This place is huge and the ambiance is great! I absolutely love their menu. The charcuterie looks amazing! We had the House Smoked Salmon Dip and the soft pretzels with fondue. The bread was amazing as well. I also ordered the Fried Fish and Cole slaw. We enjoyed that as well. The next time we are in Denver we will come back here. read more

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I've always passed this establishment on my way to other places of businesses here. And I always said I'll eat here one day. My friend brought me here last night for a belated birthday dinner. The restaurant has a nice clean vibe to it. Very much my style. I ordered Mongolian short ribs and my friend ordered popcorn shrimp. Both of our meals felt like they were heavy handed with salt. I'm assuming the sauce on my dish is salty as it's Mongolian but she had to replace her meal with another dish. Our server Jason Was attentive though we didn't understand why he took away our charcuterie menu as we might have wanted to order it afterwards possibly for takeout in which I did. I ordered the slicer and was not impressed. You'd get better quality at an actual charcuterie establishment. ***. This establishment does offer military discounts. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went here on a Sunday evening and the ambiance was lovely. Loved how spacious it was and the artwork of Chuck Taylor's on the wall. I wanted to enjoy this place but honestly it was just okay and I don't think I would come back here again. I think the issue I had is that the service was okay, but the food looked better than it tasted. I initially ordered the popcorn shrimp and it was too salty so I swapped it for pork ribs which was better tasting. I also have their zero proof drink , it was yuzu but I didn't taste a hint of yuzu in the beverage and it was overpriced for $8. I just think this place was overpriced for the value. I'm a bit disappointed lately with the Denver restaurant scene not really turning out great restaurants. Also we got their slicer which was $29, which is ridiculous for the amount of food and quality, it didn't really taste fresh. read more

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Located in an area with a bunch of up and coming restaurants. Parking is terrible (unless I missed a parking garage). The decoration and layout of the spot make it feel open and like you're not on top of your neighbor. The sneaker wall is awesome addition! Our server was great and was very knowledgeable on the menu. We weren't in a rush and after a while I feel like he was trying to hurry us along. Brought out the dessert menu while we were still visibly working on the main course. The food was delicious with lots of flavor. Prices on the more expensive side I'd say for some of the menu items. A variety of cocktails, the sangria was so yummy and fresh. read more

Culinary Dropout - Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place was well-staffed with good-looking, friendly servers. It's a great place to people watch. My Asian salad had dried mangos, which sounded interesting but the gummy texture didn't go well with the salad. The dressing was also a little heavy, and unfortunately didn't come on the side like I requested. The chicken pepe was very tasty, essentially an alfredo sauce. I was not a fan of the toast, it was too sweet and more on the hard vs crunchy side. Our waiter didn't ask how our food was or I would've tried to see if it could've been fixed. Cool place, but so many other places to get better food. read more

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This was my second time here and I fell in love with the smokehouse hash. Crispy potatoes, a sunny side egg, tortilla on the side, and the soft pork...yum! What a combo! This place is a little pricier but the food feels very fresh and I love the vibes here - it's large and open, and decorated with a variety of colors. I feel like it's an elevated restaurant, but still homey and cozy. My friends and I sat in a booth and had a great time catching up. The service was good; they were attentive and we never had to wait long. It was easy for me to make the reservation the night before, and they sent me instructions about free parking in the garage across the way. That saved some stress and time on my end! read more

Culinary Dropout - Smokehouse Hash - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Really enjoyed this location in Denver - so excited they have one in Del Mar! Hubby loved chicken and waffles! My Cobb was really good - you know salad can be blah but this one was tasty, fresh! All you could ask for in a salad haha. read more

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Restaurant is so much bigger than yelp gave credit for. The food was excellent. The drink was amazing. Service was also excellent. The feel of the restaurant was higher class than a sports bar, but pretty casual. We liked it a lot and will come again! read more

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Great Atmosphere & Cocktails, But Overpowering Sauces Compromised Our Mains We had a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner at Culinary Dropout! From the moment we arrived, the experience was smooth and welcoming. The valet Channing was friendly and efficient, making arrival hassle-free. The hosts were very nice and accommodating, setting a great tone for the evening. The service was outstanding--our server, Hannah, was incredible. She was always on top of everything, so we never had to ask for anything. She also gave us a great appetizer recommendation, and we went with the whipped feta and tahini dip, which was delicious. The atmosphere was modern, hip, and lively, with live music and a cute stage for Valentine's Day, adding to the fun vibe. The cocktails were amazing--great quality, nice variety, and some special touches that made them stand out. Definitely a highlight of the night! For our mains, I had the steak and lobster special, and my husband had the 36-hour ribs. While the ribs were very tender and well-cooked, and the steak was nicely prepared, the sauce was overpowering to the point that it was all we could taste, which took away from the overall enjoyment of the dishes. On a high note, dessert was fantastic! We had the Valentine's Day special, and it was the perfect sweet ending to our meal. Overall, it was a great experience! I'd recommend this place but would suggest asking for less sauce or having it on the side if it applies to your meal. read more

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We usually enjoy coming here because it is pretty kid friendly. There is a little spot for cornhole where kids can run around if no one is playing. The food is tasty. Tonight I got the salmon and it had a nice crisp sear on the outside. Tonight we got takeout for the first time from Culinary Dropout. I was dreading picking it up because often you have to park in the parking garage if you are going to dine in the restaurant BUT...they have CURBSIDE! It was so easy! You pull into a circle drive, call the number and they bring your food right to the car! In addition to the pickup being easy the packaging was great! They wrote everyone's name on the outside of the meal container which made it extremely easy to distribute food to the correct person, especially since we ordered for a larger group. read more

Service was great, big huge restaurant but didn't care for the food and/or price for the food. You can easily spend $18-$20+ for a salad. Too much going on in the salad(s) and we didn't care for the flavor (esp of the dressing and quantity of dressing). Spent over $65 for a couple salads and couple beers (without tip). We were offered free pretzels - but we won't be back to redeem. read more

Ordered the happy hour Spicy Shrimp crispy rice ($12) honestly not what I expected. You're paying for 4 chunks of heavily fried rice bites doused in an overwhelming sauce, and 4 pieces of shrimp chopped up. So not worth it and so overpriced for a happy hour The vibe is good but the dishes are overpriced read more

Culinary Dropout - 2 of the 4 bites. Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great food and beer selection. Fun atmosphere. Very affordable considering the quality of everything.

Nice surprise! Decided to grab a late bite after a concert. My sister and I eat differently so it is sometimes a challenge to find a spot satisfying both. She wanted fish however and I was just hungry but don't eat beef or pork and gad fish the night before. We started with the fried chips and onion dip. Great to soak up liquor but a little greasy for late night! The dip was tasty however. I ordered the chicken pasta and she had the fish and chips. She raved about the light batter and it was cooked to perfection! The service was great and helpful when ordering. Will return to try other dishes. read more

On a recent trip to Denver I just knew I had to try this restaurant! The reviews looked good and the food looked amazing! We arrived late on a Friday night and there were still plenty of diners in the restaurant enjoying the evening. The restaurant has dim lighting and lots of seating, I loved the ambiance! James was our server and he was patient and able to answer any questions we had. To start we ended up ordering the crispy bread with garlic oil and balsamic and the marinated olives. Both were an amazing choice, the bread was perfection and I could've eaten a plate of bread and been full and fine! The olives were marinated in an oil with different herbs, and were not pitted. The flavor profile was wonderful. For my main course I ordered the Cacio E Pepe with broccoli instead of chicken and I was not disappointed. The pasta was cooked well, the sauce was flavorful and the broccoli added just what I needed! This restaurant will definitely stay on my Denver list! read more

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The music and food was fantastic. What an amazing experience and the service was on point. read more

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Let's start off with saying that I think it's so cool to see the chefs cooking and going through the motions that you see on TV haha... I will say that we started off with some drinks that were actually pretty good ... Had a campfire which reminded me of a whiskey sour The fish and chips were really good. The fish was nice and crispy and not too greasy , the Cole slaw was WOW... now I feel like I the end of the basket fries "chips" which was the downer about the plate The pork bowl was yummy , but a one time thing . Topped it off with an espresso martini, which was amazing ... I will say the location was perfect and I love the chic-ness of the place , the art decor on the walls were awesome and our waitress was spectacular, always making sure if we were ok ... Coming back for sure !! read more

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Huge venue, cool decor, awesome service (shout out to Angel who took care of us in the back covered patio area!). Plenty of appetizers big enough for sharing. The standouts were the house chips, the whipped feta, the pretzel & cheese, the popcorn chicken, the spicy shrimp rice. By the time I got my entree, I was so full lol. I got the Crispy Chicken Katsu sandwich. I loveddddd the toasted milk bread. Will be back for sure read more

Culinary Dropout - Crispy Chicken Katsu - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We love Culinary Dropout! We stopped here for lunch in Denver before heading up to Steamboat. We visited during lunchtime on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty empty (though it is a very large space) so we were able to grab a table easily. We've dined at Culinary Dropout in Arizona, so we have a few menu items we love, including the pretzel bites - so good! And I love that they are served with a candle under the cheese so it stays warm. I went with the crispy shrimp caesar salad. This was so good, and the perfect size for lunch. I left feeling perfectly full. Our server was wonderful - I didn't catch his name but he was so friendly and checked in on us frequently. Another great experience at Culinary Dropout! read more

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I ordered yesterday's soup to go and asked if they could make a grilled cheese, and boy, did they deliver! It was so good I forgot to take a picture! The way I was slurping this soup and eating that grilled cheese, I should have been a mukkbanger ( google it)! Yummy, yummy! Enjoy! read more

Culinary Dropout - Yesterday's Soup ( it was tomato) check out that consistency! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Good place for good food. The environment is very clean and people are very friendly at the restaurant.

Came back a few years later. Had the salmon which was very good! Others had the fish n chips which they also enjoyed. What really stood out was Aton our waiter. Very friendly! read more

Came here with some friends and enjoyed the food and vibes here! The interior has great high ceilings with interesting interior design as well as an open patio concept. The palette of the food here is interesting - but I would say that it does portray the Colorado food scene pretty nicely. This place would be a nice place to go out with some friends or take someone from out of town! Staff are very friendly! read more

Culinary Dropout - Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We had a larger party of 10. The servers were excellent and very attentive at getting us our drinks and food in a timely manner. I'm only docking one star because the food is Good but not extraordinary for the price. But seeing how large this place is and the location I bet rent is crazy and I get the pricing. read more

Culinary Dropout - Beef Bolognese - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been coming here for the past 5 years and always try to take out of towners here as the food and ambiance are great, but unfortunately after our last visit I won't be coming here for a while. Me and my wife recently had a kid and we had grandparents coming into town so we made a reservation for us with outside seating for 5. When we got there I clarified we would need a booth or something accommodating as we had a 3 month old with us, but the hostesses wouldn't move us, inside or out, and they didn't even give us a kids seat when they sat us with only 4 chairs, so we had to stand like idiots for 5 minutes untl we went back up. Even though tables were being cleaned and there was space we were stuck in a table for 5 with nothing available for an infant. With a 3 month old our only 2 options were - keep the kid on the floor in his car seat or hold him in our lap the whole meal. After waiting 35/40 mins for food to come out; we just got our food to go and left. Unfortunate I used to like coming here but won't again, AND IF YOU HAVE KIDS, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! read more

Food was fresh and tasted great. We were sat in what looks like is usually outdoor seating with covers, but heaters are placed all around which made it a lot warmer and really helped with temperature. The entire staff was helpful and very amicable. read more

Culinary Dropout - Cheese Pizza - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We ate here today for lunch. Short wait for a non-high top (important information for short girls) but we were seated in less than ten minutes. Everyone here was incredibly gracious, including our friendly waitress, who gave us lots of tips on what to order (this is important later) and helped my picky son find something he could eat. The atmosphere is fun, too. Upscale with an open kitchen behind big glass windows. Lots of big screens for sports but it's not over the top if you're there for a more intimate atmosphere. Upscale and warm, with lots of booths and upholstered seating. Now for the most important part: the food! We all ordered drinks: I got their sangria, my husband got a margarita and my son got some kind of fizzy lemonade. All were handcrafted on site and my sangria was generously garnished with lots of fruit and thick and tangy! Yum. For an appetizer, we got pretzel rolls and cheese fondue. The fondue came with a candle warmer and the pretzels were delicious and there was a big bowl of them! The fondue was made with Gouda and it made the fondue tangy yet cheesy enough to placate the picky palates at the table. And the cheese stayed warm due to the warmer... important because it took us awhile to work through the big bowl of pretzel rolls. We had leftovers! For lunch, I had a bowl of "yesterday's soup" which was a poblano sausage soup. The soup itself was awesome but what pushed it over the top was the waitress's suggestion to order it with a side of fresh cut bread drizzled with oil and balsamic. I am obsessed with this bread. It was grilled so it was crispy but when you dunk it in the soup, it is so hearty and delicious. Anyway, I will go back just for the bread. My son got the cheese pizza which was made on a pan crust and he devoured it. My husband got the MAC burger which was their interpretation of the Big Mac. It wasn't obvious on the menu but we figured it out when it came with a half bun in the middle and plenty of thousand island. My husband isn't a Big Mac fan (he thought he was ordering a plain cheeseburger) but he still finished the entire thing which is high praise. The desserts looked amazing but we never got there... next time. We headed home with plenty of leftovers and full bellies! We will definitely return!! read more

Nice place very large and easy to get seated. Staff was friendly and gracious to teach us the menu. Loved the suggestions we had from a Cider to a fire steak frites. I wasn't in mood for fries so I got the sprouts and I was shocked by them things!!! Top 2 and it's not 2 of Brussels sprouts I've had. read more

Culinary Dropout - Steak Frites* Crispy Brussels Sprouts - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Very good spot to try while in Denver. 7 of us did not have a reservation, but they accommodated us fast a with great service. The vibe was good, but a little too dark; we have to use the flashlight on our phone to see the menu or a closer look at our food. Very creative menu, and good. I was over sold on the meatloaf, it was mediocre. The crafted drinks were delicious. read more

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Right when you walk in, the place has a vibe! From the funky shoe wall, to the open kitchen, and huge booths! We had a waitress name Chelsea, except she spells it cooler. She was extremely informative on all menu items, best tasting, best bang for your buck. We started with the pretzel bites with cheese. They were extremely soft, with a taste of pretzel. The cheese was the perfect amount of cheese and creaminess. We then ordered the burger and fried chicken with mashed potatoes. The hamburger was cooked perfect and had every taste hitting spot on! The fried chicken is an actual half chicken fried, not tenders (which was very good and great crisp). The mashed potatoes were semi mashed and smashed potatoes, with the cheese and cream it was texture heaven! I would definitely recommend visiting this place while you're in Denver! read more

We loved it. The food was delicious. Our server was awesome. Everybody was friendly. We had to make a movie and they were so nice and got us our food very fast! read more

We went here on a Saturday night. The service was average. The food was way overpriced and not that good. Honestly, I've had better meatloaf at the Black Eyed Pea. The drinks are overpriced and some people at the table next to us were cut off because of their drinking and the waiter sounded so happy to tell them they were cut off. The waiter was pompous. we could've spent a third of the money for better food. read more

Nice place, just over priced for the portions and quality. Service was pleasant and attentive. Fried chicken: the drum stick was puny with little meat on it, thigh was small as well. Is served with seemingly 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes and same sized serving of supper sweet slaw. The biscuit it was served with was small but tasted amazing!! Overall, this wasn't worth the $20+ I paid 36 hour ribs: sweet sauced and not savory. We're from Texas so to us, these ribs were a miss. Paid for it but didn't eat it Fish and chips: was honestly something you could get from any restaurant. Nothing special Kids Burger: may have been better off getting this for myself lol. Could've used more fries though but since the Ribs came with fries, we let him have them Pork belly nachos: absolute best part! If I ever go back, that's what I'll get. I recommend it to share read more

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Awesome spot to grab brunch, dinner, or have drinks out! This place has a great atmosphere - very clean, and awesome indoor and outdoor seating options. Came for brunch on a Sunday and they had a live guitarist too - great vibes here! I ordered a prime rib sandwich, which was very good. Fries were cooked to perfection as well. Others in my group had breakfast pizza, which comes in a Detroit Style, and a chicken bowl. Everybody loved what they had. Overall, just had a very good experience and a good time here! Would definitely recommend and return. read more

Culinary Dropout - Shaved Prime Rib Dip* - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love the ambiance, service, and food at Culinary Dropout. Great share plates. Great mocktails. Great outside dining with cornhole right there. Service was fantastic and bent over backwards to provide outstanding service to some of my demanding family members. Would def recommend and come back over and over and over again. Get the wings they are ahmazing read more

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Good spot. Friendly staff and good menu. Restaurant has a good, lively vibe. They often have live music too. Happy hour is pretty good with some food options too. Give it a try! read more

I just wanted to give y'all a huge shout out for going above and beyond for me. I ordered from y'all on UberEats and mentioned how I was a broken hearted woman. I was just sad and hoped y'all would put some extra love into my food. Not only did you put all the love you could into it, you sent me the best dessert and a note that made me laugh and then cry. It means so much for someone to go above and beyond to make a stranger smile and I needed it right now bad. I also received some coupons and a business card for Aaron- I am definitely going to be coming by in a couple weeks and seeing y'all and saying hello and thank you in person. The food was absolutely amazing as well and the exact comfort food I needed. I'm so happy y'all are in Denver. I can't wait to come meet you! Thank you again!!! read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Corey was amazing! We had a 6 top and he accommodated us so well. We was super attentive and made my first experience here one that makes me want to come here again. read more

I went here on a first date and while that was not anything to write home about the food was. I started with a glass of wine and ended up selecting the Crispy Chicken Katsu Sandwich with the house salad. I'm a firm believer that a side salad is the superior pairing for a burger/sandwich. The salad was simple and tasty with plenty of dressing. The chicken katsu had great breading, plenty of the aioli, and freshness from the coleslaw. The outdoor seating is the spot to be in the summer. I loved that all the waiters wore normal street clothes and didn't have to wear all black or a uniform. I hope they were having fun. read more

Amazing service here! The food and drinks were incredible too. Spacious and pleasant environment with a great Sunday brunch!