One if by Land, Two if by Sea

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17 Barrow Street
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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...

1iBL2iBS is worth the hype 7/18/2007

ChrissyEsposito Provided by Partner
Although I was disappointed not to catch a glimpse of Aaron Burr's ghost, the food was excellent and definitely worth it. It's such a cute place to... more

Food is eh. The atmosphere is romantic in an extremely c... 7/18/2007

MichaelNamikas Provided by Partner
Food is eh. The atmosphere is romantic in an extremely corny way. Service isn't great. I wouldn't return. more

What An Experience 7/2/2007

Eating at this restaurant is always an experience. The decor is so lush that I feel pampered just being in the building. The food is well prepared and interesting. The service is fantastic and the waiters are all exceptionally well trained. I recommended the beef wellington, the souflee, and the gnocci. They were all delicious. I figured that a place with such a romantic reputation would be a bit corny, but that is not true at all. I found it to be very civilized. And best of all, the $75 prix fixe is a great bargain considering the type of food you are eating. Pros: Delicious Food, Outstanding Service, Beautiful Decor, Fair Pricing Cons: The Piano Can Get Annoying more

Great food and ambiance 7/1/2007

This is a beautiful and romantic place. The food is fantastic and the service is great. Its a bit on the expensive side but it is well worth the money. Go there! Pros: Food, ambiance and service more

indeed i understand why this is the one of the most roman... 6/22/2007

indeed i understand why this is the one of the most romantic restaurants in new york city. service AND food... more

indeed i understand why this is the one of the most roman... 6/22/2007

GracePoon Provided by Partner
indeed i understand why this is the one of the most romantic restaurants in new york city. service AND food was great. really liked the risotto. de... more

VERY romantic place. what with the piano and candle light... 6/20/2007

VERY romantic place. what with the piano and candle light. food was fantastic though definitely on the very... more

VERY romantic place. what with the piano and candle light... 6/20/2007

soundjade Provided by Partner
VERY romantic place. what with the piano and candle light. food was fantastic though definitely on the very standard/ordinary side. the best part ... more

great romantic atmosphere, food was ok, don't really thin... 6/12/2007

great romantic atmosphere, food was ok, don't really think its worth the price more

great romantic atmosphere, food was ok, don't really thin... 6/12/2007

tiffchin Provided by Partner
great romantic atmosphere, food was ok, don't really think its worth the price more

It is everything you are hoping 5/11/2007

We've been here 3 times - twice for restaurant week and once for the regular menu. The most recent restaurant week menu was generous and well thought out - they definitely want to make you happy with scallops, shrimp, pork, steak, etc. No corners cut anywhere, lots of choices. We started out at the bar with lovely cocktails and a very nice bartender. The decor is all it's cracked up to be, it's very cozy, romantic, lovely. The bar is small and gets a little crowded but it's still quiet and relaxing. Dinner was upstairs, with nice views of the downstairs dining room. Service is professional yet relaxed, not stuffy at all. Our guy was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the food tremendously - scallop carpaccio was amazing as was the hangar steak, pork tenderloin. If you've never been here just go and you'll love it. Who can resist the old world charm, the delicious menu, and the great service. Put something nice on before you go - it's definitely a dress up place. Pros: Ambience, food, service Cons: None really more

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had 4/28/2007

My boyfriend took me here on Wednesday for our one-year anniversary. I had assumed since this restaurant is so nice that the staff would be pretentious, but I cannot explain how nice the bartender and our waiter were. The waiter even stayed with us for a few minutes to give us tips on tasting and finding good bottles of wine. We also explained to the waiter that we had theater tickets, so the restaurant made sure we were finished in time but that we did not feel rushed at all. We ordered the tasting menu and opted to get the wine pairings. All of the dishes were amazing and, even though they were small, we left feeling full and satisfied. My favorite dish was the monkfish and fettucine, which sounded like an odd pairing at first, but was beautifully done. I ordered the chocolate trio dessert, and felt that violating my diet for the night was definitely worth it. Two of the dishes were molten chocolate cake and a white chocolate ice cream dish. I get molten chocolate cake all the time, but this was definitely the best one I've ever had. The atmosphere was also great - I am very interested in history so I was excited to eat in Aaron Burr's old house. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone celebrating a special occassion (unfortunately, since I'm only in my mid-20's, I can't afford to eat here all the time). Pros: Service, food, excellent wine selections, atmosphere more

Most romantic, beautiful setting in NYC! 3/13/2007

I am writing to tell you about an amazing evening my fiancee and I spent at One if By Land. Although we were not celebrating anything special, it was the most special evening. From the time we walked into the restaurant, to the music of an incredible pianist, until the time we were leaving and stopped by the fireplace for an after dinner drink, everything about the night was superb. more

Ok... nice ambiance if you're older 3/6/2007

Went here for my anniversary with my boyfriend. nice place, very quaint, very romantic with the fireplaces and nice flowers, but very old and stuffy, everyone was 50+ (considering I am 25... this was a negative). but it was a nice quiet evening. some of the food on the menu was unavailable which was disappointing and my monkfish lacked flavor. overall, the ambiance is ok, but the price was way too high ($300/2 ppl) for food that was pretty bland. more

Great Bar with Piano 2/27/2007

Walking down the street with friends and saw a guy playing the piano in the window. It was snowing and we weren't dressed up so weren't sure if they'd let us in. The hostess said they didn't have a dress code so we sat by a fireplace and listened to music, had some drinks and food in the bar and had a great time. My friends and I are mid-20's, most of the people were older but not much (30's). The music was great and the ambience was wonderful, so was the food although we didn't have dinner, just appetizers and desserts. Pros: live piano music, great bar more

Fantastic Night Out 2/3/2007

Sounds like this place was the place to be during restaurant week. My wife and I couldn't get in - so we decided to go early on a Sunday (too bad they aren't open for Sunday brunch cause it's a great setting). It was quiet and charming and we had a really nice time. The menu was expensive - I see why there was such a frenzy to get in there for only $35 - but not as expensive as some other restaurants I have been to. And it's well worth it. The food is amazing. The wine list is extensive and fairly priced. I don't claim to be a ""foodie"" or nearly as bitter as some of the other people who have posted reviews here. This is an old-fashioned, charming, New York institution with great food, a helpful and adept staff and we had a great time. What's all the complaining about? What, are people looking for life-altering experiences? It's just dinner. Pros: excellent everything more

RW Frenzy!!! 2/3/2007

Wow. This place was crammed! I had to beg and plead to get a reservation during restaurant week and am sooooooooo glad I did! Sure, we had to wait for a table - but the bar is gorgeous! The warmth of the fireplace and the lilting piano music kept my girfriend and I in the perfect mood. (Not to mention the great Cosmo!!) We were seated in a smaller dining room that I thought was kinda off the beaten path ... but it turned out to be much quieter than the hustle and bustle of the Main room. Our waiter (Curt? Kirk?) was excellent. He advised us on a great bottle of wine that wasn't too expensive. And the food was phenominal. My one complaint is the crowds ... but we knew this would happen during Restaurant Week. We will definitely be back - I want to bring my family here when they visit New York. A real uniquelly New york experience. Thanks One if by Land TIBS. Pros: great staff Cons: large crowds more

Wonderful night out 2/2/2007

Went there this week for Restaurant Week. One in our party had their regular menu and the rest of had the restaurant week menu. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. We were seated right away even though it was extremely busy. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was wonderful. I'm surprised about some of the comments I've been reading here. People saying it's a bargain for $35 but wouldn't pay full price at other times. My understanding is the restaurant week menu is different than what you would get for $75. The other menu was offered to us and as I said one in our party chose that because he wanted lobster. We all felt we got excellent value for our money. There's something to be said about a place that has live piano music, beautiful flowers, crystal, china, linens etc. You get what you pay for in my estimation. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will come back and try their regular menu. Pros: beautiful space, historic, elegant dining more

Historic Charm 2/1/2007

Went to OIBL for Restuarant Week since the place is historic. Had to wait about 25 mins for our table with reservations since it was packed on a Wed. night (mostly middle aged couples and groups). Our table upstairs was nice; the place was glowing w/ candlelight which made for pleasant ambiance. Our server was professional and attentive. The menu offered nice choices for prix fixe (gnocchi was delicious, honey sauce for smoked pork was a great match, and the choc. fondant was warm and good). We opted to add on a cheese course and the cheeses (plenty for 2) were well worth the value (6 cheeses with pairings of olives, honey, fig paste, and grapes=$17). Though we enjoyed our meal, there was nothing special that we would come back for at full price (maybe wine and the cheese course if offered a la carte). However, it was a decidedly good bargain for Rest. week. Pros: a piece of history, cheese plate Cons: outdated carpet more

Fun, Romantic, Beautiful 1/30/2007

My boyfriend surprised me with a romantic dinner for our anniversary on Sunday. The restaurant is beautiful. Service is warm and comfortable. We had tasting menus with wines. It was a dreamy night. Will definitely be back. Pros: beautiful dining room, great food and service Cons: always booked on Saturday nights 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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