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One if by Land, Two if by Sea, New York, NY

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

4.6
4.6
6702 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
One if by Land, Two if by Sea has been recognized for its classic menu, long history, and beautiful decor. It is often cited as the most romantic restaurant in New York City.

The decor features candlelit tables, brick fireplaces, a baby grand piano and a private garden. The restaurant operates inside a historic, land-marked carriage house built in 1767.

Established in 1973, One if by Land, Two if by Sea soon became the go to spot in NYC for engagements, anniversaries, weddings and just a night out for quiet dinner.

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To cancel any reservations that they will be unable to honor at least 48 hours prior to the day of the reservation. Less than 48 hours will result in the full per person price of the dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 255-8649
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Mike Pekrul
  • Private party facilities
    One if By Land offers private dining for Lunches, Dinners, Private Saturday Brunches, Sunday Brunches and Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions. Chose from one of our three stunning private rooms.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Gardner: (212) 255-8649
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross street
    b/w 7th Ave. and West 4th
  • Parking details
    Unaffiliated garage across the street: "Sheridan Square Parking"
  • Public transit
    1 at Christopher Street/Sheridan Square. A, B, C, D, E, F, M at West 4th. See our website for detailed directions.
  • Entertainment
    Live piano music, 7 nights a day
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE Gala

    $325.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Please join us for night of a culinary experience by Chef Micheal Pekrul, drinks and dancing. We are offering a 4 Course Menu with a Champagne Toast at Mid-Night & a Live Band. $325.00 per person plus Beverage, 20% Gratuity & 8.875% NYS Sales. Cancellations after December 29th, 2024 will be charged 100% of the menu price.
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What 6,702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambiance

  • Manhattan

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
One if by Land, Two if by Sea offers an "incredibly romantic" dining experience in NYC, perfect for special occasions. The "beautiful" ambiance, enhanced by candlelight and live piano music, sets the stage for a memorable evening. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the Beef Wellington is often "a must-have." Service is frequently praised as "impeccable," contributing to the overall charm of this historic venue.

6,702 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here a couple times a year as we were married here and enjoy every time we come back. Great service and they go above and beyond to make your dinning experience a great one.

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  2. James

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great food (ending with a delicious soufflé) , decorated for Christmas, piano music. Lovely!

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  3. Cameron

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner I've ever had. Food and drinks were excellent but the service, ambiance and amazing historical significance of the building make it a next level experience. Arguably the best service I've had at a restaurant ever. Can't recommend one if by land, two if by sea enough

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  4. Ivy

    New York City

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server very unprofessional giving the wine list to me and not my husband. A first. Next Man came to table. We asked if he was the sommelier. He said he was the sommelier and the general manager, and the maitre ‘d.  My husband asked him to please taste the wine as most sommeliers would.  His response was “I can’t do that“. We both asked him why simultaneously. He said that he’s not allowed to share glasses. We both told him get another glass. That was one of the stupidest comments we had ever heard. The amouse bouche was inedible. We couldn’t figure out what it was. My husband had lobster bisque. FAIR. And an additional $40 in addition to $155 pp prix fixed dinner. My octopus was rubber. His escargot was bland and boring. My lamb chops were indescribable. I was unable to cut them. I sent them back. We ended up with two beef Wellington which was OK. The desserts all tasted like chalk. We ordered a soufflé when we sat down and when we finished our dinner, we had to wait an additional 25 minutes for the soufflé which had been ordered two hours before. It tasted like My-T fine chocolate pudding from 40 years ago. All in all the night was a zero. Now I know why we haven’t been back in 25 years.

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  5. Carrie

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to One of by Land for over 14 years and it has consistently been an incredible experience. The hardest part is deciding which item to order off the menu since there are so many excellent options. The cocktails are always fabulous too. We can’t wait to return again next December.

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  6. Christopher

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily the most consistently romantic place to celebrate a special occasion. Have dined here since 1989 - and planning to keep the annual tradition going for another 35 years!

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  7. Roberto

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The legend lives up to her reputation... everything was excellent including the drinks and wine selection.

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  8. Belle

    New York City

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful restaurant. Service was great. Good food but not spectacular given the price.

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  9. Peyton

    Pinehurst

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal service and food. We truly enjoyed our dinner! Came for a nice date night and this restaurant delivered.

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  10. Roni

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a great place, very romantic, very good food music and service

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FAQs

One if by Land, Two if by Sea is rated 4.6 stars by 6702 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for One if by Land, Two if by Sea

17 Barrow St., New York, NY 10014

Additional information

  • Cross street
    b/w 7th Ave. and West 4th
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Unaffiliated garage across the street: "Sheridan Square Parking"
  • Public transit
    1 at Christopher Street/Sheridan Square. A, B, C, D, E, F, M at West 4th. See our website for detailed directions.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Mike Pekrul
  • Entertainment
    Live piano music, 7 nights a day
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 255-8649
  • Private party facilities
    One if By Land offers private dining for Lunches, Dinners, Private Saturday Brunches, Sunday Brunches and Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions. Chose from one of our three stunning private rooms.
  • Private party contact
    Lisa Gardner: (212) 255-8649
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