"Given that R&R is the sibling of the wildly popular Bayou on Bay, we came in with high expectations. They were well met. Reiko and I are serious oyster people, so we started off with a dozen Hama Hamas. Absolutely fresh and the dip complimented the oysters perfectly without overwhelming them. We followed up with a Jicama salad that was crisp and delightful. The oil and vinegar dressing was just right. Then Reiko had Oysters Gabrielle from the grill and I had Oysters Rockefeller. Did I mention that we are serious oyster people? Perfectly prepared and piping hot. We had a couple of cocktails along the way and R&R has a very creative approach to booze. I had a Sazerac that was totally Nawlins and Reiko had something with lemongrass vodka and green tea. It was called Zen something and was a fascinating blend of flavors. For dessert, I had the Shiitake and Oyster chowder. It was so thick and creamy, I could have probably eaten it with a fork. Shiitakes and oysters go together like rock and roll. Reiko had a crab cake that was out of this world. Most West Coast restaurants don't understand crab cakes. This one was crisp and spicy, reminiscent of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The service is impeccable. My only gripe is that the space is all hard surfaces and a bit noisy. Not worth worrying about. Get to R&R while you still can. I suspect there will be long lines waiting to get in very soon."
