After some time of wanting to try out a new place in Wynwood, we finally went to R House. The first thing to notice about the restaurant is its concept; it's decorated with for-sale artwork. The second thing: It's crowded. The tables are very close to each other and it gets packed. While you may find seating for two, I'd recommend making a reservation, especially if it's a group. The restaurant also has an outside area which is more lounge-y and perfect with cool weather. Now, onto the food. As an appetizer, we went with the Yellowfin Tuna Tartare. It tasted good, although on the simpler side. However, if you dabbed a bite with the sauce that was decoratively served alongside, it gave the dish the flavor it was missing. For drinks, we went with the Japanese Lemonade, the Negroni, and the R House Margarita. The lemonade was fruity, tasting much like a mix between strawberries and raspberries.
The Negroni, on the other hand, was incredibly strong (coming from someone who loves hard liquor). It had a hint of orange at the end, but also left you with a raspy throat. The Margarita is also strong, but even more so were the jalapeño that come mixed with the drink. Very simple: if you don't love jalapeños, don't order it. For entrées, we had the Butchered Cut and the Brazilian Moqueca. The cut varies per the day you go--for us, it was rib eye. While it was not unappetizing, it was also not worth the $45 it came out to. It was burnt on the outside and rather plain. And while the chimichurri was on point, it was not enough to make the dish reach expectations. The saving grace of the restaurant was definitely the moqueca. It was a dish of mixed seafood dipped in a delicious sauce. If you have ever tried "Sopa de Caracol" (a Honduran soup) it tasted very much like it. The seafood is served in a skillet with a mix of vegetables and comes with a side bowl of rice. This entrée is definitely a must. Overall, while I enjoyed the ambiance at R House, I was not left entirely satisfied with the food.
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