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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.7 (7342)
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
92 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 125 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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 7,342 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 New York offers a "dramatic and immersive dining" experience with a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "great service," and stunning decor. Popular dishes include Peking Duck and lychee martinis. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations. Reservations are recommended due to high demand.
7,342 Reviews
  1. khi

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, food was also pretty good but i don’t think the beef and broccoli was worth even the 2000s menu price. drinks 10/10! sea bass 8.5/10

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  2. Vincent

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered 5 appetizers, 1 entree and a side… everything arrived together within 10 mins of ordering. They said oh we are sorry we will comp dessert which honestly at that point we should have sent the rest of the food back… the bill comes and the waiter said he can only comp one dessert and then made it like he was a hero to remove the coffee from the bill… will most likely not be back

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  3. Maria VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even after 25 years, Tao still nails it — the food, the vibe, the service. Tao Downtown always delivers a great night out. Don’t miss the Peking Duck and definitely try the lychee martini — so good!

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  4. Vanda

    New York City14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great space. My TOP restaurant in NY, but this time the quality decreased a lot.

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  5. Calvin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food was great. The server was okay aswell. The Manager Vlad is outstanding and to be honest his attentiveness and ability to touch the tables and relate to guests really sets a sound example and epitomizes the role of a manager working the floor in a restaurant. He remembers us by name every time and I really just wanted to express my appreciation for him and how he values the guests.

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  6. Elena

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Posto magico è la seconda volta che ci vengo, ci ritornerò ancora cibo eccellente servizio eccellente 10 e lode

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  7. Keitra

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant with beautiful decor and ambiance and food was incredible

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  8. Dyme

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing time, I dined there for my birthday they stored my cake in the fridge, gave me candles, the server was great. The place was beautiful, although packed I did have to wait a while to get seated. Prices were moderate, I’d love to go again!

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  9. Jorico VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    TAO was the perfect night of fun, good food, great drinks, and the perfect atmosphere! The DJ was perfect and on point! I can’t wait to come back!

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  10. MA VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Traveling from California. I have been to Tao in Las Vegas many nights. Tao Downtown absolutely excesses my expectations. The bar was huge. The wait staff was great. We were seated next to the huge statue. The vintage menu was great. We had the spicy tuna on rice cakes. Also had the Peking duck, tempura green beans and the duck fried rice. We celebrated a birthday with the mango sticky rice as a treat from the restaurant. What a treat. Cant wait to return again.

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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 7342 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 125 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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