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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.6
4.6
3603 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
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 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • 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
  • 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

  • Limited-Time Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Tempe

    $6.00 per person

    Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Join us from 11/20/24 - 12/31/24 for a festive experience with very merry cocktails, over-the-top décor, and endless opportunities to get sleighed with holiday fun. A $6 per person donation will be collected to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley. For parties of 11 or more please call us at 480.240.1601.
    Limited-Time Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Tempe Photo

What 3,603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Hot spot

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout at the Yard in Tempe offers a vibrant dining experience with "great atmosphere" and "amazing food." Guests love the "live music" and diverse menu options. While some mention noise levels, the "outstanding service" and "fantastic cocktails" make it a top choice for a lively night out.

3,603 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. New menu items which was a surprise but made this visit more fun and eager to try something new. Only complaint is some of the menus prices. Could only wish it wasn’t $37 for the Korean Ribeye and the portion made the price not worth it either. Everything else was great
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Matthew, thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and were excited to try the new menu items. We truly appreciate your thoughts on the Spicy Korean Ribeye, and we’ll definitely take your comments about portion sizes and pricing into consideration. We're happy everything else met your expectations, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience!

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  2. Samantha

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited for our table, even with reservations. The food gave me a stomach ache and our waitress had a bit of an attitude. Not my best experience with culinary dropout
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Samantha, thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. We apologize for the wait, especially with a reservation, and for the discomfort you felt after your meal. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We’ll address your concerns with our team to ensure better service and food quality moving forward. We also apologize for the server having an attitude, that is not the standard here and there is no excuse for their behavior. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, we would love to hear more about your visit so we may bring your comments to the appropriate server and hopefully we can get a chance to make things right. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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  3. Troy

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hidden gem in tempe. Good food, great service. I loved the vibe there.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Troy, thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and vibe. It's great to be considered a hidden gem in Tempe! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience.

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  4. Raquelle

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was phenomenal and completely made our night! The food was great and the ambiance was awesome. We loved everything about the restaurant
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Raquelle, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your server made such a positive impact on your experience, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the food and ambiance as well. It's wonderful to know you loved everything about the restaurant, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience!

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  5. George

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We went to bar Blitzen, as part of there Christmas pop up. The only word is overrated. I saw videos on TIC TOC and they do not look anything like I witnessed. It was okay and WAY overpriced.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello George, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive to create memorable and enjoyable events, and it’s disappointing that you didn’t feel the Christmas pop-up lived up to the hype. Your thoughts on the pricing are also valuable, and we’ll certainly take them into consideration. We appreciate your visit and hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.

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  6. Christine

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It took a long time for the food to arrive at the table after we ordered. Several tables that arrived after us got their orders first.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Christine, thank you for sharing your experience, and we sincerely apologize for the delay in your food. We understand how frustrating it can be when service isn’t as timely as expected, especially when others are served before you. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll be sure to look into this to improve the timing and consistency of our service. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.

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  7. Katt

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. Good food. Great music. They gave me a great seat upfront
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Katt, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and music, and that you had a great seat. It's always our goal to provide a memorable experience, and we're so glad we could make your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Michael

    Phoenix

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Way too noisy. Couldn’t hear our conversation. Waited a long time to be served. Food was good. Too noisy, wouldn’t go back there again.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded today
    Hello Michael, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we sincerely apologize for the noise level and the wait time. We understand how important a comfortable dining experience is, and we’ll definitely take your comments into account as we work to improve. We would love to hear more about your visit, and we would love a chance to make things right. We hope to hear from you soon.

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  9. Ken

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was there for a small Christmas party. The food is great and not too noisy. The food and drinks arrived quickly. Parking was awful, I ended up in the structure right next to the building. and drinks scheme quickly. I will be returning
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on December 12, 2024
    Hello Ken, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and the atmosphere during your Christmas party. We strive to provide a great experience, and we're happy it met your expectations. We do apologize for the parking situation, as it can get tricky during busy times. We're thrilled to hear you'll be returning, and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit!

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  10. emmy

    VIP

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Blitzen had a very festive atmosphere. Would go back.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on December 11, 2024
    Hello Emmy, we're happy to hear you enjoyed the festive atmosphere that Bar Blitzen has to offer. We can't wait to have you back soon!

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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe is rated 4.6 stars by 3603 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

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 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch 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
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • 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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