One if by Land, Two if by Sea

4.5

6780 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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)

Private dining

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Location
17 Barrow St., New York, NY 10014
Phone number
(212) 255-8649
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Unaffiliated garage across the street: "Sheridan Square Parking"
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Mike Pekrul

Experiences

Easter Sunday Brunch
$85.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
Hippity Hoppity Easter is on it's way! Join us for a delicious Easter Brunch in a stunning 1700's carriage house from 11:00 AM with the last seating at 2:30 PM. The menu will be a Three Course Prix Fixed menu by Chef Michael Pekrul.

Popular dishes

Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon
Cranberry Cognac Gel, Gherkin Relish, Brioche
Tuna Crudo
Cucumber Chutney, Ponzu-Chive Vinaigrette, Pickled Ginger, White Sturgeon Caviar
Escargot
Garlic Herb butter, Sour Dough Toast Points
Tartare de Boeuf
Bone Marrow Butter, Quail Egg, Whiskey Aioli, Fried Caperberry, Crostini
Duck Ragù Pappardelle
Morel Mushrooms, Smoked Tomatoes, Manchego Winter Truffle Balsamic
Burrata
Aged Balsamic-Steeped Radicchio, Roasted Fig Mascarpone, Crispy Golden Beets
Chanterelle Amontillado Consommé
Mushroom Dumplings, Shimeji Mushrooms, Braised Leeks, Cilantro Oil
Caviar Osetra$95.00
Caviar Osetra Traditional Accompaniment, Crème Fraiche

SECOND

Oven-Roasted Branzino
Roasted Artichokes, Caperberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Pommes Purée White Sturgeon Caviar, Beurre Blanc
Crispy Skin King Salmon
Braised Beluga Lentils, Baby Turnip, Pickled Radish, Saffron-Truffle Sauce
Pan-Seared Sea Scallop
Saffron Risotto, Parsnip Purée, Osetra Caviar, Parmesan, Yuzu Reduction Roasted Fennel, Herb Oil
Butternut Gnocchi
Baby Kale, Boursin Cheese, Thyme-Sage-Brown Butter
16oz Dry-Aged Strip$20.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Fondant Potato, Hollandaise Sauce
Beef Wellington
Haricot Verts, Pommes Purée, Bordelaise, Beet Glace
Pistachio Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Asparagus, Gratin de Pommes de Terre, Lamb Au Jus

THIRD

Chocolate Soufflé
Crème Anglaise
Crème Brûlée
Rich Custard, Caramelized Sugar
Gâteau Mousse Aux Framboises
Raspberry Mousse, White Sponge Cake, Raspberry Pâte de Fruits
Tarte Meringuée Aux Fruits de la Passion
Passion Fruit Curd, Torched Meringue
Trio de Chocolat
Dark, Milk & White Chocolate
Flight of Ice Cream & Sorbet
Jasmine Lavender Sorbet, Valhorona Chocolate Meyer Lemon Sorbet

Optional Wine Pairings $85

What 6,780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

One if by Land, Two if by Sea offers a "romantic candlelight dinner" experience with live piano music, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "impeccable service," "beautiful setting," and "amazing food." Known for its Beef Wellington, this iconic NYC restaurant delivers a "truly exquisite dining experience."

6,780 Reviews

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Edward
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere, great service, delicious food. Able to talk without raising one's voice. As always, a great experience. A tad bit pricey -- dinner for two, with a very moderately priced bottle of wine and a generous tip, was $600.
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Julius VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to celebrate an occasion. Great atmosphere and top notch service.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
All very bland, salmon had zero seasoning and was served with flavourless lentils. Steak was overcooked, we told our server who did nothing about it. We paid top money for sub standard food.
One if by Land, Two if by SeaResponded on March 3, 2025
Good Evening, Thank you so much for your review and letting us know about your experience. Could you please send me a private note with the Reservation Date and Name so I can looking in to your dining experience? We take all reviews very seriously and want to ensure that each guest that joins us has a wonderful experience. I look forward to hearing back from you. Best regards, Kevin A. Mattner
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Ginger VIP
Baton Rouge13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an amazing food experience with exceptional service.
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foodie49 VIP
New York City23 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coctails good, but have been stronger in the past, portion sizes have severely decreased. Now you only get a slice of beef Wellington. Food taste, quality & flavor delicious.
One if by Land, Two if by SeaResponded on March 2, 2025
Good Afternoon, Thank you so much for your review. Would you mind sending me a private messages so I can looking into your dining experience? We have changed the presentation of Beef Wellington to the original recipe at the restaurant's conception in 1972 which was based on the original 1800's recipe. Also the portion size is different based on the experience selected. The Three Course Prix Fixed vs. the Severn Course Chef's Tasting Menu. I look forward to hearing back from you. Best regards, Kevin
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darin VIP
New York City28 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice for special occasion. Ambience is great and reminding of a place from long ago.
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Cristina
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Too expensive for the quality of food and service offered
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Aaron
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful romantic experience to celebrate my love with my wife. It couldn’t have been better.
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christine VIP
New York City35 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Engaged here in 90s - third time back- disappointed. Service rushed yet servers very attentive and friendly. Piano player gave room excellent atmosphere. Ordered an expensive bottle of wine- never shown bottle, it was opened with servers back to us, cork never presented, wine pored and bottle slapped on table. Escargot tasted like it was in dirty butterydish water, thin slivers of Bronzino over cooked, dry and burnt. Soufflé & creme brûlée delish. Sad to say, didnt live up to its hey-day
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Philip
Miami1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect date location great food great setting if you are a romantic
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One if by Land, Two if by Sea is rated 4.5 stars by 6780 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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

Phone number
(212) 255-8649
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Unaffiliated garage across the street: "Sheridan Square Parking"
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Mike Pekrul

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Easter Sunday Brunch

Beef Wellington

Chocolate Soufflé

Beef Wellington Frites

THREE COURSE PRIX FIXE MENU

FIRST

Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon

Tuna Crudo

Escargot

Tartare de Boeuf

Duck Ragù Pappardelle

Burrata

Chanterelle Amontillado Consommé

Caviar Osetra$95.00

SECOND

Oven-Roasted Branzino

Crispy Skin King Salmon

Pan-Seared Sea Scallop

Butternut Gnocchi

16oz Dry-Aged Strip$20.00

Beef Wellington

Pistachio Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

THIRD

Chocolate Soufflé

Crème Brûlée

Gâteau Mousse Aux Framboises

Tarte Meringuée Aux Fruits de la Passion

Trio de Chocolat

Flight of Ice Cream & Sorbet

Optional Wine Pairings $85

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