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Culinary Dropout - Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert

4.7 (2586)
$30 and under
American
383 N Gilbert Road AZ, Gilbert, AZ 85234

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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–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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, 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
    Tess Unsinn: (480) 304-4102
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    We’re here to party all year long. From local bands playing live music on our stage, to cheering on our favorite sports teams on the big screens there’s always something to do with your crew. So seriously, come hang out.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 2,586 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Gilbert is a vibrant spot offering "amazing food" and "wonderful cocktails." The atmosphere is lively, often featuring live music, making it perfect for a fun night out. The service is consistently praised as "attentive and friendly," with standout servers like Lauren and Morgan enhancing the experience.
2,586 Reviews
  1. Ross

    North Dakota4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as usual! Food, service, and atmosphere is all top notch.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 1 day ago
    Hi there, Thank you so much! We love hearing that everything was top notch—food, service, and atmosphere. We truly appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to have you back again soon! Candice

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the pretzels with provolone as a starter, the pretzels definitely did not taste homemade and in fact I have that better ones from Costco. The provolone was tasteless and I had to add my own salt. I tried the Asian crunch salad which felt like a bowl of cabbage with a few pieces of mango Placed on top. The seasoning on the top was good but the salad wasn’t even tossed. The shrimp shrimp roll was good for overpriced for what you were getting . Overall it was a disappointing dinner for the price and left without having dessert because we didn’t think it was worth it.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 1 day ago
    Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We take comments like yours seriously, and we’re disappointed to learn that several of your dishes fell short, especially the pretzels and salad. That’s certainly not the quality we aim to deliver. We’ll be sharing your input with our kitchen team so we can make improvements where needed. We do hope you'll give us a call so we can make this right for you. Please at your convenience, give us a call at 480-418-3980. Thank you again and we look forward to speaking with you! Candice

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  3. Gina

    Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience with super tasty food!! The staff is super cool and very attentive which adds to the chill experience!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Gina, Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you always have an amazing time with us. Our team works hard to create that chill, welcoming vibe—and we're glad it shows! Can’t wait to have you back for more tasty food and good times! Candice

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  4. Drew VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service exceeded my expectations! We had a large party that they accommodated without any issues. We never had to ask for refills and the food was absolutely delicious.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Drew, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so glad we could accommodate your group and that everything—from the service to the food—exceeded your expectations. It means a lot to hear that your experience was smooth and enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you and your party back anytime! Candice

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  5. Gabe

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for a little date night. Good drinks and food. Had a great night!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on July 11, 2025
    Hi Gabe, Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great night at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our drinks and food. We strive to make every date night special and we're glad we could contribute to your enjoyment. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Candice

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  6. Renee

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and cocktails were very good. Our Waitress was knowledgeable and checked if we needed anything regularly. We had a wonderful evening!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on July 7, 2025
    Hi Renee, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and cocktails, and that your waitress took great care of you throughout the evening. It means a lot to know you had such a great experience—we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another amazing night! Candice

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  7. Kevin

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. We will definitely be back and hope to have a repeat experience!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on July 10, 2025
    Hi Kevin, Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you had a great experience and are looking forward to coming back. We'll be ready to deliver another great visit when you do — see you again soon! Candice

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  8. Gabrielle VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Don't try using your OpenTable Reward here. I selected this specific restaurant to use my reward at but when I tried to redeem it the server said they could not manually enter credit cards because of fraud. She wanted me to add it to my ApplePay to try and use it that way but that was not an option on the OpenTable App. Tried to use the restaurants online payment option but that only had the option of cash app type payments and would not allow me to add a credit card to pay with. Got the manager involved and received many excuses as to why it couldn't be done with no resolution. So now I have a $20 reward for that specific restaurant that I can not use. I will try calling OpenTable to see if I can get it put back into my account to use at another restaurant but almost wonder if with all the touchless payment options if most restaurants are going to have the same issue of not being able to manually enter the information. Don't know who is more to blame with this, OpenTable for providing a virtual credit card that the restaurant refused to take or the restaurant for agreeing to be a part of the reward program knowing they can't process it. It would have been nice if the manager just took the $20 off of the bill since it clearly showed a $20 balance on the reward card but they were not very customer centric.

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  9. Mailani

    Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Short Rib bowl had so much sauce and salt it was inedible. My son's sandwich and my burger plate had maybe a dozen skinny fries, it looked like someone ate off of it. Our service was very slow and the waitress told my S/O to "hold on!" and walked away. For a $200 meal, I was super disappointed.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on July 4, 2025
    Hi Mailani, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience—we’re truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations. We always aim to deliver great food and attentive service, and it’s clear we missed the mark during your visit. Your feedback about the short rib bowl, portion sizes, and service is being taken seriously and shared with our team for review. We understand your disappointment, especially given the cost of the meal, and we’d appreciate the chance to make things right. If you're open to it, please give us a call at 480-418-3980 so we can follow up. Thank you again and we look forward to talking with you! Candice

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  10. Seth VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time here. A staple of down town Gilbert. Server was attentive and read the table well.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on July 4, 2025
    Hi Seth, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great time at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. It's fantastic to know that our attentive service and delicious food have consistently met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Candice

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 418-3980.

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert is rated 4.7 stars by 2586 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
8:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
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383 N Gilbert Road AZ, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • 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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 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
  • Entertainment
    We’re here to party all year long. From local bands playing live music on our stage, to cheering on our favorite sports teams on the big screens there’s always something to do with your crew. So seriously, come hang out.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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