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Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.3
4.3
2764 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • 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 2,764 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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 is a vibrant spot offering a "fun, energetic atmosphere" with live music and a welcoming staff. Ideal for large groups and family outings, it features innovative menu items like build-your-own charcuterie boards. While some guests find the noise level high, many praise the "excellent service" and unique food offerings.

2,764 Reviews
  1. Leah

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very nice, but could have checked on us more. The cocktail I ordered was tasty and presented nicely. The appetizers were really good, we ordered the pretzals with cheese and brussle sprouts. I would definitely order them again. The fish and chips were so greasy I couldn't even finish one of them. The fries were a mix of older and fresher ones. The other dish ordered was the peking duck fried rice. It was ok, lots of stuff, but nothing really great and barely any rice. The ambiance was nice but it was very loud so we had to almost yell to talk. The outside area is fun, its nice to offer activities for guests. The place was very clean and had a nice asthetic. The prices were too high for what you get. We likely won’t be coming here again unless the prices go down as its currently not worth the money.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Leah for the valuable feedback. We take pride in great hospitality every time. Its apparent we missed the mark here. We have shared this experience with our leadership team in order to remedy these issues ASAP. We hope you can give us another opportunity to earn your loyalty back. Kindest regards, Zack Baum General Manager

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  2. Kenton

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Mongolian short ribs was lacking short ribs and over sauced. The Peking duck & shrimp fried rice was even worst. The caciopepe had clumps of cheese and wasn’t mixed/cooked well. Usually Culinary Dropout is really good. We’ve been there several times before and has always delivered.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Kenton for this valuable feedback. We have shared your dining experience with our Chef team and will remedy these misses ASAP. We hope you can continue to think of us when dining out! Kindly, Zack Baum General Manager

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  3. Greg

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! It was a great experience and the staff was great!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Greg for the 5 star review!

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  4. shelly

    Tucson

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my family who were visiting for Thanksgiving and they loved it! Lots to do for the kids and the food and service were both excellent! They can’t wait to come back on their next visit!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Shelly for the kind review!

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  5. James

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were great. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and service. One of our favorite places to eat in Tucson.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thanks James-- looking forward to your next visit!

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  6. Michelle

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here, excellent service, food and drinks! Our server, Ethan, was very friendly and knowledgeable, he made the evening fun!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback Michelle-- we will be sure to celebrate Ethan and look forward to seeing you again soon :)

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  7. Mike

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was nice The food portions did not equal the value Of you need to charge more to give a normal portion please just do it. Specifically chucutiree board chicken katsu and even the fries to allocated to the sandwich Waited 45 min from order to get 3 chickens and one chicken ceasar salad I understand bread expensive but even a piece or just 1 roll with 1 butter patie would be appropriate with the salad Overall the quality of what we ate was very good
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback Mike!

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  8. Ninotchka

    Tucson

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thanks for this valuable feedback! Hope to see you again soon :)

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  9. Don

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Don, thank you for your kind words about Matt-- we will be sure to celebrate him on your behalf. In regards to the less than ideal aspects we deeply apologize and would love the opportunity to make it up to you. Please check your inbox for a private message :)

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  10. Rebecca

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Rebecca, thank you for your valuable feedback. Live music and a DJ are features exclusively for Friday and Saturday nights, come check us out any other night for more mellow vibes. We hope to see you 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 4.3 stars by 2764 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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