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26 Seats

168 Ave. B, New York, NY, 10009
nr. 11th St.
212-677-4787

6.4 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
60% Would you go back?
60% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
60% Would you go on business?
60% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.4
Service: 6.0
Décor: 7.2
Value: 5.6
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terribly rude and disrespectful waitress.

nadja from 10003 | Posted on 6/21/09

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 1
Décor: 3
Value: 1

The calamari appetizer was absolutely fantastic, but I will never step foot in that restaurant again. The young asian women was the rudest service person I've ever come across. She ruined our date with her combative remarks and eye rolling. Don't go there.

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2 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Great French Restaurant

mky84 from 47408 | Posted on 5/15/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 9

I specifically searched for authentic French food without the typical French prices and I landed at 26 Seats. My girlfriend and I were the first people in the restaurant on a Thursday night, but it started to get busy as we were winding down. After reading other reviews, it seems that our great service was a result of our early dinner at 6:30, so you may want to do likewise. The soup of the day--cream of cauliflower--was delicious, the onion tart was good, hanger steak was excellent, penne pasta was ok, creme brulee was perfect. On top of that, a pretty good pinot noir by the glass, and the total for a dinner for two was about $70 including tax and tip. If you find anywhere as good with prices like this, please let me know.

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21 out of 22 people found this review helpful.

Time limit on tables, rude service

merilerole from 10011 | Posted on 3/2/08

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 1
Décor: 6
Value: 1

There is a time limit on tables. They don't tell you that but they expect you to know this magically. We were virtually ignored by the waiter and waitress. Asked for bread 3 times before it was brought. They forgot us after that. Finally were able to order after those seated after us were already served entrees. Before I could finish my coffee we were told we had to leave because the table was needed (we were there approximately 1 1/2 hours). The check was brought and apparently we couldn't sign the bill fast enough for them . The hostess argued with my friend. In order to get up from the table, the table has to be pulled out into the isle but she was barking at my friend and left me stuck behind the table. I asked her to let me out and she turned to me and said "I don't think so!" She told us that "everyone knows you can't stay here" . And the food was just not that good. I do not recommend at all.

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22 out of 47 people found this review helpful.

It was good

chemaiquino from 03940 | Posted on 6/13/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 7

Good expirience and excellent food

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122 out of 305 people found this review helpful.

French bistro!!

alexandrachaves from 11211 | Posted on 11/14/06

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

It is a cute pettite restaurant in the lower east side!! I celebrated my b-day here .. and is a nice place to gander around your friends. Everything is good here!!

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226 out of 442 people found this review helpful.

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