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Culinary Dropout - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

4.6 (828)
$30 and under
American
1120 S Tryon St suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • 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 games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks. Hosting a private event? Culinary Dropout has three unique private dining rooms, perfect for any occasion!

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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 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Charlotte can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (980) 595-3979
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Southend
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 828 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Charlotte

    Most Booked

  • Charlotte

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Charlotte offers a vibrant atmosphere with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the live music and creative cocktails. Notable dishes include the 36-hour ribs, Korean ribeye, and unique appetizers like "build your own charcuterie board." Perfect for celebrations or casual dining, this spot promises a memorable experience.
828 Reviews
  1. Henry

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch and loved the live music. Coffee selection may leave something to be desired, but our server was great!
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Henry! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the brunch live music and our team. We appreciate your feedback about the coffee selection and will certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sean Simon General manager

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  2. Daryl VIP

    Austin83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Culinary Drop Out was recommended to me for brunch on Sunday and they did not disappoint. Very friendly staff and the food and bar service were great.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Daryl! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great brunch experience. It's wonderful to know that our friendly staff and food and bar service met your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your kind words affirm that we're succeeding. We look forward to serving you again soon. Sean Simon General Manager

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  3. Sica

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love this place! They have such a cool vibe and live music Thursday - Saturday. We went on a Saturday and they were very busy. Evidently there was a professional soccer game going on at the stadium and also a rugby game going on and many of those attendees were dining at the restaurant that evening. Our server Nick still managed to give us great service and had great suggestions for cocktails and entrées.  we enjoyed their sangria and their martinis, the appetizers we had that night were spicy shrimp sticky rice, and brussels sprouts, which are one of my favorites.  we both had the salmon entrée which was outstanding! We ended our night with 2 desserts. Definitely a new favorite for us in the city!
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Sica! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time. It's great to know that you appreciated the live music and the ambiance. We're glad you enjoyed our sangria, martinis, and appetizers. Your favorite dish is the spicy shrimp sticky rice, and Brussels sprouts are one of my favorites too! We're also thrilled that the salmon entrée made a lasting impression on you. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience. Sean Simon General Manager

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere was great and we were able to enjoy our conversation with our friends. Our server Joseph had great recommendations that we all ate up quickly and weren't able to finish our dinners!!! It is definitely a spot to take friends, colleagues and your family to.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the atmosphere. It's wonderful to know that our team's recommendations hit the spot. We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to finish your meals. We always aim to provide a variety of options to our guests, and we'll certainly take a closer look at this. We appreciate your honest opinion and look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon! Sean Simon General Manager

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  5. Teresa VIP

    Chicago / Illinois50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, drinks and food. Isabel was a terrific server
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Teresa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience. It's wonderful to know that our drinks, food, and service met your expectations. We strive to provide the best to our customers and your comments validate our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon! Sean Simon General Manager

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  6. Sica

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of three on a Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised by a duo of live music. Singer and musician were phenomenal. Restaurant was busy but, the service, food and ambience didn't disappoint. We really liked the Sticky Rice and Shrimp appetizer. Rib entree was cooked to perfection. Management stopped by to check on us. Our waiter was Nick and his recommendation for the Soft Serve Ice Cream and Cinnamon Role Bread dessert made our night.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on July 7, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Sica! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed your live music experience. It's great to know that our duo of performers added to the experience. We're also glad you enjoyed our Sticky Rice and Shrimp appetizer, Rib entree, and Soft Serve Ice Cream and Cinnamon Role Bread. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  7. Ali VIP

    Charlotte6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Definitely not as good and experience as our first time there. Our server seem to be blasé about our experience and uninterested in being there. The food was definitely not as good as last time and they were out of several things that we wanted. For the price, the portion seemed small And the crowd seemed underdressed and messy. We were looking for a nice dinner out where we dressed up and got a restaurant full of shorts and tank tops.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on July 7, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Ali. We're sorry to hear that your second visit didn't meet your expectations. We take your comments about our service and food quality seriously, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short this time. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable experience and it's clear we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future. Best, Sean Simon General Manager

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  8. Ronte VIP

    Charlotte7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was mostly good. One piece of chicken wasnt cooked as well as I'd have liked.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on July 1, 2025
    Hello Ronte, Thank you for taking the time to review Culinary Dropout - Charlotte. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service and found the food to be good. We're sorry to hear that one piece of chicken didn't meet your expectations. We always strive to deliver the best dining experience for our guests. Your feedback is invaluable and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. We hope to see you again soon for a more satisfying experience. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Stuart VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff is amazing. Food is eclectic and extremely well done. In two separate visits over 4 days I couldn't find a thing that I would change.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded on June 30, 2025
    Thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star rating - it's much appreciated!

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  10. Jamilynn

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time! Food and ambience were so good. The live music was an added bonus! We will definitely be back.
    Culinary Dropout - CharlotteResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Jamilynn! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great time. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food, ambiance, and live music. We're glad that these added to your experience. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Sean Simon General Manager

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 215-9005.

Culinary Dropout - Charlotte is rated 4.6 stars by 828 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
Booked 80 times today
Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Charlotte

1120 S Tryon St suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Southend
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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