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Travellers' Choice2023
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CUISINES
European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Breakfast for Lunch!
1. Breakfast for Lunch!
"Absolutely loved this, good atmosphere fantastic food"
Rachel H
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2. Delicious brunch
2. Delicious brunch
"can’t go wrong - without doubt the best breakfast/brunch in Cork!"
265bridk
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3. Great restaurant
3. Great restaurant
"Brisket burger which I can honestly tell you was melt in the mouth"
Kevin M
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All reviews brunch poached eggs brisket burger hash black pudding chorizo hake potatoes lovely spot worth the wait food was amazing lovely evening great menu cooked to perfection douglas nutella cappuccino
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

Used to go for food here often but won't visit again after todays experience. Waiting nearly an hour for our food and drinks. Told the till ran out of paper so order didn't go through so basically forgotten about. Two babies so time was precious....My salmon arrived raw, absolutely disgusting. Thankfully I'd only taken one bite before seeing it wasn't cooked at all . Meal was covered by restaurant obviously as it was a disgrace but no real apology was given. Walked out quickly and won't be returning.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 May 2022

Went for dinner with my fiancée, we’ve shared starters chicken wings and sweet potato and avocado tambalee, it was delicious, for mains we’ve got red earl burguer (huge and yummy) and she got chicken supreme, the chicken perfect cooked and the potato grating for her...side was simply amazing. For dessert we’ve got a chocolate soufflé, no words. Service very friendly and very efficient, 100% worth to try, can’t wait to go back!More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 23 August 2023

The black pudding rosti was unbelievably good. Great service, excellent staff and a buzz around the place.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023 via mobile

12 tables is a family favorite of ours. The food is always amazing and the staff is phenomenal. They have a great variety for breakfast and lunch!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2023 via mobile

What a gem of a restaurant. Menu was great found it difficult to decide! Food was amazing, hands down best meal out in a long time. Staff are lovely and prices were reasonable. Looking forward to returning soon

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023

Visited for brunch after hearing good reviews. They have a great menu, lots of choice and variety! Food was lovely and staff were very friendly. I can see why it is so popular. Would definitely return again.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023

Had a lovely breakfast. Staff is really nice and the food is excellent. Also for a coffee lover, the coffee is also great.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 25 July 2023

The breakfast was divine , top class, I was in Neven Maguire’s restaurant in Cavan last week & your breakfast was every bit as good as Nevin’s and his restaurant in my opinion is 5 star so well done, I was so impressed

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 May 2023

The food was amazing! I had ballycotton for my brunch. Each part of the food on the plate was simply delicious, which gives the dish the spark like its royal food! Very detailed and very tasty! The staff was very kind and nice, it was...a real joy to have my brunch there! Lovely spot to visit, recommended 10/10! P.s. The Cappuccino was delicious as well! 🥰More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 10 April 2023 via mobile

Visited on Easter Sunday, was in town visiting family and 12 tables had been recommended by friends so was thrilled to find it open. ‘THE’ almost delicious steak sandwich - YUM ! . Wait staff were lovely, explained there may be a short delay- but...worth every minute of the wait. We sat on the terrace as didn’t have a booking, they couldn’t have been more accommodating. Looking forward to getting in early next time for breakfast - which I believe is an experience too.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 28 January 2023 via mobile

Simply put, it is excellent and consistently excellend. Everything that I have tried on the menu has been good and staff are both friendly and efficient 👏 👍

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 24 January 2023 via mobile

We arrived without a booking but got lucky with a table. Amazing food, lovely friendly staff and a nice setting. Thanks, we will definitely be back.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 21 January 2023 via mobile

Fantastic and friendly service, food options are numerous and imaginative, very flavoursome and good value. Until the next time, thanks!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 28 November 2022 via mobile

Second time eating here. The first time we were blown away by the wonderful flavours, and this time didn’t disappoint. On our first visit we tried the burgers which were delicious, this time we had a brunch. You could tell the ingredients used were of...the highest quality. We’ll be regular visitors going forward. Shout out too for the Caramelita for dessert. A wonderful buttery, chocolatey flapjack - delicious!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Cat Farrell, Owner at 12 Tables, responded to this reviewResponded 29 November 2022

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to welcoming you next time you're in.

Reviewed 29 October 2022

Visiting from the U.S. and so glad we popped in here for the best most delicious brunch imaginable. I had the poached eggs with toast and my husband had eggs benedict. Everything was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection. The staff and the owners are...beautiful people as well!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Cat Farrell, Owner at 12 Tables, responded to this reviewResponded 6 November 2022

So delighted that you enjoyed your meal with us and thank you for visiting on your trip!

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Response from Milabella | Reviewed this property |
It’s a bit of both - they do a chicken burger for breakfast. Weird but delicious 😋
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12 Tables is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4