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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.5
4.5
3742 Reviews
$30 and under
American
149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 88 times today

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.

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

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What 3,742 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 lively atmosphere with "great food, great service" and a fun vibe. Guests enjoy the "delicious" meals and creative cocktails. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, the vibrant ambiance and attentive staff make it a "highly recommended" spot for both casual outings and special occasions.
3,742 Reviews
  1. Cynthia VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ok- “brunch” on Easter was the same menu- not a lot of choices. Was ok, great pretzel bites though

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  2. Kevin

    Indiana56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Easter weekend lunch with my lovely wife. 💜✝️

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  3. Daniel

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had our Bookclub meeting here and it went fantastic. Table was ready on arrival and server was very attentive.

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  4. Mary VIP

    Phoenix10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!

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  5. Maria

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time eating at CD. The food was exceptional. For a Wednesday evening, I was surprised at how busy it was! Convenient and fast valet parking, attentive staff, all around good experience

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  6. Chris

    San Antonio6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mediocre at best. Had the braised short rib and was way undercooked and very over seasoned. Service was good. Marco did a great job. Best thing about the place is the name and concept. Work on the food and it’s a winner. Better places to eat.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Chris, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're glad to hear Marco provided great service and that you appreciated the concept, we're sorry the food didn’t meet your expectations, especially the braised short rib. That’s not the kind of experience we aim to deliver, and your comments will definitely be shared with our kitchen team so we can improve. We really appreciate the honesty and hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future.

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  7. Ian

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Ian, thank you for the helpful heads-up! We know parking can get a little tight, so we're glad the free valet made things easier. And yes, reservations are definitely the way to go, even on a weekday! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Alex

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always good. It’s where I take my customers for lunch and they all enjoy it too.

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  9. Deborah VIP

    Phoenix12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    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.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Deborah, thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear Josh took great care of you and that you enjoyed your experience overall. We apologize for the issue with the flies during your visit, that's definitely not the indoor dining experience we aim to provide, and we will keep an eye on not leaving our doors and windows open during this new spring season. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention and will make sure it's addressed. Looking forward to having you back soon!

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  10. Malcolm

    Orlando15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    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.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Malcolm, thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and that the manager took care of the situation appropriately. We're truly sorry for the delay and lack of communication, that's not the experience we aim to provide. Keeping guests informed is so important, and we appreciate you pointing that out. We’ll be sure to share this with our team so we can do better. We hope you'll give us another chance to deliver the full experience you deserve.

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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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