Great neighbourhood spot that always seems to have a buzz. The Meatloaf and Fried Chicken Sandwich were both very good.

Came after a screening across the street. Very convenient and easy to get seated because it was after 9 pm. I had a fried chicken sandwich, which was crunchy, hot, and tasty. Very good choice! This location is very popular and hard to get good...seating and be able to hear. We were very satisfied with our choices considering the hour.More

Although R&D doesn't serve anything exotic..in that Hillstone family of restaurants, it is predictable, consistent, and always tasty. The service is always good and the place us usually full. The bar is like a neighborhood bar....quite confortable.

Montana is one of my favourite LA, Santa Monica streets. It’s a fun place to while away a few hours. When you get hungry or thirsty there is an abundance of places to eat and drink. I’ve been meaning to sample R & D for...sometime. Every time I pass, morning, noon or evening the vibe is enticing. I regularly try a burger if I’ve not eaten somewhere before. I feel it’s always a good bench mark. So burger it was, and a side of fries. The burgers portion size was larger than anticipated, but this is America. Size was one thing, but it’s presentation was another. A picture perfect burger with all the accompaniments deserving of something so well presented. Already cut perfectly in two, ideal for sharing. A great burger, and I’ve had a few in my time. I was tempted by a banana creme desert only to be told by the chef they had just sold the last one. Having just accepted my disappointment I was then served with the aforementioned sweet. The chef came out to tell me that one had been ordered as a take out, and he felt I was more deserving. My apologies if you are reading this review and have just been declined a pudding. Top marks for service above and beyond. Little things like that mean a great deal to me when there really are so many great places to eat. Top marks all around. Highly recommended. I will return.More

We were in Santa Monica visiting our son and this is one of his favorite neighborhood restaurants. The ambiance at R & D Kitchen is upscale yet relaxed. There's a vibrant bar scene, but it's not too noisy in the restaurant section. Our server was...friendly and professional. The food was wonderful and prices fairly reasonable. I would highly recommend the rotisserie chicken.More

Very expensive for average food. You are paying for the expensive rent and great decor. RESTAURANT: B Food quality C Value A Ambiance A Location B People watching A Staff B Service B Scene A Decor CLEAN OR DIRTY: B Utensils B Table B Glassware...A BathroomsMore

The menu never changes, It's impossible to sit down if you get there past 5pm, there's no happy hour, and I love it here. Something about this friendly staff and Ahi tuna sandwich that makes this place a home away from home.

I enjoyed my meal, excellently prepared and presented, and the wine recommendation turned out to be my favorite of all time, a Tesstarosa chardonet.

Nice place with amazing kitchen... I suggest to try this place, you can't be unhappy... Polite and happy staff!

This is an extraordinary dining experience in every way. But it comes with a price. If money is not an issue run to R & D Kitchen. But a Hamburger, side, beer, and dessert will run 65.00 including tip.

Sometimes we get so caught up in the hype, the new place, the scene that we forget about our local heroes. R & D deserves repeated Kudos. It is consistently excellent. The food is terrific. Don’t miss the Asian Salad, the pulled pork sandwich, the...brussel sprouts or the fries. Everyone is always positive, proactive and friendly. Really nice hang out bar too. The trick, on busy nights, is to check in with the hostess and either hang at the bar or on the sidewalk for 45 minutes or go pick up your dry cleaning, do some quick errands and head back when the hostess texts you. Been there 20 x. My favorite place to take OOT guests. Never disappoints. Always fun and delicious.More

Let me start by saying... no reservations! Come early to get seated within 20 min. It’s worth the wait. Grab a cold beer and enjoy the California lifestyle. Getting antsy go shop while you wait for a table. Now you must order the fried chicken...sandwich! No questions asked. Simple but you’ll be hooked. They changed the Kale chicken salad to the Newporter, not the same, at all. Great scene great food and amazing service. Every time. Thank you guysMore