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    R+D Kitchen

    3.8 (707 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Outdoor seating

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    Deviled eggs
    Stephanie K.

    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!

    The shirt I was wearing

    I had what can only be described as a humiliating experience at R&D Kitchen in Dallas. I arrived dressed in a tailored, fashionable outfit that included a sleeveless top. During my visit, a manager approached me and informed me that men are not permitted to wear tank top however she admitted that it wasn't a tank but my armpits were showing and asked whether I could change my shirt. The conversation was handled in a way that drew attention to me, causing nearby diners to turn and stare. I was embarrassed and felt singled out. What made the situation even more frustrating was the apparent inconsistency of the policy. Throughout the restaurant, numerous WOMEN were wearing tank tops, sleeveless tops, and clothing that exposed significantly more skin than my outfit. Yet I was the only person approached and asked to change. If R&D Kitchen has a dress code, it should be applied EQUALLY and consistently to everyone. Instead, the experience felt arbitrary, outdated, and discriminatory. No guest should be made to feel uncomfortable or publicly embarrassed because of their attire when similar attire is clearly being worn by others in the restaurant. Dallas has too many excellent dining options to spend my time and money somewhere that makes guests feel unwelcome. Unfortunately, after this experience, I will not be returning.

    Yellowtail fish + kale salad - 10/10 so good
    Spencer G.

    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.

    Alan R.

    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.

    Carrot Cake
    Karlee C.

    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.

    Stacked sush
    Tiffany T.

    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.

    Rainbow roll
    Jimmy K.

    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.

    Spicy Tuna
    Dylan O.

    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

    Sushi
    Coey J.

    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.

    Petrale  Sole fresh fish.
    Stacy M.

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

    MaDonna W.

    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.

    Cheryl K.

    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.

    Agatha E.

    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.

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

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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!

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

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    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.

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    Once you walk in, you know you're in for a great time. Love the dimly lit atmosphere, the Japanese…read morethemed wall with hints of American culture (pickle Rick!) and gorgeous playing and wooden but comfortable seating. I want to extend a huge shout-out to our waiter, Vivian, for giving us insight on the food and bars/places to check around in Dallas! She went above and beyond :) Miso soup with silky tofu was delicious, they balanced out the yellow miso well with a hint of (maybe) crate-barrelled? For the nigiri I had the fatty tuna, a5 wagyu, and king salmon. They were all absolutely delicious and warped me to Japan. I was reminded of the same quality and taste - which checks out since they import their fish from Japan! The special kome roll was so delicious I ate it very slowly to savor every bite and memory of sushi in Japan. For dessert I had the deep fried cheesecake - I think the last time I had this I was 12 at Mr. sushi in Boston and all my memories came back. Grapes were too big though but everything else A+ The matcha tonic - I can't find it online but it was an incredible balance of fizzy, sweetness and matcha. The complexity of the drink makes me want to try more!

    I've been here quite a few times now and my experience here is always superb. The chefs here are so…read morenice and personable. I've been here three times as a pregnant woman and they always catered to my diet modifications. Service is always A1 and the pricing is not too bad.

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    I just found my absolute favorite sushi spot. Shout out to our server Rachael for recommending the…read moremost amazing gluten free dishes! I was the only person in my group that was gluten-free and the staff were so on top of it! Every single dish they brought out, they explained which had gluten in which did not. I will say the top two gluten-free dishes that stood out were the oysters with some sort of strawberry pickled sauce and the yellowtail sashimi with gluten free Ponzo sauce and tangerine!

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