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Culinary Dropout - Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert

4.6
4.6
2438 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Additional seating options
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 418-3980
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Tess Unsinn: (480) 304-4102
  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    We’re here to party all year long. From local bands playing live music on our stage, to cheering on our favorite sports teams on the big screens there’s always something to do with your crew. So seriously, come hang out.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,438 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Kid-friendly

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Gilbert offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music and delicious food. Highlights include the "best ribs" and "amazing service," making it a popular spot for gatherings. While the noise level can be high, the fun decor and extensive drink options contribute to its charm. Perfect for a lively night out!
2,438 Reviews
  1. Eric

    VIP

    New York City

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy on a Saturday night but great service, great food and great vibe. Sebastian was our waiter and he was spectacular. Could have done without the music - it was plenty loud without it. Overall a fun good experience!

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  2. Randall

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostesses and server were fantastic! Justin was so good. We will definitely go back.

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  3. Jennifer

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the live music. Food was great. Service to refill drinks was a little slow. Otherwise, a great experience! Will keep eating at Culinary Dropout!

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  4. Mary

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! Very creative drink menu. Abby, our server, was exceptional! Will definitely be eating there again!

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  5. RonL

    VIP

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent experience, great friendly waitress. All food was good. Order bowl of chili, kitchen forgot to bring out waitress was able to get it brought out later and was still able to enjoy. Food was excellent all good quality but still way more expensive than it should be. Got ice cream that was really good cookie dough. Great service and great food that’s all you can ask for
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Ron! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert and found our food to be excellent. It's great to know that our staff was able to accommodate your chili bowl request and that you enjoyed our ice cream. We strive to provide our customers with a unique dining experience, and we're sorry to hear that our pricing did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our services. We look forward to serving you again soon! Candice

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  6. Alissa

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Neesa and the GM, Daniel, embody customer service to the T! They were wonderful to me and my party as we celebrated a baby sprinkle at the Gilbert location. Daniel was accommodating, bold, and confident. Neesa is a phenomenal server. I love CD so much and they continue to amaze me!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Alissa! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time celebrating your baby sprinkle at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. It's great to know that our team made you and your party feel welcome and attended to your needs. We're also glad you enjoyed our food and found value in your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to keep delivering top-notch service. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Candice

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  7. DAVID

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere has a trendy loud vibe with live music. If that’s what you’re looking for then this is it. The bar menu is extensive. They have a nice signature cocktail selection and made correctly without watering it down. I had a locally brewed beer and my party had old fashions and espresso martinis. All excellent. This place is massive but it’s recommended to make reservations especially during the weekend. This place is always packed as their food is excellent along with service. We had Arie as our server and she never neglected us. We brought a couple for the first time and they loved everything about this restaurant. You can’t go wrong with the Bolognese. Excellent pasta. The rest of my party had fried chicken and salmon entree. Delicious! I highly recommend CD especially this location. Everyone were friendly and helpful!
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, David! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a great time at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our extensive bar menu, signature cocktails, locally brewed beer, and the Bolognese pasta. We're also glad to hear that our staff made your experience enjoyable and that you loved your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Candice

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  8. Kate

    VIP

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and food!!! Their desserts are the best! You have to try one.. or two 😋
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kate! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy our service and food at Culinary Dropout - Gilbert. Your kind words about our desserts truly made our day! We're glad you find our service great and food delicious. Your recommendation to try our desserts or others is indeed a great one. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious experiences! Candice

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  9. Rameek

    Phoenix

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My burger wasn’t fully cooked. I was a little upset with the meal because I have been there before and bought a few burgers from this place and it’s been pretty good. Guess it was just a lazy night for the cooks my waitress did a great job so no need to to complain about something she has no control over. I learned to deal with certain situations in life and move on. Will try your-burger one more time. Just maybe tonight was a bad night.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Rameek, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear that our service was able to provide you with a great dining experience. We're sorry to hear that your burger was not fully cooked, though. We take pride in our food and it's disappointing to hear that this was not the case this time. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we're committed to ensuring every guest receives the best experience possible. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you with our burgers on your next visit. Thanks again for your feedback, as it helps us improve. Candice

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  10. Shannon

    VIP

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My grandpa had an open table reservation for 9 o’clock. We were seated promptly by our wonderful hostess. She chatted us up as we were walked to our table. Our server Ari was wonderful, Percival, smiling, highly intelligent about the food and accurate as well. Our drinks were always refilled promptly. We almost never had an empty glass utensils, and plates were nice and clean so are the napkins. The kitchen however, was a a little lackluster. They might have just had a rough night since it was a Saturday evening. However, our steaks came out cold so cold. In fact, that the butter that we asked for did not melt on the steak. Our server was then asked to re-fire it in the kitchen to which she gladly did so the kitchen seemed to not have cooked the meal properly again for the second time at which point our table had asked for a manager, unfortunately I cannot remember her name, but she was very accommodating listened to everything we had to say regarding the food, validated our concerns and the incorrectness of the food, as well as the extreme volume of the live entertainment. Our tables stakes, which were the total of four and then the steak fries which had steak on it as well was prepared for a third time and our meal was comped, even after we told the manager that we would still like to pay for our meal that we eat it was comped on them. The third time the steaks were brought out four of the steaks came out wonderful and just to temperature. However, the steak fries did not come out correct again. Customer service and managerial technique were spot on even if the kitchen had a rough night and the food quality did not match overall four stars out of five we love culinary dropout. We love that location.
    Culinary Dropout - GilbertResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Shannon, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear that you were impressed with our team, from the hostess to Ari, and that their service made your visit memorable! We’re also glad to know that our manager addressed your concerns promptly and took care of the situation. We deeply apologize for the issues you faced with the food temperature and the steak fries. We appreciate your patience as we worked to make things right and are grateful for you giving us that opportunity. Thank you for your kind words about our service and for your continued support of Culinary Dropout. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and delivering a flawless experience! Candice

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 418-3980.

Culinary Dropout - Gilbert is rated 4.6 stars by 2438 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Additional seating options

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Gilbert

383 N Gilbert Road AZ, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • 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–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We’re here to party all year long. From local bands playing live music on our stage, to cheering on our favorite sports teams on the big screens there’s always something to do with your crew. So seriously, come hang out.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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