The restaurant is always very busy and parking is a nightmare unfortunately. I would recommend making a reservation. The service is top notch here and it's a really cute casual place with a nice patio. The food and drink are descent. I like their tuna salad but the sushi was just average. read more

The service was great! Also the coconut shrimp was delicious. I wish they had one more dessert option but the carrot cake as still good. Wasn't a fan of the burger, it was nothing special. read more

R+D Kitchen - Coconut Shrimp - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Subpar food, subpar drinks. The service was good. Super busy on a Friday. Vibes are better than the food.

Loved this salad. Mediterranean Tuna Salad. Also the Cheeseburger was great. Chicken meatballs were nice as appetizer. read more

R+D Kitchen - Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

What a surprise that the rating is only a 4. Staff is rude and could care less if you dine at this restaurant or not. Food is so-so. This place will not make it if they don't fix their attitude! I will not be back! read more

I visited this place on a busy Saturday afternoon and was lucky enough to catch a spot at the bar. I was able to try a few entrées and these two stood out amongst the rest: Asian Chicken & Noodle Salad and the Coconut Shrimp Roll. The salad is presented fun and festive and tastes like a party in your mouth. I've had many different types of salads and this one is definitely in the " Top" conversation. For the coconut roll, I think I should preface by saying I have never been a fan of sushi of any kind. This was only my second time having it, and WOW! Maybe it was just a case of the perfect time, setting, and place or maybe it was just my imagination; who knows. Just know that I look forward to joining my girlfriends on their next sushi outing (coconut shrimp rolls only though... because baby steps). read more

The food here is fabulous the Hostesses are absolutely the RUDEST individual's I have ever met! They favor certain customers and it's so obvious. The owners need to do some serious R&D when it comes to their Customer Service! read more

Take your hat off just to eat. I didn't come here to remove cover. I came here to eat. I'm paying to eat not to worry about my hat. Couldn't seat our family of 10. 2 tables. I think not. We're a family we eat together. read more

The Hillstone restaurants are always good, with exceptional service and a great environment and R+D Kitchen is no exception. They have a wide variety of food choices, this location has sushi and the fish is fresh and great quality. I tried the nigiri plate and it was a step above your normal sushi place. The chicken sandwich is a more recent favorite for me, it's hard to describe but just get it you won't regret it! The beauty of this location is you can get sushi and bring people who wouldn't normally eat sushi because they have a full restaurant menu as well and everything I've tried has been good. Definitely save room for dessert, the hot fudge sundae is the best you'll ever have. The vanilla ice cream is incredible and it's accompanied by candied pecans, hot fudge (extra in a ladle), and whip cream it's something that I make a drive for. Make sure to make a reservation for the evenings as they do get busy! read more

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A research and development restaurant to test dishes and then some of the successful ones are served at Hillstone (their sister restaurant). They have sushi, burgers, sandwiches and salads but we only tried the sushi. It's definitely a cool concept to mix different dishes in a modern American restaurant. Atmosphere is nice and they have a bar for drinks at the center which is fun. Some of the sushi is definitely unique and I really like the coconut shrimp sushi because it's unconventional but somehow works. The servers are super fun and attentive so that's another plus. I'm super curious about Hillstone now so I might need to check out that restaurant next. read more

R+D Kitchen was so delicious. We got the dip duo to start, which was pimento cheese and guacamole with chips. The 'Osaka style' pressed sushi was AMAZING!! The restaurant was a little pricey, but the service and atmosphere were great. read more

R+D Kitchen - 'Osaka style' pressed sushi - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I have been here twice. OMG. The Petrole Sole is AMAZING. I want to order a double! You get 2 pan fried panko filets. They are cooked to perfection. The crumb is light and perfectly browned and the fish is cooked perfect and moist. It is served with cole slaw that works so well with the fish. It also comes with tartar sauce but I have never touched it. This meal goes perfect with the Walt Pinot Noir. Christine is friendly and attentive. I also like the clientele and have met several woman here. The decor is light and welcoming. Not stuffy like their partner. Highly recommend and will be going again in the near future. read more

R+D Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Quiet and very comfortable environment. We really like all the booths. Service was extremely well performed by Kayla. She was pleasant, did not push us to be in a hurry, and yet was attentive. The food was all good here as usual. We started with the deviled eggs. You only get three have eggs so remember that if you want to share. Entrées and sandwiches are pretty expensive for lunch, but at the same time tasty. The sashimi and cashew kale salad Was very good but not a ton of sashimi for $25. The Carnitas sandwich was excellent. In my prior review a year ago I said I would not order it again. Guess I lied! This time I really enjoyed it. Perhaps it has changed. All the taste combinations in that sandwich explode. The sandwich by itself was $18 but if you decide to have fries or a small salad expect another $7-8. The food is good, but but not so good as to deserve those prices. $69 for 2 before tip seemed a bit pricey to me. read more

Dined here on 01/07/2023, food and service were on point. Wait time was 45 minutes without a reservation. Its sister restaurant, Hillstone, across the parking lot, 1 hour 45 minute wait. So we hopped on over to R+D Kitchen. This was my third time here. The other two times were years ago. Everything we ordered came out perfect but for the roasted salmon, which was overcooked. Dip Duo - awesome - best pimento cheese ever, guac was also fresh and tasty Filet - overpriced but cooked well. Salmon - tasted off and was also overcooked so ordered the chicken. The manager did not question my judgment, which I loved. Rotisserie chicken - amazing - but was too full to enjoy it Downside about this restaurant is that they will only take walk-ins if you're a party of five and there are only three tables that can accommodate that. read more

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I always have a great experience here. Good food, service is excellent, staff is very nice and outside seating is perfect when the weather is nice. read more

Incredibly rude staffing. I literally heard hostess and waiters talking about different customers all through my visit! Need serious attitude adjustment all around or get out of the service industry! read more

Great food & drink. The bartenders are excellent & attentive. The Osaka style pressed sushi is delicious! read more

We love R&D. It is one of the few places where you can get a great steak or seafood, along with hand-rolled sushi. The food never disappoints. The waitstaff are always very friendly and accommodating. They have a nice craft cocktail list, along with many wines by the bottle or glass. It can get fairly crowded, so I suggest a reservation. Either that or go early. read more

horrible experience here. they no longer seat groups of 6. my family used to come here all time but we will never come back after our experience with the rude host stand people read more

My wife and I have loved this place for years as our "go-to" lunch place in North Dallas. Sadly, that ended today. When did they decide to focus on Asian cuisine? There is sushi roll after sushi roll, and then a selection of Asian salads. My wife ordered one of the salads, which was over-the-top heavy on cilantro, which she hates. We split a cucumber-avocado roll. Totally tasteless. I had a cheeseburger. Someone needs to tell the kitchen that when you pile cold lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes on a cheeseburger, and then cut it in half, you get a very cold cheeseburger. This feels like a restaurant that has lost its way. It's comfortable and pleasant, but the food isn't very good. read more

Service is always great. Food is not as good as I remember it. Used to love the Club Salad at Houston's - so I thought I could satiate that memory again. Wrong. Tried the closest thing they had to it - and it was very meh. I went back again several weeks later and had the expensive cheeseburger. I wish I had returned it. Seriously. I know these two particular items are not representative of the entire menu - in fact, they are on the lower end. However, with $16+ wine by the glass, I had hoped for more. Houston's was a big loss for many of us... Ambiance is off the chart though any time of day. That is reminiscent of the old Houston's and I still love it. read more

Parking was totally open today. Seemed a little slower than usual. Which was great. I love the Dip duo it's always a great starter. Depending on how hungry I'll get done sushi or something easy. The fries are always a go to. It's always pretty busy and the service is usually good. It's a nice vibe. read more

Obviously kind of snooty for the area. Good food, nice ambiance, the service is kind of weird. We never had the same server twice and they were very insistent of no baseball caps for men while we were on the patio.?? Bizarre but good food read more

Our family went there for our 67th anniversary. Everything we had was delicious. Our son recommended as a starter, the pimento cheese and guacamole dip. Magnificent. All of us had sole and it also was delicious. The service was great. All in all, a delightful experience read more

Came in for lunch the other day, super cool place in the inside and out. The menu is smaller than others; but offers a good variety of things. I love that they have a sushi option! My friend and I tried the deviled eggs and chicken meatballs to start. Both were really good; the eggs were a tad better though. I ordered the cashew kale salad which was splendid; I love salads that are smaller cut and have just the right amount of dressing to compliment the green, and this was perfect. I also tried the Hiramasa roll; it was pretty tasty and the add of jicama was very nice. Overall presentation of the food and taste is 5/5. The service was great as well. Price point vs portion size was higher in my opinion; but it's Dallas and it's a nice spot. That pertains more to the sushi. Overall I would definitely come back. So happy to try a new place. read more

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What if we were all about to die in the dreaded Zombie Apocalypse, and I had to choose the restaurant where I'd have my last meal? R+D Kitchen would be on the short-list for sure! ;-) Recently I was passing through Dallas, and a local friend suggested we visit R+D Kitchen to catch up over dinner. When I realized that this was one of the links in the Hillstone chain I agreed immediately; I've been to a couple of the R+D Kitchen locations in SoCal, and I'm a total fan of both their food and ambiance. The menu is short and sweet, and everything I've had there is excellent. If you want something quick to munch on over cocktails, I recommend the Dip Duo and a Grey Goose Greyhound. The former is instantly addictive, and the latter can take the sting out of anything - even mask mandates and impending government shutdowns ;-) Whatever you choose for your meal, while the menu is limited, it's simply impossible to go wrong. After a brief consultation, my friend and I decided to share a Ding's Crispy Chicken sandwich and the Wild Mushroom Meatloaf with an order of thick, deliciously perfect fries to share between us. The Ding's chicken sandwich is one of the best of its type I've ever had, and the Meatloaf was moist, delicious, and perfectly seasoned. Note: While I was slightly disappointed not to see the French Dip sandwich on the menu here, I remembered both the other mains from previous R+D experiences in SoCal, and everything tasted just as wonderful now as then :-) Bring on the Zombies - if you come here before they eat your brains, you'll die happy ;-) read more

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Always top notch service and food. They have unique sushi dishes that you can't find at a regular place. Wine selection is good. Salads are amazing. Get here early or make reservations if you don't want a wait!!! read more

Great service, good atmosphere. A few rolls and a steak. Sat at the bar and enjoyed it. Will be back! read more

This restaurant definitely exceeded my expectation. The delicious and gorgeous food in the formal, yet light environment just made our dinner spectacular. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the sushi. Don't underestimate it, the fish is sooo fresh! One thing I would warn you about is the chicken meatball in the spaghetti and chicken meatball, it's a little dry, but the sauce makes up for it. We ordered the burger, chicken sandwich, meatloaf, steak, 2 sushi, and spaghetti. Will be returning without a doubt and ordering! read more

R+D Kitchen - Chicken Meatballs & Spaghetti, back is Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Ashley Haymaker - the GM is an absolute nightmare. Incredibly unprofessional. While I can respect anyone trying to improve their efficiency, cost, etc. it is a shame that after spending $500+ at this particular chain RD - she came out to yell at me and my gf's messed around with a massive table lamp, being publicly accused of trying to steal it? She claimed she had us on camera putting it in our purses when our Chanel bags aren't big enough to? It's insane. I am shook by this. Horrifying. read more

We used to love R&D for their consistency but definitely feels like the quality and portions of the food have gone downhill the last two visits. Add to that I found a curly hair wrapped in one of my sushi rolls. They comped the roll and provided a different dish free of charge and the manager came over to apologize... but didn't make up for the fact that all the portions have continued to get smaller (two meatballs for the meatball app and 1.5 eggs for the deviled eggs) and the rising prices don't justify the quality of the food. Service is usually decent/good. probably won't be back for awhile tbh. read more

Decided to make us a reservation at R + D Kitchen as I've seen multiple good reviews recently. Giving 1/5 for service which is ultimately why we will not be going back. Showed up for our 8:15 reservation at 8:17 and was not seated until 8:49. We requested updates on our seating arrangement multiple times and where dismissed by the hostess. Due to this we requested to speak to the manager as we were seated. We expressed our frustrations and the shortcomings of service upon arrival. We were credited a free appetizer, which while it was appreciated felt very "if a customer complains give them a free appetizer". For the price you are paying, everything should be exceptional. Food was a good 4/5. But ultimately the service tanked our experience and any chance of us recommending this place. Also, anyone else no notice there an no comments on and comments for poor experience? They don't care, chain restaurant mentality. I'll be taking my money elsewhere. read more

Service at the bar is spotty, but the drinks and meal were great! The meatloaf is to die for, and the duo dip is always a must. Love the dim lighting & exposed beams that give the restaurant a lounge-like ambiance. read more

Came here for an early lunch Sunday and as always, R+D is packed!! Best to always come with a reservation otherwise you will be waiting for quite some time. Luckily, we were seated quickly and as always the service is superb. Very accommodating and friendly. I went for the noodle salad which I loved, the flavors are much different in comparison to the noodle salad I love from Hillstone - but both excellent in different ways. R+d's noodle salad is much more "nutty" haha. I also shared the coconut shrimp roll which is my absolute favorite. It's a must if you come here!! Especially if you love coconut like I do. Overall, I will definitely be coming back. It doesn't beat Hilllstone for me, but it's an easy runner up! read more

R+D Kitchen - Noodle Salad. Lots of flavor! - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The service here is outstanding. Our waiter (didn't catch her name) was SUPER SWEET! This sets the tone for the whole evening for us. I came here with a friend on a perfect Saturday evening. The weather was perfect for outdoor seating. We ordered a bunch; chicken meatball, tabbouleh, pressed sushi, and yellow tail + salad. My favorite would have to be the yellow tail + salad. The salad was well mixed and made. Tabbouleh was OK. I guess I was expecting more flavor and it was a little plain. Pressed sushi is OK as well. The presentation is cute! Its like a panini. I couldn't really taste the fish in it but more so of the rice. Would definitely prefer to have the opposite. Chicken meatball was good! I don't know how they did it but it was good! We also ordered some alcohol drinks. I ordered the greyhound which I remembered taste like grapefruit juice. If youre not in love with grapefruit juice, do not ordered it. A fly flew in my drink while the waiter was taking the order and saw. She offered to get another drink and if I didn't like it that I couldn't get something else which is AWESOME!!!! Waiters are very attentive and extremely well mannered. Thank you!! read more

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A friend of mine recommended this spot because they were able to modify the menu for dairy and gluten allergies. We waited for 20ish minutes while sipping cocktails from the bar. My Old Fashioned packed a punch and was well crafted, though pricey. I felt the same way about the food. It was delicious, though overpriced for what I got. The ambiance was romantic and high class. While I enjoyed my evening with friends, nothing about R+D Kitchen stood out enough to make me want to come back. read more

R+D Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food, service and atmosphere here are exemplary. The menu isn't extensive but there are plenty of choices and variety. The cheese burger & chicken sandwich are fantastic. The fries are ok and way overpriced for the very small portion. Nice selection of wine. read more

From what I understand R+D Kitchen was initially created to test out food that the owners were going to serve at their other restaurants, but it eventually became so popular in its own right that those very items became the restaurant's signature dishes. Pretty cool. As you would expect, the food is outstanding. The great thing is that they have such a wide assortment of different items, so it's a veritable smorgasbord of cuisine, perfect for sharing in groups, on a date, or to sample alone if you're just an adventurous gourmand. The burger might be the best in Dallas, made with the most tender ground beef and served with cucumbers, something I've never seen anyone do anywhere else. Their cocktails are magical too. From mojitos to martinis, they are as delicious as they are strong, and you can't go wrong with any of them. It's also one of the few dining establishments I'd love to call home. The architecture inside is just stunning. There are lots of high beams that all lean towards the bar area, which inadvertently open up the restaurant while also providing a very relaxing cabin mood attributed to the gorgeous wood paneling. There's also a beautiful outdoor patio next to an infinity pond that adds a little extra calm to your dining experience. It all amounts to a very intimate and equanimous time that makes you want to unwind and bask in the refined allure of one of the metroplex's best. read more

I've been eyeing this place for a while and I finally had a chance to visit! We went on a Sunday around 2pm and were seated right away. The restaurant seemed pretty busy, though! I got the Thai tuna roll and cashew kale salad. I knew I had to get this roll because 1) LOVE tuna! and 2) my fellow Yelpers said it was pretty good! And it certainly did not disappoint! Not only was the presentation (square sushi wrapped in soy paper) fantastic, the taste was just perfect. Our waitress recommended the salad, and it was super delicious! Sweet but not too sweet. I would totally come back again to try some of their other menu items! read more

R+D Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I went for my birthday and I'm so embarrassed that I made my friends suffer through that experience. The manager was just awful, extremely rude and douchey. Waitresses were good, but service was slow, food was mediocre. Will not be back. read more