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...

Special Romantic Place 7/10/2006

I finally got to go to One If By Land after years of living in NY. And I was not at all disappointed. The place is cozy and classy and refined. The food is elegantly prepared and the service is impeccable. I actually avoided the Beef Wellington and tried the monkfish instead, which was moist and flaky and delicious. My dinner companion had the roasted lobster, which I highly recommend. We both had the Lichido Coladas, which we're both already craving. And, of course, the chocolate souffle for dessert, which was delish. But then again, I have yet to meet a chocolate souffle I didn't like. Pros: Classy, Great Martinis Cons: Expensive more
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Romantic, Cozy Spot for VERY Special Occasions 6/11/2006

I came here with my boyfriend for a special occasion and boy, is it ROMANTIC! It's a little snooty and everyone is around 40-ish of age, so we were the youngest couple in the whole restaurant. We didn't order any drinks but we felt pressured to because EVERYONE had champagne and wine, etc. We ordered the Parmesan Gnocchi, but I didn't really like it. He had the Foie Gras which was very good and very smooth! Entree: BEEF WELLINGTON was sooo delicious. I recommend getting it rare because I didn't think my medium-rare was rare enough, he had the duck but I thought my beef tasted much better. For dessert, I had the chocolat fondant which was good because it was light and not-too-sweet and melted in my mouth. He had the Creve Blueberry Cheesecake, but again I liked mine better. It is a little pricey, but worth it for special occasions. I would def. recommend going there at least once! Pros: Cozy, romantic, fabulous American food Cons: Price, a little snotty, everyone's old more
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Best Mother's Day Ever!! 5/18/2006

My son just took me to One If By Land for Mother's Day and I had one of the best meals of my life there!! The Beef Wellington and the Smoked Duck are absolutely divine!!!! And the Lichido (Lychee?) Margaritas they made us were like nothing I've ever had before. A must try. more
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ONE IF BY LAND IS PHENOMENAL 5/1/2006

After our lovely dining experience at one if by land two if by sea last saturday, my fiance and I felt obligated to post a review. The food was as excellent and the service was great too! I was also impressed by their the selection of wines offered. Overall a great romantic evening and it was worth every dollar. Roger Clemon more
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very very good food 5/1/2006

I went here for my birthday with my boyfriend, and everything you've heard is true - the food is excellent (most people told me that only the beef wellington was, but I think it was ALL very good), it's very romantic, and the waitstaff is very professional. The only drawback is the price. Don't be fooled by the $69 per person - you add drinks/wine and you order one or two of the extra-cost courses, and it quickly becomes a $350 dinner for two. But if your pockets are deep - go there now!! Pros: waitstaff, food, romantic Cons: pricey more
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Great for romantic dining 4/24/2006

My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate my birthday and it really exceeded my expectations. Our waiter was amazing and his recommendations were great. Perfect for a nice date. Beautiful restaurant! more
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Exceeded my expectations! 4/6/2006

From the moment we walked in the door, my co-workers and I were totally enchanted by the ambience and hospitality we were met with. We had drinks by the bar before dinner (there's a great piano player). The bar is large, lively with two great fireplaces and friendly bartenders. Dinner was wonderful. Three courses with lots of great choices. Our server was most helpful in our wine selections. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Although a lot of people were there for romantic reasons, just as many business people were dining and it was a totally comfortable atmosphere. Pros: great bar, beautiful setting, delicious food Cons: hard to find more
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Rushed us out 1/27/2006

Soup brought before wine, each plate slapped down in front of us the second the prior was lifted. Made for an overall frustrating dining experience. Although rated most romantic, I wasn't impressed. My table faced a mirror, kind of a cheesy accessory to a supposedly classy decor. Appetizer and dessert was good, I don't recommend the gnocchi. Overall overpriced for the quality of the food, the decor and especially the poor service. Go to one of the other great NYC restaurants! Pros: Location Cons: Felt rushed, Decor not that great, Poor value more
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A special night with my wife 11/13/2005

My wife and I celbrated our anniversary at OIBL on a weeknight in Oct. When we arrived, we were seated immediately and soon after greeted by our waiter. He was courteous and professional and really knew the menu. I like to ask the waiter/waitress their opinion and our waiter was very helpful. The appetizer and entree were very good (not amazing) , the desert was fantastic. Our dinner (fixed price) plus a cocktail each was $180. A good price for a high end rest. in Manhattan. more
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For special occasions only 11/10/2005

Went there for a birthday and it was glorious despite the $120/person tab. We had the table for the entire evening, the service was excellent and the food unsurpassed by anything I've had in awhile. Obviously, at this price it is not a regular dining experience for most people. But was it worth the price. I thought so. Pros: food, service, ambience Cons: price more
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TERRIBLE birthday experience...NEVER again! 11/6/2005

After hearing wonderful things, I decided to have my birthday dinner here. First, the place was SWELTERING - my boyfriend was SWEATING. We get our menus and order drinks. The waitress comes back and takes our order. 3 minutes and we get appetizers. We then get drinks when we are almost done. After apps, 5 minutes and there's our entrees! My salmon was RAW. My boyfriend's pork was the saltiest thing. We barely touched our food - the waitress came over to ask what was wrong, and we said we felt extremely rushed. They take our food and plop dessert menus down. We sat at 7:00 and this was 7:25. We don't open the menus until 8PM. I ordered the souffle. Well, when it came out (3 minutes), it had FALLEN. Are you kidding me? NEVER AGAIN. The service was terrible, we were rushed, and the food was subpar. Pros: Nice looking place Cons: Bad Service, Bad Food, Rushed more
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don't worth it 11/3/2005

Tables are too close together, nothing romantic about, and the food is below average. I just don't know why this is the #1 romantic place to dine. more
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A Culinary Delight 10/15/2005

Fantastic food... Fantastic service... I highly recommend this fine establishment! ***** Pros: Ambience, Cuisine, Service more
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Very romantic place, but bland food. 10/14/2005

One if by Land, Two by Sea is not all that it is cracked up to be. Yes, I agree that is a very romantic ambiance with the piano player by the window, the fireplaces, and candlelit dinners. However, the food is very bland & I was extremely dissapointed. I have been to the restaurant before & was not overly impressed with the food. But, the romantic old-world ambiance brought me back. Pros: Romantic Cons: Bland Food more
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Excellent choice! 9/9/2005

Perfect place to dine when celebrating special occasions. It's not cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for. Great ambience, not too dark, not too bright, good music and good service. Their lamb chops and the beef wellington were excellent, and for dessert - chocolate fondant and the goat cheese mascarpone to die for. Overall, we enjoyed the place and would highly recommend it. Pros: Ambience, Food, Service Cons: Can't think of any. more
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GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!! 8/11/2005

My husband and I went there last night to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. We had 7 oclock reservation and we were seated promptly. We ordered from the Restaurant Week menu. We both had the crab-scallop cake for the appetizer which was incredible, then for our entree, I had chicken and he had the salmon. Then dessert. We sat there for a long time wondering where our dessert was. He had ordered the Chocolate fondant cake and I ordered the Creme Brulee. They finally brought it out with candles on our plates and in chocolate was written Happy Anniversary on each of our plates. Too bad we didn't bring our camera. All in all, the experience was phenomenal. The food was delicious and the service was impecible. I'd go there again. Definitely what all the hype was about. Pros: service, food, ambience Cons: nothing more
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see for yourself 8/7/2005

After reading the few complaints it seemed that the writers of those complaints must have been in a different establishment than the one I know. The food, ambiance and service are all top notch. The prices were comparable to other NYC restaurants and the portions were more than adequate. I guess the disgruntled writers either wanted fast food prices for lobster or just were upset because their dates didnt end up back at their aparttments like they hoped they would. Pros: romantic, beautiful, exquisite more
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TERRIBLE 7/29/2005

This was one of the worst dinners that my fiance and I have had in Manhattan in years. The food was flavorless and tasted and looked more like a TV dinner than top rated cuisine. We were seated upstairs and could barely hear each other due to the noise level. Bread was disappointing and wine is very over priced. Don't waste your time or money. more
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The Perfect Place For Romance !!! 7/12/2005

Upon arrival, you immediately notice the piano by the bar. There were sofas next to several fireplaces and an elegant dining room with a balconey dining area as well. Our host seated us promptly and gave us a table where we can hear the piano but not distracted by it. The food was great, especially the crab-scallop cake and the smoke duck w/ foie gras. Also, desserts like the chocolate fondant were delicious too. All the negativity I seen lately is probably due to their restaurant week offerings, which by no means had small portions compared to some other high-end dining spots. I strongly recommand the 7 course tasting menu which includes tuna tatar w/ foie gras, lobster appetizer, beef wellington, and lamb chops for only $79. Pros: Decor, Food, 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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