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Tao Restaurant and Bar Sydney, Sydney, AU-NSW

Tao Restaurant and Bar Sydney

4.3
4.3
374 Reviews
$41 to $100
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Experience the art of Cantonese cuisine with a northern Chinese influence as our expert Chefs take you on a journey of discovery based on excellent food, impeccable service and an elegant atmosphere. Enjoy a modern take on authentic flavors and dishes, where we blend eastern and western cooking techniques with a modern, sophisticated flair that will give you a fresh taste on the traditional Cantonese cuisine. Our menu showcases our uncompromising focus on creating an exciting culinary experience by serving locally sourced produce, meats and fresh seafood. For Lunch and dinner, we offer a full a la carte menu, with variety of dim sum and exquisite cocktails

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Cantonese, Dim Sum
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Wed 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon, Tue 15:00–21:00 Wed 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mr Zhi Ge
  • Catering
    Enjoy a modern take on authentic flavours and dishes, where we blend eastern <br />and western cooking techniques with a modern, sophisticated flair that will give <br />you a fresh taste of traditional Cantonese cuisine in a Modern Way. <br />
  • Area
    Sydney CBD
  • Cross Street
    Clearance St and Market St
  • Parking details
    Wilson parking 20 meter next to the venue
  • Public transit
    200 metre away from Townhall station , QVB access
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Good for groups

  • Sydney City

    Child-friendly

  • Sydney City

    Good for groups

  • Sydney City

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tao Restaurant and Bar Sydney boasts "terrific food" and a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for a lively dining experience. The "attentive and friendly" staff ensure a warm welcome. Diners praise the "EXCELLENT food," and standout dishes like the "Australian Wagyu Wasabi" make it a must-visit. Conveniently located near key attractions, it's a top choice for locals and visitors alike.
374 Reviews
  1. Saysana

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tao's Sydney serves wonderful Cantonese cuisine in an elegant dining setting. The three choices for the banquet set menu is excellent value, and takes the guess work out of the equation should you have decision paralysis with the a la carte.

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  2. Emily

    Brisbane1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service. Angus pepper beef some of the most tender meat I have ever eaten, delicious. Huge portion of fried rice. Kung pao cauliflower nearly inedible tho, steamed cauliflower and untoasted nuts in a watery chilli sauce…. Needs urgent improvement. Xiao long bao very yummy. Super fresh tasting vegetables. Would have liked to try dessert but was too full!! If it wasn’t for the disgraceful vegetarian meal this place would have been 5 stars for me.

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  3. Edward

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A few hiccups which they made good. Charming gent host terrific food.

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  4. Manjun

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious, and there is an uncle's service attitude. highly recommend it.

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  5. Robert VIP

    Phoenix129 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    While vacationing in Sydney we were looking for something different. Tao is VERY small inside and very loud. What makes up for it is EXCELLENT food. We throughly enjoyed all our dishes, and for that alone we would highly recommend it. Is is near the Queen Victoria Building so if you are close to that we would recommend you give it a try!

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  6. Lucy VIP

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit exxy for the meats but great food nonetheless

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had dinner here last night, but from the moment we entered, we were told about the 2 hr time limit, and then throughout the meal we felt rushed, & hovered over to ensure that we were out by 7:30pm (we arrived at 5:35pm) The half duck portion we ordered was a small portion already pre made into pancakes, and the fried rice had really small pieces of seafood. We had guests from South Africa visiting and felt rushed to eat and leave. Not enjoyable.

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  8. Jack

    Melbourne3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Booking at 7:45, came in a little early just incase the table was ready. had to tell the man at the front my name 4 times before he could understand my name unfee the booking. Sat us down where we waited for anyone to talk to us for 15 minutes. No one explained anything about the menu or told us anything relating to the menu. We ordered 3 mocktails which took 20 minutes to arrive. When we ordered food after another one told us if it would be too much or anything. the food was too much for us to finish, we didn't realise the portions were so big. No one checked up on us or asked us how the food was. us dropped the food off and walked away. didn't ask us for anymore drinks or water. we had to stop the waiters ourself to ask for anything. food tasted good but we ordered way too much, which we had to throw out because we had to leave early the next day.

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  9. Sunny

    Sydney1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    When we arrived restaurant was busy. I booked at 7 arrived 7:10. Waitress said my name isn't on the booking restaurant and refused me sit in. I showered her booking confirmation then she finally gave me a table just a front of main entrance with dull face. We ordered few dishes but the funny thing was our appetiser was served at the last which was one of dumpling. Food was decent but the service was very poor. Place are not big and tables are too close each other can hear everything my next table. Accept the boss? Manager? No one was smiling also no willing to replace my plate with heaps of pipi cells. Don't think return there again.

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  10. Cameron

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cool place, and service was absolutely wonderful. Food was some of the best we have had on our trip through Australia! :)

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Tao Restaurant and Bar Sydney is rated 4.3 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Tao Restaurant and Bar Sydney

174 Clarence St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clearance St and Market St
  • Area
    Sydney CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Wed 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon, Tue 15:00–21:00 Wed 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Cantonese, Dim Sum
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Wilson parking 20 meter next to the venue
  • Public transit
    200 metre away from Townhall station , QVB access
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mr Zhi Ge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Enjoy a modern take on authentic flavours and dishes, where we blend eastern <br />and western cooking techniques with a modern, sophisticated flair that will give <br />you a fresh taste of traditional Cantonese cuisine in a Modern Way. <br />
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