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

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 ate here with my friends awhile ago. We had a good dinner. I ordered the carnitas sandwich and afterwards, we shared a banana dessert. The carnitas sandwich was flavorful with the tangy slaw and the delicious pork in the sweet buns. It was very good. The prices are kinda high since no sides comes with the entrees. The restaurant is really cute and the atmosphere is nice. The server was friendly and attentive. 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 will start by saying that this was my first time eating out in a restaurant since early March (pre-COVID) and I was a little uneasy, but it was so worth it. The servers were all masked and there was a reasonable amount of space that made me feel more comfortable. I felt all the waitstaff were very conscientious. We started with the dip duo, which was somehow leagues better than expected; more than just chips and dip, this dish came with chunky, zesty guacamole with corn and cilantro that I lowkey wanted to just eat with a spoon. The jalapeno queso was not the velveeta yellow goo that I'm used to, but instead a substantial and hearty chunky ordeal. My partner ordered the carnitas sandwich; I'm not that into sandwiches and I was surprised how much I liked this one. The accompanying sauce was pretty weak, but the sandwich was loaded up with flavors and textures from the sweet bun to the tangy slaw and of course the succulent pork. It was a win in my book. For my own entree I ordered the yellowfish sashimi and kale salad. The fish was surprisingly coated in olive oil, but the nice pleasant flavor accentuated the fish. The sashimi was perfectly balanced by the salad; toasty sesame flavor, crunchy cabbage/kale mix and hearty cashews made for an altogether delicious combination. I loved my experience here and my only regret was not ordering more. Cant wait to go back and try more! read more

R+D Kitchen - Yellowfish sashimi + kale salad - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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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

This is a great option. The only reason 4 stars is because they didn't allow us to make a reservation for 5. The server was amazing! Drink menu had pretty limited cocktails. The sushi apps were great! Very interesting avo roll. It had macadamia nuts. Also had the turkey meatballs which were good! I had the chicken sandwich which was pretty good! A few others at the table got the Asian salad and they raved on it! Overall the ambiance was great. To improve I'd recommend allow larger parties to make reservations instead of having to wait an hour for a table. read more

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This restaurant is amazing! Great ambiance and service! I had the Asian Salad which was delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant!

Loved the ambience! The drinks were fantastic. One of the best dirty martinis I've had in a long time. Food was exceptional. Celebrated a friend's bday here. I wish they did something special to recognize bdays but otherwise it was a beautiful evening. read more

R+D Kitchen is such a consistent experience. To me, it's like having my favorite spicy tuna roll - it just hits the spot. I don't go here often enough, as I forget about it sometimes, but I'm so satisfied every time I do. The food is always fresh, beautifully plated, and expertly seasoned, and the service is warm and efficient. There are booths galore for seating. The ambiance can easily make for an intimate date night, dinner with your parents, or even a fun night out with friends. I might slightly prefer this place for a late lunch as the dinner crowd gets a bit loud (am I showing my age)? Definitely make a reservation for dinner, especially on weekends. read more

Always amazing service the sushi is fresh and delicious and the cocktails were on point!

Thouroghly enjoyed every single thing about our experience at R +D!!!! Starting from the hostess, Lindsey, greeting us with a genuine friendly Texas smile to the outstanding food, this is your place!!! Our waitress, Claire Gunder was the sweetest, most professional, knowledgeable waitress I've ever had the pleasure of having! She is what made our visit so special by giving us the perfect personalized attentive customer service above all others. She didn't steer us wrong on the menu selections either!! We will be back for certain and be requesting Claire as our waitress again!!! read more

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

Really good as with every R+D / Honor Bar/ Hillstone restaurant. Service was good and the Carnitas sandwich was a highlight.

Made a reservation at 230p for four of us, arrived and were seated immediately. Our server, Gabby, was a sweetheart, made a few suggestions and came back quick with drink orders. I ordered the Ruebenesque sandwich, wife had the chicken sandwich and our guests split a burger. Gabby came back and said they were out of the rubenesque sandwich, I switched to the chicken sandwich and it was very good. I had 2 beers, wife had 2 girly drinks, 1 of our guests had a skinny marg. All were good. Lunch for 4 with drinks and tip was 229.00 seems very expensive for basically 1 appetizer , 5 drinks and 3 meals. Probably won't be back based on the price alone. But...if you go, ask for Gabbys section, she made it worth the cost. read more

What happened to the mashed potatoes???!!! Replaced w polenta which is fine, but please give us the option. read more

I love this place... the food is so delicious. This is probably my 4th time coming here and I traveled a distance to arrive here. Ambiance is so nice. Candles on every table... lights dimmed. It would be a great date spot. It's usually pretty packed here so I would advise making reservations. Food is delicious. I always order the roasted salmon and kale salad.. can I please have seconds lol... it's sooo darn good. Cocktails are also well crafted... overall just a really good experience. You won't be disappointed! 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

It's decent here, solid food at a reasonable price. Service was ok. Ambiance was good.

One of our favorite date night spots in Dallas! Highly recommend a reservation!! You can take your chance at the bar but the restaurant isn't huge so having a reservation is your best bet! The drink menu looks small but they have a full menu and can make anything you'd like. I got a lemon drop martini and it was so delicious! We also tried the nigiri plate and loved it. My favorite is the meatloaf- just trust me it's the BEST!!! So flavorful and fresh- made from scratch in house. We love the vibe overall and come here often! read more

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everytime my family and i visit dallas we have to grab a meal at r+d kitchen. every item on the menu is divine and i always have a hard time deciding between all the tempting options. we made a reservation at 7 and were seated on time. our server was such a delight, so kind and attentive. my sisters and i split a dip duo to start and ordered sushi for our entrees. i love love love this restaurant. read more

R+D Kitchen - rainbow roll & thai tuna roll! - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Never again, R+D. 3 recent reasons: 1. After being turned away @3pm on a weekday while wearing a collared shirt and a solid white non-branded hat while I just wanted a celebratory drink at the bar... 2. Then having a friend turned away for wearing a solid black t-shirt, unbranded... 3. AND THEN having another friend watch a hostess SEAT a family of 4 who outwardly exuded wealth even though their son was wearing a sleeveless tank top while 5 minutes later TURNING AWAY another family with a son wearing a tank top only because they pre-judged this family and, I guess felt they weren't worthy enough to dine there... I'm done. When did this become okay? It's not, and the fact that this is how they are training their staff and that this is how they want to be viewed? Enough. Also, the latest management change only increased prices, decreased the food quality and seems to of set a standard that they will pick and choose worthy customers based on the 'hostess of the hour'. Good luck. read more

R+D Kitchen - Dress code. Get real. This is pitiful, R+D. - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Love have inmate it was !! Perfect a date night!! Amazing drinks and food! We also had dessert which we never do but the food portion allowed for it read more

The food was amazing. We started with their Dip Duo (guac and pimento cheese).. didn't sound appealing when I heard that combo, but surprisingly delightful. Good selection of wine. My salad, the Mediterranean Tuna, was top tier. My boyfriend got the hamburger, it was demolished. We took the time to look at other people's food as it came out, and we're impressed on the presentation. The ambiance was very intimate. We only sat at the bar, as we happened upon this place, but it was a great experience! read more

R+D Kitchen - Mediterranean Seared Tuna Salad - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food The service The ambiance All very good... Went back on Sunday but the wait was too long. We were starving read more

Early New Year's dinner went very well. Our server Anja was new but did a fine job. The menu is understandably sparse since they also do sushi. We split the pine salad, as on a prior visit. It was crisp and tasty. The meatloaf is a staple and I had the rotisserie chicken this time. The chicken was tender and moist, and the juice was delicious. The menu is seasonal, and we look forward to more fish dishes in the summer. Overall the food Is more stylized, versus casual dining. Cloth napkins and small water glasses are part of the dining experience. read more

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R+D kitchen is so good! My sister and I came in for dinner on a Thursday evening and had Layla as our server! She was OUTSTANDING. The service was great, but she was really able enhance our experience! We had the double dip, coconut sushi roll, Greek style chicken, and the fudge sundae! Everything was phenomenal. The chicken was so moist and cooked to perfection! The fudge sundae was the best sundae I have ever had and I'm not a huge chicken person, but it did not disappoint!! I will definitely be back! read more

R+D Kitchen - Greek style chicken Greek Style Chicken - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Perfectly average for a well above average bill. Overall, this R&D location is a shell compared to their Napa location, and it feels like false advertising to hold the same name. My wife and I had an 8:30 reservation, and from the moment we arrived, it felt like we were a burden to the wait staff. No one smiled. We were sat in the back corner behind the bar even though the restaurant had plenty of better seating options. Drink-wise - I got a cocktail because their wine menu is pretty bland. The majority of by the glass options being bottles you can buy at Central Market for less than the cost of the class. Even the bottle options felt on par with the selection at a 7-11. Food-wise - Just OK. Nothing special to warrant the elevated price. Staff - No one seemed to want to be there. The waitstaff took orders as if we had burdened them. read more

The have the best hot fudge sundae in Dallas. The salmon is very tasty. The sushi is also worth trying. The wait is often long for dinner.

Vegetarian options are awful. That cold, flavorless avocado roll was horrible. The service was annoying, at best. The woman was obviously new. She asked us if we were ready to order 4 times in 10 minutes when we were clearly enjoying our drinks and talking. She then didn't understand that we didn't like the food and left it in front of us for 30 minutes. I used to love your restaurant. I will not be back. read more

We tried R+D kitchen last night. We didn't have a reservation and walked in on a Saturday night around 7, the wait was about 30 minutes which isn't bad for a Saturday night. We ordered a few things and shared it so we can try everything. Overall everything was delicious. My favorite was probably the chicken sandwich. Our waiter Taylor was very nice and attentive and checked on us multiple times. Food and atmosphere is perfect for date night and we will be back for sure. read more

Great ambience, food was well presented and really fresh. Everything is made from scratch. Really attentive to all covid procedures. Service is really professional and friendly. read more

R+D Kitchen - O'saka sushi - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This place is an indulgent staple in our family. They've never done me wrong. Pretty please, no matter what you get, please get the cashew kale salad. It's so scrumptious. The dip duo also never goes wrong, and the salmon is 10/10. We love the fried chicken sandwich - super thin beautiful piece of meat that melts in your mouth with their flavors. I always want to try something different, but I go back to these things. Pressed sushi? Yes. Try it. Drinks are also above par. I always appreciate a place that is CONSISTENT with the quality of their food and service. This place delivers. If you have someone visiting Dallas, you must bring them here. Service and food 10 out of 10 every. single. time. read more

Douchebag central. Mediocre food. Condescending service. A dress code for a place with $20 entrees? Give me a break. I've eaten at some quite lovely places in my life, but never one that took itself so outlandishly seriously. Also - not sure I've ever seen a less diverse clientele. This place was fantastic - years ago. But now caters to the Uptown Elite and I have zero interest. Better food and service elsewhere. And I can wear my hat. read more

All excellent. This is a great place, with great food, wine, service, staff, cooks, porch, the whole 9 yards.

Food is excellent here. They do a small menu very well. My favorite item is the tuna sandwich. My only gripe with this place is the way you are treated. It is very much a see and be seen crowd and the hostess act as if it is place where they decide whether you belong or not. Seldom will you get a seat without a reservation but even if you show up when the restaurant is empty they will look at their books closely and possibly still tell you they are fully committed. read more

My favorite out of the Hillstone chains. I found this place after visiting Honor Bar but I prefer this much more. Much more light, space, and seating. I like the bigger menu options as well. One weird thing is that they've been especially picky with my boyfriend's hats, both as we enter and in our seats, but whenever we look around, we see both males and females wearing hats. Not sure what that is. read more

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Love this spot! A great variety of food options and drinks are awesome! The bar tenders and waiters are super friendly. When in double, R+D is always great choice. read more