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- Neighborhoods:
- West Village, Downtown
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- Cuisine:
- Seafood, New American
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At a Glance
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94% ambiance
“Very romantic - lots of fresh roses, silver, candles.”
79% dessert
“Generic ice cream and stale carrot cake, and some other forgetable chocolate concoction.”
87% drinks
“We waited at the bar for 15 minutes to be seated when the restaurant was only half full.”
85% food quality
“We ordered food from the restaurant week menu and the risotto was amazing.”
76% menu variety
“We both had the 6 course tasting menu which was SO SO awful we didn't finish a single dish.”
91% overall
“great restaurant, especially for couples”
92% return potential
“would definitely recommend this restaurant and will come back and try their regular menu.”
87% service
“It was exceptionally busy, (the friday before christmas) but the food and service was excellent.”
60% value
“Must try the seven-course tastings are great values.”
60% wait time
“GF and I went (non-occasion) after hearing good reviews, but had to wait 30 minutes past reservation with not even an apology.”
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From The Owner of One if by Land, Two if by Sea
About One if by Land, Two if by Sea
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Wine Spectator Award
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AAA Four Diamond Award
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The Michelin Guide
Located in Aaron Burr's landmark carriage house & tucked away in the heart of the Village, One if by Land, Two if by Sea is renowned for
impeccable service & exceptional seasonal American cuisine served in a very romantic setting. Chef Colt Taylor hits the mark with his inventive interpretation of New American cuisine. Choose from a 3 course prix-fixe or chef's tasting menu available with or without wine pairing.
Candle light, fresh flowers, fireplaces & live piano music contribute to the alluring ambiance. Open 7 nights for dinner and on weekends for Live Jazz Brunch. Visit the lovely bar area where great cocktails made with premium ingredients are served. Experience the ultimate romantic evening replete with fresh roses & lilting, live piano music.
Available for private parties.
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What Our Expert Scouts Say
November 02, 2012
It's a little passe today, but the city's perennial "most romantic restaurant" hasn't gotten any less beautiful, nor its fireplace any less transporting. The food isn't the final word in high gastronomy, but it's very good, and resists fads in a commendable way. NYC needs more places like this, not less.
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February 13, 2012
Please Leave..... The entire dinner was really nothing to write home about. It was a pre fixe menu (valentine's weekend) so I won't judge too harshly. It was all pretty much ruined however when the maitre de came over to my table and asked if I wouldn't mind having my after dinner drinks at the bar because there was a couple waiting to be seated. I told him I really wish he would have just asked the waiter at what point we were in our meal. He would've realized I had already asked for my check. Really unforgivable and embarassing considering I asked for the check the minute they cleared our desert plates. I didn't even order coffee. Way to ruin my 7 yr anniversary with my girlfriend. I won't over analyze their motives. Just a very unfortunate experience.
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July 27, 2011
Great place for a special dinner.
Been here many times before. I have been to the best places in NY and the worst. I try not to let reviewers sway me since you never know their motives. The place is overpriced but the food is great. Never been disappointed.
As to the last reviewer, The city gives out ratings on cleanliness not the quality of the food. How can you put health concious and foie gras in the same sentence?? How did the bass taste?? Pate never looks appetizing, but how was the taste?? Health concious?? Scary!
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June 07, 2011
Amongst the worst meals ever.
It is difficult to describe the effects of food on a person's palate. My wife and I approached this restaurant due to the promise of a romantic ambience and appropriate decor reflective of our dedication and love to each other.
The service was average and the waitress was not engaging in any manner. I cannot recommend the food as the foie gras appeared to be a slab of butter without texture or flavor. The striped bass was dropped in a plate that was shaped like a cymbal, which permitted clanging noise to occur when I reached into this dish to cut into the fish. The rabbit and pork pate was cut into cubes and was not very appetizing.
We are all health conscious and this restaurant does not deliver on proper food. Although it gets an A for food quality by the city of NY, I wonder how the restaurant was able to acquire this food rating.
The bar, piano, and lounge area are nice to sit and enjoy a cocktail. The Pouilly-Fuisse wine was good and the beauty of the dining experience ended there.
All in all, a bad establishment with too much publicity. The name is confusing, too. Sorry.
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May 14, 2011
Outstanding. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the village. I first came here 15 years ago and instantly fell in love with it. The Beef Wellington is wonderful, but no matter the dish, it will be prepared to your satisfaction. The service is always personal and attentive. It's located in an old carriage house and the decor is beautiful. Very romantic.
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February 28, 2011
The Disney World of romantic restaurants!. Awesome, took my wife recently ... we've been married awhile; this really helped rekindle things!
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February 19, 2011
going back.....?. food is as good as i expected based on some reviews. services are better than food level. going back...? maybe...
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February 02, 2011
ROMANTIC?. Dined here during restaurant week in NYC. I was super excited because of all the good reviews...but what a disappointment. The restaurant was noisy, the food substandard and the prices outrageous. The only positive was the service is very good. Definately will not be returning.
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January 12, 2011
romantic. Great place for a romantic moment. The food is good but a little pricey. It's ok if you want to try a different ambience.
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December 28, 2010
If you propose here...your a jackass.
This is the kind of place that looks authentic through the window but when you get in you'll see that it resembles more of a 1970's basement refurbish ( with faux brickwork and sheetrock walls that were done over) than an intimate late 1700's eatery. Disneyland does a better job of recreating the era. The bartender was nice, but the waiter was an absentee drone who could care less if we were alive.
The food was decent but of course completely overpriced...unfortunately the service and ambience does not make up the difference. Paul Revere is turning in his grave
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Romantic Restaurant
(2013)Romantic Date Spot (2008)
Romantic Restaurant (2007)
Special Occasion Dining (2007)
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Date Spot
(2011)
Fine Dining (2010)
Seafood (2010)
Fireside Dining (2009)
Romantic Restaurant (2009)
Fireside Dining (2007)
Fireside Dining (2005)
Special Occasion Dining (2005)
Fine Dining (2010)
Seafood (2010)
Fireside Dining (2009)
Romantic Restaurant (2009)
Fireside Dining (2007)
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Special Occasion Dining (2005)