"Hubby and I stumbled upon R+D Kitchen by accident. The only reason why we decided to check them out was because of the name of the restaurant. It's my husband's and mine initials, so it was a must!R+D is nestled in Santa Monica on the block of Montana. Parking can be a bit tricky depending on when you arrive. Be prepared to feed the meter. Hubby and I had a reservation and was sat quickly. I loved the ambiance and the vibe of the place. It was pretty busy the night we went and was very lively.I wish I could say the same about the service. I'm not sure if the waitress was new or if she had too many tables to handle but man o man. It took about 10/15 mins to have any service approach our table. When out waitress finally arrived, we immediately ordered our drinks and appetizer. For our appetizer, we ordered the devil's eggs. The order comes with 3 and we ordered an extra one so it can be a total of 4. She said no problem! When the appetizer arrived, there were only 3. Ugh! That was just the start of our night.The saving grace was the food. My hubby absolutely loved his steak! My burger was very tasty as well. The drinks hit the spot as well. The banana cream pie wasn't the best. Banana cream pie is my absolute favorite dessert! It just wasn't it here at R+D unfortunately.I might come back for a beverage and a steak!Parking: Street parking"
