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TAO Uptown, New York, NY

TAO Uptown

4.4
4.4
14431 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pan-Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 111 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Asian, Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:45 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 888-2288
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tableside Live King Crab

    US$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
  • New Year's Eve 2025 - Dining Room

    US$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Our final seating will be for guests looking to join us through the New Year! Seating in our Main Dining Room will be $250 per person, not including beverages, tax, and gratuity. There will be a DJ, countdown to midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast! All guests joining us for the final seating must be 21+ years of age. All guests attending our final seating must prepay the per person amount. In the event that you need to cancel, we ask that all cancelations be made by Monday, December 23rd in order to receive a full refund. After the 23rd, they are non-refundable. Decreases in party size cannot use remaining minimum towards beverage.
    New Year's Eve 2025 - Dining Room photo
  • New Year's Eve 2025 - Lounge

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Our final seating will be for guests looking to join us through the New Year! Seating in our Bar & Lounge will be $200 per person, not including beverages, tax, and gratuity. There will be a DJ, countdown to midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast! All guests joining us for the final seating must be 21+ years of age. All guests attending our final seating must prepay the per person amount. In the event that you need to cancel, we ask that all cancelations be made by Monday, December 23rd in order to receive a full refund. After the 23rd, they are non-refundable. Decreases in party size cannot use remaining minimum towards beverage.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 17:00 - 19:00
    Introducing $1 Dumplings featuring TAO’s signature Bamboo Steamed Vegetable Dumplings, Steam or Pan Fried Chicken Gyoza, Pork Potstickers & $5 small plates available only at the bar & lounge. Happy Hour also includes $15 Tiny Martini Flights, $5 canned sake, glass house wine and beer and 50% off select bottles of wine. Monday-Friday 5-7 PM. Walk-ins Welcome!

What 14,431 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 Uptown offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations, with "amazing" food and service that stands out. Diners frequently praise the "chic and vibrant" ambiance and consistently enjoy the "delicious" dishes, particularly the sushi. Although some find it a bit pricey, the unique setting and attentive staff make it a memorable experience.

14,431 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    London

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sea bass was exceptional Smoked salmon sashimi peas on point!

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  2. Michael

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Been coming here for, yes, decades. We were celebrating our daughter’s 30th birthday and I told them so when I made my reservation. The food and service were amazing. I was just so disappointed when they showed us to the worst table in the house. Upstairs in a cramped corner next to the wait station. Food’s great but they sure don’t pay attention to the details like they used to.

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  3. Lisa

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been there in years and it still hasn’t changed! The vibe, food, service is impeccable! Kevin, the GM is wonderful and Hassan, the best! I will be back again sooner than later this time!

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  4. Dana

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tao is such a beautiful lively restaurant and my go to for taking people from out of town. Last night they had a great price fixed dinner that was a good deal. We each got it and it was enough to share and bring food home. We had a great time --the drinks were great, and the energy was fantastic. Lots of good photo ops by the Buddha! I will be back again of course. Our waiter was helpful too with suggestions.

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  5. Roberta

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good ! Every time we came to the city we go to Tao!

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  6. Lynne

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience for a girls’ get together🍷

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    FINALLY A FRIENDLY FACE AT TAO! Our servant Diego was kind, proactive and nice a totally different approach from other TAO employees.

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  8. Mackenzie

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    TAO has the best service, hospitality, and food. Highly recommend!

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  9. Iris

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Two of us had price fixed lunch. Chicken lettuce rolls were just ok. Hanger steak was so tough & dry we couldnt eat it. Same with fries which were dry & mealy. Vegetable Hung Fou (cant remember exact name) was thick with overly sweet hoisin sauce so we didnt eat that either. Told our waitress who could see the food was barely eaten and spoke to management. But no response there and we billed or whole thing. We rarely leave a meal so uneaten and we're seniors who've dined out & travelled alot for many years.

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  10. John

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had to wait over an hour to get our reservation a little much

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FAQs

TAO Uptown offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. TAO Uptown also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 888-2288.

TAO Uptown is rated 4.4 stars by 14431 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 111 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for TAO Uptown

42 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park & Madison
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:45 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Asian, Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    4, 5, 6 Trains at 59th Street R, N, W Trains at 5th Avenue
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tin Huynh
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 888-2288
  • 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
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