Review R+d Kitchen - Newport Beach

Enjoyed eating at R&D Kitchen. The food is always good here. I came here with my girlfriend for lunch. The servers was friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant likes accommodating small parties, table for 2 easily. There is always a crowd here. I ordered the Mediterranean Seared Tuna Salad which was fresh with wonderful flavors. Loved the salad too with beautiful presentation of colorful vegetables.

Great dining experience. The food is really good and there's some great menu options. Cocktails were on point, and our service was exceptional, oir server took great care of without making us feel rushed. Ideally located right across from a parking structure so its easy to get in and out. Will happily dine here again soon.

R&D was an interesting take on American cuisine. At first, the menu seemed all over the place with no clear theme, but after seeing its conforto food meets Californian with a modern twist it made a bit more sense. We ordered a kale panzanella which was disappointing. It was NOT what a panzanella should be. It was just kale with oil-soaked croutons and a bit of parmesan cheese. It tasted ok, way too oily, and they made kale taste good which is difficult enough with its unique taste, but it’s not a panzanella salad that famously has at least tomatoes, onions, basil, and bread. We also ordered a French dip au jus sandwich and one daily special sandwich that was Carnitas. At first I was hesitant with the carnitas sandwich because it looked like pork with the same mix of kale salad. It was the same mix. However, the sauces and the flavors combined really well. The only critique was that the cheese was cold and not even warm or melted, which wasn’t great. The French dip au jus was good. The meat was tender and had an amazing taste. However, I think they might have slipped a bit too much salt in the dip that day. The service was great and our server was really nice and lovely! It was full, but we were able to be seated at lunchtime in about 30 mins which is good for a pretty full restaurant. Overall it’s a good lunch spot. However it may be a bit hyped perhaps.

I can’t believe I have not been here before in all my years visiting! Enjoyed an absolutely delicious Newporter Salad. It was expertly dressed and loved that everything in this salad was already cut to perfect proportions to eat! Such a rare find! It was a perfect evening and just the right amount of food; then off to GOTG3! Highly recommend!

Let’s just say this is my favorite place. Amazing restaurant and over all the most amazing service at the R&D. They don’t forget any sauces, they bring everything exactly how you ordered cooked to perfection. And the tuna tartare is my favorite but also the French dip is amazing my husband says. They train the staff so well. Never any mistakes. Angela btw is a great bartender!

This place is great for people watching!! You will need a reservation as it’s always full all day long. The French dip was fabulous. The prime rib meat was spot on. The French fries were only ok. Nothing wrong, nothing great. Truffle oil or duck fat would have turned it up a notch.

What a nice surprise while walking after a day at the office.   I walked in and sat at the bar for a  quick bite.  Began with a great martini which was kept in a cold glass; even half way through,  the bartender brought a fresh frosty glass and poured the half drink in the fresh glass.   I had the French dip au juice and at my request was made quite lean without any fat.  Side of fries with spicy mayo was a nice touch.  While food and drink were quite nice,  I think what set this place apart was attention to detail.   Nicely done and thank you.

The best French dip in Orange County is here. The tuna is also a must have! Great location in a great mall with the best food and fun vibes . Highly recommend to locals and visitors

Excellent food and service. Great place to eat out and unwind. In my opinion, if you are in the area, this is the best of the best when it comes to OC restaurants. It is the cleanest and most consistent when it comes to excellent customer service and food quality. It really doesn't get better than this. I dare you to give it a try and experience what a restaurant is all about.

Hands Down our favorite restaurant. Everything we have tried is delicious. This is the only place that I ever eat a hamburger. The quality of the beef is excellent. It’s perfectly cooked and there’s a perfect mix of lettuce, onions ( grilled onions too) tomato and dressing. The hickory sauce takes it over the top. Definitely order the fries ! They are crispy and sliced thinly so you don’t feel so guilty eating them. The seasoning adds a nice touch. We ordered the carrot cake as a treat and it was the best ever. Creamy icing and the cake was great. As a side dish the deviled eggs (3) were delicious - perfect mix of seasoning and great presentation We sat on the bar and loved it. Tiffany was our waitress and she was so cordial and knowledgeable with a big smile. It’s always busy because of the great experience and food. Try to come at off times and the wait won’t be so long. Either way- it’s worth the wait.

This place is one of my favorites for lunch. Come early, it’s always packed but they do a great job with seating and estimates for wait. Food is super consistent, simple, and great. The Asian salad is my go to, but I love everything on the menu. Been coming here for 15 years.

We really loved R&D, it is so hard to get in there and can be super noisy and crowded. We happened to head at the right time and had a lovely time. The food was good as everything super expensive. I like that they had a reasonable price on a glass of wine. Not a glass for 18 to $20. Absolutely ridiculous. I'm going to start giving negative reviews to those restaurants. All restaurants should have a good option for a glass of wine for anywhere from $9 to $13. Not being given the option is just that business to me. So if you can get in. Enjoy.

One of my go-to’s in Orange County. Always high quality food and exceptional service. The menu is full of new American style options all cooked to perfection each time. I also love their team service approach. Each server and assistant was warm, friendly and seemingly always available and attentive. Job well done!

R+D Kitchen is always an amazing experience! Service and atmosphere are top notch. Food and presentation is incredible. I recommend this place of you’re at Fashion Island.

One of my favorite spots to dine in Orange County! Always busy! Great food and drinks and just a good vibes all around. Appetizer of choice: Dip Duo is my go to Food: Torn between the Fried Chicken Sandwich or Cheeseburger You can try to book online otherwise expect to have a wait if you plan to walk in.

Awesome American restaurant in the middle of fashion island in Newport Beach. Awesome drinks and food. The crispy chicken sandwich is out of this world for $21. My wife likes their hamburgers for $20 and my son has their Asian chicken noodle salad that come in iceberg lettuce for $23. Cocktails are $15 and beer on tap $10. High quality ingredients and great taste.

A consistently high quality culinary experience at fashion island. I love grabbing lunch here when I shop at fashion island, great seating, nice location, delicious food and professional staff. The French dip is a must and the Chinese chicken salad hit the spot.