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Culinary Dropout - Austin, Austin, TX

Culinary Dropout - Austin

4.7
4.7
2397 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 09:00–00:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Child-friendly

  • Austin

    Hot spot

  • Austin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Austin

    Child-friendly

  • Austin

    Hot spot

  • Austin

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Austin offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "unique and complex" dishes like the 36-hour ribs and duck fried rice. The lively ambiance is complemented by live music, though it can be "very loud." Outdoor seating provides a more relaxed vibe.

2,397 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food every time, the feta dip was the star of the show.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing, Stephanie! The Whipped Feta Dip is definitely a must-try!

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  2. Deja

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service food could use more seasoning. We had bbq nachos and pulled pork tasted a little freezer burnt. The fried chicken was okay it could have been cooked a little longer especially due to the (don’t worry be patient notice on the menu) I expect it to be much more crispy. Also the arugula salad a on side of the steak fritters could be a little better. Maybe a sweeter vinaigrette to cut the strong stature of flavor the arugula brings. Our server was outstanding tho and the environment was very relaxing we even watched our food being made through the window
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded today
    Hi Deja, Thanks for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our service. We're interested in learning more about the pork, as we braise the pork in house, and it is never frozen. It sounds like we may not have prepared your dish correctly and we'd like to follow up on that. Would you please reach out to the restaurant at 512-777-3394 and ask for Starla or Rick so we can invite you back in?

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  3. Peyton

    Amarillo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always amazing, but the service is hit or miss as usual.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Peyton!

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  4. Ryan

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Looked up the place online. Menu seemed inspired and looked tasty. Upon arrival, we were sat 15 minutes after our reservation time. A waiter came after around 10 minutes of waiting and never told us his name. Service was poor, to say the least. Constantly had to remind him of things that we had asked for. Cocktails were excellent. About the only thing I would maybe go back for, but only if I was sat at the bar. The food was okay. My date ordered the cacio e Pepe, and it had almost no flavor. Pasta was cooked decently. I had the Mongolian braised beef and was underwhelmed. The beef was cooked nicely. Flavors were decent, texture was a nightmare. Everything but the beef was overcooked and soggy. Unpleasant to eat. Place was packed so I can forgive the slow service a bit. Overall, most likely not going back.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Ryan please see your inbox for a private message.

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  5. Jalal

    Dallas

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and wonderful service. Would highly recommend.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much Jalal!

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  6. Anna

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always amazing food and service. And always incredibly loud
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Anna!

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  7. Sarah

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing - she went above and beyond to make our experience great.

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  8. Andrea

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the live music! The food was amazing. Our server, Nick, was really attentive and helped make our experience perfect.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much Andrea!

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  9. JohnH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place with good vibes. Service was great. Food was good too.
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you very much John!

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  10. Andrew

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my new favorite spots in uptown Austin. Food, service, and ambiance were all spot on. The most notable dishes were the 36hr ribs, which were fall off the bone tender and absolutely delicious, and the pecking duck and shrimp fried rice which was a unique and complex dish. Our server, Cale, did a great job with both recommendations and general service. We sat outside, and despite it being freezing, their covered patio was very comfortable with plenty of fire pits and heaters to keep us warm. Overall, I highly recommend and will definitely be back!
    Culinary Dropout - AustinResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Andrew, We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed your experience!. It's fantastic to know that our food, service, and ambiance met your expectations. We're particularly pleased that our 36-hour ribs and the pecking duck and shrimp fried rice were a hit. We have shared your feedback on Cale with the whole team! Your recommendation means a lot to us. We're looking forward to your next visit!

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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 4.7 stars by 2397 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today

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Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Austin

11721 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Domain Blvd
  • Area
    Northwest
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 09:00–00:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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