Culinary Dropout · Restaurant · Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale's loud, delicious warm-up act on the Waterfront
Culinary Dropout sits on the Waterfront on East Camelback Road, the Old Town Scottsdale room where a night tends to start loud and stay that way. The brand calls itself an American bistro that celebrates refined rebellion, built on great food, crafted cocktails, and a deep love of music. It looks like a gastropub but moves like a party, with a main floor and east and west patios that lean into Scottsdale's near-perpetual good weather.
The food is comfort cooking with real technique. Most people walk in for the soft pretzels with provolone fondue, the signature starter. From there the kitchen leans into crowd-pleasers: fried chicken with a buttermilk biscuit, smashed potatoes, and gravy, 36-hour pork ribs with jalapeno and molasses, Ma's meatloaf, and a run of shareable starters like spicy tuna crispy rice and BBQ pork belly nachos, built for a table that wants to graze, drink, and talk over each other.
The bar keeps pace with house cocktails like the Giddy Up Espresso Martini and the Abandoned Cadillac, plus draught beer and cans, and live music fills the main dining room and the patio. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM, happy hour runs weekdays from 2 to 5 PM, and the doors stay open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, which makes it a good starting point for an Old Town evening.
Address: 7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale
Culinary Dropout takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Scottsdale; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 11:00 - 00:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Culinary Dropout
How do I get a reservation at Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale?
Tables at Culinary Dropout are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Scottsdale plan, our Scottsdale partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Culinary Dropout?
Culinary Dropout is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Culinary Dropout?
Culinary Dropout keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Culinary Dropout located?
Culinary Dropout is in Scottsdale, at 7135 E Camelback Rd, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. MyRSVP can build it into a full Scottsdale itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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