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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.7 (7300)
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
92 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 157 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

Private dining

What 7,300 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 "classy and sexy vibe" with stunning decor and "exceptional service." Diners praise the "amazing food," highlighting dishes like orange chicken and spicy tuna. The ambiance is "mysterious but seductive," perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional wait times, the overall experience is "highly recommended."
7,300 Reviews
  1. Timothy

    Caribbean2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere and great food Just took a while to get the cheque after we were done

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  2. Adriana

    Miami - Dade2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy rico, muy buen servicio y muy bonito el lugar, solo que muchísimo ruido y casi no se podía hablar

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  3. Islam VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the experience. It wasn't my first nor my last! Service was truly impeccable...will return

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  4. Raj

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been the second time i visited Tao. The vibe and ambience is amazing. Service is good. As a vegetarian we got a lot of options which is amazing.

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  5. Sami

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    super ambiance et super restaurant. je recommande vivement

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  6. Jeimy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love coming to TAO Downtown — it’s definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The food is amazing, the ambiance is breathtaking, the drinks are delicious, and the service is consistently ten out of ten. I visited last Tuesday at 11:30 PM, which was their last reservation slot of the night. One of the managers, Jonathan Vlad Bermeo, personally walked us to his favorite table in the restaurant. His customer service is truly impeccable. The attention to detail that Jonathan showcases is quite rare to find. I’d like to publicly thank him and express my sincere appreciation for the incredible job he does. Our server, Jeremy, was also a highlight of the evening. He recommended and explained every dish with great care. Both Jeremy and Vlad went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable dining experience. If you’re looking for a place with excellent food, outstanding service, and great drinks, TAO is always the best choice.

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  7. Viral

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish it had more vegetarian options especially in the appetizer sections

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  8. Juan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service great people has allot fun.

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  9. Daniel

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 an amazing experience. From the moment I stepped in the premises I was swept to another world. The statue in the back is an eyesore and the layout is something to stare at for hours at edge. My server Ryan was attentive to detail and helpful. The food came out fast,hot n perfectly made. The orange chicken,short rib bao buns and banana pudding were stars of the course.the ambience and background noise weren’t too much of bother even with tons of people inside. Highly recommend coming here.

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  10. Paul

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tao always delivers. Still my favorite food anywhere and my guests were complimenting the service and treatment compared to other NY restaurants.

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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 7300 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 157 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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