One if by Land, Two if by Sea

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17 Barrow Street
New York, NY 10014

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Best

Love the food and the romatic atmosphere. Excellent place !!

Worst

The food is rich but not outstanding. The menu is somewhat dated. The winelist is outrageously expensive. And if you aren't getting engaged here you are out of place. OIBLTIBS...

Disappointing Service and Atmosphere 1/28/2003

Granted we made the mistake of going during restaurant week, so the service was rushed and the menu was sparce. But there is still no excuse for running out of HALF the wine list and half the entrees on the menu. Our waiter must have been a 'stand-in' because he did not know the menu, choices or basic service protocol (bread plate on the left). Also, tables were ridiculously close together. Lots of large groups. This is not what we expected from ""NYs most romantic restaurant! more
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Romantic favorite 1/26/2003

This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had in my life. The food was phenominal, beef wellington to die for. The atmosphere was very romantic, our own little table in the corner, very quiet. Service was excellent. Dinner was very pricey, but it is worth it for a special occasion. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: Price more
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Special Place for a Special Night 1/21/2003

So far, OIBL,TIBS is the best cuilinary experience that either I or my finacee have experienced. We opted for the tasting menu, a nice option that many more restaurants should provide, with the wine option. The salmon was quite nice, but once they brought the lobster second course, we achieved nirvana. The beef wellington was beyond description; the desserts I won't even profane with mere language. The room was very romantic (though I would have preferred to be downstairs) and the staff was dedicated to the overall experience. Nice. We'll be back and will recommend this one to our most special friends. Pros: Lovely atmosphere, Great food, Very romantic Cons: Quite dear, Close quarters more
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stay grounded 1/15/2003

went Sat for the first time via surprise from my wife on my birthday. food was exceptionally good and quite reasonable. the place is beautiful and quite romantic. one caution ""upstairs is Siberia"" i.e., no view, no ambiance, slow service. Pros: romantic, good value, fine dining more
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Strictly teenage B&T 1/14/2003

Sorry folks but this is strictly for those who travel into Manhattan for special occasions. If you are under 24 this might seem to be a great place in the big city but for the rest of us it's just a liitle too chheesy and the food is under par for the price. more
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Worth a visit! 1/12/2003

This is the first time I went to this restaurant, we were seated upstairs where I think is not as romantic as downstairs. So next time you may wanna request for a table downstairs. The place is nicely decorated and romantic. Service is not exceptionally good but decent. We had a 5 course tasting menu and all of them were great. I wouldn't say that the place is really the ""most"" romantic restaurant in nyc, but it is definitely worth a visit if you've never been there. The price is reasonable with all the great things. My girlfriend loved the place. The only cons is that the tables are located too closely, like the other person said, you could seat closer to someone you don't know than your lover. Pros: Romantic, Good food, Famous Cons: Bit crowded more
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RRRomantic night out 1/12/2003

We got there a bit earlier than our reservation time. They seated us right away. We spent lovey 3 hours of fine dinning at the most romantic table. Yes, it is true not all the tables are in romantic setting.... Beef Wellington was superb. Chocolate souffle is divine. Creme Brule was Orgasmic Highly highly recommanded... Pros: Romantic more
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anachronism 1/12/2003

This used to be a good, romantic restaurant. The menu, service and atmosphere are outdated, boring and the food has gone steadily downhill. The 60's are over, guys. more
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great restaurant, especially for couples 1/6/2003

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at One if By Land, Two if By Sea. Everyone was extremely pleasant, accomodating, and helpful. It was a very romantic and cozy atmosphere - each table has roses, and a tall tapered candle which sets the mood, and many of the tables for two have seats next to each other rather than across. The service was prompt and knowledgable, but not overpowering. All of the food was fabulous, especially the desserts. Overall, it was a teriffic experience - we were made to feel very special, which makes it a great choice for special occasions. It was a rather expensive dinner, but it was worth every penny. I would recommend it to anyone! Pros: excellent food, very romantic, great service Cons: expensive more
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Romance for a few 1/2/2003

The problem with this restaurant is that there are only about 6 ""romantic"" tables. Every other 2 person table is right next to another table. I was closer to the guy next to me than to my wife across the table. If you are from out of town insist on a window seat. We were seated well beyond our reservation time, and ignored for 15 minutes after we sat. The food was okay. Pros: Piano Player Cons: slow service, tables too close! more
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40th Birthday treat 1/2/2003

To be able to visit this resturant for my 40th was indeed a treat. It was exceptionally busy, (the friday before christmas) but the food and service was excellent. We were in a side room, as the main dining area, appeared to be Black tie only. The venison truly melted in the mouth, the only service error was made with the supply of the wines, but was promptly corrected by the head waiter who supplied a complimentary wine with our main course. Excellent value - Well worth a return trip !!! more
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Best in Class 1/2/2003

Been to One If By Land... several times now and each time it gets better and better. Ambiance is very good and while other reviews claim its ""romantic"" feel, it is a little bit crowded for romance. But I've never had better food - - from the beef wellington to the duck to the shrimp. The prix fix menu offers plenty of variety and while not cheap, provides great food for the price. Pros: Fabulous Food, Nicely decorated, Gwich Vil. location Cons: Price, Resrv far in advance more
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Great Night Out 1/1/2003

I took my fiancee to the restaurant, the food and service were outstanding.....The meal ended up costing about $400, but I would say it was well worthwhile Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance Cons: Cost more
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save your money 12/30/2002

too expensive for little food, snotty service. i made reservations for my anniversary and was seating near a kitchen half an hour late. bus boys spoke no english and created a scene when we did not want to mix dairy and meat. bill was humongous, we were still hungry and went to figaros instead and had a great tiramisu more
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Romantic, Elegant Location! 12/13/2002

This gorgeous fully restored historic brownstone is one of our favorite places to celebrate a quiet romantic evening. Their signature Beef Wellington is fantastic, the ambience is unparalleled, and the roaring fire can't be beat! Pros: Excellent food, Not wildly expensive, Discreet service more
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Cliched and Cheesy 12/13/2002

The food is rich but not outstanding. The menu is somewhat dated. The winelist is outrageously expensive. And if you aren't getting engaged here you are out of place. OIBLTIBS is basing its success on its longstanding reputation as a romantic restaurant. Its day has come and gone. It is cliched now. Pros: Great Service, Quiet Cons: Overpriced more
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This Is The Way Food Ought To Be ! 12/12/2002

My Wife & I had the most pleasureable eating experience while dining at One If by Land Two If by Sea. From the very moment you enter through the Oak Door a new experience awaits you as you hear the lovely music of the piano playing soft melodies and are greeted by the Maitre d' . As he asked us our preference as to which table would we perfer we choose one near the window facing the fireplace. Our waiter Michael was very attentive to our needs throughout the evening and his recommendations of the fine selections of dishes on the menu made it an enjoyable culinary delight. The dessert menu made the evening complete as we both had the Creme brulee. We will surely be back to this fine establishment in the future and would recommend it highly to our friends and anyone that enjoys one of life's pleasures. Pros: Food, Decor, Service more
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The Perfect Evening 12/11/2002

I brought my boyfriend there for dinner for his birthday. We got a beautiful table in a quiet room with fireplaces. Our dinner was delicious. We had tasting menus (I think there were about 8 courses) and they paired wine with every course. At the end of the meal they brought the dessert out & my boyfriend's plate was decorated for his birthday. I had just casually mentioned that to the reservationist and I guess she noted it and the staff followed through. Great service. Beautiful ambience. I would definitely recommend it. Pros: Beautiful Ambience, Great Food, Friendly Staff more
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Love is in the air 12/11/2002

Tasting menu with wines is the best. Very intimate setting. We got engaged right after dinner. more
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Abstolutely Awful 11/27/2002

This might be the worst restaurant experience I had in the three years I lived in New York. We were seated upstairs, which has significatly less ambience than downstairs, under a wildly blowing air conditioner, with a massive oversized fake floral arrangement poking us in the heads. The waiter was nervous and barely competent. The food was obscenely overpriced even for NYC (though some of it was tasty). The outer bourough couple next to us left their table between each cours for smoke breaks and the heavily made up woman bitched at the waiter for 10 minutes for forgetting to put a candle in her husband's desert. The piano player was pure cheese (he played ""Misty""). It was July and the fake fire place was blazing. The whole experience was horrifyingly awful. Cons: pure cheese, overpriced, terrible service more
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  • 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.

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  • Since 1972, this unmarked West Village carriage house has been the setting for some of the city's most romantic meals. The sprawling wood bar, with its blazing fireplaces and a baby grand piano,...

  • 9/19/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: tuesday: 05:00PM-09:30PM, wednesday: 05:00PM-09:30PM, thursday: 05:00PM-09:30PM, friday: 05:00PM-10:30PM, saturday: 05:00PM-10:30PM, sunday: 05:00PM-09:30PM
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