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TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY
TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY
TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY
TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY
TAO Downtown - New York, New York, NY

TAO Downtown - New York

4.5
4.5
7190 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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7:00 pm
Booked 101 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 00:00–01:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    USD 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

What 7,190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAO Downtown in New York offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding" food and ambiance. Ideal for celebrations, its energetic vibe is perfect for "a city night out." While some note noise and service inconsistencies, the restaurant's "attentive" staff and "delicious" Asian fusion cuisine make it a memorable spot.
7,190 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    prenoti ma ti fanno aspettare. Seduto alle 20 primo piatto 20,45

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  2. john

    New Orleans8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular decor and great service and food. Took my wife there on her birthday and had a great time.

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  3. Aisha

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time celebrated me and my best friend birthday here for a nice date food was great drinks was great our favorite was the purple haze drink. Would definitely come again .

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good it just took a bit longer than I would have liked it to in order to get the food

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  5. brunna

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful and the server was very friendly, the food was delicious!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always amazing and the service is great.

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  7. john

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, definitely would recommend this restaurant. My girlfriend and I were very pleased

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  8. Lizette

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love it!! This is my 2nd time going here. Like the environment. The food is so good and not that expensive. If you want something classic and not expensive this is the place to go!!

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  9. Veronica

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing!! I loved the place and the service!!! We took advantage of happy hour and when we were ready the host brought us to the table to celebrate my love’s birthday 🎂!!! The server was super helpful explaining every detail in the menu and giving us some recommendations to choose our food and drinks!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location, ideal for special occasions. Fab food and service

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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 4.5 stars by 7190 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 101 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
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–00:00 Sat, Sun 00:00–01:00
  • 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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