R. Kitchen

Category: New American restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina

Address: 212 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Phone: +18437894342

Opening hours

Sunday: 6–7:30PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 6–7:30PM

Wednesday: 6–7:30PM

Thursday: 6–7:30PM

Friday: 6–7:30PM

Saturday: 6–7:30PM

Reviews

Tom Jones

Sep 17, 2022

The food was nothing great, and the experience was downright awful. The website leads people on to thinking that you get an intimate experience of chefs cooking in front of you. This may be true if you sit inside, but the website fails to disclose that if you choose to sit on the "patio", it is not so. The "patio" was a plastic-covered shed with no breeze or proper AC. It was hot, buggy, and didn't even have music playing -- despite the waitress telling us that there would be music. The food was edible but certainly not worth $170 for two people. Not to mention that we were being rushed through our courses the whole time? It was almost like they wanted us gone?? WTH. Two stars, and two thumbs down. Never going back. This is my first restaurant review because I feel it is my civic duty to warn people away from this atrocity of a restaurant experience.

danny jones

Sep 15, 2022

We had dinner at the downtown location. Reservation was for 8 . We got in around 820. It wasn't a big deal but I feel like they could have been on time. We were seating in their "patio". It felt like their garage. Definitely don't go for the atmosphere. The food was good but small portions. One of the courses was steak . It was about 3 bites. If your a big eater you could leave hungry. When we got the bill there was a 15% tax added. That's outrageous. It's not their fault but I would've hidden it in the bill. There's too many other options in Charleston to even consider going back.

Jason Scofield

Sep 5, 2022

Heard about R Kitchen a couple years ago, but this was our first time finally getting to experience "dining in the kitchen"... it was a great, fun, intimate experience capped with five courses of great food.

Anthony DeBiase

Sep 4, 2022

A tasting menu experience where the chef's who cook the food bring it to you and explain not just what you you are eating but why they wanted to make it

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Questions & Answers

Any idea on pricing here??

Eric Doty | Sep 24, 2018
Ryan Wills | Sep 24, 2018

$35 a person. Drinks extra

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Is this still BYOB?

david wagner | Sep 24, 2019
Ethan Levine | Sep 24, 2019

Yes. When I went many people brought their own. However they made a great wine recommendation to me, as I had not brought anything.

Is parking available close by?

Amy Sloane | Sep 24, 2018
Karole Harris | Sep 24, 2018

You can park right on side of building

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 23, 2022
David Walker | Sep 23, 2021

It is safe, best practices are maintained. Plus very small groups are only allowed per reservation. I would worry more about going to a big restaurant.

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Do you have outdoor seating?

Jeff Foster | Sep 23, 2021
Murray Castellow | Sep 23, 2021

Yes with a cover... However, they have a limited seating due to COVID. Reservations are required. (No walk-ins)

Any idea why doors are locked at 6:50pm???

Dan Pratt | Sep 23, 2020
Ang Hegel | Sep 23, 2020

Yes, you have to make a reservation. It is not a typical restaurant. They do custom meals for the number of people attending the dinners.

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Ok Google community. It's been 2 full days now. I have texted, called, Facebook messenger for a reservation. I have had no response from R Kitchen. Should I keep trying? Dont want to be that annoying person every one doesn't care for, lol.

Myra Inman | Sep 24, 2018
Laura G. Hagan | Sep 24, 2018

I am trying to remember what I did. I think I just called them and left a voicemail, and a second time when I had to make a change to my reservation, I called back qnd actually got ahold of a person. I tried always calling around 11 am eastern time, as I figured there might be someone in the kitchen but they wouldn't be busy serving people. I wouldn't give up!

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So what I'm reading is you "text" the restaurant for a reservation? Do they respond back by chance? What would be a good time to call, between 6 and 8pm😄😉😋. I have no problem calling and talking to someone to make a reservation. Thanks

Myra Inman | Sep 24, 2018
Sneha Kumari | Sep 24, 2018

We texted and they were responsive. The response might be delayed as they operate during specific hours but it was the most convenient thing for us since we were in a different time zone as well.

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Is this byob?

edward diel | Sep 24, 2018
Gardner Davis | Sep 24, 2018

Nope! They have a selecyion of beer and wine

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Hey can we show up and get a seat or we need reservations?

Sergey Gokun | Sep 24, 2017
Eric Shuler | Sep 24, 2017

You need to text the phone number to get reservations. Very small place. No walk ins.

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