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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.6
4.6
7077 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
19:00
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
Designed by Rockwell Group, TAO Downtown offers a distinct sense of arrival and discovery and is the first TAO venue where guests descend into a multi-level space. The subterranean restaurant, located in the heart of Chelsea, is intended to look and feel as if it has been there for decades and only unearthed recently to reveal the artifacts within. Upon arrival, guests immediately encounter a long corridor with a dragon scale patterned screen and Chinese calligraphy murals mounted on weathered brick walls.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 12:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 888-2724
  • Website
    https://taogroup.com/venues/tao-downtown-new-york/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ralph Scamardella
  • Private party facilities
    Tao Group has an impeccable record for throwing world-class events with the most influential leaders in in the worlds of business and finance, fashion, entertainment, and technology.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (866) 497-0245
  • Location
    92 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Cross Street
    at 16th Street; Entrance is on 9th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located on 16th Street between 8th & 9th Avenue across the street from Dream Downtown Hotel. Please be advised that we do not validate parking. Please read street signs carefully for street parking.
  • Public transit
    E train stop at 14th Street at 8th Avenue; please exit towards 16th Street on the NW corner. F train stop at 14th Street at 6th Avenue; please exit towards 16th Street on NW corner and walk west on 16th Street, then make a right on 9th Avenue.
  • Entertainment
    LIVE DJ Nightly beginning at 8:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Tableside Live King Crab

    US$750.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your experience with our Tableside Live King Crab, an impressive 6-pound live delicacy, presented tableside before being expertly prepared by our chefs. Gently steamed and wok-tossed, you may choose from one of 3 preparations to suite your palate. Please select one from these options at the time of booking: Cantonese Ginger Scallion, Singapore Red Chili, or Black Pepper Crab.
    Tableside Live King Crab photo

  • New Year's Eve 2025 - Dining Room

    US$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Our final seating will be for guests looking to join us through the New Year! Seating in our Main Dining Room will be $250 per person, not including beverages, and tax. Guests will order a la carte as well as special celebratory dishes curated by our culinary team. There will be a DJ, countdown to midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast! All guests joining us for the final seating must be 21+ years of age. All guests attending our final seating must prepay the per person amount. In the event that you need to cancel, we ask that all cancelations be made by Monday, December 23rd in order to receive a full refund. After the 23rd, they are non-refundable. Decreases in party size cannot use remaining minimum towards beverage.
    New Year's Eve 2025 - Dining Room photo

  • New Year's Eve 2025 - Sushi Bar

    US$200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Our final seating will be for guests looking to join us through the New Year! The Sushi Bar will be $200 per person, not including beverages, and tax. Guests will order a la carte from the menu as well as special celebratory dishes curated by our culinary team. There will be a DJ, countdown to midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast! All guests joining us for the final seating must be 21+ years of age. All guests attending our final seating must prepay the per person amount. In the event that you need to cancel, we ask that all cancelations be made by Monday, December 23rd in order to receive a full refund. After the 23rd, they are non-refundable. Decreases in party size cannot use remaining minimum towards beverage.
    New Year's Eve 2025 - Sushi Bar photo

Menu

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What 7,077 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAO Downtown in New York offers a vibrant, "legendary" dining experience with a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "beautiful decor," and "attentive service." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, providing an "energetic vibe" and "delicious dim sum." Despite some noise concerns, it remains a top choice.

7,077 Reviews

  1. Werner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Too loud for a dinner for two. food a "real" asian mix, little Japanese.

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  2. Óscar Omar

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar! Comida deliciosa! Buen servicio!

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  3. Maria

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I asked the bartender for a good drink which she reccomended the red dragon, and I chose the lychee martini. We got the drinks and it tasted like nothing, it was SO bland. I asked her if we could get something else since it tasted like water with a hint of lemonade.. and she said: “well since you already paid for it I’ll have to charge you for it”. And I looked at her and asked if it really is the case that you won’t get your costumer new drinks when it doesn’t taste good? And she just said “well I told you what it tasted like”.. Well, if you had told me at the start that it tasted like water I wouldn’t have ordered those drinks from you :) What kind of service is that? Glad I didn’t tip her to begin with. I told the rest our party (total of 7) to not even consider buying a drink from this place. The restaurant was too loud. Don’t get me wrong, I love the vibe - but if you have to yell to the person sitting beside you, then it’s too loud.. The food was OK. The sushi was fine, I’ve had better. But the mongolian beef and orange chicken was perfection! And the waiter we got was super nice and helpful. But we got a dish on our bill that none of us ordered or got on the table, but we didn’t see it until we got back to the hotel. All in all, it was an okay experience, if it hadn’t been for the beef and chicken I wouldn’t recommend going here.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in city. Food is always amazing! Atmosphere is always festive. Great place for monumental celebrations!!

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  5. Tom

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Party of 8. Horrible food. ĹOUD music, that never varies. Little to no table service. Did I say Horrible overpriced food. Terribly uncomfortable old chairs. SLOW delivery of entries. And of, before I forget, the food was lousy.

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  6. Calvin

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time. I came in early from my scheduled time and they accommodated me! I love Tao!

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  7. Manav

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve always been a loyal fan of TAO and its group of restaurants, having enjoyed exceptional experiences time and time again. Unfortunately, my recent visit to TAO Downtown was a complete letdown due to one particular manager Reina, who completely destroyed the vibe of what was supposed to be a joyful night out with friends celebrating multiple birthdays. From the moment this manager approached us, her attitude was shockingly rude and dismissive. What was even more disappointing was the clear display of discriminatory behavior, which left everyone in our group feeling unwelcome and disrespected. It was as if we were an inconvenience to her, and her unprofessionalism cast a shadow over the entire evening. From the fiasco of seating us, to explicitly telling us to leave by a certain time multiple times (we are regular of NYC dining and know the time duration of seated reservations), to telling the wait staff to convey that we had 5 minutes left when our main course was still on the table, then telling the wait staff that if ordering desserts those will not be served at the table but at the lounge and to vacate. Our wait times of being seated, waiting to order, for the check, to getting our cards back took more time than our actual dining This experience was deeply disheartening, especially since we had chosen TAO Downtown to create memorable moments with our friends, trusting the stellar reputation of the TAO Group. To have our night soured by a manager's behavior was a stark contrast to the exceptional service we've come to expect. While I’ve always held TAO in high regard, this particular incident has made me hesitant to return. TAO leadership should ensure that their staff, especially those in managerial positions, uphold the high standards that the TAO Group is known for, or should I say “was” known for. I truly hope this feedback is taken seriously, as no guest should ever leave feeling disrespected or unwelcome, especially during a special celebration

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  8. Kyle T

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was outstanding. Service and food were also outstanding! Will definitely return

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  9. kalea

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the absolute best time. Went with a friend for drinks and appetizers an hour for closing. Service was still top notch and the energy was a younger but classy vibe. DJ really add to the space. DEFINITELY coming back.

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  10. Aggelos

    Greece

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect food and the place ! I recommend to everyone to go is the best place to eat and have a drink

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FAQs

TAO Downtown - New York does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

TAO Downtown - New York is rated 4.6 stars by 7077 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.

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Google Map for TAO Downtown - New York

92 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    at 16th Street; Entrance is on 9th Avenue
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 12:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage is located on 16th Street between 8th & 9th Avenue across the street from Dream Downtown Hotel. Please be advised that we do not validate parking. Please read street signs carefully for street parking.
  • Public transit
    E train stop at 14th Street at 8th Avenue; please exit towards 16th Street on the NW corner. F train stop at 14th Street at 6th Avenue; please exit towards 16th Street on NW corner and walk west on 16th Street, then make a right on 9th Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ralph Scamardella
  • Entertainment
    LIVE DJ Nightly beginning at 8:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://taogroup.com/venues/tao-downtown-new-york/
  • Phone number
    (212) 888-2724
  • Private party facilities
    Tao Group has an impeccable record for throwing world-class events with the most influential leaders in in the worlds of business and finance, fashion, entertainment, and technology.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (866) 497-0245

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