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Culinary Dropout - Denver, Denver, CO

Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5
4.5
1220 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
Reserve your spot to experience classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey, you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

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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 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 779-0190
  • 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! : (720) 615-7127
  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $30 Dropout Duo

    Multiple dates available
    The $30 Dropout Duo includes "The Slicer", our chef's selection of cured meats, cheeses and snacks, and two of our craft cocktails. Available all day every Wednesday & Thursday only in Denver.
    $30 Dropout Duo Photo

What 1,220 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Denver offers a lively atmosphere and "fantastic food" that keeps guests coming back. The menu is diverse, with standout dishes like steak frites and spicy curry. While some have experienced service delays, the friendly staff and excellent cocktails make it a "fun place" for casual dining and special occasions alike.

1,220 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, exceptional cocktails, and incredible flavors. My husband and I travel often and consider ourselves foodies and this meal was top 5 of all time for us. Please, do yourself a favor and go here. You will not be disappointed.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Rebecca, thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a fantastic dining experience at Culinary Dropout - Denver. It's great to know that our cocktails and flavors hit the mark for you. We take pride in serving the best to our customers and your kind words are a testament to that. We're grateful for your recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon. Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  2. R E

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place to go with great food and drinks. Wait staff is very nice and knowledgeable. I enjoy lunch there every time...haven't been for dinner.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review RE! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Culinary Dropout - Denver. Our team takes great pride in providing knowledgeable and friendly service, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark during your visit. We look forward to serving you again soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  3. Charles

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy Sam Fox restaurants. There just seems to be a solid backbone of culture in the company, The service is always great - shout out to Aton at Culinary Dropout last night. The food and menu options are always spot on - there is a good selection of mocktails for the alcohol aware. The ambiance, decor, and entertainment options are usually good as well. I've been for live musicians and thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep it up, Culinary Dropout Denver!
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Charles! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your visits to Culinary Dropout - Denver. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate our service, food, and ambiance. We're also glad you enjoyed our mocktails and live music. We strive to provide a solid foundation for our guests, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  4. Carol

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My steak frites was undercooked. The rest of the food that my friends had was good.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Carol, Thanks for your recent review and for visiting us at CDO Denver recently. I'm sorry to hear your steak did not come out at the appropriate temperature, were you able to let your server know or speak to a manager about that? We love the chance to fix any mistakes while you are with us so you leave 100% satisfied! Please direct message me at your earliest convenience. Cheers, Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  5. Rebecca

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredibly slow and inattentive service. Items forgotten. And lack of knowledge around dietary restrictions. 
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Rebecca, Thanks so much for your feedback on your recent visit with us at CDO Denver. We hold our service teams to a very high standard and it sounds like we missed the mark on a couple of things during your visit. Were you by chance able to speak to a manager during your dinner? We appreciate the opportunity to fix any mistakes while you are with us so you leave 100% satisfied! Also, do you happen to remember your server's name? We try to give constructive feedback to the team, and menu items involving dietary restrictions we take very seriously. Thanks again for the review, please direct message me at your earliest convenience. Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  6. Nicole

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really lovely - and perfectly proportioned. The restaurant was very clean with a modern decor. The covered patio was very loud but the restaurant was able to move us inside so that everyone in our party could hear better. The only issue we had is one menu item arrived cold. We then notified our waiter, but it took another 30 minutes for the meal to come back. B y that point, most people had finished eating. The restaurant did not do anything to rectify this.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Nicole, Thank you so much for your recent review. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with the exception of the cold menu item. By chance were you able to speak to a manager during your visit? We love the opportunity to fix any issues while you are with us, so you leave 100% satisfied! Also do you by chance remember your servers name? We appreciate the opportunity to provide our staff with constructive feedback anytime we could have given guests a better experience. Thanks again, please direct message me at your earliest convenience. Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a pretty good meal. The server was great, very attentive. This is a great spot, it has a great atmosphere. The whipped feta appetizer was a 10/10. The brussel sprouts were a 8.5/10. The house salad was an 8/10, I really liked the buttermilk ranch. The fried chicken was a 6/10 and the short rib was a 5/10 way too much sauce on this dish. We had a great time and will be back again soon!
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on November 16, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for your recent visit and feedback on the dishes you tried. I'm happy to hear you had a great experience with us. We hold our culinary teams to an incredibly high standard and the feedback is always much appreciated. We hope to see you again soon! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  8. Shannon

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely night with our fabulous hostess finding us a cozy spot that we love. Alli, our favorite manager, welcomed us, and Nesta, a spectacular waitress, ensured everything was served just right. We love our time at Culinary Dropouts.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thanks for the wonderful review, Shannon! We're thrilled to hear that you had a lovely night at Culinary Dropout - Denver! I'm happy to hear that Nesa, Alli and the rest of the team were able to take great care of your party. We appreciate you business, and look forward to your next visit! Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  9. Nancy

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    the food took SOOOO Long to get out. the poor waitress was so frazzled as they were out of everything we wanted: Brussel sprouts, french dip even the salad with butternut squash… which is so hard to believe as its in every grocery store this time of yr- just go buy some. very disappointed! i never write reviews. this one was very much needed. what a bummer. we took 3 guests so we were a table of 5 pretty disappointed. our waitress was so sweet though- no complaint there.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on November 12, 2024
    Hi Nancy, Thank you for your feedback, and for visiting us at CDO Denver over the weekend. I apologize for your experience Sunday night, including being out of quite a few items. Unfortunately, the snow storm we had over the weekend knocked out our power, causing us to throw away menu items we normally have. We do hold our teams to an incredibly high standard, and it sounds like we missed the mark getting your food out in a timely manner. I'd love the opportunity to give you a better experience with us. Please message me here directly with any further details of your experience that we can improve in the future. I look forward to hearing from you. Micah Scott AGM CDO

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  10. Tom

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Something not so great has happened here. We have eaten here several times and have had a wonderful experience but admittedly not recently until last night. The table had dirty utensils. A glass of wine was delivered with lipstick on the rim of the glass (the glass was not properly washed). One in our party ordered the "36-hour ribs" and stopped eating after the first few bites. Someone else in our party ordered the salmon and thought it was a child's serving. We invited friends who are visiting town to join us in what we expected to be a great experience and it was just disappointing. We're probably not going to give Dropouts another chance.
    Culinary Dropout - DenverResponded on November 12, 2024
    Hi Tom, Thanks for your feedback about your recent experience with us at CDO Denver. We appreciate the notes, as it only helps us learn and grow as a restaurant. We hold our teams to a very high standard and it sounds like we missed the mark on a few aspects of your dining experience. I'd love the opportunity to talk with you further about it. Please message me here or call the restaurant at 720-779-0190, I look forward to hearing from you and earning your business back. Micah Scott AGM CDO

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Denver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 779-0190.

Culinary Dropout - Denver is rated 4.5 stars by 1220 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 66 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Denver

4141 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80220

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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