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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.5
4.5
7137 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

    $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
  • Valentine's Day - Banquette

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special touch by reserving a guaranteed banquette for your A La Carte dining experience. A $50 per person deposit secures this elevated seating option, providing an intimate and cozy atmosphere for your evening. Please note that this deposit is an additional charge and does not apply to food or beverage. Should your plans change, cancellations made by 10 PM the day prior will be eligible for a full refund. Unfortunately, cancellations after this time are non-refundable. We look forward to creating a memorable Valentine’s Day for you!
    Valentine's Day - Banquette Photo
  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    All reservations require a deposit of $10 per person, regardless of the party size. This deposit will be taken off of the final bill at the end of your visit. Dress to impress! If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, we ask that you do so by 10pm the day prior in order to receive a refund by emailing nytaodtreservations@taogroup.com. Any cancellations made after 10pm will not be eligible for a refund. Please let us know in advance if your party decreases. Please note that all reservations have a 90 minute dining limit due to high demand. We will try our best to accommodate seating preferences or general requests but they are not guaranteed. We look forward to serving you!
    Valentine's Day Dinner Photo

What 7,137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAO Downtown in New York offers an "amazing experience" with "delicious food" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "wonderful service" and "stunning decor." It's perfect for "special occasions," although some have noted a wait despite reservations. Overall, it's a "memorable dining experience" with "great vibes" and "excellent cuisine."

7,137 Reviews
  1. Alessandra

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top class dinner !!! The ambience, Food and drinks are super !

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  2. Alisa

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The hostess’s on the night of 1/18/25 are rude and unhelpful. They gave away our table without letting anyone in our party know that when they arrived. They told us the next table would be “like she said a bit of a wait” in a very rude and condescending tone. Not letting us know ABOUT how long the wait would be, we left to another restaurant. Not even five minutes later we received a text saying our table was ready. Are you joking ? I’ve worked in the restaurant business for years and this was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. TAO has disappointed me and we definitely won’t be back.

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  3. Kenneth

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night! Wonderful food. Music fit a bit loud but was still a lot of fun

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  4. ophir

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and an amazing design of the restaurant. Kees a very high level of everything for years!

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  5. Barry

    VIP

    New York City

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a great buzz and yummy food. Celebrate something or just meet friends here

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  6. Susan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun restaurant Food was exceptional Was noisy for anyone that was thinking of having an intimate dinner We were fine

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  7. ramon

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El lugar, la comida y el servicio son excelentes 💯 recomendado

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  8. Damyii

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time at TAO, went to celebrate my Birthday. Service was amazing and so was the food. Will come back again soon.

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  9. Christian

    VIP

    Montreal

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expérience totale: nourriture, ambiance, service. Un endroit qui nous fait sentir comme si nous étions de stars de cinéma.

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  10. Suzanne

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and wonderful staff. The food was delicious but the portions for the price have gotten smaller. Miso cod dish was shockingly small not worth the $48.

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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 4.5 stars by 7137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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