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Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ
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Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4 (2862)
$30 and under
American
2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

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2 people
7:00 PM

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

Private dining

What 2,862 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    American

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • 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 atmosphere" with "great food" and "fantastic service." Guests enjoy the "lively vibe" and diverse menu, though some mention it can be "very loud." Popular dishes include pretzels with cheese fondue and fried chicken. It's a "solid choice" for any occasion, with attentive staff making visits enjoyable.
2,862 Reviews
  1. James

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service. I have always had a good experience here.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review!

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  2. Larry

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! The food, the service, and the lemon/strawberry dessert was outrageously good. The music was a little too loud so we asked if it could be turned down. They did turn it down and it was at a good level. We enjoyed every minute.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review!

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  3. nichole VIP

    Tucson6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we had family in town for graduation from kansas and nebraska and they loved it. practically drank the fondue. they wished the prime rib dip had a little more meat on it (kansas/nebraska...) but all was good. thank you for a great lunch for our guests!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review and feedback. We hope to earn 5 stars on your next visit! Kindest regards,

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  4. sandra

    Tucson6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were great but it is so crowded and loud it was hard to hear our server and each other. I suppose there’s not much you can do about that but I’m not sure I’d eat here again for that reason.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 24, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Sandra!

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  5. David

    Tucson20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably good. The food is consistently well prepared and tasty. Service is very good. One of our favorite places.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you David for the 5-star review!

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  6. Tina

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, fun, food was great, service was excellent Loved
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Tina!

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  7. Luanna

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to Culinary Dropout on a busy day. It could be that the food was less than expected because it was so busy. However, good food should be expected no matter how busy the restaurant is. I ordered the breakfast burrito because it was early and the thought of eggs, potato & chorizo sounded delicious. The burrito had melted cheese, like Velveta, on top 😳 & the chorizo was too salty. I did not think a burrito could be so disappointing. The burgers arrived and they were well done despite being ordered medium rare. The pretzel bites and cheese were tasty and the asparagus was also very good. Not sure I will be rushing back.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 21, 2025
    We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with us. We hope we can have another opportunity to serve you better ion the future. Kindest regards, Zack Baum General Manager

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  8. Lilja

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best customer service ever. The server went above and beyond to make the experience great, and we had such a great time. The food was amazing and everything came out perfect. Wagyu pigs in a blanket, pretzels with cheese, and a chips with dip were amazing!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Lilja, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your thoughtful review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Parker

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were great, very friendly and accommodating. Food was decent with large portions. I’d come here for the vibe, scene and people watching. Food is not what sets this place apart.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review Parker!

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  10. John

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    So loud it's difficult to have a conversation. 4 out of 6 diners thought their food was good. The fried chicken, while crispy, was tough. The accompaniments were good. I think it's too expensive. If you had an appetizer, salad, entree, dessert, and a drink you could spend $70 per person. Seems like a lot for such a casual place.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review! We don't have live music or a DJ Monday-Thursday if you are looking for a quieter dining experience!

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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 2862 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
7:00 PM
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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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