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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
6693 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
21:00
Booked 23 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
  • 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.
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What 6,693 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
One if by Land, Two if by Sea is a quintessential New York dining experience, perfect for special occasions. Set in a historic and "romantic" atmosphere, it features live piano music and candlelit tables. The "impeccable service" and "excellent" Chef's Tasting Menu are highly praised, while the ambiance elevates any event into an unforgettable experience.

6,693 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Love the candles and piano music. Great service.

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  2. Ruth

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary good, elegant atmosphere! Came here years ago and it was even better!

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  3. Holliday

    New York State

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at OIFLTIBS. My 91 year old mother has lived around the corner for 64 years and we’ve been to the restaurant off and on for special occasions over the last 40 years. The food was delicious and the service was fabulous from Hosts at door to our great Server Fernando to the table buss people. All so nice and very attentive. It’s a beautiful restaurant and felt very festive and special. Thank you so much.

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  4. Carline

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an ideal milieu for our Thanksgiving meal. The environment was sophisticated; beautiful decor, but yet relaxing. The camaraderie around the tables/staff was noticeable.

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  5. harvey

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having first visited the restaurant over 20 years ago it was so wonderful to experience that nothing had changed in such a positive and assuring manner. Gentle, elegant and never changing in an ever changing World

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  6. D

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One If By Land is one of the most beautiful restaurants in New York, with the most exceptional service and ambience. The ambience feels special (and cozy) with subtle lighting, fresh flowers everywhere, as well as twinkling white lights and candles, and views of the garden patio. One member of our party was delayed in their arrival, and the restaurant graciously waited before beginning service, and never pressured us about the unexpected delay. The timing of every aspect of the entire evening was impeccable, with servers patiently waiting an appropriate amount of time at every stage of ordering and serving. The food was delicious with every course was prepared beautifully. We had the Beef Wellington, Rib Eye, and Halibut. For dessert, we all enjoyed chocolate soufflés and the waiters brought an extra plate of bite sized treats for a birthday we were celebrating. It was an evening we will never forget and we will undoubtedly return to One If By Land for special occasions, if we are lucky enough to secure a reservation!

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  7. Taylor

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited 30 minutes for our table even with a reservation. Food was definitely not worth the price. Was not told that water would be charged and when asked if we wanted a refill, it was another $20 to the exorbitant price.

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  8. Gregory

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is magnificent, service impeccable and good phenomenal

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  9. Scott

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this place for its reputation as an intimate romantic dining destination and it lived up to it. Ideal for our wedding dinner for two: dimly lit, quiet, well spaced tables, discrete. The food was superb, the duck pappardelle was a highlight. The service was delightful: friendly, helpful and attentive without being intrusive. This was an experience we will remember fondly for many years.

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  10. Jesse

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious I had a 3 course meal of lobster bisque, ribeye steak, and a “chocolate soufflé” I would’ve given a 5 star all around bc the place is beautiful the staff is amazing but my steak was so fatty! I had to pull pieces of fat out of my mouth when chewing no one wants that and for the price you would think they could cut the fat off. The lobster bisque was perfect no complaints but the “soufflé” is just a lave cake with melted ice cream in a cup idk I wasn’t to impressed but all in all I would come again atmosphere is great staff is great first time in New York checked OIBLOIBS off the list

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One if by Land, Two if by Sea is rated 4.6 stars by 6693 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:00
Booked 23 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
    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
    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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