Polished operation with a dress code doling out elevated meat & seafood options.
Oliver Pe
December 2025 New American cuisine restaurant chain that was started in Nashville.
Global influences are surely evident if not a major element in the menu of this branch which I am told is varied depending on the particular locale.
The food is definitely global in variety and representation but the ambiance is very much a modern take on the American restaurant and bistro + bar scene.
Serving sizes are generous
The cocktail menu is worth more serious attention and is a good balance of flavors and spirits
Service is standard and attentive
The place is very dimly lit and thus creates a cozy ambiance with a small group limit. The bar area sound carries all throughout the space.
… moreMarco Druzetich
We heard great things about this restaurant earlier in the day while we were at a tasting, where they specifically mentioned that the chicken sandwich was fabulous. We ended up making a last-minute reservation and came by, and I have to say, I was not disappointed. The service was extremely friendly, the food came out very quickly, and Madison was amazing!!!The corkage fee was very reasonable, and the restaurant had a strong Hillstone vibe, if you’ve ever been. Everything was extremely flavorful, the prices were very reasonable, and we will definitely be coming back.
… moreBevery Heinz
My husband had the fried chicken sandwich and it was delicious. He has had them elsewhere, but felt this was exceptional. I had the tuna burger and felt it was seasoned well and presented in an attractive way. The tuna roll (sushi) was spicy, but delicious. We will definitely return.
… moreLevon Juni
Pretty much every person we spoke to out here told us to eat at R&D Kitchen.
And they were right.
Very busy, so I’m glad we made a reservation. The restaurant was very nice, the staff was very nice, a great bar, and a great wine selection. We got the cheeseburger and the chicken sandwich, with the duo dipper as an appetizer. The guacamole and cheese dip had great flavors. Needed extra chips to enjoy them. Cheeseburger was stacked high with coleslaw, pickles, and tomatoes. It was very good. The chicken sandwich and the bun were very good, but i do wish the chicken was a little thicker. It was pounded pretty thin. A little more chicken and this would have been great.
We will have to come back and try some more of their menu
… moreGuitarik
R+D us a very nice experience here in the Napa valley of California. Classy and relaxed atmosphere, California casual welcome. The service is good however they could use more wait people, not to say the quality of wait people is lacking but they can hire more for better attention. The food is perfect, delicious and mostly all made from scratch in their kitchen. The portions are just right as well as the prices. Classy that won’t break the budget. Indoor and outdoor seating with atmosphere for these nice summer and spring days. Will definitely recommend and will be back again.
… moreNaturally E
The food was pretty good here. The service was okay. I’d recommend this restaurant if ever in the area.
… moreB&T Travel
We’ll definitely be coming back here, especially to try more of their menu items! For starters R+D Kitchen goes above and beyond when it comes to service and customer experience, our waitress Andie was tremendous! She exuded professionalism, presented the best attitude, and took the time to connect with our table. You can tell that the staff at R+D are expected to meet a high standard of service and it truly shows because they have some of the best working here.
We absolutely loved the cocktails we ordered as well as the dishes which were the Duo Dip, Ding’s Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and for desert we got the hot fudge sundae. If you’re wanting phenomenal service and great American cuisine, then look no further than R+D Kitchen!
I’d highly advise making reservations for the Yountville location, the parking lot was always full every night we drove by.
We visited R+D Kitchen at the end of 2024.
… moreLiz Glover
We say outside and had the limited menu. The two sushi rolls we got were good and our drinks were good. Service was also good. However, we weren’t blown away, and the restaurant also had a lot of rules around what you could order depending on where you sit, and how many people are in your party. So if you’re looking to grab a small bite for a two person party and aren’t looking for a culinary experience, I would recommend.
… moreJason Seilhamer
This restaurant came highly recommended by many locals, so we had to try it out. The food is amazing, and the atmosphere is modern but luxurious. Service was exceptional. Had the wild mushroom meatloaf (made with a mix of beef and pork) and my wife had sushi. The meals were sooo good. If your a carrot cake lover, do yourself a favor and order a slice here, it differs from traditional in that they add grapes in the batter and the icing is a light whipped mascarpone, instead of cream cheese. I didn’t find it “better” but it was an interesting and delicious twist.
… moreAbhi
We Stopped for a quick lunch where it was less crowded. They have a large dine in space with a small booth table. The service from the staff was amazing but the food was okayish. They have limited items in menu & portions are small. It’s priced on a higher side so would be a good option only if you want to have small bites & preferring to drinks more
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