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    Culinary Dropout

    4.4 (36 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry Torte
    Lili H.

    We had such a wonderful experience during our first visit! Sophia was an amazing server--she was attentive, always checking in on us, and made us feel so welcomed. I loved her energy and genuine kindness! My husband and I were actually talking about how impressed we were with the service from the moment we were greeted by the hostess, throughout our meal with Sophia, and even with those who delivered our food. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. For our first visit, we were truly impressed. Sophia definitely helped make our experience special, and we will absolutely be back!

    Chopped Chicken
    Chad W.

    Came for lunch today. Great experience! All the staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The chopped chicken salad was very good. Had avocado, bacon, heirloom tomato, white cheddar, deviled egg, bacon bbq ranch. The Crispy chicken Katsu sandwich was equally delicious. It had japanese milk bread, spicy miso aioli, napa slaw, hoisin. Look forward to coming back for more.

    Giddy Up Espresso Martini
    Ann K.

    This place had mixed reviews but I wanted to try it. Great atmosphere live music and it was a full house. My expresso martini was delicious. We ordered the homemade pretzel bites with fondue for appetizer which were fresh and delicious. We both ordered the steak which was delicious. Our waiter was Greg and he was the best server I've had in a long time. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave us his recommendations and so personable and friendly! Great place to go back and do appetizers and drinks after a day of shopping. Ask for Greg because again his service was top notch!

    Salmon Caesar Salad
    Samantha H.

    I've been here in AZ a few years ago & I've been obsessed with it since so I am so happy they opened a location in Omaha! I was so pleased with everything. The food & drinks were amazing :') literally such a cute vibe in there too! Our server, Alexa was the sweetest ever. She had the best suggestions & made our experience so much better! So, thank you queen! I noticed they have live music on weekends so I'll definitely be coming back for that.

    Kids and brunch menu
    Josh T.

    Wow, what an amazing restaurant addition to Village Pointe! Sitting on the end of the main stretch across from the movie theater, Culinary Dropout just raised the bar for a dining experience. Ample seating throughout, a large bar area, and a live music area to showcase local talent in the back for every weekend! Now to the food. Their menu boasts a wide range of options from large appetizers, sushi rolls, and sandwiches, to that home cooked meal feeling with their fried chicken. I opted for Brussel sprouts instead of the mashed potatoes with my chicken, but let me tell you, please try the fried chicken. It was incredible! Crunchy, flaky and not greasy at all made this dish one I'll be coming back for. We also tried a few appetizers to sample their sushi and chips. The tempura shrimp roll tasted fresh and well made. The homemade chips and dip definitely hit the spot! The service was wonderful and since it was opening day, plenty of staff and managers ensured we had a good experience. Come for the food, and stay for the great vibes all at the new Culinary Dropout.

    Crispy Chicken Katsu
    Amber G.

    The theme is so cool. They had live music. Service was excellent. Food was delicious!

    Steak Frites*(subbed salad / greens for fries)
    Bob D.

    Stopped in last night for drinks and dinner at the bar. Great space. It was nice hanging out for a beer and dinner. Bar service was friendly but somewhat inconsistent. Food was excellent. N

    Mississippi Mud Pie
    Kevin A.

    Staff is great, food is great, live music. This is a fantastic addition to Elkhorn NE.

    Turkey Pastrami Sandwich
    Julie L.

    I think this is going to be a really good addition to the food scene here in Omaha. The service was fantastic, the food very good ( turkey pastrami on a homemade pretzel bun? I mean come you got to love it!), and the look of the restaurant was really nice. They did a really good job of overhauling the last place and giving it a different feel. Best part? You could hear the music and the people in your party easy. Great acoustics and there were a lot of people there too! Welcome to Omaha and good luck Culinary Dropout!

    Diane J.

    Best rib I have taste so far. They nicely split the ribs for my husband and me. My son order the Steak and we try a cut is very tender and delicious. Decor very nice. They have live music all the server was friendly. Food comes out fast. We been told about 1 hr wait so we walk around the mall and the queue comes before 1 hr. Totally will recommend this place if you visit Omaha Nebraska.

    Fried Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit*
    Teresa M.

    We had no idea about this place before we went. It reminds me of an upscale Charlestons but more of a cool vibe. The food was really good, scratch kitchen. The pretzels and fondue cheese was amazing. Best I've had. All of our meals were delicious. This will be a great place for brunch or to celebrate a birthday! Service was excellent (Thanks Sophia) they had live music but it wasn't insane loud which I like. They also have a kids menu just fyi! My son got a burger plain and he said it was the best burger he ever had! I tried it because well best burger ever. It taste flame broiled. Awesome.

    Michael Rye was fantastic!
    Kim K.

    I was lucky enough to have a VIP sneak peek at this stellar edition to our city! RUN don't walk to this establishment! The amazing staff, ambience, decor, food, live music, and overall feel of this place is a breath of fresh air! The menu is diverse and absolutely delicious! Do not miss the whipped feta appetizer... It is beyond! Coupled with watermelon, margaritas and delicious espresso martinis really set the Tone. There were crunchy chicken tacos... Out of this world! Had to try a dessert and the strawberry lemon torte did not disappoint in the least! But the staff... The staff deserves so much credit. Everyone behind the bar was absolutely amazing. I can't tell you how cool it is to sit with some live music and eat. We don't have enough of that in this town and definitely not West Omaha! Cannot wait to return!

    The M.A.C. Burger*

    Our server was so friendly, the atmosphere was fun, my margarita was refreshing and my burger was delicious! I can't wait to go back and try some of the appetizers next time!

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    Good food. Poor service. Good ambiance. Over priced for the level of service we didn't receive. Location in Tuscon Arizona is way better.

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    The service was amazing, espresso martini and the watermelon spritz were the best ever. Great place, great vibe!

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