We've been to Culinary Dropout three times now, and this visit was a completely different…read moreexperience from our first two. The first two visits were outstanding. The first time was in November 2025 and 2nd time March 2026 where the bartenders were professional, welcoming, knowledgeable, and made some of the best Bloody Marys we've had in Charlotte. The food was excellent, and we left both times excited to come back. Unfortunately, this Sunday's visit (around 2 p.m.) felt like a different restaurant. It was much busier, and service was noticeably lacking. We waited quite a while just to be acknowledged, our drinks weren't nearly the quality they had been before, and the Bloody Mary tasted like it came straight from a mix instead of being handcrafted like our previous visits. The food was also disappointing. It was much saltier than we remembered, and we never received the Caesar salad with steak we ordered. To the staff's credit, it wasn't on our bill, so we didn't mention it. Overall, no one was rude, but the attention to detail, professionalism, and overall experience that earned our previous five-star reviews just wasn't there this time. We're hoping this was simply an off day because we genuinely loved this place and would like to see it return to the high standard that made us regular customers.

We were close to uptown and looking for an early evening dinner spot. Knowing that CD is going to…read morebe opening a location at the Bowl in Ballantyne (which is closer to us) we thought we'd give it a shot. Walked in and immediately loved the vibe. Big, open and airy. Lots of seating and a few party rooms too. Loved the outdoor seating too. If it had been a little cooler that would have been perfect. They have cornhole and ping pong and just a fun atmosphere out there. Our server was warm and attentive. We did not have to wait for refills and she was quick to answer any questions we had. We started with a few apps - the chips and onion dip and the pigs in a blanket. The chips were well salted and the onion dip was DELISH!!! The pigs were wrapped in homemade party dough and came with a honey mustard crème fraiche. They were so good!! For entrees we tried the fried chicken, prime rib dip, and the meatloaf. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. The mashed potatoes were so good too. The only misstep on this dish was the biscuit. Way too dense and not very flavorful. The prime rib dip was tender and came on the most crispy bread. What a great combo! The only thing that wasn't great were the fries, just nothing too special. The meatloaf dish was flavorful and came with those yummy mashed potatoes so great pairing. We didn't have room for dresser on site but we did take the monkey bread to go and enjoyed it later. Good portion size and full of apple and caramel flavor. Did not regret taking that home!! Really looking forward to this spot opening closer to home. Highly recommended

We were traveling to Europe and made a stop in Charlotte Douglas international Airport. While we…read morewaited we stopped at the Wicked Weed Brewing. The Bartender she was busyish...she wasn't welcoming but I get it seeing people all day gets to you lol. The bar was located In side court in the middle, bojangles was there, shake shack, auntie Anne was there too. We got a beer each I had a sour one I don't recall the name but it was red in color. It was good and tart. Ughh now I want to remember the name....I owe you the name lol. But if you're flying and so happen to stop in NC and don't mind moody bartender give this brewing spot a try!!! Enjoy!!

We stopped here during a layover from Myrtle to Denver and found seats at the bar easily. The…read morebartender was cool and laid back. He was good with some suggestions on your flavor profile. I like when I can give them an idea what I like and they pick a great beer for me. I can't remember what the name of the beer that I had was but it was a sweeter dark stout that was delicious. It was exactly what I wanted. The location is fun too. It is great for people watching since it is in smack dab in the middle of the food court. And another cool thing is you can order food from any of the eateries and chill and have a beer there.

We are so grateful that Pinky's never lets us down ! Always a great option true and true …read more I've been going here for years and honestly have no notes or complaints . Affordable and savory no matter what you get . Best bartenders in Charlotte, you could close your eyes and pick anything off the menu and enjoy it .No matter how long the wait is it's worth every minute . I tried the Flounder special for the first time . Amazing . Pinky's always offers something you can't quite get anywhere else . For the flounder , it was the fresh dill in the batter, it gave it a certain tang that just sets it apart . Hearty portions ! Trust you won't leave still hungry . Pinky's please don't change !

When you start walking to a table you can feel the vibe in there! It's an awesome environment!…read more I enjoyed two yummy cocktails. We started with buffalo wings which were good. We both got the white trash burger, can't complain about a burger with fried pickles on it! Service was great! The ladies in there were amazing! They work as a team and help one another.

This is probably the first time I've ever written a review for airport food, but here we are!…read more Stopped in and wanted something relatively healthy. Got the tabbouleh wrap with chicken and a side of fries. That wrap was DELICIOUS. I was so pleased. Only knocking stars for the price, because $23 for a wrap is ridiculous. But if I'm going to pay that much, I'm just glad it was good. Sat at the bar. Service was fine--nothing above and beyond, but they were friendly and we got our food in a reasonable amount of time to eat and get to our gate.

CLT airport A terminal sit-down option. I know that you're realistically never going to be blown…read moreaway by airport food. But, c'monnnnn. It was something like $13 for a draft beer, and expensive entrees ($24+) for some BS. Also, I totally just wanted a chicken tender basket or something after catching wind of the Wendy's across the walkway, but they didn't even have that. Service was lackluster, they were understaffed for sure. Ambiance is, of course, awful because everyone smells like plane and is tired of hauling their luggage. I ordered the chicken and waffles which was 4 wings (mid) and a hotel continental breakfast style waffle. Just weird.

Our server Ja'hnniah was fantastic. She was very attentive and timely and provided fantastic…read moreservice.

We have a wonderful service with Taylor. The food was great. Everything was cooked perfectly.read more

We were about 30 minutes late due to the traffic on 77. A hostess greeted us upon entry and we…read morejoined the rest of our party. The restaurant was very clean and the noise volume low enough to where we could visit and comfortably carry on conversations. Our waiter was gracious and helped us to catch up with the rest of our party. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Nior and Dinner while the rest of our party finished their appetizers and salads. I ordered the steak frites and it was just wonderful! My boyfriend ordered the special which was halibut, asparagus, and mushroom risotto. Everything was perfect! The couple that was seated across from us split the special. The kitchen didn't hesitate to split this dish for them in the kitchen before bringing it out to our table. This is just excellent customer service! They are an elderly couple and could not possibly have eaten the entire meal by themselves. Our waiter was very attentive and nobody at the table ever had an empty glass. Also, your plate was cleared the moment that you finished with your meal. This was our first visit, but definitely not the last. Thank you for making our evening out with family and friends so very special. We will definitely be back in the near future.

$29 Lobster roll special. We asked if fresh and told "yes". Guess it was at one time but I doubt…read morelobster was cooked that day and meat removed. We had one each- mine was with butter. The other, lettuce (never have seen that in a Maine lobster roll) and aioli). The one with butter had a nice brioche roll but most of the lobster was small claw ends vs nice chunks. The one on lettuce was better, more larger pieces of lobster, but meat was put onto a lot of lettuce to prop it up. It takes some effort, but buying a live lobster and cooking oneself is really the best way. I was hopeful- but ultimately disappointed.

I really want this place to work for me because it's conveniently located on this side of town, but…read moreunfortunately, every time I come, I leave disappointed in either the food or the drinks. It's never a win on both. The best thing I've had here so far is the strawberry French toast--it's actually really good. Unfortunately, the worst thing I've had was the waffle portion of the chicken and waffles. The waffles were so hard that I honestly can't believe the kitchen sent them out, and I can't believe I actually tried to eat them! I really want to see this place succeed, but they definitely need to work on consistency, especially with both the food and the drinks. There's potential here, but unfortunately, my experiences so far have been more disappointing than enjoyable.

Charged $10 to add Baileys to expresso martini and claimed it was a shot. Bailey's is not liquor…read moreand has 17% alcohol, so to charge it as if it is a shot is scam activity. That's like charging $10 for a small shot of Hpnotic, especially without notifying that it is that much of an additional charge. I understand an upcharge, but $10 is absurd for what was a splash of Baileys. It wasn't even 1.5oz brought out in those small plastic communion cups. Upon Google review, "A $10 upcharge for a shot of Baileys Irish Cream in an espresso martini is unusually high. Normal liquor and modifier upcharges at restaurants generally range from $2 to $6. The Modifier Premium: Standard bars charge $2 to $5 to add a splash of liqueur.The Standalone Pour: High-end lounges often lack a dedicated "modifier" button for premium liqueurs in their Point-of-Sale (POS) system. The bartender is forced to ring up a full 1.5 oz to 2 oz pour, which carries a baseline lounge price of $10 to $14."

Service is very unreliable. We spend money here every day, when we asked to have a TV changed to…read morewatch the PGA the bar manager came back with a harsh no, basketball was all that was allowed . An individual who is at the bar everyday to sit with his friends wanted to watch golf. I mean... it's a sports bar. Instead of changing a TV channel for a couple of hours we were told to never return for posting the truth in this review. Leave this place to the Belmont tourists and the boxed scrambled eggs for brunch. I left a 5 star review originally because we liked the people, now I'll just miss seeing my Belmont friends who frequent this establishment. We all know the food was never something to write home about.

I was pretty disappointed in my visit here. Food, service, and ambiance were all lacking quite a…read morebit.

Burgers we cooked perfectly medium as requested. Fries were crispy and full of flavor. Would…read moredefinitely recommend a visit if you're looking for food in the area and stranded at a close hotel.

The Thanksgiving food was fantastic for those that could not make it home for the holiday. The…read moreservice was excellent, football on and a great slice of cheesecake can't be beaten.

The food can't be beat. We come here every time we're in Charlotte. The service is great every…read moretime. The ambiance is rather rustic and "eclectic." I personally LOVE sitting on the porch area (during cooler weather) and watching the jets fly overhead. It's very close to the airport! We'll be back!

Restaurant is very run down. Service is ok. food comes out fast, taste is good. close to the…read moreairport, big menu