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Culinary Dropout Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ

Culinary Dropout Waterfront

4.5 (3636)
$30 and under
American
7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, 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! : (480) 322-0574
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • Parking details
    Valet available
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 3,636 people are saying

Culinary Dropout Waterfront 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout Waterfront offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the fried chicken and crispy shrimp rice, as well as the fun atmosphere with live music. While some mention noise levels, the lively ambiance and "friendly staff" make it a memorable spot for gatherings.
3,636 Reviews
  1. Tiffany

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was cold and had to get it remade but then the chips were burnt. Our waitress was amazing though!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Tiffany! We apologize that we missed the mark on your last visit, but we really do appreciate the feedback as it allows us to coach and grow as a team! We would love to invite you back and set up a VIP reservation so we can turn your experience around! Please feel fre to message us back if this is something you are interested in!

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  2. Steve

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ava our server was amazing & the food was fantastic!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the great review Steve!

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  3. Trista

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic and attentive. The food was amazing highly recommend the fried chicken and crispy shrimp rice.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 29, 2025
    Thank you for the great review Trista!

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  4. Ramon

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, great service! Will visit again soon!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 29, 2025
    Thank you for the great review!

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  5. James

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as usual I had fried chicken with mash potatoes and coleslaw. Chefs kiss! Drinks were perfect as well. Try the El Matador a for sure crowd pleaser!
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on June 2, 2025
    Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal, especially the fried chicken and mashed potatoes. It's great to know that our drinks hit the mark too! We're glad you had a great time and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Jessica

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited an hour and half for our food. Food was just okay. Service was good. Manager comped our meal, so it made up for it. But don’t think I’ll go back.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 30, 2025
    Hello Jessica, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Culinary Dropout Waterfront. It's always our goal to provide our customers with an enjoyable dining experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your understanding that our service compaction was able to make up for the wait time and we're glad that it made a positive impression on you. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.

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  7. Barry VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When arriving at Fox restaurants with a reservation, the hostess always asks you to wait even thugh tables are ready and personnel there to assist. A better restaurant would just have you seated.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Barry! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and hear your concerns about seating! We will ensure to take this feedback in and coach the staff accordingly!

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  8. Andrew VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The first table I was offered had a large dog sitting between the table and the next table about a foot away. It wasn't a calm dog either. Fortunately I was able to move tables. Since when do we need dogs inside restaurants? This is getting out of hand and needs to stop.
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Andrew! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and hope to see you again soon! We definitely hear your concerns about dogs; we will ensure to take this feedback into consideration! Thank you again!

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  9. Angie

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I would def skip this restaurant and go somewhere else. The other culinary dropout locations are soooo much better with a way better atmosphere. This locations is super small and I feel like they were making shortcuts. I ordered the nachos and there was hardly any bbq beef on them. I’d go to a different restaurant around the area.

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  10. Brad VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time. Salads were incredible. We will definitely come back
    Culinary Dropout WaterfrontResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review Brad! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and hope to see you again soon!

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Culinary Dropout Waterfront is rated 4.5 stars by 3636 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Culinary Dropout Waterfront

7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town Scottsdale
  • 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 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
    Valet available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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