In love with the Brussel sprouts and cocktails are great! Will definitely be my new go to spot. read more

Culinary Dropout - Crispy Brussels SproutsBrussels - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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Located in Ashford Lane among a strong lineup of dining spots, Culinary Dropout is a British-style gastropub with great ambiance, a full bar, solid service, and really good food. It's also a great place to hang out with friends, especially with the plaza right outside offering plenty of food, dessert, and drink options. There's tons of outdoor seating, which makes it perfect for cooler weather and an easy date spot. Service was friendly, and while there was a bit of a wait for the main entrees, the charcuterie board held us over. We ordered the Caesar salad, feta tahini dip, steak frites, and spicy rigatoni. The dip was good but leaned a bit sweet for my taste. The Caesar salad was solid and straightforward. The steak frites was well-seasoned and nicely balanced with the arugula. The spicy rigatoni was creamy and rich, but I didn't get much heat and had to ask for extra chili powder to bring out any spice. Overall, a great spot and definitely worth a visit. read more

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I have been to the Culinary Dropout (Ashford-Dunwoody location) several times. Unfortunately, each visit has been disappointing, with this last visit being the worst. My whole family went after my son's college graduation. Our reservation was for 8, but we arrived around 7:45PM. No issues with being seated and the server arrived shortly after for drink orders and appetizers. The water arrived soon after, but the drinks took approximately 20 minutes to arrive to the table. No appetizers ever arrived. I should note that the restaurant was not busy. The server then came back (another 20 minutes later) and took our food order. The food took about 45 minutes to arrive, and it came piece by piece (2 orders came, then 2 more, and so forth). Random people bringing the orders, not our server. I did see her be bopping throughout the restaurant and mostly hanging out in the kitchen area. When she did come over, we inquired about our appetizers. She then made up a terrible excuse as to how there was a mix up with the tickets. She asked if we still wanted them and said it would be 5 minutes. We obliged and received only 1 order (we ordered 3 appetizer dishes). Please note that the appetizer came while we were eating our actual meals. We canceled the remaining two. We had to track her down for water refills. At the end of the meal, again I had to get up and track her down for the bill. She stated that the manager would "take care" of the appetizer, and the manager would be bringing the bill. Another woman (who never introduced herself) brought the bill and laid it down at the other end of the table and walked off. A couple of things to note for management: We were never rude or disrespectful to any staff in the restaurant. Even all of the issues. However, the attitude of the staff was very unprofessional. At several times, we could see the staff horse playing in the kitchen area. The food quality has also progressively gotten worse. I absolutely won't be returning to this restaurant, and I don't normally leave reviews, but I felt this was warranted. I really hope management takes a look and this location and makes some changes. read more

Walked over from my office. There's a big parking lot and a great shared space to play corn hole and lawn games. It was busy, but I sat in open seating at the bar. Live music was the right volume, and bar had the baseball game on so pretty good atmosphere. I ordered right away - water, whipped feta and tahini dip, and kale+squash salad with salmon added. I enjoyed my food, there was a bit of wait for the salad but it wasn't super long. I placed my card out before I got my salad but had to continue waiting to pay to leave. I guess I should've just don't it myself with the QR code. Food was good, atmosphere was good. No one checked on me for my salad (other than someone dining next to me, asking me what I ordered) and no refill for my empty water. Plates were not picked up. Just felt like I was left to fend for myself. Not super offended as a solo bar diner (it was pleasantly busy) but that's what I knocked down my review 1 star. I would come back for a quick bite after work, and this is a great spot for a group meal - lots of space for larger parties! read more

I visited the restaurant for Easter brunch. We enjoyed the British influenced decor. The food was good and the service was outstanding! read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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Dropped in after work to get a bite to eat and our server was amazing. I've never been there before so she recommended some things and everything she recommended was delicious. We had the garlic toast with salmon dip. It was a nice mix of salty with a hint of sweet and garlic it didn't sound good, to me but I tired it and it was delicious. The salmon was good and the rigatoni was delicious. Just a hint of spice. Normally, I would pick the star of the dishes I had but they were all stars!! I will definitely be back. read more

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What an absolute gem in Sandy Springs! After hearing rave reviews about the food, service, and atmosphere, I finally attended an event here--and it exceeded every expectation. The layout was incredibly organized and spacious; I loved how the food was beautifully presented both indoors and on the covered patio. The setup was perfect, featuring a casino area on one side, live music on the other, and a central bar that kept the energy flowing. The menu was exceptional. Highlights included the high-quality roasted salmon, the soft pretzels with provolone fondue, crispy Brussels sprouts, and the Asian crunch salad. And the fried chicken was Fabulous, a complete standout! Mississippi mud pie for dessert was to die for !!! Between the outstanding service and the vibrant ambiance, this is the perfect spot for a casual meal or a major milestone celebration. Highly recommended!! read more

Culinary Dropout - Covered patio - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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My husband and I were staying overnight in the area and I decided on Culinary Dropout. We were greeted immediately after walking through the door and were seated. This restaurant is really nice and large and the ambiance on a Tuesday afternoon was great. We started with the marinated olives and they were good. My husband had Steak Frites and said everything was really good. I went with the waitress recommendation and got the Roasted Salmon. It was terrific!! I also ordered the Giddy Up Espresso Martini, which was a recommendation and it was good. We will definitely have to return whenever we're in the area again. read more

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Hubby and I happened to be in the neighborhood and hungry today. Culinary Dropout popped up on Yelp, and the name definitely piqued our interest. We opted to sit on the patio to enjoy this beautiful cool day and were fortunate enough to have Amberlou assigned as our server. We started with the crusty bread & olive oil, which was AH-mazing! Hubby even commented on how it is better than most of the upscale Italian spots we've been to and I have to agree. We also got the pimento cheese, which was delicious but I did find it kind of odd that it wasn't paired with anything like crackers or bread, etc. (note to owners: please consider changing this). We had ordered the crusty bread, so we ate it with that but if we hadn't ordered the bread, I probably would have been disappointed to just have a small serving of the pimento cheese with nothing to put it on. Aside from that, however, everything was really top notch. I ordered the ham & egg grilled cheese, which came with the breakfast potatoes, but I also added a side of the house potato chips because I really wanted to try them and they did not disappoint. The sandwich was tasty and perfectly assembled. I normally don't like breakfast potatoes but these were good and crispy. I think the house potato chips with the fantastic onion dip that comes with it is probably my favorite thing on the menu, but I also loved the famous fried chicken that hubby ordered. My sandwich was solid too, but I think his chicken was better, so obviously I only finished half of my sandwich so that I could steal some of his chicken. LOL The portions of everything were very generous, so sharing was easy and we still had plenty left over to take home with us. Amberlou offered spectacular service! She had a great attitude, was highly attentive without being overbearing, and seemed to anticipate our needs before we even voiced them (I LOVE when my drinks are refilled before I have to ask, which is an underrated server supowerpower imo). We will definitely be back and I will go out of my way to sit in Amberlou's section because she helped to elevate our already wonderful experience even further. The menu options are somewhat limited, but I think this may be why the food is so good. Some restaurants stretch themselves too thin and offer a wide variety of choices for food that is just mediocre. Culinary Dropout offers a small variety of choices for food that is cooked to perfection. It is a little on the pricey side, but the experience lived up to the price point, so at least it was well worth the splurge. The location is not exactly convenient for us, but this place is worth going out of the way to come back to, so we are looking forward to another visit sometime soon. read more

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Well, I wanted to love this place.. but the food fell short. Service with our large group was great. Drinks stayed full all night. However, food fell flat. Menu was literally a page plus 1/3 of another page. Booze was the other 2/3 of the page + an entire other page + a one page special drink menu. Apps were decent but my issue was with the entree - I ordered the house salad with steak. Steak was cooked how I wanted but the salad was gross. Didn't have half the things the menu said it would.. and was covered in a very bland dressing. All and all, I wouldn't recommend nor come back ‍ read more

Culinary Dropout - House salad + steak - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

We enjoyed our dinner here tonight. It can be somewhat of a challenge to find parking but we found it., we made reservations. They have outdoor and indoor dining and we dined indoor. The outdoor dining was all reserved. Our server was Jonathan who was excellent. He is amazing at his job and deserves special mention and merit. We adored the soft pretzel dippers and provolone fondue. How could you go wrong with that combination? The Brussels were also a great and remarkably filling appetizer. I made the right choice with the Mongolian Beef Short Rib. Though it can come off as a little salty, the beef is so tender. They accommodated by request of frying my egg hard instead of a soft-boiled option. This dish was trike filling. They have a stellar version of the Old-Fashioned that accompanied my meal well. It was sweet, spicy, and so smooth. Great spot! It's a new fave. Bravo! read more

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What a surprise! Lots of free parking and when you walk up to the entrance it's a beautiful sight of greenery and beautiful fairy lights. The server (I wish I had her name) was really sweet and attentive. The food came out fast and was delicious. No complaints at all. It was not busy when we went so we were able to sit and just chat without pressure to move quickly. The ambiance is dark and relaxing but also kinda sexy I'll definitely visit here again read more

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The food was delicious and service was great. The atmosphere is good for families, friends or a date night. It in a great area where you can continue to hang out after your meal. read more

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Visited Culinary Dropout with friends on a Sunday afternoon! The patio was the place to be, perfect weather & a very nice breeze! We were greeted by our server Roy who was very very pleasant! I ordered the Expresso Martini, and the Banana bread french toast. Since it came by itself, I added an egg & bacon. (Sidebar, $3 for one egg is pretty steep, but I guess lol). We also ordered the Crispy rice for the table. Everything was very good, I do wish the french toast slices were bigger, the cuts were so small, but savory & delicious! So more would've been outstanding and possibly the meal being included with sides would've be nice too. The crispy rice app & expresso martini were delicious as well! Overall, beautiful place, great food, good drinks, I'd definitely revisit to try other options! read more

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I came here with a friend; we decided to try one of the new restaurants on our list. It was a nice day out and chilly inside and we ended up sitting on the patio. So I can't speak too much to the indoor ambience. But the food was great! I ordered the Cacio e Pepe with chicken and it was perfect! The chicken on top was tender juicy and thinly sliced and the sauce on the pasta was the right balance of creamy and light. I also had a cocktail, forgot the name of it but it was very balanced and tasted great. My friend and I shared an appetizer - the spicy shrimp crispy rice - and it was soo good, better than we expected. The presentation of that dish was cute too. I would definitely go again, and I plan to soon! read more

Culinary Dropout - Room Service - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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We were at the mall nearby and stopped in for lunch. We were seated right away and opted for the enclosed patio with lots of natural light. Later we discovered that dogs are allowed on the patio. We started with the pretzels and fondue but quickly regretted the choice. The server recommended the popcorn shrimp appetizer ($18) which turned out to be a great option. The shrimp and aioli were both seasoned well. We also started with a classic Caesar salad ($13) which was pretty standard and tasted fine. We decided to take our server's recommendation for our meals too and got the pub burger with fries ($20) and the smokehouse hash ($17) which was from the brunch menu. The potato hash came with bbq pork, onion, poblano pepper and an egg with a flour tortilla on the side. Both were delicious and very flavorful. Our server Shanelle was great and patiently accommodated several requests we made with a smile. Interestingly the waitstaff appeared to wear their own street clothes, no restaurant branded shirts, aprons or name tags. We ended up not getting dessert after 2 large and noisy dogs were seated at the table right next to us. Maybe next time read more

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Culinary Dropout was an amazing experience for my partner and I. We were greeted and seated promptly, our servers were superb and informative. They gave us starters and water as we ponder the menu. Eventually we decided on their seasonal Mongolian Ribs and Turkey Pastrami Sandwich and both were super delightful and flavorful. The yuzu rice paired with the rib was delicious mix of flavors, and the turkey pastrami sandwich was super thick alongside the pretzel bread. 10/10, will visit again! read more

Culinary Dropout - Prosciutto Deviled Eggs, Crusty Bread, Garlic Oil & Balsamic, Grilled Asparagus - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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I came here with a group to get dinner on a weekend night and really loved the ambiance of this place! It's got a more casual atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking wasn't too hard to find since there was a lot behind and a deck nearby. After debating what to get, I decided to try the spicy rigatoni with grilled chicken. It also came with mushrooms and spinach in a light sauce. I do wish the sauce was spicier but overall felt pretty full at the end of it. The sauce was creamy and tangy and was light which I appreciated and came with plenty of chicken. My friends also really liked their dishes and raved about the salmon which I'd love to try next time! Our server was super sweet, and it did take some time to get our food which was expected since there was a good amount of people at the place. I can't wait to come by and try either the salmon or a sandwich the next time! read more

Culinary Dropout - Spicy Rigatoni - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

Great spot. Our server, Joel, was the man. He gave us some great appetizer recs (Pretzels & Fondue + Crispy Brussels). He steered us towards either the Chicken Cacio e Pepe or the steak frites and both were excellent. Joel made the night. Overall vibe of the place is really cool and I would definitely go back. Great experience! read more

Culinary Dropout - Chicken Cacio e Pepe - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

This was my first time at Culinary Dropout, we had arrived for an early lunch and were pleasantly surprised with how pretty the restaurant was inside. We were also impressed with the quality of food. My husband had the burger, I had the friend chicken and we shared the brussel sprouts. Lastly, our waitress was polite and helpful. read more

I will start with the good. 1. There was live music and the singer was amazing. She was singing a variety of different types of music. 2. Very cute inside and outside of restaurant. 3. French 75 was good but expensive. Now the bad. 1. Food was horrible. We were a party of 9. All ordering different items on the menu and only 1 person enjoyed their food. Food was very bland. I know restaurants have to cater to all crowds and taste buds but this was horrible. No type of taste or seasoning. Would I recommend NO!! This is more of a place to get some drinks and enjoy the live music. If you hungry go somewhere different. read more

Tried this after reading good reviews...we went on a Wednesday and had sub par service...we were seated quickly but our server was very slow to Get to us. Once greeted it took forever to place drink then app and then dinner order. The food was ok but the crispy rice shrimp cakes were over cooked and a little bland outside the spice in the shrimp dressing. I felt salt was lacking. Our dinners underwhelmed too - the short ribs were covered in sauce and not very good and the Asian slaw salad had a lot of romaine lettuce in it. The cocktail was served With a high noon can attached Which seemed odd. The restaurant has a large outdoor space and also big dining room so lots of space. Our check was $100 for an app, one cocktail and two entrees - my advice skip this place and look for a better overall experience for the money. read more

Service, 10 stars! The young ladies working in there are super nice and helpful. I called before they opened to inquire about something not on the menu and she was very nice and helpful. So was the server for the table. The food, left much to be desired. Portions are small. The only thing full size is the fish and chips. Everything else, not full size entrees. I had to makeshift my sandwich to be full. The ceasar salad side I had was stale. If I was paying, I would have sent it back. Stale croutons, and old lettuce. Not good at all. I added shrimp. They didn't even put it together. They put it on the side and it wasn't good very bland. No taste at all. The turkey pastrami itself was ok, but again, I was expecting the pretzel bun to be soft. It was not. It was hard and also tasted kind of stale. I buy pretzel buns often and they're usually firm, but still soft if fresh. That took away from the fact the sandwich itself was good. The lemonade, housemaid, tasted like water. It might as well had been water. The monkey bread was the only thing I enjoyed. I like the aesthetic of the restaurant and I love the employees and the customer service but that's about it. As hungry as I was, I was hoping to enjoy my meal, and I did not. Definitely pass on this one. read more

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Fantastic place! Great service. Really cool menu. I Came for a dinner date and left very satisfied. It was a gorgeous evening so we decided to sit out on the patio. We shared a bottle of the Fleurs de Prairie Rose upon recommendation and it did not disappoint! We snacked on the antipasti plate as well while catching up and deciding our entrees. Great spread full of fresh items. Nature decided to sit with us at the table and became pushy so we moved our table inside. The staff was very kind and understanding as we moved. For our entree, I ordered the Peking duck shrimp fried rice and my friend ordered the Fried chicken. Both dishes were very very good. I've added this place to my list of revisits! I recommend for others to try. read more

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Let's just start by saying I love everything about Culinary Dropout. From their food, to the decor, to their service from staff, the music selection that softly plays in the background but loud enough where I can make out the words and sing along. EVERYTHING! I've been to their midtown location, several times , so I was heartbroken when I learned that location is now closed. :( But I'm happy this location is here! And I saw a familiar face! I was in the area with my family to celebrate my brother's birthday. After a fun game of miniature golf, we wanted to grab a bite to eat. Thanks to Yelp, I realized there was a Culinary Dropout in the area , so I made reservations to accommodate our large party of seven. Parking is super easy and free. So that's always a plus! We started off with the Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue. After that everyone put in their orders. The kids had the cheeseburger and fries from the kids menu and a side of Mac & cheese. My oldest niece had the PEKING DUCK & SHRIMP FRIED RICE, my brother had the same thing but swapped the duck out for salmon. My sister and I had the SPICY VEGAN CURRY but I added protein to mine. For dessert, my brother had their monkey bread with ice cream and our fabulous waiter Roy brought enough spoons for all of us to share. Overall, the entire experience was a 10/10 as expected. Everyone enjoyed their meal and loved the space. My youngest niece even made it a point to suggest monthly family dinners here! So with that being said, we will definitely be back! read more

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Where do I start? My friend and I travel for work and we are ALWAYS trying to find some of the best food places around. He suggested this one (maybe because he's also a chef lol) but man 10/10. The environment is really welcoming and our server was so pretty and so nice! He got an old fashion beverage which seemed to go down pretty quickly! I wanted a salad to start because I was SO HUNGRY and she explained to us that sides could be changed (if needed) so I added a House Salad and changed my coleslaw for Brussels sprouts (GREAT CHOICE BTW). My friend kept it original and kept the slaw. I must say, that is some of the BEST friend chicken I've had. A breast, leg, and thigh ALL fried to perfection! Seasoned so well. My potatoes were warm but honestly still delicious. This spot was definitely a HIT. Would absolutely recommend going to the one in Dunwoody and they're so good I'd try them again in a different location and wouldn't expect anything less than this experience! read more

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Was super pumped to finally try this place because I have driven by it so many times and finally decided to head there for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday! We had a reservation for Saturday morning at 11:30 but it was kind of empty so tbh we probably could've walked in. Either way still nice! Our waitress was super patient with us and super sweet. I opted for an aperil spritz to start but they did have traditional hot coffee which was nice for brunch. To eat I got the breakfast platter where I added cheese to my eggs and while this was super simple it was delicious. The grilled bread perfect. I had some friends get the burrito though and that was the star of the show because it was HUGE. Would love to try that next time. We were celebrating a birthday so the waitress brought us free dessert and we opted for the monkey bread. Perfect for sharing and delicious and warm. Overall a great meal and loved the vibes of this place. Would love to come back for happy hour or dinner read more

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Went on a date... first timer. Our waiter Jonathan was amazing. Restaurant was kind of dim but was able to adjust. Not a noisy environment. The game was playing over the bar so that was a plus for me! The drinks were good and the food was great too. I had an old fashioned with the steak frites and my date had the pub burger with a Long Island. We spent a good amount of time in the restaurant and the staff were more than amazing, courteous and very attentive. I definitely plan to return soon! read more

Morgan's service was great! She was really attentive and gave us great suggestions when our party was being indecisive. This was my first time at Culinary Dropout. It was a midweek night and not very busy - not sure which nights during the week are their busiest. There are lots of different seating options and the ambiance is chill. I imagine it is much louder and hectic on a weekend night. The Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice appetizer was pretty good. Being in Atlanta, there's usually some type of fried chicken on most "New American" restaurant menu's, so I try not to order it out too often. I'm glad I did this time - the chicken was very good. The biscuit that it comes with was so dense - it'd probably be perfect for a biscuit sandwich. I couldn't finish it all, but I took home the leftovers and it was still very good later. Two To Mango was my favorite cocktail of the ones we tried - also a great value because you get the High Noon can with your drink(whatever doesn't fit in the glass). read more

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They were out of a few menu items, but everything we ordered was delicious and came out quickly. The service was friendly and attentive, and the vibe of the restaurant made it a fun spot to eat. Definitely worth coming back! read more

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The place has a really nice layout. Perfect for a date, lunch meeting, or casual dining with friends. Our server, Nishaan Mangera, was excellent. She was very attentive, gave recommendation, knew the menu and made sure everyone was satisfied. The good is really good. The pizza was very seasoned and I enjoyed the unique taste of herbs. The bolognese was in range. Not too much to the left or right but tasteful. The espresso martini was very delightful and I'm a bourbon drinker that almost ordered another round. Highly recommended place to try. read more

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Visiting my friends in Atlanta this weekend brought us celebrating two birthdays and us ladies as a whole. The food was so good, everyone was happy with their selections thanks to our friendly server. The atmosphere (inside and outside) was joyful and very welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

In town for work and we were looking for an easy "healthy-ish" dinner. Great location but parking wasn't easy so be prepared. Dinner was delicious but our favorite was the whipped feta dip. Highly recommend. The restaurant was busy but service was still great. Would love to go back and sit on the patio when it's cooler out. read more

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We waited over an hour and a half for our food -- and this is with one of the simplest menus you'll find. The appetizers were just okay, nothing worth the wait. What really stood out (in a bad way) was the lack of management. Not once did a manager come over to acknowledge the delay or apologize. At a certain point, our (very kind) waitress disappeared -- and that's usually a clear sign the kitchen is falling apart and staff are being left to deal with frustrated customers on their own. When we finally did hear from management, it wasn't accountability -- just excuses. No ownership, no real attempt to make things right. For a holiday service, with a limited menu and plenty of staff, there's no excuse for being this unprepared. Unfortunately, this was a terrible experience from start to finish, and I won't be back. read more

Food was very tasty, service was pretty nice. Cocktails that we tried were made really well (forgot to take photos). The only few compliants I had was that the hostess at the front was on the phone with someone for a really long time. I was expecting her to put the person on the phone on hold for just a minute to greet us and get us with a server but she stayed the entire 8 minutes on the call. The silverware and water glasses also needed to be cleaned. We sent a glass and some silverware back because they were dirty. read more

Culinary Dropout - Classic Caesar - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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Beautiful space, enjoyed the vibe while having a late dinner with the wife. Service was decent considering we arrived hour before close. At that point you're down to closing servers so any glitch to typical traffic will increase your wait time for service. But that wasn't the case this evening. Whenever we needed something we didn't have to wait long. Food was good. It's hard to mess up items on the menu, they're new American classics. I'd go back... read more

This place will always be a favorite in my eyes! From The drinks to the burgers and appetizers, try them out! read more

Culinary Dropout - Shrimp - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

Organized a dinner party of 15 and we had a fantastic time. Great ambience. Both the service and entrées were excellent. Thanks to Matthew for being attentive, patient and pleasant. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! I had the best food I've had in Georgia and I will definitely be coming back and bringing many friends with me! The service was amazing! My waitress, Myla, was spectacular!!! She gave me the best recommendations and was so kind and very funny! I also love the outdoor seating as well! Definitely a beautiful ambient and amazing experience all around! Also don't forget to get the antipasto! 10/10!!! read more

Culinary Dropout - Antipasto! - New American Near Me - ATLANTA, Georgia

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I have been to the Culinary Drop out in the downtown location, as well as the location in Charlotte, NC. After doing a little shopping at perimeter mall I was in need of a bite to eat and figured I would check out this location. Upon my arrival a staff greeted me and mentioned that someone would be with me shortly. After waiting for about 5 minutes another staff approached and apologized for the wait and did seat me. This was interesting because there were very few patrons in the restaurant, but a ton of staff on duty. Once I was seated my wait staff did come over quickly to greet me as well as take my drink order. I ended up having just a cup of water, the black truffle mushroom pizza, and the Brussel sprouts. The food came out in decent time. Admittedly I have had the pizza at the Charlotte location and must admit it was better there. The Brussels were ok, but I would not have to have them again. While the service started off rough, it did improve during my dinning experience. However, I don't feel like the food is consistent across locations. I think I will stick with the downtown location that I fell in love with. read more

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