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Culinary Dropout - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.6 (819)
$30 and under
American
1120 S Tryon St suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!

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–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Charlotte can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (980) 595-3979
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Southend
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 819 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Most Booked

  • Charlotte

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Charlotte offers a lively atmosphere with "excellent service" and a delightful menu. Guests rave about the "amazing food" like the 36-Hour Pork Ribs, and drinks such as the white sangria. The live music adds a "great vibe" without overpowering conversation, making it perfect for any occasion.
819 Reviews
  1. Ronte VIP

    Charlotte6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was mostly good. One piece of chicken wasnt cooked as well as I'd have liked.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Ronte, Thank you for taking the time to review Culinary Dropout - Charlotte. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service and found the food to be good. We're sorry to hear that one piece of chicken didn't meet your expectations. We always strive to deliver the best dining experience for our guests. Your feedback is invaluable and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. We hope to see you again soon for a more satisfying experience. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Stuart VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff is amazing. Food is eclectic and extremely well done. In two separate visits over 4 days I couldn't find a thing that I would change.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star rating - it's much appreciated!

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  3. Sara VIP

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to eat before the games. Easy walk to boa.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star rating - it's much appreciated!

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  4. Noelia

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time! It threw me off a little that their staff doesn’t wear uniforms but they were soo attentive you didn’t have to look for them! The salmon dip stole the show! And the white sangria they have right now is divine.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star rating - it's much appreciated!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    slow service- many entrees sold out
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us at Culinary Dropout - Charlotte. We're sorry to hear that you experienced slow service during your visit. We strive to provide our guests with an enjoyable dining experience, and we're sorry to have fallen short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually work to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  6. Neil VIP

    Charlotte38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Fried Chicken was great…salad was good. The wait staff was quite interesting…it was almost like they were doing us a favor to drop by our table. Not a lot of conversation or interaction with customers. They were almost aloof…maybe it was just the waitress we had. The restaurant wasn’t crowded so that wasn’t an excuse. We had to ask for water refills and straws. They were handed to us unwrapped.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Neil! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our fried chicken and salad. We appreciate your honesty about the service, as it helps us improve. We always aim to provide a warm, attentive, and unobtrusive service. Your comment about the straws has been noted and will be addressed. We hope to see you again soon! Sean Simon General Manager

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  7. Sica

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and our server Nick was fabulous!

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  8. Andy

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant for their food and awesome drinks!
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on June 25, 2025
    Thank you for the five star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon for tasty treats and ice cold libations!

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  9. Tricia

    Columbus12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a perfect night, fantastic service, food was delicious and the cocktails were fabulous, what more could you want?
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on June 26, 2025
    Hello Tricia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect night. Your compliments about our service, food, and cocktails are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous night! Best regards, Sean Simon General Manager

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  10. James VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We honestly were expecting a much better experience. The server spilled half of my wife’s drink on table, someone else came along with a towel and basically just smeared the stickiness all over the table. Ribs were good, but fries were cold. My wife ordered her burger medium and it came well done, with cold fries as well. We did enjoy the live music. Not planning on a return visit.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on June 23, 2025
    Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent visit to Culinary Dropout. We sincerely apologize for the experience you and your wife encountered during your time with us. It's disheartening to hear that we fell short of your expectations, particularly with the service and food quality. We strive to provide not only delicious meals but also attentive service, and it seems we missed the mark on both counts during your visit. Please know that your comments have been shared with our team. We are actively working on improving our service standards to ensure that such incidents don’t happen in the future. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the live music, and we truly hope you'll reconsider visiting us again. Warm regards, Culinary Dropout Team

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 215-9005.

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte is rated 4.6 stars by 819 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 70 times today
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1120 S Tryon St suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Southend
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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