One if by Land, Two if by Sea

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   Arsany

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place, would definitely recommend for any couple
   

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   Devin

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance and service were by far better than most restaurants you could compare to. The decorations throughout, the pianist playing in the background, the fireplaces roasting, everything was on point with ambiance. The servers were constantly available and quick with accommodating any request. The food serving size to start was miniscule, which other restaurants in the area serve larger amounts with similar or lower price points. The taste of the food did not feel elevated to merit the price of the meals, in my opinion. I was expecting more flavor from the food, especially the final course before dessert, which felt a bit bland. That's not to say it wasn't tasty, but it just didn't have the WOW factor. Also, the presentation of the food was a bit boring. The value came mostly from the decor with the fresh flowers everywhere and tabletop decorations, which didn't really fill the stomach but did appeal to the eyes. The seating arrangement felt a bit tight since you had to move the table to get in and out of your seat. The coat check at the entry was nice, but we didn't make use of it this time. Booking the reservations was simple, and you're seated right away upon arrival. Overall, it's a great spot to do a special occasion at, but not for a regular day meal.
   

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   Shante

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such an incredible dining experience for Valentine’s Day last night! The five course tasting menu was delicious. So happy we added on the wine pairing option as well which complemented the tasting menu perfectly! The decor was beautiful from the candles and roses for centerpieces and throughout restaurant, immaculate decor with a great pianist curating such a romantic ambiance. I had such a great time and will definitely return back! 💞
   

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   Ruben Alberto

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a blessed time with my wife . The service was amazing !
   

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   Jeff

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My Wife and I last dined at this wonderful, historic restaurant 24 years ago on the night we got engaged. Despite any changes since then, it was equally fantastic last night. The top-knotch service, the romantic ambience and, of course, the food & drinks were all marvelous. I highly recommend the Duck Confit starter, the legendary Beef Wellington, and the Creme Brulee. It's not an inexpensive evening...but magic doesn't come cheap!
   

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   Rick

   VIP

   Cleveland

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Disappointing. Poor, uneven, indifferent service. Average, at best, fare.
   

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   James

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic spot! Service was superb and the food was delicious. Each dish was amazing and tasted great
   

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   Mark

   New Jersey

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tremendous meal. Segundo, our waiter, was professional and friendly. The ambience was perfect. We were greeted upon arrival so nicely w a friendly attentive welcome. The food was delicious and served hot.(not always the case, even at the finest restaurants). One if by land continues to be one of the most special places in NYC to celebrate important occasions.
   

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   Thomas

   New York City

   20 reviews

   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was good but not outstanding and the wine was just OK. We tried 3 reds by the glass and only the Malbec was any good. The mushroom consomme sounded amazing but was more like a salty onion soup with a few mushrooms thrown in. Don't choose it. The price to quality ratio was high even for NYC. The ambiance is lovely, though someone should teach the pianist how to play "Take Five". I'd recently eaten at a 1 star Michelin place in Paris, and the last place my friend and I dined was Le Coucou here in the city. Both were much better at a lower price.
   

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    Alex

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent experience! Everything was perfection, the food, service, and ambience. We can’t wait to return. Thank you for making our celebration so special!
    

    One if by Land, Two if by SeaResponded on February 2, 2025

    Good Afternoon Alexandra, Congratulation on your marriage! Thank you so much for joining us on such a special day and taking the time to write about your experience. We are thrilled you had a wonderful time; we will most certainly share your thoughts with everyone. We look forward to taking care of you again sometime soon. Wishing you a life time of happiness and creating years of special memories, Kevin A. Mattner
    

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