TAO Uptown

Name: TAO Uptown
Address: 42 East 58th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 888-2288
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

12277 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pan-Asian

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A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

Experiences are available.

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Takeout

(212) 888-2288

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Asian, Chinese
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 888-2288
Website
https://taogroup.com/venues/tao-uptown-new-york/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tin Huynh
Catering
Enjoy TAO classics catered to the venue of your choice. Our off-premise catering services range from a small drop off and set up for 10 people, to an off-premise event for thousands. TAO signature dishes, including our famous Chilean Sea Bass, Kung Pao Chicken, Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon, Coconut Shrimp, and our wide selection of Sushi, will be delivered right to your door. Use us for your next birthday celebration, office luncheon, family gathering, or Super Bowl party. Always a Happy Ending! <br />
Private party facilities
TAO NY has hosted all styles of private parties, including movie premieres, corporate affairs, holiday receptions, business meetings and social events. TAO has accommodations available for 16 to 1000 guests for everything from seated dinners to buffet receptions and cocktail parties.
Private party contact
Brian Rolfe: (877) 774-9002

Location
42 East 58th Street New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
Park & Madison
Parking details
None
Public transit
4, 5, 6 Trains at 59th Street R, N, W Trains at 5th Avenue
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Dinner Reservation
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
All reservations require a deposit of $10 per person, regardless of the party size. This deposit will be taken off the bill at the end of your visit. If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, we ask that you do so by 10:00pm the day prior in order to receive a refund. Any cancellations made after 10:00pm will not be eligible for a refund. Please note that during these unprecedented times, all reservations have a 90 minute dining limit. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Popular dishes

Imperial Vegetable Egg Roll$17.00
Bamboo Steamed Vegetable Dumplings$17.00
Crunchy Cucumbers
Chicken Gyoza (Steamed or Pan Fried)$18.00
Chili Garlic Sauce
Pork Potstickers$19.00
Chili Sesame Glaze
Peking Duck Spring Roll$20.00
Hoisin Sauce
Lobster and Shrimp Spring Roll$22.00
Shiitake Mushrooms, Spicy Pineapple Sauce

Small Plates

Roasted Shishito Peppers$12.00
Yuzu
Hot Edamame$14.00
Tao Temple Salad$16.00
Satay of Chicken$17.00
Peanut Sauce
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wrap$19.00
Fried Egg
Jumbo Shrimp Tempura$21.00
Tuna Pringles$22.00
Truffle Aioli, Egg and Tomato
Rock Shrimp Lettuce Cups$22.00
Spicy Tuna Tartare$23.00
Crispy Rice
Lobster Wontons$24.00
Shiitake Ginger Broth
Satay of Chilean Sea Bass$26.00

Soups

Hot and Sour Soup$12.00
Shrimp Toast
Miso Soup$12.00
Tofu, Mahogany Clams

BBQ

Lacquered Roast Pork$17.00
Chinese Five Spice Short Ribs$24.00
Dragon Tail Spare Ribs$24.00

Noble Treasures from the Sea

Honey Glazed Salmon$37.00
Lotus Root, Green Beans, Baby Sweet Peppers
Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp$38.00
Tamarind, Bell Pepper
Grilled Branzino$40.00
Steamed Bok Choy, Ginger, Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette
Diver Sea Scallops$42.00
Red Curry, Thai Basil
Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass$46.00
Wok Vegetables
Salt and Pepper Lobster$69.00
Crispy Garlic and Chili Black Bean Sauce

From the Sky

Crispy Orange Chicken$34.00
Roasted Thai Buddha Chicken$35.00
Kung Pao Chicken$35.00
Peking Duck
- For Two$88.00

From the Land

Imperial Wagyu Sirloin
Ginger Scallion Broth, Wasabi Dipping Sauce
- per oz$25.00
Peking Pork Chop$44.00
Sticky Mandarin Glaze and Chinese Mushrooms
Filet Mignon Pepper Steak$48.00
Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon$56.00
Tempura of Onion Rings
Beef and Broccoli, Aged NY Strip$75.00
Black Bean Sauce
Grilled 12 oz Imperial Wagyu Ribeye$96.00
Yuzu Cilantro Butter

From the Sides

Bok Choy$12.00
Chinese Broccoli with Black Bean Sauce$14.00
Asian Green Stir Fry$14.00
Spicy Hoi Yin Eggplant$15.00
Charred Brussels Sprouts$15.00
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Puffed Rice
Cantonese Cauliflower$16.00
Sweet & Sour Sauce

Sophisticated Noodles & Rice

Steamed Jasmine or Brown Rice$8.00
8 Greens Fried Rice$18.00
Brown Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Egg White
Tao Lo Mein$19.00
Roast Pork
Chow Fun$21.00
Stir-Fried Vegetables, Tofu
Triple Pork Fried Rice$22.00
Pork Belly, BBQ Roast Pork, Chinese Sausage
Pad Thai Noodles$22.00
Peanuts, Mushrooms, Tofu
Pad Thai Noodles$23.00
Chicken
Pad Thai Noodles$26.00
Shrimp
Chinese Sausage and Shrimp Fried Rice$23.00
Fried Egg
Lobster and Kimchee Fried Rice$34.00

Sushi & Sashimi

price per piece

Ebi$8.00
Cooked Shrimp
Ikura$8.00
Salmon Roe
Smoked Sake$8.00
Smoked Salmon
Tako$8.00
Octopus
Sake$9.00
Salmon
Hamachi$9.00
Yellowtail
Maguro$9.00
Tuna
Hotate$9.00
Sea Scallop
Unagi$9.00
Fresh Water Eel
Botan Ebi$10.00
Sweet Shrimp
Charred Tuna$11.00
Uni$12.00
Sea Urchin
King Crab$13.00
Imperial Wagyu Beef$14.00
Toro
Fatty Tuna
- per piece$19.00

Sushi & Sashimi - Extras

Soy Paper$3.00
Temaki$4.00
Handroll
Maki$6.00
Roll

Special Dishes

Salmon Sashimi$20.00
Avocado, Crispy Onions, Sweet, Spicy Sesame Sauce
Yellowtail Sashimi$21.00
Jalapeño, Ponzu Sauce
Trio of Salmon, Tuna, and Yellowtail Sashimi$24.00
Wasabi Salsa
Chef's Choice Sushi and / or Sashimi Platter$99.00

Special Rolls

Shrimp Tempura Roll$20.00
Curry Sauce
Crunchy Spicy Yellowtail Roll$20.00
Crushed Onion
Vegetable Roll$20.00
Eight Treasure Vegetables and Soy Paper
Spicy Smoked Salmon Roll$21.00
Sweet Wasabi Sauce
Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll$22.00
Avocado, Soy Paper
Tao Angry Dragon Roll$22.00
Eel, Kabayaki Sauce
Chef 's Roll$23.00
Tuna, Salmon, Avocado, Kabayaki, Aji Amarillo
King Crab California Roll$23.00
Surf and Turf$26.00
Wagyu, Lobster Salad, Sesame Chimichurri

What 12,277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
overall4food4service4ambience4
Happy birsthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente experiencia y la comida deliciosa
BS
BenS
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
Another awesome place, good food great environment, it was busy so we're forgoting for a while, waiter apologize and we were back on track, overall good food, nice place staff was friendly
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is great, drinks are a work of art, perfectly combined
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Tao-tini, triple pork fried rice and the doughnuts were amazing!
TR
TonyaR
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food5service4ambience4
Food is excellent. Service was good but too fast. Wine is so overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience3
The table was available on time, but it’s crowded & loud and the ambiance is diminished because of that. Could not really hear music because of the amount of people and chatter …The food was good, pricey for the quality and service was “ok”. I have been here a few times now but not sure if there will be a next?
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Sdrunnergrl
San Francisco
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
So I have to tip my hat to TAO. We were running behind schedule as we were coming from Newport, NJ across the Hudson and of course it was rush hour and the PATH and NYC subways were packed. I called multiple times to inform TAO we were running late. They were SO accommodating. I was amazed bc when we walked into the restaurant, it was the coolest environment and one in which you'd think they could easily cop an attitude and be snooty and rude but they weren't AT ALL. I was with my two teen sons which could also bring on sneers as the place is definitely more adult-friendly however the server treated the boys with the utmost respect and honored our requests to get the food out ASAP as we had an 8 pm Hamilton show to catch. Service was amazing. Food was INSANELY good. Got the Duck spring rolls as well as the pork dumplings. Got the Chinese broccoli with black bean sauce. My son got the Orange Chicken but this was crazy good - best we've had and I make it homemade and am Korean so for me to even say this was amazing is big! I got the Chilean sea bass - cooked perfectly and so flavorful. My son got the ribs which he devoured. Added an Aperol Spritz for me since temps soared in the 90's that day. Restaurant had the nicest restrooms per my kids. Overall fantastic - recommendation given to me by my Jersey colleague - 5 stars all the way.
SZ
SarahZ
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely time at Tao. Batson is an amazing waiter and deserves 5 stars.
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Mikster
Houston
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a blast at Tao. Our waitress was amazing! Food and drinks were awesome. Recommend Tao to anyone wanting to have a fun time.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you’re not from the area & are looking for some place to eat and drink with your friends, this place is PERFECT! Loved the DJ, drinks & food were amazing! Definitely coming back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food1service2ambience3
Food wasn’t as expected and sushi taste bad.
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Foodiefromnj
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Felix our waiter made the whole night! Great food. Great night!
M
Melinda
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
We celebrated at Tao for our 13 year old Victoria's Birthday. Our waiter for the evening was William, and he was fantastic! She has a tree nut allergy and he was extremely attentive in making sure she was able to eat everything that came to the table, if a dish had tree nuts in it, he would check with the cook to see if it's something they could change or he made another recommendation on what to try. The food was amazing. They had a full house when we came but the staff made sure check on us to see if we needed anything, and was extremely thoughtful. One of the managers also came to checkin on our table (I hate I forgot her name) but she was nice as well, and just wanted to check in. The ladies at the host stand let us know although we had reservations for 6pm, there was a private event at 8pm, and wanted to make sure we were okay with the timing. I appreciated the open and honestness about it instead of having us come in and rushing us through dinner, they were transparent right from jump. Extremely professional and sweet to our daughter and to us. 10/10 recommend. Ambience amazing, food wonderful, staff fantastic, and cleanliness stellar. Thank you Tao :-)
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AirDog007
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent as was service.
JG
JohanG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was great, everything was at the table really fast and the prices were acceptable
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall great experience!! Seated quickly, fantastic food and the server was very accommodating,
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Heightgirl
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for a friend’s birthday and got the $59 dollar lunch. Everything was delicious and super large servings! The staff could not have been nicer.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful and food was great
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liannal
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is very beautiful & peaceful we enjoy the food and our server was amazing
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ShabiS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Hi A lot of noise, The fodd was below average. Nice and unique place. 3 out of 5!
AP
AnonymousPerson
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience1
It was okay but food was overpriced. The chocolate lava cake did not have “lava” and chocolate was in chunks. The vegetables were salty too.
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Puff
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The restaurant is big and spacious. The waiters were very friendly. The food was delicious especially the spareribs and orange chicken.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The scenery was not that nice and food was not that good
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meet my expectations!
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Foody
Hertfordshire
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a fantastic night at TAO Uptown. All the staff were very professional and attentive. The food was excellent.
AZ
AmirZ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Too loud (I could barely hear the waitress from the end of the table), but overall great atmosphere, very energetic, and most important - DELICIUS FOOD!!
ML
MaikenL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kung pao chicken was Amazing! Chocolate cake was also Amazing! The service was great.
R
Roslyn
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good time great food I can’t wait to go again
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FereM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Comida con amigos donde probamos varios small plates y Plato’s principales, todo muy bueno y muy rico
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
Mediocre food
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
Loud music and also we got a table just next to a big children party, we could hardly hear each other during the dinner. We skipped the desert and went to another place.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
Much too “chainy” of a feel. Felt rushed. Food came quick like it was under a heat lamp. Bad experience
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Mala comida y mal atendido
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OpenTable Diner
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
waitress was insanely good looking AND a great waitress.
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Donatella
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Nice experience, second time I go there. My Italian friends were incredibly happy and the place was really appreciated.
JB
JB84
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
The sushi rolls and gyoza were good but overpriced. The branzino was unavailable so I ordered the scallops; also unavailable. Then I asked our waitress if the Pad Thai was good and of course she said yes. It was not. The noodles were not pan fried at all like most good pad Thai and the sauce was way too sweet with no heat or spice. My wife ordered another gyoza appetizer as her entrée but then tried in vain for 10 minutes to get the server’s attention to get the sauce she wanted on the side. The drinks and sake were just OK.
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HenningT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, ambiance and customer service. My spouse has dairy intollerance, and our waitor helped us out splendidly. Tao might just be the best restaurant I have ever attended. 10/10, most certainly will come back the next time we’re in NYC.
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StevenO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent, so were drinks and dessert. It was a Saturday and very packed so the service was a little slow but I guess that’s to be expected, and our waiter worked with us so that made the experience better.
SM
SusanM
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Paolo was fantastic and food and atmosphere was terrific!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from TAO Uptown using the Order Online button. TAO Uptown also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. TAO Uptown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 888-2288.

TAO Uptown is rated 4.5 stars by 12277 OpenTable diners.

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