One if by Land, Two if by Sea
17 Barrow St, New York
(212) 255-8649
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What a wonderful experience for a special occasion! Very pricey! But an evening of perfection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a romantic spot! I love the real candle light. We did the Chef's tasting menu and wine pairing which was delicious. You will not leave hungry! I loved the scallops. Perfect for a date night, anniversary or birthday celebration.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classy restaurant with some great ambience and descent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for an anniversary dinner. It was beautiful. Had a live piano player and the ambiance was great. Our server was super friendly and attentive. We got the three course meal and we highly suggest the duck appetizer, scallops entree and crème brûlée for dessert. They make a solid substitute of fashion and espresso martini. Great place to come for a romantic dinner, birthday or anniversary.
Dietary restrictions: They’re very thorough in asking about allergies and restriction.
Kid-friendliness: Wouldn’t bring little ones here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crème Brûlée
Came here for Valentine’s Day. $350 per person, fixed menu. I’ve been here before and it was great - not the case this time.
The food looked prepared ahead of time, definitely not fresh for the order. I can tell the ingredients themselves are high quality but everything came out dry and just above room temperature like it’s been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour.
The vegetarian menu served a plate of steamed vegetables and plain lentils.
The service was great and the restaurant very beautiful, but I feel like I got robbed spending $350 per person for what looked and tasted like pre-prepped food.
The complimentary champagne was a nice effort but tasted cheap, undrinkable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
We booked this reservation through open table and no where on the reservation did it advise how much the cost per person was going to be. I have heard of this restaurant and have been wanting to try it. I know it is fine dining and more expensive so I was prepared to spend a good amount of money but it was a special occasion for me and my fiancé. I triple checked my open table app and my confirmation email and nowhere did it say the cost. They called to confirm 4 days before the event and mentioned the price and i was in shock. Their normal 7 course meal is 179 so i was expecting 200 for a special occasion. For five courses it was 350 plus automatic 20% gratuity. Now with 4 days until Valentine’s Day and no heads up on this cost we really didn’t have a choice so we figured what the heck let’s try it. I did call back to confirm and i explained to the person on the phone that they should include the cost on resy (i meant open table) and she started yelling at me saying they don’t do resy and then i said apologies open table i didn’t memorize what service you use. But regardless i checked and that information wasn’t there. She continued to yell and insisted that i wasn’t thoughtful in checking my email when in fact i was as it is a lot of money i would have committed to. In the restaurant they sat us in a bad and populated spot not near the fancy windows or a booth just in the middle of the restaurant right next to another table when there were so many tables open that didn’t get filled for another 2 hours at least. Our server was great not too pushy but attentive. The first dish came out and it was literally one oyster per person which like come on you can’t spring for two per person with an expensive meal? Ok fine, next two dishes were equally as mini. Lobster and beef Wellington were great as well as the dessert. Idk whole meal was definitely not worth 350$ PLUS drinks & tip and after their hostess acted rude i had a bad taste in my mouth. NOT worth a trip.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Chef’s tasting menu was amazing, and the beef wellington lived up to the hype! Service was incredible, and they have a beautiful environment with flowers and candles on every table. Perfect for a special celebration!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great treat for a special occasion!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went here for my husband’s birthday, expecting a romantic and high-end experience. Instead, the service felt entirely unremarkable—almost as if attention to detail wasn’t part of their business model at all.
First, the seating. They placed us at a cramped two-top across from each other, even though there were round tables for two where we could’ve sat side by side—something we would have much preferred. There was nowhere to put my designer bag except the floor, which immediately set the tone for the night.
Then came the food. I made it clear that I’m pescatarian, yet they brought out a chef’s compliment: a quail egg with pancetta. When I asked if they could serve it without, the runner went back to the kitchen—only to return and say they couldn’t. How does that make sense? Just don’t put the pancetta on top. Am I crazy for thinking that’s an easy fix? To make it even more absurd, they only left the dish for my husband and took mine away. Since when do restaurants take food back like that? It was half a quail egg. My husband would’ve eaten it—why waste it?
To be fair, the food itself was outstanding. The branzino was the best I’ve ever had. But for a birthday treat? They gave us two tiny cookies and two pieces of marmalade. Not exactly a grand gesture.
I get the concept. It’s upscale, it’s intimate, it attracts a certain clientele. But let’s be real—$450 for dinner, and nothing about the experience felt special (besides the food). If I’m paying that much, I expect more than just good flavors. There are plenty of places with fresh, delicious food for a fraction of the price and with actual attention to detail. This place wasn’t exclusive or exceptional—it just felt like they knew they could get away with the bare minimum and still charge a premium.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
My husband and I just went here last night. I think it may be the most beautiful restaurant I’ve ever dined at! Nick took care of us and was attentive, professional, yet super friendly! The food was well executed. The piano music and flowers were that extra touch of elegance. If you’re looking for a contemporary, cold restaurant this wouldn’t be the place. The menu items are classic and delicious. We have been around to some of the best restaurants in this city and we both agreed that this would be at the top of our list. Thank you Kevin for the chocolate soufflé! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolute perfect ambiance for my 10 year anniversary! Beautiful, candlelit dinner, pianist — all the works. Sasa was a great server and brought out a complimentary dessert. 10/10. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've seen previous recent reviews and had high hopes for a lovely Xmas lunch for a party of 3.
Service started well with a warm greeting.
Nice decor, well laid out, with a lovely xmas setting.
Placed our orders for cocktails...I would certainly recommend the Bentley..worth it.
We each ordered different dishes from the xmas set menu, steak, fish, gnocchi (for the veg amongst us)...
The service turned frosty after my change of mind from a red wine to a white to complement my fish dish...and I'm not certain why...
The bread that accompanied the starters, I was informed was baked inhouse....didn't seem that way. Both the foccacia and the sourdough were average and lacked freshness.
The amuse-bouche, a term our waitress was unaware of, not so amusing. No one could articulate what exactly it was which it turned out to be a lobster delicacy...it was alright and failed to tickle the palate.
The mains, the beef and fish, was completely devoid of seasoning and ultimately ruined any possibility of ending the meal well. Dessert lacked any wonderment...it felt store-bought....
Overall, a poor experience for the money you spend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Average food, not really worth it. The space is cool tho
My husband and I came here to celebrate my birthday. Food and service is amazing. I had the tuna app, Branzino and apple dessert. Very romantic and quiet setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare, Rack of Lamb
We really want to thank Sasha for making our anniversary celebration so special. She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and celebrate our special day! Definitely one for the books!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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