Tried this place for a celebration lunch with my boss + coworkers and everything was super great. The food was all excellent, the server was very funny + attentive, and the reservation booking process was easy. Restaurant was busy but very clean, we had a great time. read more

R+D Kitchen - Yellowtail fish + kale salad - 10/10 so good - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We still have freedom, and there are too many choices for upscale dining. Why spend it at an overpriced, loud, obnoxious, overrated restaurant CHAIN that has the audacity to try to dictate customer behavior, not only in the restaurant but also online? If you have a complaint, here's the first mandate you will encounter: "We appreciate thoughtful correspondence. Please be aware that the use of AI for correspondence diminishes the credibility of your message. While we value the opportunity to connect with you, we cannot guarantee a return reply." If the way you craft your comment or complaint does not suit this company, they will simply choose not to reply. I understand this restaurant chain is all about pleasantries; however, I will skip them. How is it that this CHAIN literally dictates customer attire, behavior and now whether or not someone uses AI, yet management ignores a serious concern with food safety? After getting sick from an undercooked French dip at Hillstone's in Houston, I was naive I was enough to eat at this location for NYE. I understood the salmon would be cooked medium. Towards the end, it was almost completely raw with lukewarm, congealed polenta and soggy broccolini with too much salt and grated cheese. Bleh. ...And the mediocre carrot cake was $15, which is obscene. Post all your prices. If I dine out, I expect the cooking to be superior to my own. Never again. read more

Friendly staff, food and drinks was good. It has a cozy front porch with yellow umbrellas. I didn't see anyone with dogs outside; I'm not sure if they're welcome. read more

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Definitely a great choice for date night! Be sure to make a reservations cause it can fill up quick and you'll be waiting a while. Service is always great. My go to orders are always the Mediterranean tuna salad and devilled eggs. Dress well because it's a classy place that you'll be sure to enjoy! Side note, I was kind of surprised how shrinkflation has affected this restaurant as the devilled eggs are now 3 pieces instead of the 5 from the last time I was here (years ago). Still great place to dine! read more

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Came to R&D Kitchen with a group of 6 and were seated at a table that clearly had enough physical space for all of us. After sitting down, the hostess informed us that only 5 people were allowed at the table -- despite there being more than enough room to comfortably fit 6. It wasn't explained in a way that made sense, and there was zero flexibility. No attempt to accommodate, no problem-solving, just a flat "no." For a restaurant that positions itself as polished and guest-focused, this felt unnecessarily rigid and unwelcoming. Restaurants are in the hospitality business. When a group is ready to dine and spend money, the response shouldn't feel like you're enforcing airline carry-on rules. It left a bad first impression before we even ordered drinks. Hopefully management empowers staff to use common sense in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. read more

We had an amazing time at R+D Kitchen! The ambiance is warm yet not too formal and our service was excellent. All of the food we got was recommended by the staff and it was fantastic. I highly recommend starting with the dip duo (guacamole and pimento cheese). The fried chicken sandwich was delicious with a perfectly crispy chicken breast with nice mustard and toppings. The rainbow roll was also excellent. To top it off, we got the banana pie which was great. Tip- ask for it with hot fudge. We will for sure come back to R+D Kitchen! Note- make sure to make a reservation. The wait for those without a reservation was over an hour when we went. read more

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We were skeptical of the menu containing things that don't normally sit on a menu together, but somehow, it worked for us. You could taste the freshness and quality of ingredients. Service was nothing short of excellent. We'll be back. read more

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I'm Hillstone's biggest fan, so I was excited to try R+ D. It's a quaint restaurant, with friendly staff. Overall the food was good but I would have thought they would carry over similar offerings and service as their sister restaurant. We ordered the Pine salad which was super Fresh and it paired so well with the vinaigrette and shaved almonds. For our mains we ordered the Carnitas sandwich, the meat was on the cold end, felt like a little deli style-- wasn't the best sandwich. Also I was shocked to know that the sandwiches don't come French fries, the added expensive it's almost $30 for both things. Ugh no thank you, Next! Also tried the stacked sushi, I hated that I had to wait to eat as wasabi wasn't added to the plate. I felt they missed alot of little details telling you fries aren't included, not asking for a refill on your beer, and the wasabi. Expected a little more from this place. read more

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Overrated. Mediocre sushi. Whole place stinks like a dirty bar that sells expired fish. I've been dining at this restaurant for 15 years and spent another 20 in food & service and I can confirm that there is far better elsewhere. Very disappointing to see this place go down hill. The open concept kitchen confirms violation of several health codes. Extremely unaccommodating for families or anyone that doesn't fit their "ideal" clientele. Atrocious to see a restaurant be pretentious and discriminatory. Will not allow some patrons to dine because of "dress code" and yet I've seen 100 brave women over the years dining here in head to toe athleisure. First come first serve at the bar and no help from staff which leads to patrons hovering over diners at busier hours. My husband (who is a doctor) once tried to move a barstool over one spot so I could sit down at nine months pregnant next to him and they wouldn't allow it while we waited for a table. They always rush you out of your seat and will ask you to leave if there's a wait. They'll tell harmless children to keep it down, yet I've seen adults be belligerent at the bar on countless occasions. Speaking at a volume that was far from civilized. Don't you dare bring a doona in here. $6 for 3 sad little soggy deviled eggs. I relish the days when it was 5 and they were piled high. Try any other restaurant within Preston Center and take a pass on this one. Muchachos and Il Bracco are both on this strip - far better hospitality, and dishes. read more

We tried this place recently for lunch as it was recommended by several people at work. Make sure to give yourself 10-15 min to circle the parking lot and find a spot and walk to the restaurant. Parking is extremely limited. We had a reservation at 12:15. We checked in at 12:12 and didn't get seated until 12:32. Not a great start, but the food was pretty good. We started with the deviled eggs and rainbow roll. Both had great flavor. My wife tried the tuna salad sandwich and I ordered the Little Mo. Both were tasty and a good portion size. We tried a side of the shrimp and grits as well, which were good. Overall, it was good, but with the parking and the wait, we don't need to hurry back. read more

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Definitely a good spot that hits the upscale but still casual vibe right on the head. Modern inside but not excessively so. Not a huge amount of seating, and definitely not a spot I'd take a large group. The biggest tables I could see looked like they'd be comfortable for 5 or 6. The hostess and waitress we saw were great, super friendly. Our waitress also had good recommendations and was helpful walking us through the menu. Their crisp martini was genuine very refreshing, especially considering the amount of booze it carries. I got the spicy tuna roll for dinner, which was definitely solid. The crisp jicama was a nice addition and the tuna was clearly fresh and good tasting. I would go for something else next time but it is a solid plate. The drinks are kind of on the pricey end at around 17/18 per cocktail, but the food is relatively reasonable with most sushi in the 17-22 dollar range. Other places were also reasonably priced. Oh and the hot fudge sundae was glorious. Maybe just go heavier on the nuts next time read more

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The sushi was unique and very flavorful. The restaurant is very cute inside. The service was a little slow at times but they were busy. It felt like they kept skipping over us but they were super nice. Will def be back to try the mini chicken sandwiches. Everyone near us kept ordering them and they looked so good. read more

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The best service and great fresh fish. Tried the sushi. Awesome! Not over priced and fresh. The best devil eggs around. read more

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We had a reservation... unfortunately they were so busy. We waited a cool 25 to 30 minutes.. A little disappointed that they tried to upsell us on the cocktails . We were really just interested in sushi . And we asked several times about cocktails. The food is very nice. We enjoyed all the sushi choices. Our favorite was the sampler with the yellowtail bluefin. And salmon. I think we would go back thr sushi was good. read more

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Horrible experience. The 'entitled' hostess on March 16, 2025 was the worst. (The irony of her job) If you are seeking a pleasant, friendly, open-to-all experience I would NOT recommend this place. Terrible. I can imagine it comes from the management down. read more

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

Wow! Incredible staff and over the top menu. The Newporter Salad, mango roll, pan fried fish, carrot cake...R&D is a big win! We will be back. read more

Decent service. My family has been coming here for ten years now and the service has slowly declined since then-- it's not the same. If you're expecting incredible service I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place but the food is great! Sushi is amazing. Very fresh & delicious. It's really the only reason we come back. Ambiance is fun! It's always very lively & energetic because it's usually always packed. Waited around 45 minutes to 1 hour on a Tuesday afternoon. read more

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The food here is always amazing from the sushi to salads to the entrees and the desserts! On our last visit there we had the best Customer Service ever! We had a reservation for dinner, and there were a few tables taking extra time at their tables, so we were set a little late. They apologised profusely and treated us to a free appetizer. Our waitress, Aliyah, was very friendly knowledgeable and provided the best customer service to us! The food was so good and so was the fudge sundae they brought to us on the house! They then even comped our meal! My teenage daughter even said 'that was amazing customer service!' We will definitely be back! read more

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

Delicious fish, attentive waiter and nice and loud to debrief the day with our family read more

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We got the chicken meatballs as an appetizer, so good! The asian chicken and noodle salad was very good, filling. Service was alright. Ambiance was lovely, dim lighting which I loved read more

R+D Kitchen - Asian Chicken & Noodle Salad - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Love R+D. Avocado roll was refreshing on a hot summer day (no nori was a big plus for me). read more

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

Nice ambiance, decent service, and good food! The service kind of toned down as it got busier but our food came out quick. The sushi was surprisingly good and did not have a fishy or old taste at all. The rotisserie chicken was juicy and flavorful (a bit on the saltier side) but still yummy. My fav dish would be the Nigiri plate. I also ordered a cocktail which was super strong but I think is a good sign. Overall a decent spot to try! read more

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Perfect spot for a casual lunch!! my girlfriends and I had a good time grabbing lunch. I had the Ding's Crispy Chicken Sandwich which was huge, so if you're planning to get this, I would say definitely split it with a friend. Also, I paired it with the broccolini and fries, which were spot on. Our waitress was nice and my friends and I enjoyed lunch. I can't wait to go back! read more

went to R&D last night it was horrible they do not do any to go orders that are fish which is very weird

We went for lunch at 11:15 and were sat quickly. They were slow at bringing our drinks but the appetizer came promptly. They took our food orders and They took my tea and 15 minutes later brought me a new one. You could tell they were understaffed because a manager was taking orders. They brought out our sandwiches but not the fries. She said they will be out shortly. I finished half of my carnita sandwich and they came back and said they will be out shortly. My fiancé finished her sandwich and so did I. Then the fries came out and we tried a few. They were not crisp, not hot and not good. Neither waitress asked about their quality or offered to take them off due to all the wait and lack of eating g them. They just gave us the bill and we paid. They never tried to make up for it or even ask if we wanted them after we finished our sandwiches. read more

Came late on Saturday night and we got seated even earlier than our reservation thanks to the sweet hostess. First off: drinks were amazing but strong! I liked it so much but they pack a punch so next time I need to remember to slow down haha. Food: absolutely perfect. Casual dinner but nothing lacked in flavor or presentation. The only downside was I was stuffed (even with not finishing my salad) that I couldn't get the sundae. Still so sad about that the next day and want to go back for a glass of wine and the sundae. Upbeat vibes but still the feel of your casual neighborhood spot. read more

R+D Kitchen - Delicious cocktail with grapefruit and mint. - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I made a reservation 30 days in advance. I'm currently handicapped, recovering from spinal fusion surgery, have 33 screws in my back and am wearing a back brace and using a walker. I selected "wheelchair" online and called R+D ahead to request a table since I can't use booths. The hostess assured me it wouldn't be an issue and that there would be a table for me within 15 minutes of my reservation time. When I arrived, a table was available, but they seated another group there instead, despite open booths, right in front of me. The hostesses apologized and admitted that they made a mistake. The manager (Blair Beach) was extremely rude, offered no apology, and made me wait 40 minutes past my reservation IN A BACK BRACE. There was no accountability at all. We've dined here 500+ times (at least, probably more). This was unacceptable and reflects poor management. How can you treat a patron customer so poorly as they are recovering from surgery? The manager also called Hillstone and told them to not accept my reservations moving forward - no words express how horrible and spiteful this manager is. How do you treat people this way? read more

This is as perfect a restaurant as you'll ever attend. Service, food, ambiance, price point. I'm baffled how anyone could ever give this place less than 5*. read more

Food is fantastic! Salad, sushi, salmon, fries is #1 in Dallas. Dip Duo, House salad is amazing. Service is the best and Ambiance is killer! This is an epic place! read more

I have been at this place several times the past year Love love enjoy their food and ambiance read more

I've never anything but a DELICIOUS experience at R+D Kitchen. It may be one of my top restaurants in Dallas. The best way for me to describe their food is fresh, simple and high quality. Here is what we ordered and how I would rate: - Sashimi with kale salad (8/10) - The Newport salad w/ roasted chicken (8/10) - Thai tuna roll (9/10) - Wild mushroom meatloaf (9/10) - Osaka style pressed sushi (10/10) I'll be thinking about the pressed sushi forever! The fish was so fresh and it was topped with flaky sea salt. The meatloaf was also fantastic... don't sleep on the meatloaf bc it's cooked to perfection with amazing flavor and glaze. I'm drooling just thinking back to this meal and our service as always was 10/10. :) read more

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Had a great experience tonight! We got a variety of different food, including the deviled eggs (YUM), the ozuna roll ( YUM x2!), the Asian noodle salad, fried chicken sandwich, and the Thai tuna roll. My personal favorite was the Ozuna roll, which was tasty and well plated. The Thai Tuna roll was good, but there was a mustard-y taste to it that I was not expecting, but I liked the crunch a lot! Our server was amazing, very friendly and attentive. The restaurant has plenty of parking and super well decorated. read more

Always a favorite!!! Love the asian salad and the chicken sandwich... honestly, you can't go wrong on anything you get. It's all great! Fun vibe and nice staff! 10/10 experience! read more

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

A go-to restaurant for elevated yet classic dishes and something on the menu for everyone. Tried the Thai tuna roll and Newporter salad which were both delicious. The dip duo is also a must-get at this restaurant - it always starts the meal off on a great note! read more

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Had a good time here. Service was good. I will say they were strict on the no hat rule in the dining area, so one of our guests just left and they didn't make a fuss about canceling his order. Our waitress was attentive and understanding. The burger was ok to me, vibes may be better than the food. If You liked the chicken sandwich from Houston's.. they have it here now. That's what I should've gotten read more

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Always great service and food but writing this review to shout out Eddie who came out of the restaurant and chased me down so I wouldn't go home without my left overs... he's amazing!! read more

Had a great time celebrating my birthday this past weekend here. The drinks and food were great! Our waitress was very kind and recommended some great dishes to try out. I highly recommend the chicken sandwich and the hamachi roll! read more

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

Finally got a chance to try this place out for a weekend lunch! Fun fact about this restaurant: they started as a Research and Development for their sister restaurant next door but people ended up loving it that here they are! We got the Asian chicken salad and their chicken sandwich as well as a sushi roll and fries. Their sushi's are unique with healthy alternative wraps. Everything is pricey but honestly the flavor was there and their portions are decent. Fried chicken sandwich was delicious but the chicken is extremely thin. I think the tomatoes might have been thicker. Fries were delicious! The service was excellent! Very attentive to us. My only complaint is they didn't have a high chair for us. We went during lunch and there were plenty of families dining so kind of disappointed there but overall we enjoyed our time and would definitely be back whenever we are in town. read more

R+D Kitchen - Asian Chicken & Noodle Salad Fried Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

R+D is always a winner! I've only had lunch here but every meal has been outstanding. I HIGHLY recommend making a reservation as it gets packed almost every day! The service is always outstanding and the ambiance is a 10/10. I've had the sushi rolls and the cashew salad. Both were delicious but I think this kale cash's salad wins! It's super delicious (maybe not the healthiest) and it leaves you not wanting for more. Their apps are also super tasty. But the ambiance is super cool. I am not sure if it's an older building just the natural daylight that pours in through the sunlight like ceiling is super amazing. Even on a cloudy day you feel like you are in some beautiful sun! read more

R+D Kitchen - Amazing Cashew Kale Salad! - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

the food is delicious. unfortunately they are extremely rude to children. My daughter was showing age appropriate hanger after waiting for food for an excessive amount of time when the manager told us she was afraid she was being a distraction to people around us. while it was clear the people around us could not hear or see my daughter it was clear that this employee was very rude and unwelcome to loyal patrons. read more