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

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

4.5
4.5
6718 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 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.

DRESS CODE

We kindly ask our guests to abide by the dress code of the restaurant.

No Excessively revealing clothing, Athletic wear, beachwear, tank tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, casual shorts, Hats, flip flops and party accessories (including crowns, sashes & other paraphernalia)

To cancel a reservation; it will require 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
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 255-8649
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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 6,718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambience

  • 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.

6,718 Reviews
  1. Mickey

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re native NYers and haven’t visited this dear old friend in too long. Brilliant service, breathtaking romantic lush atmosphere (a young man went down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend when we were there) and that makes the check worth it. It’s des Artistes crossed w the Russian Tea Room 30 years ago. Go here, the food isn’t special and it’s expensive but if you can do it, DEFINITELY do it.

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  2. Matthew

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall lovely and experience, with delicious food, good ambiance and courteous, attentive service!

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  3. Mike

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I have been going to this beautiful restaurant for 20+years. Last night was late reservation at 8:45pm. Everything rushed, seven course meal not available and overall disappointing. They should not take 8:45 reservation if the kitchen is about to close. My first less than stellar experience ai OIBLTIBS and I will go back hoping it's better. Recommend not to make any reservations that are less than 2 hours from closing time.

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  4. Aaron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was amazing. Food & Service was excellent. Highly recommend

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  5. glenn

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Something you need to do once or twice before you die

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  6. Jason

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was mediocre at best, which is unfortunate as the service and ambiance were fantastic.

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  7. Lisa

    Key West

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I rarely leave reviews as I know so many people say that, but I just can’t skip this one. I don’t know how this place stays in business. Either people have no idea what good food is, or those who go here are just rich and reckless and don’t mind shelling out $155/per person plus alcohol for a diner quality meal and service. There are a million restaurants in NYC for a quarter of the prices that are exponentially better in near every way. I picked this restaurant for my partner’s birthday after (apparently not so) careful consideration and its world renown reputation. Boy, was this one of the worst calls I ever made. Everything from the socially awkward greeting with poor customer service etiquette from the hostesses, to the luke warm tasteless food and extremely amateur service we received, this place is a complete rip off. Not to mention that on our reservation I requested to sit in the main dining area in an attempt to hear the piano and see the Christmas tree, and they sat us upstairs. Nevertheless, it was still a nice ambiance upstairs, but that’s about it and that’s not the point. You can have a lovely ambiance at plenty other restaurants with a much, much smaller price tag. We were not in a rush and still had to flag down the server several times throughout the night for water refills, etc., and we were never asked how anything that we drank or ate was until the very end when they gave us our check. Save your money, don’t waste your time or appetite coming here. Believe the poor reviews and go to literally ANY other restaurant for a more satisfying experience. So disappointing. Thanks for making this a terribly memorable birthday for my partner and I, One if by Land, Two if by Sea.

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  8. Chrissy

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and great atmosphere. Downstairs can be loud because of bar area- request upstairs if trying for a more romantic dinner.

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  9. Paul

    VIP

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience. Great staff and incredible fare. See you again soon😊

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  10. Becky

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beef Wellington was well done Extremely slow service Our waiter barely checked on us Delivered wrong entree for my mother Brought anniversary dessert as we walked out the door after waiting 15 min for bill

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FAQs

One if by Land, Two if by Sea is rated 4.5 stars by 6718 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 p.m.
Booked 36 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • 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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