Culinary Dropout

Glad we decided to try this place out! I had been there long ago with some friends but this time we made it a date night. Made a reservation and we arrived early was a bit of a mess up but nothing that the staff couldn’t fix. We enjoyed our stay with live music as well. Worth the time and more than likely returning soon.

Probably the best place I visited in Austin. The food was great, there’s so many activities here and I love the concept of everything being made in house. The people that work there are also really hot which is like not the point but it is a plus. Our server was Jessie and she was such a sweet heart. Highly recommend!

The dining experience was far beyond my expectations. I had always walked by this restaurant when shopping locally at The Domain, and always observed that the restaurant had a constant ebb and flow of customers. I finally decided to try them for my birthday lunch, and I could not be happier with that decision. I tried the vegan curry dish, the flavors were exquisite. The ginger was a tad bit sharp, but the flavors of the shiitake mushroom and sweet potato entangled with the snap peas and black rice broth certainly made up for it. This dish was exquisite and I would dine again and again here, JUST for that spicy vegan curry. My father and brother shared the 36-HOUR pork ribs given we had appetizers prior to lunch— and it’s a large portion enough for two people if you are not ravishingly starving. The service provided by the hosts and wait staff was subpar, and I highly recommend this spot for a quick lunch or a get together with some friends. It has a nice ambience of an outdoor bar, but also the comfort of a dine in restaurant. I’ll be sure to return here! Update DECEMBER 2023: this has become one of my fave go-to comfort foods when I am unable to make a meal at home. Not only the staff extremely accommodating, they are super attentive and supportive in helping you point you to the right choice, even own Flower Child next door!

We went on a Saturday morning and made a reservation. No wait at all and we were sat promptly when arrived. I had a Pom passion mimosa that was wonderful and the smokehouse hash. They brought out a side of fries for my daughter before the rest of our food and it helped entertain her. At the end, a manager came over and made silly faces at her. They had a great time and my daughter kept looking for her the rest of the time we were there. Great place and cute area!

Culinary Dropout is family fun with ping pong, foosball , corn hole, and occasional live music. This is our family go-to on nights when none of us can agree on what to eat and I just CAN’T do another kid place. I like the deviled egg starter even though deviled eggs have already had their moment. The Rainbow trout is my go to here. My so. Loves the chicken tenders and sports / chive tv they have everywhere. My daughter loves the burgers. We all leave happy.

Split a meatloaf dish and wedge salad. We followed this with a monkey bread dessert. Everything tasted fresh and the servers were polished and polite. The meatloaf was tender, savory and topped with a red sauce. The sides were fine. The money bread was a bit underwhelming. The vanilla bean ice cream was on point.