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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.6
4.6
3743 Reviews
$30 and under
American
149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 64 times today

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.

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–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 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 can accommodate your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 265-3485
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private lot and valet
  • Public transit
    Light rail adjacent
  • Entertainment
    Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 3,743 people are saying

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Most Booked

  • East Valley

    Hot spot

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe is a vibrant hotspot offering "great food, great service, and a super cool venue" with a lively atmosphere. Highlights include delicious menu items like the chicken pastrami sandwich and Mongolian short rib. While noise levels can be high, the fun vibe and attentive staff make it a "highly recommended" dining experience.

3,743 Reviews
  1. Tina

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Engaging wait staff, super cool environment, and amazing food!

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  2. Jim VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere to entertain clients or family
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Jim, thank you for the great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that our atmosphere makes for a perfect spot to entertain both clients and family. We look forward to hosting you again soon for another fantastic experience!

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  3. Cynthia VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ok- “brunch” on Easter was the same menu- not a lot of choices. Was ok, great pretzel bites though
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Cynthia, thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your thoughts on our Easter menu, and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the pretzels and provolone fondue! We’re always looking for ways to improve and offer a variety of options, so your input is valuable. We hope to welcome you back soon with more great dishes to try!

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  4. Kevin

    Indiana56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Easter weekend lunch with my lovely wife. 💜✝️
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Kevin, thank you for spending part of your Easter weekend with us. We're so glad you and your wife had a wonderful lunch together. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another special meal!

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  5. Daniel

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had our Bookclub meeting here and it went fantastic. Table was ready on arrival and server was very attentive.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Daniel, thank you for choosing us for your book club meeting! We’re so glad everything went smoothly and that your table was ready upon arrival. It’s great to hear our server made your experience even better. We’d love to host you again for future meetings!

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  6. Mary VIP

    Phoenix10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Mary, thank you so much for the glowing recommendation! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Can’t wait to have you back for another great experience!

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  7. Maria

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time eating at CD. The food was exceptional. For a Wednesday evening, I was surprised at how busy it was! Convenient and fast valet parking, attentive staff, all around good experience
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Maria, thank you for dining with us and for the wonderful review! We're so glad your first visit was a great one. It’s always nice to hear that the food, service, and convenience all hit the mark. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  8. Chris

    San Antonio6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mediocre at best. Had the braised short rib and was way undercooked and very over seasoned. Service was good. Marco did a great job. Best thing about the place is the name and concept. Work on the food and it’s a winner. Better places to eat.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hello Chris, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're glad to hear Marco provided great service and that you appreciated the concept, we're sorry the food didn’t meet your expectations, especially the braised short rib. That’s not the kind of experience we aim to deliver, and your comments will definitely be shared with our kitchen team so we can improve. We really appreciate the honesty and hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future.

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  9. Ian

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking is jammed, but they have free valet. Make sure you have a reservation because it’s even packed on a Tuesday at 6p
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hello Ian, thank you for the helpful heads-up! We know parking can get a little tight, so we're glad the free valet made things easier. And yes, reservations are definitely the way to go, even on a weekday! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Alex

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always good. It’s where I take my customers for lunch and they all enjoy it too.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Alex, thank you so much for the kind words! We're honored to be your go-to spot for lunch with your customers. It means a lot to know they enjoy it too. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
Google Map for Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • 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–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot and valet
  • Public transit
    Light rail adjacent
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout can accommodate your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (480) 265-3485
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