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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.5
4.5
3634 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 78 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • 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.

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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–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,634 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 offers a "lively environment" with "delicious food" and a variety of dining atmospheres. Guests rave about the "great ambiance" and "outstanding service." Highlights include the "amazing" pretzel balls and cheese fondue. Ideal for gatherings, though noise levels can be high during live music events.
3,634 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and Marley at the front was sweet and helpful.

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  2. Heidi

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant just open so our party of 3 was first in. However, with the service you might have thought the place was busy. The server was nice but she was just not mentally here today. Plus when I privately went to her and said it’s my friend 55th bday can we get a slice of cake, she then came over and said something totally ruining the surprise. I just think in this type of business if you cannot read the room and be more attentive you shouldn’t be in the service business. The food was amazing so great job chef you never disappoint! Just feel the front staff needs work.

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  3. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Austin

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had our team dinner here. Great food and ambiance. Service was impeccable

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  4. Cathy

    South Dakota

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and environment was awesome. Service was terrible. Ended up having to go to the bar for a refill because we only saw our server twice the entire time we were there.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 6 January 2025
    Hello Cathy, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the environment. We sincerely apologize for the service experience you had; that’s definitely not the standard we strive for. We’ll be sure to address this with our team to ensure a more attentive experience for our guests moving forward. We would love to hear more about your visit and hopefully get a chance to make things right. We hope to hear from you soon.

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  5. Jim

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had fun at our fireside table with all of the games to play, great music, food and drinks!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 4 January 2025
    Hello Jim, thank you for your awesome review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time at one of our lounge tables, enjoying the games, music, food, and drinks. It sounds like the perfect atmosphere for a fun experience, and we can’t wait to have you back for another memorable visit!

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  6. Bob

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great environment. Awesome place for a bite and a drink before going to the airport -<10 minutes to the terminal
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 4 January 2025
    Hello Bob, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and environment. It’s great to know we’re a convenient spot for a quick bite and drink before heading to the airport. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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  7. Juwaan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good. Terry was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 4 January 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food, and that Terry made such a positive impact with his knowledge of the menu. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon!

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  8. Deb

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food-had 36 hour ribs and salmon. Best sangria I’ve ever had with grilled peaches-amazing!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 6 January 2025
    Hello Deb, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the 36-hour pork ribs, salmon, and especially the sangria. It's always great to know when our dishes and drinks leave a lasting impression. We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience!

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  9. Karen

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, but prices were pretty high. We ordered an app (melted feta cheese dip ) which was very good, but for &$15, it came with 2 slices of sourdough bread wasn’t sufficient for the dip… more bread (2 slices) was an additional $5. Seems crazy to me. 1 lb of wings was outrageous $19. Food was very good!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 4 January 2025
    Hello Karen, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the whipped feta dip. We understand your concern about the portion sizes and pricing, and we’ll definitely take that into consideration as we evaluate our menu offerings. We want to make sure that our guests feel they’re getting great value along with great taste. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable meal soon!

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  10. Sarah

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Year’s Eve dinner second year in a row! Food is sooo good. Love the deviled eggs. I was able to try the limited availability steak dish- OMG! My husband devoured his fried chicken too.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 4 January 2025
    Hello Sarah, thank you for your amazing review! We're so happy to hear that you chose to celebrate New Year’s Eve with us for the second year in a row. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the deviled eggs, the spicy Korean skirt ribeye, and that your husband loved the fried chicken. We can’t wait to welcome you both back next year for another delicious celebration!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 78 times today

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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.
  • Area
    Tempe
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • 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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