One if by Land, Two if by Sea

jim
jim
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4 out of 5
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4
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One if by Land, Two if by Sea

  • October 13, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Kris&TomRinear from Carlsbad, California
This restaurant is a true gem! Set in an eighteenth-century carriage house once owned by Aaron Burr, the bi-level dining room is splendid. It is also rumored to be haunted. We had martinis in the bar area beforehand and if you just want to come for drinks the bartender was very friendly and the drinks were yummy. There is a menu to choose from for $69 that includes appetizer, main course and dessert. We splurged and paid extra for the lobster, the beef wellington, the chocolate souffle and an amazing bottle of wine. It was definitely worth it and every item we got was amazing. Piano music filled the dining area. We dined upstairs which seemed more romantic. We felt the staff was very attentive but not overly so. If we needed more bread they were right on it without our asking. We would definitely go back and it made a wonderful romantic end to a great day in the city.

From journal New York Trip 2006

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

  • July 8, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by dtibbitts from Trophy Club, Texas
This restaurant is such a nice and intimate experience. We were seated by a warm fireplace, and the food was just excellent. I think I had by favorite meal to date there, and that was over ten years ago.

From journal Christmas in New York

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One if by Land, Two if by Sea

  • April 17, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by shoppingbebe from New York , New York
Wow. What can I say about this place- they aren't kidding when they call it the most romantic restaurant in NYC. Firelit space in Alexander Hamilton's old townhouse is gorgeous, and this is truly traditional fine dining. My boyfriend took me there for our anniversary- it's that kind of place. Supposedly they get half a dozen marriage proposals a week, and you can see why. Very heavy continental cuisine, nothing nouveau or fusion about this place- it's Beef Wellington and scotch all the way. The vibe can be a little staid but it's definitely an experience. Great food, little touches so attentive that doggy bags are gilt-stamped shopping bags with real napkins included. that says it all!

From journal my favorite nyc restaurants and bars

Editor Pick

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

  • September 21, 2000
  • Rated 3 of 5 by jim from Charlotte, North Carolina
The best part about this dining experience was the atmosphere and ambience. The restaurant is in a quaint brownstone like building which feels more like a small house than your typical New York building. Inside is soothing piano music and a large fireplace that greatly enhances the soothing environment. The only downside (which is characteristic of almost every New York restaurant) is that you are right next to other diners -- I heard all about the next table's business and dating exploits.

I had the lobster risotto and it was fantastic. The Beef Wellington (the signature dish of the restaurant) was also everything you would expect and more. As always, we ordered dessert (the creme brulee and and a cobbler-like dessert) that was wonderful.

The waiter was very helpful (although a little busy at times) so don't hesitate to ask for recommendations.

From journal My Favorite 'High-End' Restaurants

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