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Culinary Dropout - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

4.5
4.5
565 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Culinary Dropout serves 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
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Culinary Dropout - Birmingham can accommodate all your special event needs
  • Private party contact
    Special Event Manager : (205) 955-7962
  • Area
    Vestavia Hills
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 565 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Innovative

  • Alabama

    Hot spot

  • Alabama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Alabama

    Lively

  • Alabama

    Most Booked

  • Birmingham

    Innovative

  • Birmingham

    Hot spot

  • Birmingham

    Lively

  • Birmingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Birmingham offers a vibrant dining experience with a fun atmosphere and live music. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "fantastic service," and creative cocktails. While portions can be small, the flavors are rich and diverse. It's a lively spot for brunch, family celebrations, or a night out.
565 Reviews
  1. Cathryn

    Alabama6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great attentive staff. Nice outdoor seating. Enjoyed the experience.

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    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible! Can’t wait until I have the chance to go back!

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  3. James

    Tallahassee1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere. Good service. A bit too pricey for the food quantity and quality.

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  4. Vanessa

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is great. I had the steak frites and it was cooked with perfection. My mother had the fish. It was fried crispy and it was delicious. Our server was amazing. Drinks were good. I had the old fashion. It was more of a shot of whiskey though. lol. The peach drink was great though. Overall great experience. Will definitely recommend.

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    Alabama1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was awful. Our server came to check on us once and we had to wait for her to reappear to bring us our check. Do not recommend.

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  6. Anne

    Alabama2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Excellent food even better service. Wonderful atmosphere.

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  7. Dallas

    Memphis131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hayden was our hostess and she was delightful. I heard about this concept in Denver and was delighted to find one in Alabama. Flavor fusions were fun and tasty. Suggest splitting items so you can try more. Much like one of their sister companies North Italia they do not function or feel like a chain restaurant. Definitely worth a try.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on 17 March 2025
    Dallas, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! Hayden is great and I'm so glad she gave you a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good friends, good food at a reasonable price. The staff was very attentative.
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on 17 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review! We appreciate you dining with us and look forward to seeing you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  9. David

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived a few minutes ahead of our reservation and were seated without issue. Service from the hostess, wait staff, and bar team were timely and attentive. Nice drink menu, wide range of appetizers and entrees. Beautiful place with live music that started about half way through our meal. We'll be back for sure
    Culinary Dropout - BirminghamResponded on 17 March 2025
    David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review with such kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed everything, and we hope to see you again soon! Payden Fulton Assistant General Manager

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  10. Bill

    Memphis16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy Culinary Dropout and will try it again. Only glitch was a mixup at check in. Our reservation was entered when we arrived as a walk up. After 15 minutes we were informed the only available table was outside. We took it but had to go back to the car for a jacket. It just put a damper on our dinner. The Manager was precious and the food was great. Give them a try.

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FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 545-4730.

Culinary Dropout - Birmingham is rated 4.5 stars by 565 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 39 times today
Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Birmingham

241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

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Additional information

  • Area
    Vestavia Hills
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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