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Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4 (2851)
$30 and under
American
2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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.

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–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 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
    Our Special Events Team! : (520) 203-0938
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Parking details
    Valet offered on weekend nights<br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Multiple dates available
    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.
    Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout Photo

Private dining

What 2,851 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Tucson 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Kid-friendly

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    American

  • Tucson

    Kid-friendly

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Tucson offers a "fun and vibrant atmosphere" with its lively vibe and great food. Guests enjoy the "exceptional service" and creative menu options. The venue features engaging games and entertainment, making it a hit for families. However, some patrons find it "too loud" during peak times, affecting conversation. Overall, it's a "must-eat" spot in Tucson.

2,851 Reviews
  1. Jarrod

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, little noisy, fantastic service. Definitely plan on visiting again.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the review Jarrod!

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  2. David

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place in town. Wide variety, great food.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you David!

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  3. Sandy VIP

    Tucson79 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Music way too loud. I have a cheese allergy and told waitress at least 6 times... when my salad was brought out with fried shrimp when I asked for sautéed (like my sister's salad) it came without dressing. Then asked for dressing and was told the buttermilk ranch didn't have cheese...I put it on my salad and ate some when I could tell it had cheese. I left cuz i got sick. Called back to double check and person who answered the phone double checked the ingredients and came back on phone and told me it has cheese in it. Not a happy camper here.

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  4. Alicia

    Dallas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Happy Mother’s Day! The experience started out rocky with service. But Zach and Jonathan came to the rescue and fixed it all. We had a wonderful lunch or brunch and you can’t argue with that!!!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review Alicia! We are so glad you had a great time!

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  5. Melissa

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother’s Day brunch was perfect. Great food, great ambiance, and great service. My daughter had so much fun playing all the games and wants to come back and “bring dad this time” 😂
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Melissa! We hope to see you all again, with dad this time! :)

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  6. Jean

    Tucson20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mother’s Day was busy and the staff handled it well. Good food. Good company. A fine meal!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Jean!

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  7. Jack

    Tucson1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Made reservations for what was marketed as a special “Mothers Day Brunch” and when we arrived they had a 2 item brunch menu and one of those items was a specialty cocktail. I should have looked at the menu beforehand, but when it’s marketed as a specialty brunch , I’d assume they would have more than 1 option. The drinks were fine and we went to another restaurant after. Just felt very misleading. Great place for dinner though, they need to stick to that.

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  8. Sam

    El Paso2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife and my first experience there and it was a Great experience. Troy, our waiter, was the best. He never left us in need of anything. Both of us enjoyed our appetizer and meals. This franchise, in Tucson, was extremely well managed. While topping off our waters, the manager introduced herself. My wife and I couldn’t help but notice how she was on top of everything from the kitchen to the patrons. It didn’t matter which staff member you encountered, they all made you feel that they were genuinely concerned about your experience there. Go eat there and tell Troy hello from Sam and Cat.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your kind review! We look forward to having you two back again soon! Thank you Sam & Cat!

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  9. Anthony VIP

    Tucson25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Nothing like we were led to believe as far as an eating experience. Noisy, impersonal layout, poor music, mediocre food. Just drive by don’t even think about dropping in.!

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  10. FrancesP

    Tucson3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Although I had made the reservation with a birthday celebration, no one knew about it. Appetizer took forever then the meal came out. I sent it back explaining to the waiter to take it back. He was rude saying I didn’t need to give him so much information. Used to be my favorite. Will not return!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, if you are interested in a personalized follow up please leave your email address!

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Tucson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 203-0934.

Culinary Dropout - Tucson is rated 4.4 stars by 2851 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Tucson

2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet offered on weekend nights<br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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