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Culinary Dropout – Indy, Indianapolis, IN

Culinary Dropout – Indy

4.5 (242)
$30 and under
American
1320 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240-5921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today

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
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  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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What 242 people are saying

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

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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 vibrant atmosphere and a creative menu, with highlights like "amazing food and great service." The venue is perfect for both casual outings and special occasions. Some standout dishes include pretzels with fondue and fried chicken. "Phenomenal food and service" make it a must-visit spot.

242 Reviews
  1. LaShonda

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only complaint was that my mashed potatoes were lukewarm while the chicken was piping hot. The food and service was overall good!

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  2. Suzanne

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always our experience was wonderful like the food and service. We will be back soon

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  3. betsy VIP

    Indiana57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    nothing we had here stood out. We had the pretzel appetizer. The pretzel ( way too many for two!) were good but the cheese dip did not have any flavor. I had the chef's board for lunch. Did not realize the deviled eggs were made with truffle oil- ick to us. It was small for the price. And the meat stinky. Hubby had the pastrami and turkey sandwich on a baquette vs pretzel bread and it was decent but nothing we would order again. We had water to drink and our bill was $76!! Definitely not worth it! Our waiter was excellent though!

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  4. Emma

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I surprisingly noted some of the staff was previously from Doc Bs. It was a nice dinner, I do think the food itself is lacking. Amazing waitress great vibes. I’d come back for a drink.

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  5. Christine VIP

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time. The food was great and the service is attentive. We will be back!

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  6. Mike VIP

    Milwaukee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    CD delivers again. We had visited CD in Scottsdale and saw Indy had a location so we wanted to check it out. Food and service was excellent!

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  7. Elizabeth VIP

    Tampa21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food wasn't quite as good as I expected. Waiter was ok, but obviously VERY busy. Banana dessert was not good at all and there were very limited dessert options. More variety on the menu would be nice.

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  8. William VIP

    Indiana290 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Why does the music have to play so loud- let us talk to one another- even the servers have to speak up over the noise. All Ingredients should be listed for each dish- one member allergic to sesame seeds- had the kitchen make another one without the seeds which took a while. Also it took numerous times to receive requested items such as fizzy water, ketchup,…. The concept is great and their business is booming- we will no longer help it to ‘boom.’ We were a party of 8 celebrating Mother’s Day on Friday night.

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  9. Katie

    Indiana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days 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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  10. Miriam VIP

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time experience was great. Food was great, service was very good. I would definitely come again. Our server, Donesha, was great!
    Culinary Dropout – IndyResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Miriam. Thank you so much for the kind review! So happy to hear the food and service hit the mark. We think Donesha is great too! Can't wait to have you join us again soon.

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Culinary Dropout – Indy is rated 4.5 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
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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