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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.7 (7327)
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
92 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 186 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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

  • 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

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What 7,327 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Manhattan

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAO Downtown in New York offers a "dramatic and immersive dining" experience with "excellent food, outstanding service, and great drinks." The ambiance is "breathtaking," making it ideal for celebrations. Guests praise standout servers like Mo and Ryan, and recommend dishes like the branzino and orange chicken. Reservations are advised.
7,327 Reviews
  1. Paula

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy rico la ambientación excelente y nos atendieron muy bien

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  2. Ursula

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tao never fails! We dined last night celebrating our daughter’s 15th birthday. Everything was perfect. The table location, food, service was super.

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  3. Miloydi

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad overall me and my partner had a stomach bug next day do not recommend

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  4. Sonia

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We visited Downtown Tao to celebrate a friend's birthday, but unfortunately, the experience was a major letdown. From the start, everything felt disorganized—our water, food, and drinks were all served late. Appetizers didn’t arrive together, and service throughout the night was slow and inattentive. While the food was just okay, what really stood out was how inconsistent the birthday celebrations were. We saw other tables receiving grand birthday presentations with music, lights, and staff involvement. When it was our turn, our cake and dessert were brought out by a single server with one candle—no celebration, no energy. They handed it to us quietly and walked away. It felt rushed and impersonal. To top it off, we waited nearly 40 minutes just to get our bill. When we asked the server why our birthday celebration was handled so differently, we got a simple apology with no explanation. We were genuinely disappointed. A place known for its vibe and experience should offer consistent service to all guests, especially during special occasions. Sadly, we won’t be returning

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  5. Pierre

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I havent been at tao for a long time, I love the space the ambiounce but the food and the drink took a big hit... the drinks are very bad taste like juices.... the sushi was very bad... its not even close to what it was... small pieces and have no flavour like it used to be.... the service were nice but hard to get their attention....

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  6. Kevin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always heard great things about TAO Restaurant that I had to go and live the experience personally. I have to say everything was amazing! The food, and ambience and service didn’t disappoint. I will definitely be back

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  7. DALIS C VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My brother was visiting from out of town so we went there for dinner. It was his first time there and he had an amazing experience! The waitress was excellent and everything we ordered was super delicious! My brother was amaze and impressed with the decor! Especially the big statue we we’re seated directly in front of. He liked that lites up with different colors so he took a video to post it on his Facebook. He was impressed with everything! I frequently go there with my girlfriends and I will be returning the end of this month to celebrate one of our girlfriend’s birthday. See you again soon! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

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  8. Marc VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, excellent food. But if anyone goes there please ask for Mo the sever! He was the best waiter/server we’ve ever had! Truly a kind considerate and knowledgeable person!

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  9. Valerie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! Please come to Paris, France :) And very nice waiter👍

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  10. Paul

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding The food was simply amazing Staff extremely attentive

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FAQs

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

TAO Downtown - New York is rated 4.7 stars by 7327 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 186 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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