I really like this place even though it's pricey. I talked myself into believing good food is worth the money only at certain places and this is one of those places. Be sure to make reservation because they get packed. It's a nice place in uptown so the crowd is chic and hip. The waitstaff was nice and seated us promptly with our reservation. We started with some appetizer and honestly I wasn't going to order anymore but everything was so good I wanted to try more. We got deviled eggs and I thought deviled eggs were pretty standard stuff but they made it really good. Now I get deviled eggs when I go out. I also tried the meatballs, it's a simple thing but they know how to differentiate it from other plain old meatballs. But the mother of them all was the sashimi and kale salad. It's listed under rolls but it's just sashimi and a side of kale. I don't even know what fish it but it was good. I can still feel the texture of the fish when I think about it. It had a good taste but it was the texture that got me hooked. It was fresh, soft, a little chewy in a way. And it went very well with the kale salad. It was worth every penny. read more

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The staff is very friendly and helpful and the ambiance is pleasant with ample places to wait for your table if necessary. We ate there on a Saturday late afternoon around 5:30pm and only had to wait for about 15 mins. The food, however, is just so-so....especially fir the price. I had the mushroom meatloaf and deviled eggs appetizer. Eggs were better than average, but the temperature of all entree items was barely warm and bland, especially the steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes (pomme pure). Meatloaf was at least interesting, but lacked "gravy". For $19...nope. read more

I have never had a bad time here until tonight. Ordered a glass of wine, it came with maybe a 3-4 oz. I complained, a manager came to the table doubting my complain, saying I had drank the wine already, which I had not. Thought it was very wrong of this manager to doubt a customers complaint. And I have come here almost every week and have never faced this issue until tonight. read more

Always great. Never had a bad meal here. The service is professional and I love the white aprons. Dip duo is a must. Love the carnitas and burgers. Sushi too. Must have giant hot fudge sundae for dessert. Will force u to read more

Generally speaking, most restaurants mask their food in seasoning and sauces and such and you're left with a generic dining experience. High end restaurants let the ingredients speak for themselves but you're also left with a high end price tag. But what R&D has done is combine a high end dining experience in terms of food quality with low end prices. Superb. Two meals at R&D in and I am in love, it is my new go to place for a nicer meal by the office, during or after work. The Deviled Eggs are superb, better than anything you've had at some family function. They're not too mustardy, not too much mayonaise, just the right amount of spice with a hint of celery for crunch. And at $3 they're a steal. The Carnitas BBQ sandwich is epic, layers upon layers of flavor. This sandwich is indeed the mayor of flavortown -- moist carnitas pork, sweet BBQ sauce, crunchy cole slaw, etc. etc. Sure, it is messy as all get up, but it is worth it. And the meatloaf (which I had for dinner), might be the best meatloaf I have ever had not cooked at home. It is technically a mushroom meatloaf, so look for it on the menu. It is cooked medium well, slightly sweet and caramelized on the outside, very juicy and tender, not over sauced or seasoned. And it comes with cauliflower mashed potatoes and amazing sauteed spinach and onions. For dessert, definitely go for the banana cream pie. It is a wonderful graham cracker crust with chocolate chunks topped with a not too sweet, not too rich banana cream. Then they finish it off with giant chunks of fresh banana and a wonderful whipped cream. For someone who isn't a banana fan, I dug it. And a note on service - it is great here. If you're in a hurry at lunch, they can get you in and out in a few minutes. If you're looking for a quick dinner -- which we were -- they'll also get you in and out (to get the movie we were trying to catch). They're also kind, friendly, and funny. We had an ongoing conversation about the things we'd want to eat if we were on death row -- our waitress loved it. All in all, definitely one of the better dining experiences in Dallas. read more

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Were seated within a couple minute of arrival with no reservation. All staff were friendly and helpful. Food arrived exactly as ordered and was prompt and delicious. Spectacular restaurant!!! read more

Excellent brunch! My husband opted for the kale salad while I enjoyed a special egg & waffle plate, which was divine! Our deviled eggs to start were ok--nothing special--just "good" deviled eggs. That kale salad was one of the best we ever had though! The place has a nice, energetic atmosphere but with tons of class! Service was perfect--they seated us in the best seat in the house with our crazy huge stroller NOT in anyone's way! read more

This place never disappoints, anything from the cocktails, to sushi, to the burger and salads you can't go wrong. The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff is superb. They are always on their A game. Can't wait for my next visit!! read more

R + D is always amazing. From the food, service and atmosphere you cannot go wrong here!

These folks turn away anyone with a kid needing a booster or a high chair. I thought it was just me, I was having a bad hair day that evening, but it wasn't. This is happened to every single family with a small child in our neighborhood. I hope they get out of here soon, and we get a great family-friendly place in their stead. read more

Always such a busy place, went in around 8:30 on a weekday and got there at the perfect time. Short wait for a table, but we opted for the bar, which was almost full. While we have enjoyed both the deviled eggs and dip duo on previous occasions, we started with sushi. The Thai tuna roll and vegetable roll were both spot on. The Thai tuna roll has a crunchiness from the nuts but the tuna is so fresh, it melts in your mouth. For cocktails, I got a margarita as they fresh squeeze the juice for the sweet and sour each morning! Makes for the best classic margarita you'll ever have - no joking. Main course consisted of the reuben and fries and a Greek style (rotisserie) chicken. So so so juicy and paired with fresh tasting tabbouleh. The seasoning for the fries is served in a salt shaker which allows you to season your fries as much or as little as you like. Service was, and always is, impeccable. Alex and Jeni had fresh drinks ready just as we were finishing our last round and were always smiling, ready to take our order as we decided. Will be back! read more

When I want a nice, classy dinner, R+D is the place to go! I will admit that my family and I got terribly sick within minutes off of the sushi once, so I won't be trying that again. BUT, here are a few of my favorite that you should definitely try: the pine nut salad, salmon, and ice cream sundae. Everyone will try to steal your salad, and the ice cream sundae is served in a mug with rich chocolate fudge syrup and homemade whipped cream. YUM. read more

My friend Katherine encouraged me to try R&D kitchen and so today we embarked south and made our way to Preston Center for lunch. We order two samplers, the deviled egg and Chicken meatballs. Both were delicious but the chicken meatballs are to die for! A real treat! I tried the Reuben sandwich and this was a very unique approach to a classic boy was it good. Katherine, quite disappointed they discontinued the veggie burger and opted for the fried fish with coleslaw of which I sampled and we both agreed it was very good. Great atmosphere! This is a dining experience worth checking out. The food is prepared beautifully and served artistically! read more

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There is a reason you have to wait for a while for a table here. Everything is perfect! Cool trendy vibe. Great cocktails and friendly service. And they went so well with the deviled eggs starter. The pulled pork sandwhich with slaw is flavorful and just the right amount of kick. We want to go back to try the Reuben. The meatloaf was moist and well cooked and plated. And if you want a killer desert try the banana pie. This place is exceptionally well managed. read more

Amazing dinner and great environment. Definitely make a reservation beforehand! It's very busy. But the bar seating is just as good! Fun night with friends here is so nice. read more

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

Have eaten here multiple times over the last 15 yrs. I've never been disappointe. The staff and the food are exceptional. My wife and I make it a priority to dine here when we are in Dallas. read more

My friend and I tried this place for lunch. The service and atmosphere was nice. The menu didn't have a big selection but the food was delicious. We order the California Roll as an appetizer. I had the breaded chicken sandwich with a side salad (don't know the exact name) and my friend order the salmon and it tasted good as well. My friend wasn't to impressed with her lemon drop drink. But besides that service was great and food came out in a timely manner. I definitely recommend this establishment...: read more

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

Dank af, all the way around. All the sushi is delicious, especially the pressed sushi and the ones with macadamia nuts -- great flavor contrast read more

The carnitas sandwich is good and unique. I'll. Come back to have it again. The service and the crispy fries made my meal.

We waited for a table for an hour. Two glasses of Chardonnay at the bar and the manager could never find us table. Worst experience ever. The food looked average at best. I will never return and cannot recommend! read more

Visited R+D about a week ago for the first time, and was pleased with the experience. The menu is very limited, and apparently doesn't change often, so that's my only complaint. The space is so uniquely designed in terms of the materials used, and I like the layout too-great large oval-shaped bar. We started with the deviled eggs, which were classic, but very well prepared. I ordered their Newport Salad, and it was just OK-nothing I'd hurry back to have again. My hubby ordered their Cheeseburger and it was tasty, as were the frites. However the big deal was...my friend ordered their Thai Tuna roll, and insisted I try it, and it was excellent! So fresh, and the flavors were incredible-I can't wait to have it again! All in all, I'm glad we have R+D a shot, and while their menu is very limited, I'll certainly be back for that roll! read more

R+D Kitchen - Thai Tuna roll at R+D - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It's hard to beat this place. The menu is small and you think wow there isn't much here but instead of having 40 things on the menu and doing them ok, they have a small menu and do it really really well. First off it might seem odd, but the sushi rolls are outstanding. Love their spicy tuna roll. It's not cheap but it's to good. I can't come here and not get it. The cheeseburger is great. So flavorful. The carnitas sandwich is ridiculous. I'm sure everything else is great too. Chocolate sundae is great. Apparently the carrot cake is amazing although I don't believe carrot should be turned into a cake ;) This place is packed on the weekend so make a reservation. Great bar with lots of seating but again this place gets really full. Been here a few time and I can't wait to go back. read more

Unparalleled food, service, genuine hospitality and top notch quality including meat from Allen Brothers, the finest in my opinion. Never a disappointment and always a pleasure. read more

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tldr; Need a light meal, amazing ambiance and sensational service? This is it! Get the Asian chicken noodle salad and ask for extra sauce on the side. What I got: Asian chicken noodle salad * Well dressed cold noodles with a light vinaigrette. The mixture of mangos, cucumbers and bountiful fresh herbs made this incredible. The chicken was also super tender, well seasoned and there's a healthy amount of it! There's also a large wedge of lettuce on the side if you're feeling like you need your greens. I cut this up and tossed it with the salad since I like my dressing light. Personally I found the dressing amount to be just right but you can ask for dressing on the side and add on however much you like. * Another important note is that I was super full that I couldn't even finish this so I took it home and it was as good the next day as it was the first. Everything tasted super fresh and because this isn't an all-greens salad there wasn't much to wilt. Will definitely be back to try some of their other dishes. One thing to note is that the menu is a small and has light fare so don't come here if you're looking for something hearty like a steak meal. read more

R+D Kitchen - Asian chicken noodle salad - amazing refreshing! - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Not offering sushi "to go" after being told to come there and they would. Evidently new policy--very rude manager. Do they want customers or not? Dallas- highland park location. read more

I came here for brunch with a friend and was immediately impressed by the restaurant. There's a definite sense of being at home here. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's the fact that it looked like a very polished wood cabin from the inside. So I started off with a glass of mimosa, which was very strong and a hint of citrus flavor. My friend had the greyhound, which is another alcoholic drink with grapefruit juice. The alcohol was barely noticeable in her drink, but that didn't stop us from getting a little flushed. We each ordered something from the brunch menu including the Sunny-side and Spinach and cheese omelet. Mine was the sunny-side which had havarti cheese melted on top of a waffle then stacked with shaved ham and an egg cooked sunny-side up on top. This was basically having all your breakfast items all in one. It was a mixture of sweet and saltiness that made this delicious, but I can't help but have a little buyers remorse when I saw my friend's plate. She had the spinach and cheese omelet and I was drooling when it came out. Her plate doubled mine with this huge omelet and it tasted equally as impressive as it looked. The potato salad was also very tasty. Not sure if it was because the salad was warm that made it that good, but I'm sold on it as I am with this restaurant. Will definitely come back to try their dinner. read more

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They don't have high chairs. First time I've ever been to a restaurant that doesn't have them. At 5p on a Saturday more than half of the parties in the restaurant had babies with them, so I couldn't figure out why they wouldn't have them, considering it just makes for a bigger mess and a less pleasant experience all around. The reason for the one star is that when I asked, I got super passive aggressive non-responses from both the hostess and the server. Their general attitude made for really weird and uncomfortable interactions that left a bad taste in my mouth. I still don't get it ‍. read more

I typically visit R + D a couple times a month & am always floored by the service. Today, not so much. We waited about 45 minutes to be seated after being told 20 minute wait. Then it took 30 minutes to get our drinks from the bar and food wait was even longer. Not a good day at R + D. read more

We had the most amazing server at the bar named Allie. She went out of her way to accommodate my request for a cocktail. We previously visited Hillstone and asked for a cocktail. The server, bar tender and hostess were rude in response to my request for an Expresso Martini. Evidently they are instructed to no longer make this type of martini. The Hillstone staff could have been more professional in how they handled the situation. However, Allie at R&D immediately suggested a cocktail similar to what I wanted. I will come back to R&D because of her professional and friendly service. read more

Terrible service from the hostess Natalie!! She has no business being in a hostess position, if she doesn't know how to seat a party of 8!!! We were lied to multiple times about our table! read more

Food for thought: If you're going to have a restaurant with a 'flare' on standard american food, maybe include on the menu the ingredients. When one orders a 'tuna and havarti sandwich' the normal assumption would not be to bite into a SWEET pickle flavor. Also, making a decision for toasted or non-toasted (one way or the other) would be highly advised, rather than serving a sandwich with one toasted side and one super soft side. In addition, being properly greeted by at least one of the FIVE employees standing in the entry way chatting would have set a better first impression than standing, un-greeted, staring and waiting to be aknowledged AHEAD of the people who walked in AFTER you. Super disappointed by the unprofessional and quite rude hostess. read more

Service was on point and the food was pretty good. However my first impression of this place was not so good. I came for lunch on a Sunday for my birthday. Despite the place looked pretty clean and all the servers were wearing masks, the tables were not 6ft apart. I was seated next to other tables with no social distancing. Even they have the booth but the sofa of the booth is not high enough for social distancing. The table opposite my table is literally less than 2ft. They didn't skip table to create distance or anything even though the restaurant is pretty spacious. They put condiments and chopsticks on the table as I'm pretty sure this is against CDC guidelines for restaurants to open during the pandemic. I don't know how many people have touched those and if they were sanitized after every dine in or not (attached picture). I felt really uncomfortable dining in when there was no social distancing. read more

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

First time to try R+D Kitchen and we loved it. The food was amazing and the service was even better! Can not wait to come back. read more

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

Great atmosphere. Nice neighborhood spot. Limited selection of food but great nevertheless. Salads were delicious. Great service from the staff. Very attentive and friendly. read more

R+D Kitchen - Pan fried Pan Fried Fish - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

So I went to R&D Kitchen to have a few drinks. My friend and I walked in the door. No one greeted us and had to go to the end of the restaurant to be seated instead of being approached. We then asked a server kindly if we could sit outside and he asked a "manager" where he could sit us. We then proceed to the patio and were asked automatically what we wanted to drink not even a moment to look over the menu. We finally ordered a bottle of wine and were enjoying the day. When we kept getting approached by the waitress who made us feel rushed. Then finally came by after 40 minutes and told us that we either needed to order food or we would be asked to move to the bar. The whole dining experience felt rushed and not welcoming. The food was good but would definitely not recommend based on the service we had. read more

Atmosphere and customer service was outstanding!!! I ordered the chicken meatball & spaghetti and I didn't like it. It's a very popular dish, I just rather have ordered the meatloaf. That was amazing!! I ordered a Cadillac margarita and it was just ok. I will go back again, I just didn't order the correct items. read more

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We had dinner here last night. Our second time here. Overall good experience and friendly staff. We had the coconut shrimp sushi for appetiser asian salad and cheeseburger for dinner and banana cream pie for dessert. 4 star because they didn't have the pan fried fish (sol) I came for at 6:45pm and wind up having a cheeseburger. read more

I love this place. One of my fave places in Dallas. The Newporter salad is a work of art. The only bad part is there is almost always a wait. But I guess good things are worth waiting for. read more

Waited for 30 minutes to be seated and as we are being escorted to our booth the waitress says we have to take our hats off. Is that not something the host should have told us 30 mins prior? I mean this is ridiculous. We mentioned it to the manager... he didn't even know what to say. Bad service and incompetent manager and host! Horrible service. Never going back. read more

I always love R&D Kitchen the food and service are always very high quality. The only downside is it is pretty noisy but if you know that going in, you will have a great experience! read more