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Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.6
4.6
3573 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 98 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
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 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 09:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 14:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • Limited-Time Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Tempe

    US$6.00 per person

    20 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Join us from 11/20/24 - 12/31/24 for a festive experience with very merry cocktails, over-the-top décor, and endless opportunities to get sleighed with holiday fun. A $6 per person donation will be collected to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley. For parties of 11 or more please call us at 480.240.1601.
    Limited-Time Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Tempe photo

What 3,573 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Hot spot

  • East Valley

    American

  • East Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout at the Yard in Tempe is a vibrant hotspot known for its "amazing food" and "great service." With a lively atmosphere featuring live music, it's perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Despite occasional noise and reservation issues, the "varied menu" and "delicious cocktails" keep diners coming back for more delightful experiences.

3,573 Reviews
  1. Terri

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great appetizers! Our group ordered both cocktails & mocktails which were delicious. Our server was friendly & efficient. We would absolutely dine here again.

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  2. Kim

    Phoenix

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 9. Food was great, location is fantastic. Service was meh. She was disinterested in our party and it showed although we were all polite to her. Maybe she was just having an off-night.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Kim, thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and our fantastic location. We’re truly sorry that the service did not meet your expectations during your visit. We strive to provide attentive and welcoming service to all our guests, and we regret that this wasn’t reflected during your time with us. Your feedback is invaluable and will be shared with our team to ensure we improve. We would love to hear more about your visit, we can more accurately pinpoint the issue with our staff member and make sure this doesn't happen again. We hope to have the chance to serve you again and provide the excellent experience you deserve. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

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  3. Scott

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was outstanding. If only the service and atmosphere matched. Our party of 6 waited 50 minutes between ordering and the delivery of our dishes. Our server never updated us at all on what was going on with our orders and when we could expect them. The other major problem was due to our visit on Saturday night. The restaurant provided a live musician, who was very good, but the sound level was so extreme that we could not carry on a conversation at all, even though we were shouting across the table. Two of us left with hoarse voices from yelling at our table mates for an hour. Management needs to remember that they're operating a restaurant, not a concert venue. The food was good enough that we'll probably return, but not on a live music night.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Scott, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we’re truly sorry that the service and atmosphere fell short of your expectations. A 50-minute wait without communication is unacceptable, and we’ll address this with our team to ensure better updates are provided in the future. We also appreciate your comments about the live music. While we aim to create a lively and enjoyable ambiance, we understand that the sound level may have been too much for comfortable conversation. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be reviewing how to balance entertainment with the dining experience. We’re grateful for your understanding and are glad to hear you’d consider visiting us again, we hope to see you in again soon.

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  4. Krista

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hit up Bar Blitzen every year now and they do a wonderful job of decorating and making the place magical. The only thing I would say is that the drinks are quite pricey for what they are. I understand you are paying for the experience though. ❤️💚
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Krista, thank you for your continued visits and for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoy the magical atmosphere and festive decorations at Bar Blitzen each year. We appreciate your feedback on the drink pricing and understand your perspective, it’s great to know the experience makes it worthwhile for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back next holiday season!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was easy to get a reservation. The food, drinks, and service was great!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that booking a reservation was easy and that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!

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  6. jennifer

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar Blitzen theme for the holidays is the cutest sand so much fun. Service was great and food was good. Kinda silly to charge $6 to be there when drink prices are already pricey along with expensive food. It was a fun one time outing for the hokidays
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Jennifer, thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed Bar Blitzen, the Christmas themed bar, and had fun during your visit. It’s great to hear the service and food met your expectations. We understand your concerns about the donation at the door. The donation is absolutely optional, although it benefits the Boys and Girls club. We appreciate you spending your holiday outing with us and hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Steve

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - great service - chill vibe. Great place to take a group.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Steve, thank you for the awesome feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and chill vibe. It’s great to hear we’re a go-to spot for groups. We look forward to hosting you and your friends again soon!

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  8. Alex

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was excellent but our food came out cold. Apps were the best part of the meal!
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 19 November 2024
    Hello Alex, thank you for leaving feedback about your experience. We're pleased to hear your server was excellent, but we're very sorry to hear your food was cold when it arrived. I'll pass your comments along to our chef team so we can make sure we're bring out hot food, every time. Did we bring you a hot meal to replace the cold one? I'd love to hear more about your visit so we can get a chance to make things right. We hope you give us another chance make sure everything is amazing, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

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  9. Ian

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and glad I had a reservation as we were seated within 5min of checking in.
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 18 November 2024
    Hello Ian, thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad to hear that the service was on point and that your reservation helped you get seated quickly. We always strive to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Sheri

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience great food and service. Perhaps turn the music down just a bit as it was hard to have a conversation
    Culinary Dropout at the Yard - TempeResponded on 18 November 2024
    Hello Sheri, thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with the food and service. We appreciate your feedback about the music volume, comfort is important, and we'll definitely keep that in mind. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful meal and a more relaxed atmosphere!

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2 people
20:00
Booked 98 times today
Experiences are available.

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Google Map for Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

149 S Farmer Ave, Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st and Farmer Ave.
  • Area
    Tempe
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 09:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 14:00–17:00
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (480) 240-1601
  • 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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