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Culinary Dropout

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12875 El Camino Real

San Diego, CA 92130

Open until 11pm

+1 (858) 437-6191

https://www.culinarydropout.com

At Culinary Dropout, it's all about raising a glass to good friends and even better vibes. A spot where flavor and music fuel the soul, kick off happy hour with ice-cold beer and our famous soft pretzels and provolone fondue. Staying for dinner? Dig into our handcrafted cocktails and 36-hour slow-braised pork ribs. Did we mention you won't want to leave when the band starts? Come hang out and stay a while. We're always serving damn good food for damn good people.

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4.0145 reviews

Amber W.

8/15/2025

Such a fun and beautiful atmosphere the art work and decor is eclectic so many cool things to admire! Nayleena was da bomb and gave great recommendations on all the food. The host was so sweet...

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Scott S.

8/23/2025

Great meal, Summer, our waitress, was top-notch. Can't wait to come back and will make sure to request Summer's section!

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Anita M.

9/9/2025

My partner and I had such a wonderful experience from start to finish! I made a reservation online with a note that we wanted to celebrate our anniversary. The host noticed this and wished us a...

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Michelle F.

9/6/2025

First time at Culinary Dropout Del Mar! I popped in on my lunch break and tried the fish & chips . Service was solid--they were super mindful of the fact that I was on a time crunch and even...

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Saadia P.

9/3/2025

A lot of hype about this place forced me to try it out. Located in delmar highlands. Lots of variety of fancy dishes. Ordered a few appetizers first which were extremely amazing and delicious....

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