R. Kitchen

Charleston, SC · New American restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Charleston
#120
of 774 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
R. Kitchen, 212 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
Phone
(843) 789-0725
Website
www.rutledgekitchen.com/#eat-together
Status
Closed · Opens 6 PM

R. Kitchen is a restaurant located in Charleston, SC. It is one of 774 restaurants listed in Charleston. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Charleston city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday6 PM–7 PM, 8 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Marjorie Lanier · Mar 2026

Is there an option to give six stars? This was an amazing experience from start to finish. The rotating chefs and menu add an element of surprise that makes every food lover’s brain light up with anticipation. Each dish in the five-course meal was thoughtfully curated and absolutely delicious. The chefs were engaging and interactive throughout the evening, creating a warm, memorable experience that felt both personal and impeccably executed. It’s the kind of meal I’ll be thinking about for months to come. I can’t wait to go back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tage Ottesen · Oct 2025

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.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Jessica Tyransky · Oct 2025

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 s

★★★★★ 5.0 Randy Moomjian · Dec 2025

Omg I can't say enough about R Kitchen! They cook right on front of you. You get a five course meal. You are on their kitchen.You never know what the chef's are going to make. You've got great hard rock playing which I loved. The food unbelievable! The vibe is awesome! Roasted red pepper soup, shrimp and grits....the best I've ever had, and the braised beef is incredible! The dessert amazing... I can't remember what it was but the butterscotch sauce delicious! Can't wait to go back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Janice Hauser · Mar 2026

Absolutely one of the best food experiences I have ever had. The chefs are personable. Each chefs introduces you to their small plate dish, telling you the Inspiration, the ingredients and why/how they created it. The food was fabulous, creative and well presented. Make reservations ahead if you can. My only disappointment was that we waited till daybof and made reservations, the place is small and you eat as a group with others, however due to our late reservation, we were on patio and we were not with others. (Although i believe the patio also normally has a "group"experience also. If you want a quiet romantic dinner alone, this is not your place. If you want an experience and a group atmosphere with good music, food, and company; this should be on the top of your list!!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

New American restaurantRestaurant

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