Culinary Dropout – Indy

Culinary Dropout – Indy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Katie

   Indiana2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Fun, new, and lively atmosphere. Burger was meh for the price and a bit over cooked. Brussel sprouts, fries, and dessert was awesome. Not sure the price was truly worth it though.
   

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   Jim

   Indiana7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   One of our group had food allergies. The staff was very considerate and accomidating. Our server did an excellent job. The food was quite tasty with a reasonable price point. I would recommend trying this unique place. I'll be back.
   

   Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Jim! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your visit. We take allergies seriously and know how important that is to our guests. So thrilled that the food and service created a great experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Chris VIP

   Indiana1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The atmosphere is great! It’s everything from family friendly to a classy date night or business dinner. Menu is well priced and has great options. The service was a 12/10. Kids menus come with an etch a sketch!
   

   Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Chris. Thank you for your kind words. So glad to hear you loved the atmosphere, menu and service! We hope your kids loved the etch a sketch too. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Cory

   Indiana6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food. Great service. Will return for sure!
   

   Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Cory. Thanks so much for the kind review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. We can't wait to have you join us again soon!
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Indiana84 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was absolutely excellent. The service was good. It is really nice restaurant but the noise level could keep me from returning. It was very hard to converse due to poor acoustics and loud music.
   

   Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Lisa. Thank you for your review and for choosing to dine with us at Culinary Dropout. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it to be excellent. We're sorry to hear about the noise level and the difficulty you had in conversation due to the acoustics. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will continue to work on a noise level that works for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   Karen

   Indiana17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for 1st time. Nice ambience and service was good. Nice decor. Food was pretty good. Need to try a few more items to bet better impression
   

   Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Karen. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so happy you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to having you back to try more items. See you soon!
   

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   ROBIN

   Indiana2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This is a classic upscale casual eatery with a relatively small menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches/burgers, and more expensive entrees. I ordered the fish and chips, which was very fresh and came with a side of cole slaw and fries. In contrast to most restaurants, they were moderate on the amount of fries, but if you like a heap, you'll be disappointed. They have an even better selection of beers, wine, and cocktails. I liked that you could choose the size of your beers and glasses of wine. The waitstaff seemed uniformly young and energetic. Our waitress was attentive and prompt. I had lunch with a friend and though the restaurant wasn't completely full, it was quite noisy. If you have difficulty hearing, request a booth or table toward the rear of the restaurant, which might help.
   

   Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Robin. Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fish and chips, selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, and our service. We appreciate your feedback regarding the portion sizes and the noise level. We aim to provide the best experience for our guests and your insight is appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Liz

   Memphis/West TN2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for lunch on a Thursday. The menu is quite varied but options for different tastes. I tried the pretzel and provolone fondue, it was really good, the pretzel shape was a large ball, it was fresh, warm, soft and very tasty as was the cheese. The cheese stayed warm with the help of a cast iron dish over a small candle, which was a nice touch. The sushi was also good. The best was the house salad, very fresh with thinly sliced veggies and a yummy buttermilk ranch dressing. They have a lot of bar options, but stuck to ice tea which was light and refreshing. The prices are a little high, but the quality of the food matched that. The service was not a good as the food, but not terrible. Having all the servers in street clothes makes it a little confusing. Our server checked on us frequently and offered extra tea, ice, to go cup which was nice. My friend ordered a different salad dressing but they brought the wrong one, not a big problem because it was on the side and easily switched out. Our server knew of the substitution but the person delivering the food did not and it was quickly resolved. The pretzel and fondue was served without a small plate to place the pretzel, which would have been nice to have. The freshness of the food will have me come back, next time, I will come for evening meal.
   

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   Lauren VIP

   Indiana14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitress (Sophia?) was amazing. Very attentive and friendly. We got our drinks and food quickly and were very well taken care of.
   

   Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Lauren. Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience. It's wonderful to know that Sophia made your visit enjoyable and that you were well taken care of. We strive to provide the best service possible and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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    Debra VIP

    Indiana16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I was a member of a group of 4 enjoying Culinary Dropout last night and it was our first time there. We had an amazing experience. We started with the pretzel buns and homemade cheese sauce (I had the chips since I eat gluten free at our server's suggestion so I could still taste the cheese sauce.) For our entrees, three had the fried chicken and I chose the Peking duck and shrimp stir fry. We all thought our food was outstanding. The service was top notch. Our server, Sarah, is one of the best I have experienced in a very long time. There is also a very interesting drink menu that I hope to sample in a future visit. We will definitely be back.
    

    Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 7 days ago

    Hi Debra. Thanks so much for your kind review! We are so happy to hear you and your group had an amazing experience. We love Sarah too and are thrilled she provided a top notch visit. We can't wait for you to be back to try our scratch cocktail menu as well!
    

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