It was our first time visiting, and everything exceeded our (high) expectations! The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, the cocktail menu and wine list were wonderfully curated, and everything from the kitchen looked & tasted delightful! We ate our way through several courses - my personal favorites were the Butcher Board (add the pimento cheese!!), Potato Roti & the Scallop entree! We had noted in our reservation that we were celebrating an anniversary and were greeted with a card and bubbles- above and beyond!
Don't skip out on dessert at the end- the ice cream flight was a great way to end a perfect meal.
EB Explore
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August 28, 2024
Had a small celebration for my mother’s birthday. Random Tuesday evening and the atmosphere was still great. We were there just over 2 hours with several shared dishes and multiple bottles of wine. A manager (i think) had good recommendations for wine & cocktails. Also our server (Ivy) was knowledgeable of the food menu and did not disappoint!
Everything is clean, there’s options for small and regular portions, food was great and had a tasteful presentation, bartender did well on the drinks and dessert ended our night on a great note.
I will our table of 4 all agreed that we would not order the filet again. It was cooked & seasoned well but we felt the quality of the cut could’ve been better. It was chewy through most of the, i think 8oz? Definitely nothing to complain about, and we will surely be back for a 3rd dinner with R&R.
We spent right at $100 per person including wine and a couple cocktails, well worth it! We shared all of our dishes among the table.
~Definitely try the chicken liver Mousse~
Thanks for a 5star experience, again.
****Update, 2 further visits and this place still knocks it down. I order the chicken liver mousse like that’s all I’ll ever eat again for the rest of my days on this earth. Pretty sure i drank it straight from the jar, not sure, i do feel bad for the people who had to watch me do it tho.
Oh, and i like the octopus, could make it a meal to pair with x4 of their excellent old fashioneds. Finally ordered their jar of pickles and ate every single fermented thing in the jar. I think some of it may be garnish but it was so good i couldn’t stop.
No one invite me to this place, currently trying to quit, not going well. 😘
Stephanie Craig
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April 07, 2024
Cute little cozy restaurant. The drinks and food were amazing. The alcohol selection was huge, and the cocktail list was perfect for a healthy no alcohol included drink. I had a not/a negroni and the scallops. Sooo yummy! Our waitress Leah was very attentive and very helpful with helping us with the menu. I would definitely go back!
Cassidy Strode
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December 09, 2024
Stopped here with a friend for an excellent dinner. The restaurant is on a nice block with upscale stores with lots of parking. The inside has plenty of seating but was not too loud while we were there. The staff were very attentive and very helpful. Drinks were excellent. Food was paced well and made it easy to finish despite our slower pace. The oysters were great, the cornbread delicious. We split the duck and the trout. Both were excellent. Good potion size without over filling. Would highly recommend this restaurant.
K Dess
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May 27, 2024
Elevated food in a comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere! With a rotating menu you may not get to experience the hanger steak, red snapper and quail but would highly recommend! Appetizer/salad selections really set you up for a great experience! Extensive wine list and craft cocktails to help you relax the evening away. Way to go R&R!
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It was our first time visiting, and everything exceeded our (high) expectations! The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, the cocktail menu and wine list were wonderfully curated, and everything from the kitchen looked & tasted delightful! We ate our way through several courses - my personal favorites were the Butcher Board (add the pimento cheese!!), Potato Roti & the Scallop entree! We had noted in our reservation that we were celebrating an anniversary and were greeted with a card and bubbles- above and beyond! Don't skip out on dessert at the end- the ice cream flight was a great way to end a perfect meal.
Had a small celebration for my mother’s birthday. Random Tuesday evening and the atmosphere was still great. We were there just over 2 hours with several shared dishes and multiple bottles of wine. A manager (i think) had good recommendations for wine & cocktails. Also our server (Ivy) was knowledgeable of the food menu and did not disappoint! Everything is clean, there’s options for small and regular portions, food was great and had a tasteful presentation, bartender did well on the drinks and dessert ended our night on a great note. I will our table of 4 all agreed that we would not order the filet again. It was cooked & seasoned well but we felt the quality of the cut could’ve been better. It was chewy through most of the, i think 8oz? Definitely nothing to complain about, and we will surely be back for a 3rd dinner with R&R. We spent right at $100 per person including wine and a couple cocktails, well worth it! We shared all of our dishes among the table. ~Definitely try the chicken liver Mousse~ Thanks for a 5star experience, again. ****Update, 2 further visits and this place still knocks it down. I order the chicken liver mousse like that’s all I’ll ever eat again for the rest of my days on this earth. Pretty sure i drank it straight from the jar, not sure, i do feel bad for the people who had to watch me do it tho. Oh, and i like the octopus, could make it a meal to pair with x4 of their excellent old fashioneds. Finally ordered their jar of pickles and ate every single fermented thing in the jar. I think some of it may be garnish but it was so good i couldn’t stop. No one invite me to this place, currently trying to quit, not going well. 😘
Cute little cozy restaurant. The drinks and food were amazing. The alcohol selection was huge, and the cocktail list was perfect for a healthy no alcohol included drink. I had a not/a negroni and the scallops. Sooo yummy! Our waitress Leah was very attentive and very helpful with helping us with the menu. I would definitely go back!
Stopped here with a friend for an excellent dinner. The restaurant is on a nice block with upscale stores with lots of parking. The inside has plenty of seating but was not too loud while we were there. The staff were very attentive and very helpful. Drinks were excellent. Food was paced well and made it easy to finish despite our slower pace. The oysters were great, the cornbread delicious. We split the duck and the trout. Both were excellent. Good potion size without over filling. Would highly recommend this restaurant.
Elevated food in a comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere! With a rotating menu you may not get to experience the hanger steak, red snapper and quail but would highly recommend! Appetizer/salad selections really set you up for a great experience! Extensive wine list and craft cocktails to help you relax the evening away. Way to go R&R!