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 Craig Hopson 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 Sundays for 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.
The Scene 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, looks out over a candlelit dining room and formal balcony, where tuxedoed servers pamper the special-occasion crowds with requisite pomp and pretense. The Food In recent years, the continental three-course prix fixe has morphed into an exciting--and as expected, indulgent--internationally inspired menu. Start with puffy goat-cheese gnocchi napped in black-truffle butter, pancetta and sweet roasted onions, or pastry-topped seafood gumbo served with aromatic homemade breads. Rosy, sage-streaked duck breast pairs nicely with crispy confit, braised chanterelles and acorn-squash spaetzle, and the signature beef Wellington--a gigantic, buttery seared fillet slathered with foie gras and baked in pastry--is better than ever. The towering chocolate souffle, intensely flavored and light as air, is exemplary.
I live in Philadelphia and I love this restaurant. It is romantic and the food is excellent! The beef wellington is amazing! I heard about this place from Regis!
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This restaurant provides a very romantic dimly lit, fireplace setting. The food is superb, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is jus what you need it to be. Local restaurants are not often known for great food, but you will be pleasingly surprised.
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This is a cozy restaurant in the village -- the last time I was there, they had a crackling fire and it was such a romantic place.
The food is amazing, The seafood dishes are superb and the service is terrific as well. It don't know how easy it is to get in there on the weekends. The last Saturday night I was there, it was packed and it was during a snow storm.
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Thoroughly enjoyable dining experience
By swindler123
When my boyfriend and I stepped into this restaurant, we immediately felt transported into a different, romantic, old world era. What was previously a stable for horses has since been transformed into a most beautiful dining room complete with crackling fire place and baby grand piano. Amidst the tuxedoed servers, we felt like characters straight out of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.
The service was highly attentive without being intrusive. The food was truly unforgettable. Get the beef wellington, the buttery texture simply melts in your mouth. Desserts were divine as well. Really liked the sweet and salty combination of the Rocky Road Fondant. Though there was some lag between the appetizers and entrees, they more than made up for it by giving us a free bottle of wine as well as free appetizers, whilst we waited. Looking forward to my next visit there!
Pros: Great food, amazing atmosphere, very attentive service Cons: pricey ( but worth every penny)
Posted 05/02/09
great hidden find!
By benlbr
I had originally made a Saturday reservation for two for my wife's birthday. However, an emergency came up and we had to reschedule our dinner. The restaurant was very accomodating and was able to give us a reservation two days in advance. Although we arrived an hour early, they were able to seat us right away anyway! The decor is very lovely, and adds a classic appeal to its ambiance. We ordered scallops for our appetizer, and the duck and beef wellingtons for our entrees. The scallops and ducks were FANTASTIC! Although my beef wellington was a bit on the salty side. They remembered to put a birthday candle in my wife's dessert without my reminding them, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I would definitely come back again!
Pros: attentive staff, friendly service, yummy food Cons: a little tight on space
Posted 03/17/09
Romantic dining, great food
By ajk1
We went here for our engagement dinner, and it was perfect. The place was crowded (which I equate with good food), but it wasn't very loud. We were seated in the room that leads to the balcony, and the christmas lights were lit. That, the candles, and the flowers on the table, set the perfect romantic mood. The restaurant only offers prix fixe (at least when we went), and I don't remember exactly what we got, but it was very, very good. All in all, a perfect night and I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Pros: Great food, very romantic ambience Cons: A bit pricey (2 dinners, 1 glass of wine = $250)
Posted 03/04/09
No romance in the food
By villagefoodie3
Romantic---yes. But so is Central Park on a perfect spring day. The difference is, you don't expect an edible meal in Central Park. Terribly disappointing.
Pros: atmosphere Cons: the food
Posted 03/02/09
overall dining
By lisanadyy
I used to dream about going to One if by Land, Two if by Sea and then, when I finally did get to go , I understood that some dreams can come true. A subdued atmosphere doesn't take away from the excellent service, presentation and overall dining experience at what is surely one of New York's top five restaurants.
