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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.6
4.6
7066 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
22:00
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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
    Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 12:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 888-2724
  • 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
  • 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

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, tax, and gratuity. This will feature a special New Year’s Eve menu that will consist of our greatest hits. 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, tax, and gratuity. Seating's at our Sushi Bar will feature a special New Year’s Eve menu that will consist of our greatest hits. 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

What 7,066 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

7,066 Reviews
  1. kalea

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. MARY JO

    Toronto

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! More than we expected. Party like atmosphere. Excellent service for being so busy. And the food! Amazing

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  3. Alexis

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was absolutely delicious my friends and I had a difficult time deciding what was our favorite or how to rate our favorites they were all phenomenal! Appetizer, entree anddddd dessert I mean wow! Will be back

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  4. Ayesha

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my husband and two kids for his birthday dinner . The food was great. The service was great .

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  5. Ralph

    New York City

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was mediocre and small servings. Not a great value for the price. Service was good and ambience was nice

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  6. yemi

    West Palm Beach

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation but did get a seat until an hour later. Overall service was slow and not efficient. The food was great

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  7. Katrina

    Seattle

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious cuisine, friendly staff and great location. Fun ambience and wonderful for picture taking. I wouldn’t mind if the music was slightly turned down a bit 🙃

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  8. Nancy

    London

    84 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too big and noisy for my taste. Very over the top opulent. Food and service good, but you have to be into the scene.

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  9. BLANCH

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutamnete impresentBle una hora de esspera de psobre la hora reservada hasa ser atendidos. Inaceptable

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  10. José

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have to wait for 55 minutes to be seated at the table, it’s not fair We have to wait stand up because there were no olá és

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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 7066 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Daily 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
  • 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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