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