“It's very stuffy and has an older and more conservative clientele. It's a classic restaurant that hasn't aged well and feels more like a haunted relic than a place that has aged with elegance.”
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“It's very stuffy and has an older and more conservative clientele. It's a classic restaurant that hasn't aged well and feels more like a haunted relic than a place that has aged with elegance.”
H3
“Harry's in Hanover Square and One if by Land Two if by Sea in the West Village both serve beef wellington.”
H2
“Food was mediocre both times for the price point.”
H2
“Options 1 and 2 are vibes >>> food.”
H2
“Most find it quite overpriced and a bit cliche.”
H2
“One if by land is always a solid but expensive option.”
H2
“Negative is the food quality. 7.5-8/10. It’s good, but it tastes like it’s missing that extra humph to make it amazing.”
H2
“The food is good (sometimes amazing depending on the day) and it’s very romantic complete with piano player and all.”
H2
“one if by land is overrated, didn't like the food and had minimal service”
H2
“It is very romantic and has an interesting history as it was Aaron Burr’s carriage house.”
H2
“Great food, amazing service.”
H2
“Both have great beef wellingtons”
H2
“one of by land two of by sea is very intimate and romantic spot(lots of proposals)”
H2
“one if by land is perhaps one of the best carriage house/townhouse atmosphere in the city.”
H2
“Beef Wellington at One if by Land, Two if by Sea. I was on death row this would be my requested final meal before the chair. 😄”
H2
“I’m one of the people that has experienced discrimination there, and the food was absolutely terrible.”
H2
“One if by land, two if by sea is my favorite for a romantic vibe.”
H2
“One if by land, two if by sea is my favorite for a romantic vibe.”
H2
“One if by land two if by sea is the best beef Wellington in NYC in my opinion.”
H1
“For upscale quintessential NY I look to River Cafe, Bemelman’s bar, and maybe One if by Land, Two if by Sea.”
H1
“This is the place for those who have no idea where to go and those people Google “most romantic restaurants in NYC” — it’s mediocre, not unique or special at all, and not thoughtful”
H1
“OIBL is totally tourists — pass.”
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“Oh no no no. Maybe in 1980 but not now.”
H1
“I also like their menu better, the beef Wellington is fabulous.”
H1
“One of By Land Two if by Sea”
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“Hard to beat One if by Land……”
H1
“had a bad experience at one if by land, two if by sea, poor service, food wasn't great, would not return or recommend”
H1
“Also I find One if by Land a little creepy.”
H1
“Don't recommend One if by land two if by sea.”
H1
“Last year we went to One if by Land and it was horrendous!!!”
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“One if by Land, Two if by Sea”
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“disliking one if by land”
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“Gross”
H1
“One if by Land, Two if by Sea is an old favorite romantic restaurant.”
H1
“Was just going to say this!”
H1
“one if by land is tourist garbage…nobody from nyc is going there for a date night”
H1
“The food is also great though I definitely had better menus than others.”
H1
“I love One if by Land, Two if by Sea. A great romantic and “fancy” dinner”
H1
“One if by land, two if by Sea if you’re not East Asian”
H1
“The Clocktower or One if By Land Two if By Sea”
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“Just had it at One if by land, Two if by sea for Christmas Eve dinner. Fabulous”
H1
“River Cafe or One If By Land, both very romantic”
H1
“One if by land two if by sea”
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“One If by land two if by sea”
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“One if by land, 2 if by sea for an excellent tasting menu and romantic atmosphere.”
H1
“Avoid this racist establishment”
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“One if by land, two if by sea”
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“[One If By Land](https://www.oneifbyland.com/) has always been one of the traditional top spots for a romantic dinner.”
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“That’s a nice place but the food isn’t exciting to me. Nice room though”
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“one if by land two if by sea”
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