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Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4 (2860)
$30 and under
American
2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

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2 people
20:30
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

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.

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
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Multiple dates available
    Raise a glass to mom! Chef specials, festive cocktails, great vibes: GUARANTEED! Enjoy all your brunch favorites alongside unique menu features, like Blue Crab Quiche Florentine, and special cocktails. Reserve your spot for brunch on May 11th.
    Mother's Day Brunch at Culinary Dropout photo

Private dining

What 2,860 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Tucson 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 fun and vibrant atmosphere with "excellent service" and "great food." The energetic vibe, complete with games and live music, makes it a lively spot for gatherings. Some reviews highlight noise levels and occasional slow service, but the overall experience is enjoyable and memorable.
2,860 Reviews
  1. David

    Tucson19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably good. The food is consistently well prepared and tasty. Service is very good. One of our favorite places.

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  2. Tina

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, fun, food was great, service was excellent Loved

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  3. Luanna

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to Culinary Dropout on a busy day. It could be that the food was less than expected because it was so busy. However, good food should be expected no matter how busy the restaurant is. I ordered the breakfast burrito because it was early and the thought of eggs, potato & chorizo sounded delicious. The burrito had melted cheese, like Velveta, on top 😳 & the chorizo was too salty. I did not think a burrito could be so disappointing. The burgers arrived and they were well done despite being ordered medium rare. The pretzel bites and cheese were tasty and the asparagus was also very good. Not sure I will be rushing back.

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  4. Lilja

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best customer service ever. The server went above and beyond to make the experience great, and we had such a great time. The food was amazing and everything came out perfect. Wagyu pigs in a blanket, pretzels with cheese, and a chips with dip were amazing!

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  5. Parker

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were great, very friendly and accommodating. Food was decent with large portions. I’d come here for the vibe, scene and people watching. Food is not what sets this place apart.

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  6. John

    Phoenix1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    So loud it's difficult to have a conversation. 4 out of 6 diners thought their food was good. The fried chicken, while crispy, was tough. The accompaniments were good. I think it's too expensive. If you had an appetizer, salad, entree, dessert, and a drink you could spend $70 per person. Seems like a lot for such a casual place.

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  7. Michael VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizer took forever and came out right before our meals. The nachos were lukewarm. Service was attentive, but surprisingly the food wasn’t great.

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  8. Bryanna

    Tucson1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was horrible. We went to celebrate my son bday. Out bill was $340
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 5 days ago
    Hello, So sorry to hear about your poor experience. We would love a follow up on what items you had in order to improve our experiences in the future. We hope you can give us another opportunity earn your loyalty back. Kindest regards, Zack Baum General Manager

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  9. Jarrod

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, little noisy, fantastic service. Definitely plan on visiting again.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the review Jarrod!

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  10. Ernest

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Culinary Dropout is always fun, with great atmosphere, good food, and great drinks
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your thoughtful review Ernest! We look forward to having you and your family back again soon!

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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 4.4 stars by 2860 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
20:30
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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