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Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.3
4.3
2758 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • 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.

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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 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (520) 203-0934
  • 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
    Our Special Events Team! : (520) 203-0938

What 2,758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tucson

    Child-friendly

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    American

  • Tucson

    Child-friendly

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Tucson offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great live music" and a "fun environment." Guests frequently praise the "amazing service" and delicious food, including standout dishes like the pretzel fondue and fried chicken. Ideal for group dinners, this trendy spot promises a lively experience with attentive staff.

2,758 Reviews
  1. Ninotchka

    Tucson

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience vibe the restaurant itself is so nice but I can’t say the same about the food for the price of the steak and Fritz I feel like the quality of state should be higher it was too chewy and not hot enough when served. And it’s not a one-time thing about the steak. It’s been the same every single time I’ve ordered it. But the drinks are amazing.

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  2. Don

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Normally I really enjoy Culinary Dropout but on this visit it was a disaster. Our waiter, Matt, was great but the following were not: 1) Except for the hostess stand it was super understaffed. The fact that they had a buffet event on a Friday night probably led to this but there was about a 3:10 wait staff to table ratio and there seemed to be 3x as many runners/bussers who didn’t do either of those things and mainly stood around and pointed at stuff. 2) It took an hour from food order to food arrival. Zero explanation from anyone. Appetizers arrived cold and two of four items were incorrectly cooked. I get that the Culinary image is more casual and laid back but it really felt like management has created a culture where being indifferent to the customer from entry to exit are part of the experience.

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  3. Rebecca

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    It was 6 PM and the music was so loud that we could not talk. There was no other place to sit when we asked about it. We were told they were in nightclub mode. Food is excellent. It’s a great place to go, but I would say start nightclub mode, music volume at 9 PM. We simply can’t go back if it doesn’t change.

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  4. Nancy

    Tucson

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very modern, industrial feel. Very noisy with music playing and high ceilings with no baffle, but the food and service are well worth it. I have been there twice now. The first time with a group of 8 other women. They didn't bulk at separate checks, and everyone loved their lunches. Today, I went with my husband, who had the Peking Duck and Shrimp Fried Rice, and I had the Fried Chicken (3 large pieces), biscuit, mashed potatoes with gravy and coleslaw. Everything was excellent... except the coleslaw, it was just okay. We both have plenty left for lunch tomorrow. Plan to return soon with my mom and best friend.

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  5. Mary

    Tucson

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner at Culinary Dropout tonight. The only complaint we may have had was that the French fries were not very fresh, but the rest of our dinner was great. And our server was very good.

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  6. Louie

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve always had a goodexperience at this location, but my most recent visit was the best by far. Someone in our party had dietary restrictions (gluten and vegetarian). The manager greeted us for our reservation and I asked him him suggestions. He gave us the perfect dish suggestion. In fact, when he went into the kitchen and made sure it was going to be cooked correctly. Everyone else on staff was amazing as well. We had the best interactions with the entire team. I would highly recommend this place for every occasion.

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  7. Lisa

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretzel bites were wonderful, Pub burger delicious, Korean chicken sandwich great, chopped chicken salad great!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Lisa for the kind review! We hope to see you again soon. Thoughtfully, Zack Baum General Manager

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  8. Frances

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Culanary Dropout for our Anniversary Dinner. We were very pleased with the whole experience. The Food was amazing and staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Manager even came by and chatted with us!! We will return soon
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind review! We will be sure to celebrate Abril within our teams. Thoughtfully, Zack Baum General Manager

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  9. Lori

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was overbooked and understaffed. There was a private party on the "outdoor" side and another very large group in the dining room. My cocktail took over 20 minutes to arrive. Our server was so busy, she didn't come to check on us until we were done eating. I wanted a 2nd cocktail but waited too long and had to leave. (Not blaming the server, she was swamped)

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  10. GregV

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    So loud couldn’t hear the server or each other Tons of large groups in same outdoor patio area we sat in Food was cold Drinks were good Probably won’t be back

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Tucson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 203-0934.

Culinary Dropout - Tucson is rated 4.3 stars by 2758 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
19:00
Booked 38 times today

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Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Tucson

2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Midtown
  • 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
    Valet offered on weekend nights<br />
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (520) 203-0934
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (520) 203-0938
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