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Culinary Dropout - Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert

4.7 (2554)
$30 and under
American
383 N Gilbert Road AZ, Gilbert, AZ 85234

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

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
    Tess Unsinn: (480) 304-4102
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    We’re here to party all year long. From local bands playing live music on our stage, to cheering on our favorite sports teams on the big screens there’s always something to do with your crew. So seriously, come hang out.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Private dining

What 2,554 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Gilbert offers a lively atmosphere with "fantastic service and outstanding food." Patrons enjoy the "unique signature cocktails" and live music, though some find it too loud. Consistent quality and "great options" make it a favorite for many, with dishes like the "fried chicken" and "fish & chips" receiving high praise.

2,554 Reviews
  1. Jan VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and drinks were excellent! Beautiful place with great atmosphere. Fun menu options!

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  2. Susan VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and creative cocktails. The food was delicious. And the servers were very helpful and attentive. Loved the live music and the overall ambiance!

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  3. Jay VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food with great service and happy mood and vibes

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  4. Simone

    Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been living in the valley for six years and had never eaten at Culinary Dropout, so when we planned an afternoon in the Hertiage District in Gilbert, we thought we'd give it a try. The menu would appeal to a wide variety of people, as most chain restaurants do. It is basic food. Nothing extraordinary. I wouldn't go back. There are many other choices around.

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  5. Dan VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time eating here. Buttermilk chicken is very good as well as the deviled eggs.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Dan, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our buttermilk chicken and deviled eggs! It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are enjoying their meals. We're sorry to see that you found the value a bit low - we always aim to provide the best quality and experience for our customers. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Candice

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  6. Tanner

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We always enjoy culinary dropout; any location, but yesterday at Gilbert wasn’t as enjoyable. Everyone’s food was good, but my burger was pretty burnt and lacked overall flavor. We also LOVE live music, but the overall volume was way too loud, and the musician lacked energy and was boring to listen to.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Tanner, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you always enjoy Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. However, we're sorry to hear that your recent experience didn't match your past visits. We take your comments about the food and the volume of the music very seriously, and we will certainly look into these issues. We always strive to provide a great dining experience, so we're sorry to hear that we fell short this time. We appreciate your love of live music and look forward to the opportunity to provide a more enjoyable experience on your next visit. Candice

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  7. Rhonda VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic experience at Culinary! We are never disappointed. Being that it was Saturday night, they had live music which we love and appreciate! The server was very friendly and efficient. I hope the No tax on tips helps there servers keep more of their money soon!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Rhonda, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. We're glad you enjoyed our live music and found our service efficient. We're always working on improving our customers' satisfaction. We hope to see you again soon! Candice

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  8. Gerry VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. The staff is very attentive and food quality is outstanding. The rib cap is great when it’s available but this time I had the fried chicken.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on May 23, 2025
    Hey Gerry, Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. Your compliments about our attentive staff and outstanding food quality truly mean a lot to us. We're glad you enjoyed our rib cap and fried chicken. We look forward to serving you again soon. Candice

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  9. jamie

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would be 5 stars if the food from the kids menu was better. Drinks and adult food were great!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jaime, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks, aside from our kids menu. We're always working on improving the quality of our food, and your feedback is invaluable. It's great to see that our service also impressed you. We hope to see you again soon at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. Candice

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  10. Jeffery VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic service and outstanding food - great options and portion size for the Arizona Restaurant Week menu!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded on May 21, 2025
    Hey Jeffery, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Arizona Restaurant Week menu and found our service to be fantastic. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're glad to hear that you appreciated our service and food quality. We strive to offer a wide variety of options for all our guests and we're glad you found our portion sizes to your liking. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! Candice

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 418-3980.

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert is rated 4.7 stars by 2554 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
animated flamesBooked 21 times today
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383 N Gilbert Road AZ, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • 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
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We’re here to party all year long. From local bands playing live music on our stage, to cheering on our favorite sports teams on the big screens there’s always something to do with your crew. So seriously, come hang out.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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