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Culinary Dropout – Indy, Indianapolis, IN

Culinary Dropout – Indy

4.5 (220)
$30 and under
American
1320 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240-5921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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 free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

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 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Apr 29, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Raise a glass to mom! Chef specials, festive cocktails, great vibes: GUARANTEED! Enjoy all your brunch favorites alongside unique menu features, like Blue Crab Quiche Florentine, and special cocktails. Reserve your spot for brunch on May 11th.

What 220 people are saying

Culinary Dropout – Indy 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Hot spot

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Hot spot

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout – Indy offers a lively atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "friendly, attentive service." The menu features creative dishes and delicious cocktails, perfect for celebrations or casual dining. While experiences vary, many praise the "cool vibe" and "excellent service." Reservations are recommended due to popularity.

220 Reviews
  1. Alyssa VIP

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and overall experience were good, but the food didn’t live up to the hype.

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  2. Marisa VIP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience, fun and casual birthday celebration. The menu had something for everyone, the mock tail menu was a nice surprise. The kitchen paid special attention to allergies as they are a scratch kitchen. The birthday guest received a free dessert. Our server Sky was amazing, he gave us a tour of the menu and offered suggestions as we were first time guests. He was a very attentive and fun server.
    Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Marisa. Thanks so much for your kind feedback. So happy to hear you shared your birthday celebration with us. We take allergies seriously and were happy to accommodate. Looking forward to having you back for your next celebration and we agree, Sky is awesome! See you soon.

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  3. Stacy VIP

    Indiana22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Too cold to have garage doors open Drafty everywhere People putting on coats and hoodies

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  4. Donald

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. The only issue was it was difficult to hear because of the acoustics

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  5. Brieann VIP

    Indiana77 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very excited to try Culinary Dropout, but left a little underwhelmed with the food. The atmosphere was great, our service was fantastic, but the food was just average.

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  6. Joe

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great evening! Went to celebrate a birthday - they had a Happy Birthday sign at the table! Live music was wonderful. Food was outstanding as well was the service. This is a cool, special place. Can't wait to go back.
    Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Joe. Thank you so much for your generous comments! We are so happy to hear you had a memorable birthday experience. We think it's pretty special too and we can't wait have you back as well!

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  7. Diane VIP

    Indiana22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service! Everything was fantastic including the ambience and music.
    Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Diane! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience. It's wonderful to know that our food and service lived up to your expectations. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and are looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Eric VIP

    Greater Boston165 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow. Fantastic food and cocktails. Ribs and Korean short rib entrees superb. Best new restaurant in north Indy.
    Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Eric. Thank you for the kind review! It's wonderful to know that our cocktails and food, especially the ribs and short rib, hit the mark for you. We look forward to having you back to try our other great menu options soon!

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  9. Nicole VIP

    Indiana23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The cocktails were delicious. The cheese fondue was yummy and our entrees were very good. Our server was funny and very personable and gave several good recommendations. We will be back!!!
    Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Nicole. Thanks for your kind review. We think the Pretzels & Fondue are yummy too! So great to hear your server provided a great experience. We can't wait to have you back!

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  10. Tracy VIP

    Indiana14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and will definitely be going back! A friend and I shared appetizers for dinner-pretzel bites with fondue, onion dip, and nachos. All three were excellent! We also had cocktails—the garden mule and strawberry lemonade and they were really delicious. I really loved the inside and how open and chic it is. Looking forward to going back!
    Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Tracy. Thank you so much for your kind review. We're so happy to hear you loved all your appetizers and cocktails. We can't wait to have you either. See you soon!

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Culinary Dropout – Indy is rated 4.5 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Culinary Dropout – Indy

1320 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240-5921

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington Township
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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