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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.5
4.5
3737 Reviews
$30 and under
American
149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 PM
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Culinary Dropout

    Apr 20, 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

Private dining

What 3,737 people are saying

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Most Booked

  • 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 vibrant atmosphere with "great food" and "friendly staff." The venue is lively and spacious, perfect for gatherings. Although reservations may lead to waits, the variety of menu options, including standout dishes like Mongolian beef and chicken wings, guarantee a memorable dining experience.
3,737 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking is jammed, but they have free valet. Make sure you have a reservation because it’s even packed on a Tuesday at 6p

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  2. Deborah VIP

    Phoenix12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Josh was a delightful waiter. Everything was great; however, there were a few annoying flies flying around. We were dining inside.

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  3. Malcolm

    Orlando15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was quite good. However the kitchen was very far behind and our server failed to inform is until after we flagged her down (after several attempts). The manager apologized and made adjustments that were appropriate. I’d give a solid four stars if we’d have been kept informed.

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  4. Michael VIP

    Phoenix31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A good place, but it's very, very loud. Not an environment conducive to meeting and talking.

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  5. Zarina

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service! Got the smokehouse hash and was delicious! As well as the biscuit and chicken pastrami sandwich, delicious!

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  6. Stacy VIP

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good! A Little expensive, but space was really nice and comfortable so it made up for that.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hello Stacy, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found the space comfortable. We understand that pricing is an important consideration, and we're glad the overall experience made it worthwhile for you. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Elisa

    Phoenix1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    After making a reservation we still waited to be seated. Server rarely checked on us, brought us the menus and then gave us the right menus but brought us the wrong food after we ordered. We had to ask other servers nearby on the status of our drinks multiple times, service was below par.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hello Elisa, thank you for providing feedback regarding your experience. It seems we missed the mark on a few things during your visit, and we would love to hear more about your experience so we can hopefully get a chance make things right. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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  8. Teareasa VIP

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch was good. Loud music but it was nice just a little hard to talk.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hello Teareasa, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the lunch. We appreciate your thoughts on the music and will definitely take that into consideration to create a more comfortable atmosphere for conversations. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Wendee

    Salt Lake City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been before and had a better experience. Felt like we were stuck in a corner and just checked on when they remembered us.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Wendee, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t live up to your previous experiences. It’s never our intention for any guest to feel overlooked, and we truly regret that it felt that way. Your feedback is important and will be shared with the team to help us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the attentive, welcoming experience you deserve.

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  10. Eddie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was great. Noise level made conversation difficult. Young folks seemed to enjoy the vibe, music, and the noise.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hello Eddie, thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We totally understand how the noise level can affect conversations, and we appreciate your perspective. It’s great that the vibe worked for others, but we’ll keep this in mind to create a better balance for everyone. We hope to see you again soon!

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Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.
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149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • 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–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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