Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don’t forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1320 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (463) 231-8050
Website: https://www.culinarydropout.com/locations/indianapolis-in/
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Reviews
Leintz Belony
First-time caller, long-time admirer. I’d been wanting to try Culinary Dropout since it opened, and a coworker’s recommendation finally pushed me to go for a Valentine’s lunch with my wife — great choice.
The space feels upscale without being pretentious — beautiful chandeliers, exposed ceilings, roomy booths, and a massive drink selection. The menu isn’t huge, but it’s thoughtful and full of unique options.
Our server was personable, knowledgeable, and attentive without hovering. We ordered the Two to Mango and Evil Princess cocktails — both looked amazing and packed plenty of flavor (and alcohol). Highly recommend.
I had the skirt steak with fries and homemade ranch, and it instantly reminded me of my go-to at The Garden Table in Carmel — always a good sign.
Overall, great food, great vibes, and a perfect spot for a date. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreThe space feels upscale without being pretentious — beautiful chandeliers, exposed ceilings, roomy booths, and a massive drink selection. The menu isn’t huge, but it’s thoughtful and full of unique options.
Our server was personable, knowledgeable, and attentive without hovering. We ordered the Two to Mango and Evil Princess cocktails — both looked amazing and packed plenty of flavor (and alcohol). Highly recommend.
I had the skirt steak with fries and homemade ranch, and it instantly reminded me of my go-to at The Garden Table in Carmel — always a good sign.
Overall, great food, great vibes, and a perfect spot for a date. I’ll definitely be back.
Lydia Tan
3.5 out 5 stars.
Overall experience was good but the food was not good.
Mongolian Short Ribs : 3/5. Meat was tender, but too salty, I could barely swallow it.
Korean style ribeye cap : 3/5 lack flavor, too raw for our preference. And meat was too little for $41++
Margarita was ok
Wagyu pig in a blanket was 3/5
A glass of plain tequila was charged $15.
Came all the way from Chicago, def won’t go back unfortunately,
… moreOverall experience was good but the food was not good.
Mongolian Short Ribs : 3/5. Meat was tender, but too salty, I could barely swallow it.
Korean style ribeye cap : 3/5 lack flavor, too raw for our preference. And meat was too little for $41++
Margarita was ok
Wagyu pig in a blanket was 3/5
A glass of plain tequila was charged $15.
Came all the way from Chicago, def won’t go back unfortunately,
Kathleen Anderson
Visited on a Tuesday evening. Host stand staff were very welcoming. Decor is beautiful. Lots of cocktails and adult beverages. We tried the whipped feta and tahini dip appetizer and really enjoyed it. The pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and apricot jam added a nice pop. Served with grilled bread. Hubby had the meatloaf and I ordered the pub burger. He raved about the flavor of the meatloaf itself and said would definitely get it again. For me the burger wasn’t as juicy or flavorful as I would have liked. Even though I ordered it medium well, it still should have had more flavor. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. All staff we encountered were wonderful. Did find it odd that they don’t seem to offer any desserts. Overall we will go back to try a couple of other items.
… moreMary Russell
1st timer and the experience was absolutely FABULOUS! Service was top notch, when he talked about the food it was with such passion and genuine happiness. We tried every recommendation he had to share! I forgot to get to get a picture of my food because the whole experience was quite lovely and I thoroughly just enjoyed the ambience and my company! I did get the Crispy Chicken Katsu as my entree, the combination of the soft & fluffy Japanese milk bread w/ the criapy chicken, i will say it is not your typical thin cut for katsu, but still really good! Very filling! And for dessert, the carmelized banana bar, WOW, it was muah! The flavors and textures for this dessert were all on point and absolutely delicious! Fantastic experience overall!
… moreMad Sciarra
A perfect brunch spot for groups. The food is genuinely great (I recommend starting with the pretzels!) but the vibe is what really makes it! Welcoming and easy to settle into with friends. Our server Coba was a huge part of that experience. He was attentive without hovering, incredibly kind, and did an amazing job guiding us through the menu and pacing everything so the table stayed relaxed and fun. We even ate dessert!!! Can’t wait to come back 🙂
… moreSarah Jerrell
I was a bit disappointed. Everything was fine but the pretzel bites weren’t served warm, the fondue was barely warm, and the brussel sprouts were sauced too heavy for my taste thus a bit soggy. The skirt steak frites entree was fantastic. I’d be back for that. The monkey bread with baked apples and ice cream was good. Highly recommend the Paloma Spritz.
… moreWorld Traveler
This restaurant chain is owned by Cheesecake Factory which explains why the menu is creative and the employees are well trained. The restaurant is new to Indianapolis however they have over 50 restaurants throughout the US. I had sangria, a chicken sandwich with french fries and my friend had a kale and pear salad. Both items looked great and tasted excellent. This restaurant is located next-door to another restaurant owned by Cheesecake Factory named Flower Child that focuses on healthy food. Highly recommended and I will return.
… moreLindsay Bean
This place was perfect for a girls night! We were celebrating a friends birthday and they were very accommodating. They had a birthday sign and brought out dessert at the end of our meal. The food was delicious! The only downside was it was pretty loud and kind of hard to hear each other.
… moreBrooke Robinson
We went to Culinary Dropout yesterday to celebrate my stepdad’s birthday, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable dining experiences we’ve ever had!
We were a same-day party of 10, and the team was so accommodating even with short notice. When we arrived, they asked who the birthday was for because they wanted to make it special. My husband also let them know we had just found out we were having a baby boy prior to arriving. The staff (specifically Des, Shannon, and Liza) went above and beyond for us!
The bartender made me a delicious blue mocktail, we received dessert, and to top it all off, they went to Whole Foods to buy us flowers and a card signed by the entire team congratulating us on our baby boy. It was one of the kindest gestures we’ve ever received.
Not only was the food amazing (everything we ordered was top-notch), but the service and genuine kindness from the staff made the night unforgettable. It’s not every day that strangers go out of their way to celebrate you – and for that, I can’t thank the team at Culinary Dropout enough. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreWe were a same-day party of 10, and the team was so accommodating even with short notice. When we arrived, they asked who the birthday was for because they wanted to make it special. My husband also let them know we had just found out we were having a baby boy prior to arriving. The staff (specifically Des, Shannon, and Liza) went above and beyond for us!
The bartender made me a delicious blue mocktail, we received dessert, and to top it all off, they went to Whole Foods to buy us flowers and a card signed by the entire team congratulating us on our baby boy. It was one of the kindest gestures we’ve ever received.
Not only was the food amazing (everything we ordered was top-notch), but the service and genuine kindness from the staff made the night unforgettable. It’s not every day that strangers go out of their way to celebrate you – and for that, I can’t thank the team at Culinary Dropout enough. We’ll definitely be back!
Rachel Davis
We went for lunch to celebrate mine and my sisters birthdays! They were very accommodating. Also offered birthdag desserts of our choice. Food and service was excellent. Our server Lyssa was knowledgeable and attentive. A manager stopped by our table during our visit which is always nice!
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