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| Rating | Avg. Dinner Entrée |
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| $$$$$ | Greater than $25 |
| $$$$ | $18.01 - $25 |
| $$$ | $12.01 - $18 |
| $$ | $7.01 - $12 |
| $ | Less than $7 |
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Posted by Alex on 03/25/2012
Finally
I love the simplicity of this place, just twelve tables and good food. No blaring music, no lighting, or mirrors, just good food at a fair price. What a concept!
Posted by Dmitry on 10/10/2011
Not a Russian place, although the name resembles Russian comic tale of XXth century
They have few Russian authentic dishes of medium quality. Very odinary place for NYC
Posted by LAP on 09/12/2011
Can't accommodate ANY substitutions!
The food at 12 chairs is great, and it's a cute little spot, but they are 100% unaccommodating about substitutions! I'm not talking about the "I'm going to rework your whole menu" type either, I'm talking about the Food Allergy type where you're willing to be charged extra rather than be nervous about what you're getting - they absolutely won't allow it! Geeze, learn to bend a little!
Posted by oo on 02/23/2011
I wanted to love this place...
So cute from the outside, a good menu, reasonably priced, and the food is actually pretty good -- sabich sandwich in particular is great, as well as the spreads served w/the complimentary bread, but the service was poor! This was the kind of service that ruins your night. The kitchen wasn't slow, just took forever for the waitress to acknowledge us, then forever to bring menus, same w/break etc, all the while you can see the waitress chit chat-ing or doing other tasks in a super inefficient way. Was incredibly frustrating. So perhaps do take-out?
Posted by Joystoy on 02/11/2011
Great Hummus & pitas
Perfect pita! Israeli, middle eastern and some eastern European comfort food. Easy no rush atmosphere.
Posted by Gramercy Gal on 07/17/2010
YUMMY Israeli
Walked by many times, but first stopped to eat there this evening. Wonderful find! The restaurant itself small, intimate and casual. Very friendly and knowledgable waitstaff. Hummus appetizer is a must. Israeli salad has great flavor and very generous portions. My husband had the Lamb meatballs small plate, and was very happy with his choice. Easy going, mellow, perfect night at 12 Chairs for us. We look forward to returning soon.
Posted by Jill on 06/30/2010
Great Find!
It was nearing 3:00 when my mom and I stopped at 12 Chairs for a late lunch. So, naturally, we were famished. The atmosphere is really simple and comfortable, nothing over the top. Because of the off-hour, the place was pretty much empty, and all of the service was immediate. Free rustic bread basket was great. We ordered the brie sandwich and the goat cheese salad to split between the two of us. Both huge portions, salad had a generous amount of goat cheese. Overall, a winning experience.