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Culinary Dropout - Austin, Austin, TX

Culinary Dropout - Austin

4.6
4.6
2378 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • 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–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 777-3394
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (512) 777-3399
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest
  • Cross street
    Domain Blvd
  • Parking details
    Street, Domain Parking Garages
  • Public transit
    Kramer Station
  • Entertainment
    Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Make it a dropout New Year's Eve! We’ve got everything you need to ring in 2025: indulge in our exclusive Steak & Lobster feature, sip on our Masquerade Party cocktail, and vibe out to live music all night long. 🥂 Our full dinner menu will be available. For any questions, please call 512.777.3394.
    New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout Photo

What 2,378 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Kid-friendly

  • Austin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Austin

    Kid-friendly

  • Austin

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Austin offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and standout dishes like the crispy bread. Guests enjoy a lively atmosphere with live music, although it can be "a bit loud" at times. The "service is fantastic," with attentive staff making every visit memorable.

2,378 Reviews
  1. fran

    VIP

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was terrific! The food was very good, if not memorable. The music was ear piercing, and made conversation difficult.

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  2. Jae

    Austin

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great vibe in this spot. Upscale food. Great drinks and very lovely ambiance. Not quiet so know that. Great live music.

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  3. Clarissa

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    They took so long today to bring us food. Around 40 min or more. Also my salmon had a risotto under it that tasted burned. It was disappointing.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Clarissa, I am so sorry to learn that we disappointed you. The wait time for your food and salmon preparation certainly are not our standard. We would like to make it up to you. Please see your inbox.

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  4. linda

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time, hope it wont be my last. I ordered the Steak Frites, the fries and arugula salad were okay, but the steak was exceptional, tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Service was very good.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much Linda! We hope it won't be your last either :)

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  5. Alyxis

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I think we misjudged the vibe… def wish we were seated indoors. Otherwise, our server really made us comfortable. We had our toddler (did I mention we didn’t get the vibe?) and she was incredibly helpful with the menu, let him blow out the damn table candles like seriously such a sweetheart. Food never misses here

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The music was very loud. It was difficult hearing each other talk.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, the drinks were strong, it was good vibes all around
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on December 2, 2024
    Thank you for sharing! We hope to see you again!

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  8. Steve

    VIP

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love everything about this place, especially the food. The only downside is the volume. When the restaurant is full it is very loud, making it hard to carry on a conversation.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on December 2, 2024
    Wow thank you so much Steve!

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  9. Pam

    Seattle

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first visit. Overall- I always believe service wins over food. A diner can make a bad choice, but rude service is never ok. Tonight we got amazing service from Tristan and Tray. I didn’t make a good choice on my food- but totally my palette. But Tray would not take me being unhappy. They just were awesome. Treated us like diners they cared about - not even knowing if we were tourists or locals- didn’t care. We will. return! We are relocating here and now know where we will return to! Thank you!
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on December 2, 2024
    Pam this was so thoughtful! Thank you so very much for taking the time to share this about Tristan and Tray! We are so grateful!

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  10. Stephen

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant consistently provides a solid and enjoyable dining experience with exceptional service and delectable food. The staff is always exceptionally friendly and attentive. For sure one of my favorite spots at the Domain or this side of Austin in general.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded on December 10, 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this Stephen! We look forward to seeing you again.

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Austin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 777-3394.

Culinary Dropout - Austin is rated 4.6 stars by 2378 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Austin

11721 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Domain Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street, Domain Parking Garages
  • Public transit
    Kramer Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 777-3394
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (512) 777-3399
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