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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.6 (7239)
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
92 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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

  • Mother’s Day Endless Brunch at TAO Downtown

    $0.00 - $88.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day at TAO Downtown with an endless buffet brunch experience. Enjoy a luxurious spread featuring signature dim sum, sushi, carving and omelet stations, hot and cold appetizers, chef-curated entrées, and a decadent dessert display—all served in TAO’s iconic, immersive setting. Includes coffee and soft drinks. Specialty coffee available on consumption. Pricing is $88 per adult and $40 per child (ages 6–13). Children under 5 dine for free. Menu pricing, beverages (alcoholic), tax, and gratuity will be charged on the day of the event.
    Mother’s Day Endless Brunch at TAO Downtown Photo
  • Mother's Day Dinner at Tao Downtown

    May 11, 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a freshly sourced tulip bouquet, from the Union Square Market. This vibrant floral arrangement is the perfect way to celebrate! Enhance your dining experience by adding bubbles to toast to Mom’s special day. Even if you're simply dining with us, you can still treat yourself or a loved one to a beautiful bouquet and bubbles. Please note: the vase is not included. Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable at Tao Downtown—we look forward to hosting you.
    Mother's Day Dinner at Tao Downtown Photo
  • 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

Private dining

What 7,239 people are saying

TAO Downtown - New York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAO Downtown in New York offers a "stunning atmosphere" and "amazing food," making it an excellent choice for special occasions and dates. The creative cocktails and diverse menu, featuring highlights like lobster pad thai and crispy BBQ pork bao, are complemented by "quick service." While it's "overpriced," the experience is memorable.

7,239 Reviews
  1. Mibett

    Stuttgart2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fue mi primera experiencia en TAO me fascino la atencion la comoda estuvo divina sobretodo el pekon pato. Los dimsun divinos y los sishi so otneena mejorar un poco esta muy simple . Desserts super espectacular y los cocktail tambien

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  2. sandra

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fab! The place is amazing when you walk in! The decor, vibe, music! It’s just fab! Service was unreal- waitress very attentive and the food was the best I’ve had in NY! Thai flavours were amazing!! Definitely a place to visit!

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  3. Lori VIP

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our evening there. Great drinks, food and spectacular table with a view from the top. Our waiter/actor Jeremy was great. We’ll be back.

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  4. Ethan

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my friends was late but the staff gave us an extended grace period which was nice of them. The food was excellent and overall no complaints about the experience. Highly recommend.

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  5. Andrew VIP

    Des Moines5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW! This place lives me speechless every time I visit. The service, ambiance and food are all 10/10.

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  6. Kathie VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun vibe! Show stopper for sure. We enjoyed immensely. It’s not the place for intimate conversation tho.

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  7. Malcolm

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere great service, great affordable food with recommended to anyone for life, dinner date and just enjoyment.

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  8. David

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 8 had an excellent experience for our celebratory board outing!

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  9. Stefano

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cibo buono ma troppa attesa tra un piatto e l’altro

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  10. SERGIO

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is an amazing restaurant, excellent service , delicious food, it’s a really good options

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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 7239 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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