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Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4
4.4
2842 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 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.

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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
  • 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

  • Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Easter, the Dropout Way. 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 Easter brunch on April 20th.
    Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout photo

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What 2,842 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    American

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Tucson offers a lively atmosphere with "fabulous, energetic and fun" vibes. The menu is diverse, boasting "uber-tasty food," with favorites like pretzels with cheese fondue and the prime rib sandwich. While some reviews mention noise, many praise the "extremely attentive staff" and "excellent service." Ideal for sports fans and group gatherings.
2,842 Reviews
  1. Rodney VIP

    Jackson Hole3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When we arrived for brunch the restaurant was empty. I was concerned I had made a bad choice but the greeting by the hosted was warm and friendly. The wait staff was also attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and prepared to our specifications. By the time we departed the restaurant was moderately busy but not too loud. Strongly recommend the Culinary Dropout.

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  2. Tricia

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely attentive staff. Food was delicious and creative. I would definitely return! 

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  3. Alicja VIP

    Tucson2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated at so called "outdoor seating". It simply was a huge hall with one wall removed and covered with blinds, the sunlight was passing through the openings in those blinds. The hall was noisy with very loud music and some customers shouting to their table mates to compensate for the loud music. I ordered Fish and Chips as it is one of my favorite dishes in other restaurants. It was a mistake. Someone in the kitchen did not dry the oil of the fried fish, placed the oil dripping fish on the chips and made them soggy and uneatable. The only bright thing there was our waitress. She was pleasant, helpful and attentive. No more visits to Culinary Dropout for me.

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  4. Erika

    Denver13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Huge TVs blaring at top noise level. Nobody was watching the TVs.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 6 April 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, if you interested in a personalized follow up please leave us your email address! Thank you again!

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  5. SUNG VIP

    Chicago26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here. The food was delicious and fresh! We ordered pretzels with cheese fondue, turkey pastrami, Asian crunch salad and fried chicken - all 10! The chicken was well worth the wait! Excellent drink and mock-tail options. Above all our server, Javier, was fantastic! So attentive kept drinks filled, delivered such great customer service! Highly recommend Culinary Dropout!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 31 March 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this kind review-- looking forward to seeing you again :)

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  6. tracy

    Phoenix1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waste of $300. It was so loud you could not talk at the table. Food was cold. I ordered the Mac burger, the bread was very dry. It was cold and so were the fry’s. Nobody really liked anything they ordered. It was very disappointing for the price. I will not be returning. I had been told that the place wasn’t very good anymore but we had been multiple times in past years. Unfortunately we will not be returning.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Tracy, sounds like we missed the mark. We would love the opportunity to show you what we truly have to offer. Please check your inbox for a private message. Hope to see you again and regain your loyalty

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  7. Rich

    San Antonio19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited FOREVER at dinner for a salad and sandwich; the latter was ice cold.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 31 March 2025
    Hi Rich, thank you for taking the time to leave us your valuable feedback. We apologize for this past visit being anything less than perfect. Please check your inbox, we would love to regain your loyalty.

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  8. Valerie VIP

    Tucson402 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous, energetic and fun place that serves uber-tasty food, especially for a sports-bar-esque place.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 31 March 2025
    Thank you Valarie-- we look forward to seeing you again soon :)

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  9. Jean

    Western NC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This is a loud sports bar. Food and drinks were good but expensive for that kind of ambience (people of all ages cheering at TVs). We were under the impression that this was more of a hip place with game tables and live music, so we were disappointed, but if you like the sports bar thing, I will say that the food was tasty (recommend the pork ribs).
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 28 March 2025
    Hi Jean, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! March Madness is very popular in Tucson-- most nights it is a more chill vibe, we hope to see you again and experience a more typical night at Culinary Dropout :)

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  10. John

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and staff were over the top. From the time I arrived until we left. EXCELLENT. Thank you.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 28 March 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review John!

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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 2842 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Tucson
  4. Tucson
  5. Midtown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 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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