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Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.3
4.3
2778 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Dining areas

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 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Make it a dropout New Year's Eve! We’ve got everything you need to ring in 2025: indulge in our exclusive Steak & Lobster feature, sip on our Masquerade Party cocktail, and vibe out to live music all night long. 🥂 Our full dinner menu will be available. For any questions, please call 520.203.0934.
    New Year's Eve at Culinary Dropout photo

What 2,778 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Child-friendly

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    American

  • Tucson

    Most Booked

  • Tucson

    Child-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.

2,778 Reviews
  1. andrew

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Andres was a great server and we loved every dish.

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  2. Maria

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It enough of food selection- One of our friends had hamburger and was sick after that.

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  3. Robin

    Tucson

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very vibrant culinary experience. Waitresses are very kind and solicitous. Food is comfort food and excellent!

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Someone mistakenly dumped my husband's leftovers and they comped him a whole new entree. Pretty impressive!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 2 days ago
    We are so sorry for the mistake, and are glad we were able to make it right! Thank you for the kind review.

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  5. Steve

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ribs are always perfectly prepared. Wait staff respond quickly to any request.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the review!

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  6. kaelia

    Tucson

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything came out in a timely manner, my mom and I got our drinks at the same time and it was really nice. They didn’t have the original dish that I had ordered but I was suggested a few different options and I went with the fired chicken which I had before and the manager took care of the mixup. I love coming here with my family just know when you go in the evening hours there may be some live music which definitely adds to the noise. But everything is always so good!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Kaelia for the kind review!

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  7. CHRISTINE

    Tucson

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always love CD. The food and service were amazing as always! The music level was a bit high and made visiting difficult.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Christine for the kind review! We do have quieter spaces available upon request and would love to accommodate you next time.

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  8. Kathy

    Tucson

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Culinary Dropout is one of our favorite Tucson restaurants and we’ve never had a bad meal. This time the service was a bit slow which wouldn’t normally be a problem but we were on a schedule. Also it was noisy mostly due to a large table of children next to us. Haha My favorites are anything with salmon; the kale butternut squash salad adding salmon and their roasted salmon with farro risotto and crispy Brussel spouts are both delicious. I also like the vegan curry with black rice.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Kathy for the review. We hope to earn 5 stars on your next visit!

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  9. Carla

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal and great service would recommend
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 17 December 2024
    Thank you Carla for the kind review!

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  10. Sandy

    Tucson

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were given great comfortable seating , thank you. Although quite noisy with holiday and sport celebrations. The food was excellent. I had their duck and shrimp with fried rice. The prices are in line with current economy. Waiters were attentive. I would definitely recommend this place.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on 17 December 2024
    Thank you for the kind review Sandy. We hope to have you back again soon! Thoughtfully, Zack Baum General Manager

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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 2778 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Tucson

2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Midtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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