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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
6715 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
A photo of One if by Land, Two if by Sea restaurant

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

4.5
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
Greenwich Village

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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 6,715 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

6,715 Reviews
  1. Aaron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. glenn

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Jason

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  4. Chrissy

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  5. Paul

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  6. Becky

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  7. Daren

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and breathtaking for the holidays!!!!Must visit for Christmastime!!! Always puts us in holiday mood for the season. Food and service consistently good

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  8. victor

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server rushed us through the meal. Spending $155 per head plus alcohol. It’s not the dining experience I remember from this establishment.

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  9. Edwin

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a phenomenal dinner at this historic and stunning restaurant. Fernando was our server and made our experience outstanding. I highly recommend dining at this special establishment.

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  10. Renee

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated an anniversary. Had a corner table. Everything about the evening from beginning to end was fabulous!

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FAQs

One if by Land, Two if by Sea is rated 4.5 stars by 6715 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of One if by Land, Two if by Sea restaurant

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

4.5
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
Greenwich Village

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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