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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
6740 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    31 Dec 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.
    NYE Gala photo

What 6,740 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

6,740 Reviews
  1. Jill

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely Christmas dinner. Our second on a row. The restaurant is lovely and the set menu had more than enough choices.

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  2. Mary

    VIP

    Wilmington

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The room was beautiful, the service impeccable and the food was delicious. We had an unforgettable experience.

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  3. Toni Ann

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. The historical elements of the space make it special and interesting. For example, we were seated at a table beside a showcase that contained the dueling guns of Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. I loved that. The food was delicious, too!

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible Christmas Day meal. If you’ve never been to this restaurant you have to treat yourself and go there. The food is incredible, the service is spectacular, and the atmosphere is perfect.

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  5. Armineh

    VIP

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and service was great and food was cold, no taste, the salad no dressing. Dessert was not good.

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  6. sung

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cheers! Merry Christmas! Cheers! Merry Christmas!!

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  7. Mary

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Over rated. We were there a few times years ago. Not the same place or food.

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  8. Cynthia

    VIP

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing ….. never disappoints …… eat cocktails …..always my go to place in NYC

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  9. Shutian

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overpriced. Won’t come back again. Beef Wellington is okay.

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  10. Prajakti

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorites for fine dining and is an exceptional experience, from food to service to ambience.

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FAQs

One if by Land, Two if by Sea is rated 4.5 stars by 6740 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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
  • Area
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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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