Culinary Dropout Scottsdale

Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale is a casual‑upscale American gastropub with scratch comfort food, a big bar, and live‑music / game‑day vibes at the Waterfront and at Scottsdale Quarter.

Basics

• Locations in Scottsdale:

• • Culinary Dropout Waterfront (Old Town/Scottsdale Waterfront, near Scottsdale Fashion Square).
  • Culinary Dropout at the Quarter (Scottsdale Quarter in North Scottsdale).​

• Vibe: Lively, social, lots of TVs and a big patio; known for weekend brunch, happy hour, and pre‑/post‑shopping or game‑day hangs.

Example menu items & prices (Waterfront – early 2026)

Starters / shareables

• Soft pretzels & provolone fondue – $17
• Spicy shrimp crispy rice – $19
• Wagyu pigs in a blanket – $17.50
• BBQ pork belly nachos – $18.50
• Crispy popcorn shrimp – $18
• Whipped feta & tahini dip – $14.50
• Crispy Brussels sprouts – $12
• Hot wings – $18.50
• House potato chips & onion dip – $9.50

Snacks / small bites

• Grilled asparagus – $6
• Marinated olives – $5
• Crusty bread with garlic oil & balsamic – $5.50
• House smoked salmon dip with crushed pretzel – $11
• Marcona almonds – $5
• Prosciutto deviled eggs – $8

Salads (add salmon $9, steak $10, chicken $7, or shrimp $8)

• House salad – $9.50
• Classic Caesar – $13
• Asian Crunch – $16.50
• Strawberry & spinach – $15.50
• Chopped chicken – $20

Entrées (Waterfront/Quarter menus are nearly identical)

• 36‑hour pork ribs with fries – $31
• “Ma… the Meatloaf!?!” – $23
• Mongolian short rib – $27–$28
• Steak frites (prime skirt steak, truffle butter, fries) – $39
• Spicy rigatoni (with chicken sausage) – $24
• Korean‑style ribeye cap – $41 (limited availability)
• Beer‑battered fish & chips – $21
• Fried chicken with biscuit & smashed potatoes – $24
• Spicy vegan curry – $21
• Roasted salmon – $29

Sandwiches & burgers

• Shaved prime rib dip – $26
• The Pub Burger (havarti, bacon, BBQ sauce) – $20 (egg +$3)

Brunch highlights (Waterfront)​

• Banana bread French toast – $14
• Ham & egg grilled cheese – $15
• Two eggs any way – $13
• Smokehouse hash – $17
• Breakfast burrito – $16
• Southwest breakfast bowl – $14
• Fried chicken & buttermilk biscuit – $18

What to expect to spend

Most mains sit in the low‑20s to low‑30s, with starters mostly $12–$19, so a typical night with a shared starter, two entrées, and a drink or two usually lands around $35–$45 per person before tip.