26 Seats

26 Seats can be found at Avenue B 168. The following is offered: Restaurants: Bistro. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In New York there are 29 other Restaurants: Bistro. An overview can be found here.

When to Go: All 26 seats fill up most nights, so make reservations, or show up right at the opening time.

What to Drink: The mostly French wine list features a good selection of bottles under $30. Try the velvety Les Salices Pinot Noir ($26), which pairs well with the hearty fare.

The name 26 Seats says a lot about this sweet little French restaurant near Tompkins Square Park. The narrow dining room is what real estate people call intimate, yet it's relatively comfortable and the waitresses are friendly and kind to children (who take up less room, of course). The menu's French country offerings, hitting familiar regional notes, are both satisfying and a good value. The...

Friendly staff tripping over you in really tight quarters as they bring you juicy rib-eyes and striped bass. Yes, only 26 seats, none of which match, crammed into a skinny hallway masquerading as a bistro. French country cooking from the southside, compare your Riviera sunburn with a table neighbor's. BYO chair and you'll really mess with their heads. Save some room for the duck breast drizzled...

The Scene
This pantry-sized restaurant crams in an unbelievable amount of chairs--26 of them, to be exact, and not one of them the same. A homey handpicked feel prevails throughout, as if...

26 Seats did not get its name for nothing believe it or not, they have exactly 26 seats. Along with good food, that makes this East Village spot a great place for an intimate lunch or dinner. American comfort food includes the Alphabet Burger, Memphis pulled barbecue pork sandwich and the always popular grilled cheese. Make sure you ask about the "Sweet Afters" daily dessert specials. Visit...