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Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.3
4.3
2769 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    (520) 203-0934
  • 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
    Our Special Events Team! : (520) 203-0938
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Parking details
    Valet offered on weekend nights<br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,769 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Kid-friendly

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    American

  • Tucson

    Most Booked

  • Tucson

    Kid-friendly

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    American

  • Tucson

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Tucson is a vibrant spot offering a "fun, energetic atmosphere" with live music and a welcoming staff. Ideal for large groups and family outings, it features innovative menu items like build-your-own charcuterie boards. While some guests find the noise level high, many praise the "excellent service" and unique food offerings.

2,769 Reviews
  1. Valerie

    Tucson

    398 reviews

    5.0

    398 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing, and the food is always delicious. We love the multitude of televisions where we can watch football and other sports.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded today
    Thank you Valerie for the kind review!

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  2. Tracy

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They Couldn’t get the burger cooked. Send it back still came out Mr.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded today
    Thank you Tracy for the Review. I want to deeply apologize for the miss on your burger temp. We hope you can give us another opportunity to earn your loyalty back. Kindly, Zack Baum General Manager

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  3. justin

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and great food on a very lively Friday night! Handsome waiters that authentically make you feel special makes for a fun girls night out!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded today
    Thank you Justin for the kind review! We hope to have you back soon.

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  4. Claritssa

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow. They had ample staff and not a lot of covers, but the service was still very slow. We requested to sit in the main dining room and were instead sat in the ‘outside’ area. We requested a heater and were brought a broken one. We informed a passing server and they replaced it with a working one. Our pretzels and fondue came out cold. Drinks took awhile to come out, even just iced tea. One of us requested an amaretto sour and were brought an amaro Montenegro. It was just a rough experience
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded today
    Hello Claritssa, I want to deeply apologize about your recent experience at Culinary Dropout Tucson. We had several misses here and that is not what we are known for. I hope you can give us another opportunity to prove that we are a step above and can earn your loyalty back. Thoughtfully, Zack Baum General Manager

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  5. Leah

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very nice, but could have checked on us more. The cocktail I ordered was tasty and presented nicely. The appetizers were really good, we ordered the pretzals with cheese and brussle sprouts. I would definitely order them again. The fish and chips were so greasy I couldn't even finish one of them. The fries were a mix of older and fresher ones. The other dish ordered was the peking duck fried rice. It was ok, lots of stuff, but nothing really great and barely any rice. The ambiance was nice but it was very loud so we had to almost yell to talk. The outside area is fun, its nice to offer activities for guests. The place was very clean and had a nice asthetic. The prices were too high for what you get. We likely won’t be coming here again unless the prices go down as its currently not worth the money.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you Leah for the valuable feedback. We take pride in great hospitality every time. Its apparent we missed the mark here. We have shared this experience with our leadership team in order to remedy these issues ASAP. We hope you can give us another opportunity to earn your loyalty back. Kindest regards, Zack Baum General Manager

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  6. Kenton

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Mongolian short ribs was lacking short ribs and over sauced. The Peking duck & shrimp fried rice was even worst. The caciopepe had clumps of cheese and wasn’t mixed/cooked well. Usually Culinary Dropout is really good. We’ve been there several times before and has always delivered.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you Kenton for this valuable feedback. We have shared your dining experience with our Chef team and will remedy these misses ASAP. We hope you can continue to think of us when dining out! Kindly, Zack Baum General Manager

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  7. Greg

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! It was a great experience and the staff was great!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you Greg for the 5 star review!

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  8. shelly

    Tucson

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my family who were visiting for Thanksgiving and they loved it! Lots to do for the kids and the food and service were both excellent! They can’t wait to come back on their next visit!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thank you Shelly for the kind review!

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  9. James

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were great. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and service. One of our favorite places to eat in Tucson.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thanks James-- looking forward to your next visit!

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  10. Michelle

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here, excellent service, food and drinks! Our server, Ethan, was very friendly and knowledgeable, he made the evening fun!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback Michelle-- we will be sure to celebrate Ethan and look forward to seeing you again soon :)

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Tucson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 203-0934.

Culinary Dropout - Tucson is rated 4.3 stars by 2769 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 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Tucson

2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • 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
    Valet offered on weekend nights<br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (520) 203-0934
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (520) 203-0938
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