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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY
TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY
TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY
TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY
TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.5
4.5
6226 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 139 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 / Stephen Yen
  • 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

What 6,226 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

6,226 Reviews
  1. Cigar

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Terrific ambiance, energetic and fun. The food is always delicious and well prepared. The portions on the Mongolian Beef and Orange chicken seemed smaller than usual. The lo mein portion was bountiful. Not sure why?

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely experience at Tao Downtown. I brought my wife there to celebrate her birthday and the ambience, the service, the music, and the food were all worth spending the money. Had a great time and will definitely make another visit in the future!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    We were a party of 6 that was crammed on a table of 4…. Despite making a reservation! Our table was small and servers were literally pushing glasses and plates roughly, sometimes on the verge of dropping the glasses or plates on us, while trying to fit the dishes on the tiny table! Been there before many times but this was the worst experience. Not happy!

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  4. WendellB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Good ambience. Food was exquisite. Will definitely return

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  5. MercedesS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great place, awesome food!! Highly recommend for special occasion!!!

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  6. AleM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    My recent visit to TAO was rather disappointing. The restaurant's noise level was uncomfortably high, making it challenging to enjoy a peaceful dinner. Moreover, the prices were exorbitant, and the food was, at best, average—nothing special. If you're seeking a reasonably priced dining experience with exceptional food, I would recommend exploring other options in the area.

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  7. EmilyS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambiance, and music. Loved it for saturday night dinner

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place food was outstanding and service also food came fast and hot

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  9. LucieS

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    TAO gets a bad reputation based on the type of people that go here. But we had an excellent experience for a late night birthday dinner. The vibe was high and the food was excellent. I am impressed with the level of execution for such a large restaurant that has been around for so long. I'd go back again.

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  10. MEGANM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you so much! Great time and appreciate you all accommodating us.

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  11. ThereseA

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Not at all worth the money. It fell more like a fabric than a restaurant and the volyme was extreme! We could not talk to eachother at the table.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing but for a high end Resturant - I must say the drinks were horrible !!! I ordered a glass of “Old Fashioned’ which lacked in taste, alcohol and overall ingredients. Normally, I would not take this part of the night as a huge disappointment but after paying $24 for a single drink- one must hold certain judgement or at very least make his /her experiences known to the establishment.

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  13. AsmaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Thank you Michael for your perfect service and your help to choose ! You Are a very very nice guy and your recommandations are fabulous! I will come back really !

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  14. EdwardW

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food was great, but the service was disappointing. It was too rushed, our server disappeared for over half an hour, the busser did not know what cutlery meant, and when we pointed out the poor service, a host came down and presented herself as a "manager" and parrotted perfunctory fake apologies. There was no greeting on the way in or the way out, and the greeters/bouncers were too busy chatting up a bunch of 20-something girls to do their job. Finally, what place does not serve two drinks to a person at the bar and requests the other guest confirm they exist? The crowd was dispropotionately the sort of people who live in "newly gentrified" areas of NYC, who are there to take photos and post on social media and are not familiar with good service. This place serves the needs of this crowd well, but falls short of meeting the expectations of more discerning diners. There are far too many other places in NYC for us to come back to this one.

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  15. LauraC

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Don’t dine after 8 if you care to have a conversation with your dining partners Hostesses were snotty and not accommodating at all The bartender serves one person 1 drink at a time you cannot go to the bar and order a drink for your guests without them being present

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  16. KellyJ

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great vibe! Great dessert! Great drinks! Great music and whoever is the DJ should get a raise!! The music was on point.

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  17. NimraM

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and good service. Would highly recommend anyone visiting NYC to visit!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wonderful space, super staff, gorgeous food, great value. Music need to drop a few db. Would I go back… definitely

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  19. DebbieH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional, unexpected, unassuming, spectacular hole in the ground.

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  20. DavidR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance is amazing the service was great food came out at a decent time and it was all delicious. Service at the table was great and overall great experience

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  21. JesusB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Lugar espectacular. La comida bastante buena, pero el sitio un lujazo para, en nuestro caso, una cena en pareja. Para repetir.

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  22. OlgaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    TAO is always the best! We loved the atmosphere and the food.

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  23. LeeA

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WOW! an amazing experience. Atmosphere, service, food- just eye-opening amazing!

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  24. Bluenote2005

    Greater Boston

    78 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    A total disaster we never saw a server nor did we even get a glass of water. We just left after 20 minutes. The restaurant is in desperate need of a manager

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  25. ChrisE

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    I left a deposit but it wasn’t taken off from my bill?

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! But the portions were a bit small for the price. The place is beautiful!

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  27. CDF77

    New York Area

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food3service2ambience5
    Great place for group of people waiter left us in the middle of the service she changed her shift we had to grab another waitress to Continue our dinner

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  28. AnaM23

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It’s just an overrated place in the city. Customer service sucks and they simply don’t even care about it. The food was not as expected. First time and last time here!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was an amazing night, excellent service and experience, the food was delicious, our birthday celebration was a success. Definitely we come back soon.

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  30. Wandi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service. They let us wait for two of our party that were late and were very understanding. Very good food

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Miguel our server along with the host and security staff were very accommodating. Food was great and service from the entire staff was excellent !

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food. Cool atmosphere. Would definitely highly recommend.

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  33. EmilyR

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is my 4th time here and the service is always top notch and the food absolutely memorable.

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  34. Taowasterrible

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    The service was terrible. This one for my anniversary dinner and we left with bad tastes in our mouth. Ryan R was a terrible server.

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  35. Jemma

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with great service, but very overpriced.

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  36. ibb2002

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    I love the place but God they need to work on their service quality.

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  37. DonTheArtist

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Perfect spot for special occasions & dates. The food was great 👍🏼

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  38. cicada

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    We had a really nice server food was good - cool venue

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hermosa decoración del lugar y no esperamos mucho

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was good , food, the place , the services.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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 6226 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 139 times today

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
  • 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 / Stephen Yen
  • 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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