Omg this place is incredibly! I can't wait to go back. A five course meal cooked perfectly. Roasted red pepper soup, shrimp and grits, braised short ribs with the best gravy ever!!! And the dessert.....I didn't want to leave! The vibe.....loved it. Amazing chefs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
177jano
Patrick & Lee are amazing chefs and also two of the most entertaining humans around! Their descriptions of the incredible food and the food presentation were perfect. They are obviously gentlemen who love what they do and they completely excel at it! We have not enjoyed a meal more in forever! We would happily go again next time we’re in the area.
J
Took 13 women to R Kitchen to celebrate a bride, and it was an unforgettable dining experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely incredible, and we loved leaving the menu decisions in the hands of the talented chefs. Each course was presented with pride and passion—it’s clear they truly love what they do.
Chefs Patrick, John, and Lee are not only culinary masters but fantastic entertainers as well! They handled our lively group with good humor and even customized dishes to accommodate allergies.
This is such a unique, interactive, and special experience—run, don’t walk, to R Kitchen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Tyransky
I had high expectations for this place but left feeling very underwhelmed. Maybe it was an off night but for the price I expected a lot more. Pros: the chefs were very nice and accommodating. We got to sit up at the bar and it was really nice to feel part of the action. I also loved the vibe inside the restaurant.
Food: some of the dishes were very good (the potato soup and braised beef with mashed potatoes. I also enjoyed the squash dessert because it wasn’t super sweet) but some of the other dishes were bland and severely lacking. One dish we were served was gnocchi with a tomato and red pepper sauce. Flavor was ok but the dish was served cold (not sure if this was intentional). There was also a dish with pork loin and a zucchini and potato type latke. Pork loin was good but was also served cold and the latke(also cold) had zero flavor and I didn’t even taste the tiniest bit of salt. For the price I expected a lot more in terms and flavor and attention to detail (making sure food was seasoned and served hot). I also thought (based on reviews) it would be a more interactive experience with the chefs. Again, maybe it was an off night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tage Ottesen
My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience with Chef Alex and Toph as our host and server. The five course menu was absolutely amazing. Everything was to die for. I can’t say enough about the quality and level of service we received. I thought it was awesome how they have a very limited wine menu but all the bottles that they had were of exceptional quality for a fair price. I think R. kitchen is an exceptional value for a top-tier experience with top-tier food. Thank you for the amazing memories and I hope I’ll be in Charleston again so I can have another amazing dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quest638791
Rude, surly and apathetic. Mediocre food, entrees were barely warm, god forbid you ask for salt. So many other far better choices, don’t waste your time and money here.
Liz
The meals were overpriced and underwhelming—bland flavors and lackluster execution. Chef Alex, who runs the open kitchen, came across as openly hostile. When my husband asked for a non-alcoholic beer, the response was, “We don’t have any. Beer, wine, or water.” No effort, no courtesy. If you dislike interacting with guests, maybe don’t design an open-kitchen concept that invites conversation. Overall, not worth the cost or the attitude. Also had to order food after, we were still very hungry.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Brooke Stanton
Never loved a restaurant more. So fun and so delicious. Alex and Ross were the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kevdani
4.5 actually. Recommended by a friend and finally read the reviews (mixed) as we were headed there. We experienced none of the negative comments. Arrived by uber, went in the small house and was warmly greeted by the two chefs as we sat at the bar. No rudeness detected. Music was a fun, eclectic mix - they’ll be at least one song you recognize and like. The 5 course dinner included a white bean curried soup with goat cheese, crab and grilled asparagus with two sauces, a pickled shrimp salad, New York strip steak and fresh beans and a honeyed banana pudding. Too much for me and enough for my husband. Enjoyed interacting with R and Alex as they shared stories of the food and themselves. Was there playfulness, a bit of sarcasm and a naughty word or two? Yes, and that pretty much sums up most adult conversations I have. Nothing inappropriate. Sat next to a group from Philly that was back for the second time. If you are kinda grumpy, not adventurous, want to take leftovers home and are very particular about your music, maybe select a different restaurant or stay home and cook.
York Washington
Very pricey, but worth it. The chefs are funny, and charming and you never know what you'll get. Though they did think I was a vegetarian even though all I said was no pork or beef. But still good stuff!
Go elsewhere…Unbelievably disappointing. If you want to spend $70 per person for five courses of snacks then by all means go. We left wondering where we should go to dinner because we ate nothing that resembled a 5-course meal. R’s kitchen is a great idea, but poorly executed. I’m a local, who read the reviews and various social media pages recommending this establishment. I was left beyond disappointed.
Mae-mom
Go elsewhere…Unbelievably disappointing. If you want to spend $70 per person for five courses of snacks then by all means go. We left wondering where we should go to dinner because we ate nothing that resembled a 5-course meal. R’s kitchen is a great idea, but poorly executed. I’m a local, who read the reviews and various social media pages recommending this establishment. I was left beyond disappointed.
Karan Jaisingh
One of the most unique culinary experiences I’ve ever been a part of - incredible food, presentations and even wine. The dishes were creative and unorthodox, while the chefs were some of the funniest folks I’ve ever met. Overall, pretty unparalleled experience.
Elizabeth Harvey-Dobbins
We came in to celebrate our anniversary & to experience the hype of R Kitchen…it was an experience like I’ve never had before. Unfortunately, not in a good way. We were seated the back room alone and when we requested to sit with the rest of the guests in the front they told us no. We later requested new wine glasses as we were switching from one kind to another and once again we were told no. I’ve never been to a restaurant where every question and request is countered with such an abrasive attitude. We are paying hundreds of dollars to eat here and yet Alex is making us feel like we are a burden and problem to him. It was so uncomfortable that we left after the second course because we were dreading another interaction with Alex. I will never be back. Charleston is such a fun and joyful place & this pace is the exact opposite of that. This was an awful experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Char Glatley
Alex ruins the entire experience at R Kitchen downtown. He’s incredibly rude & confrontational to his staff and paying customers. We left mid dinner as he was mad we brought in a bottle of Veuve for our anniversary (4 of us sharing it) knowing we’d pay a corkage fee…and sat us in the back storage room. Since we were not in the main room, we couldn’t hear any announcements about the food or drinks and was not allowed to ask what we were eating when served. Don’t ask for ice or another glass, or Alex will YELL at you. I would never recommend this place until Alex leaves and they clean up the storage room for diners!
Omg this place is incredibly! I can't wait to go back. A five course meal cooked perfectly. Roasted red pepper soup, shrimp and grits, braised short ribs with the best gravy ever!!! And the dessert.....I didn't want to leave! The vibe.....loved it. Amazing chefs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick & Lee are amazing chefs and also two of the most entertaining humans around! Their descriptions of the incredible food and the food presentation were perfect. They are obviously gentlemen who love what they do and they completely excel at it! We have not enjoyed a meal more in forever! We would happily go again next time we’re in the area.
Took 13 women to R Kitchen to celebrate a bride, and it was an unforgettable dining experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely incredible, and we loved leaving the menu decisions in the hands of the talented chefs. Each course was presented with pride and passion—it’s clear they truly love what they do.
Chefs Patrick, John, and Lee are not only culinary masters but fantastic entertainers as well! They handled our lively group with good humor and even customized dishes to accommodate allergies.
This is such a unique, interactive, and special experience—run, don’t walk, to R Kitchen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had high expectations for this place but left feeling very underwhelmed. Maybe it was an off night but for the price I expected a lot more.
Pros: the chefs were very nice and accommodating. We got to sit up at the bar and it was really nice to feel part of the action. I also loved the vibe inside the restaurant.
Food: some of the dishes were very good (the potato soup and braised beef with mashed potatoes. I also enjoyed the squash dessert because it wasn’t super sweet) but some of the other dishes were bland and severely lacking. One dish we were served was gnocchi with a tomato and red pepper sauce. Flavor was ok but the dish was served cold (not sure if this was intentional). There was also a dish with pork loin and a zucchini and potato type latke. Pork loin was good but was also served cold and the latke(also cold) had zero flavor and I didn’t even taste the tiniest bit of salt.
For the price I expected a lot more in terms and flavor and attention to detail (making sure food was seasoned and served hot). I also thought (based on reviews) it would be a more interactive experience with the chefs.
Again, maybe it was an off night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience with Chef Alex and Toph as our host and server. The five course menu was absolutely amazing. Everything was to die for. I can’t say enough about the quality and level of service we received. I thought it was awesome how they have a very limited wine menu but all the bottles that they had were of exceptional quality for a fair price. I think R. kitchen is an exceptional value for a top-tier experience with top-tier food. Thank you for the amazing memories and I hope I’ll be in Charleston again so I can have another amazing dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rude, surly and apathetic. Mediocre food, entrees were barely warm, god forbid you ask for salt. So many other far better choices, don’t waste your time and money here.
The meals were overpriced and underwhelming—bland flavors and lackluster execution. Chef Alex, who runs the open kitchen, came across as openly hostile. When my husband asked for a non-alcoholic beer, the response was, “We don’t have any. Beer, wine, or water.” No effort, no courtesy. If you dislike interacting with guests, maybe don’t design an open-kitchen concept that invites conversation. Overall, not worth the cost or the attitude. Also had to order food after, we were still very hungry.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Never loved a restaurant more. So fun and so delicious. Alex and Ross were the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
4.5 actually. Recommended by a friend and finally read the reviews (mixed) as we were headed there. We experienced none of the negative comments. Arrived by uber, went in the small house and was warmly greeted by the two chefs as we sat at the bar. No rudeness detected. Music was a fun, eclectic mix - they’ll be at least one song you recognize and like. The 5 course dinner included a white bean curried soup with goat cheese, crab and grilled asparagus with two sauces, a pickled shrimp salad, New York strip steak and fresh beans and a honeyed banana pudding. Too much for me and enough for my husband. Enjoyed interacting with R and Alex as they shared stories of the food and themselves. Was there playfulness, a bit of sarcasm and a naughty word or two? Yes, and that pretty much sums up most adult conversations I have. Nothing inappropriate. Sat next to a group from Philly that was back for the second time. If you are kinda grumpy, not adventurous, want to take leftovers home and are very particular about your music, maybe select a different restaurant or stay home and cook.
Very pricey, but worth it. The chefs are funny, and charming and you never know what you'll get. Though they did think I was a vegetarian even though all I said was no pork or beef. But still good stuff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Go elsewhere…Unbelievably disappointing. If you want to spend $70 per person for five courses of snacks then by all means go. We left wondering where we should go to dinner because we ate nothing that resembled a 5-course meal. R’s kitchen is a great idea, but poorly executed. I’m a local, who read the reviews and various social media pages recommending this establishment. I was left beyond disappointed.
Go elsewhere…Unbelievably disappointing. If you want to spend $70 per person for five courses of snacks then by all means go. We left wondering where we should go to dinner because we ate nothing that resembled a 5-course meal. R’s kitchen is a great idea, but poorly executed. I’m a local, who read the reviews and various social media pages recommending this establishment. I was left beyond disappointed.
One of the most unique culinary experiences I’ve ever been a part of - incredible food, presentations and even wine. The dishes were creative and unorthodox, while the chefs were some of the funniest folks I’ve ever met. Overall, pretty unparalleled experience.
We came in to celebrate our anniversary & to experience the hype of R Kitchen…it was an experience like I’ve never had before. Unfortunately, not in a good way. We were seated the back room alone and when we requested to sit with the rest of the guests in the front they told us no. We later requested new wine glasses as we were switching from one kind to another and once again we were told no. I’ve never been to a restaurant where every question and request is countered with such an abrasive attitude. We are paying hundreds of dollars to eat here and yet Alex is making us feel like we are a burden and problem to him. It was so uncomfortable that we left after the second course because we were dreading another interaction with Alex. I will never be back. Charleston is such a fun and joyful place & this pace is the exact opposite of that. This was an awful experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Alex ruins the entire experience at R Kitchen downtown. He’s incredibly rude & confrontational to his staff and paying customers. We left mid dinner as he was mad we brought in a bottle of Veuve for our anniversary (4 of us sharing it) knowing we’d pay a corkage fee…and sat us in the back storage room. Since we were not in the main room, we couldn’t hear any announcements about the food or drinks and was not allowed to ask what we were eating when served. Don’t ask for ice or another glass, or Alex will YELL at you. I would never recommend this place until Alex leaves and they clean up the storage room for diners!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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