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TAO Uptown, New York, NY

TAO Uptown

4.4
4.4
14635 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pan-Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Asian, Chinese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Mon–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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tin Huynh
  • Delivery & takeout

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

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    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 14,635 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

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  • New York City

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Manhattan

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAO Uptown offers a "fantastic ambiance" with elegant decor and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food," particularly the Chilean sea bass and honey glazed salmon. The service is often praised as attentive and exceptional, with standout servers like Precious and Diego. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

14,635 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue. When you see the front door you would never expect to find whats inside. Probably one of the nicest restaurants we’ve visited in NYC and would definitely recommend to anyone. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Food was a high standard and drinks were enjoyable but classy. There was so much to see and enjoy with this venue. Would love to return one day

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  2. MafaldaP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vegetable spring roils were not ok… seamed burnt

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  3. melaniel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst experience I’ve had in a looong time! Service was abysmal and how they handled the situation lackluster! Took 30 minutes to be seated after checking in on time and then we were ignored all night. Took 30 minutes to get a dessert and by then the birthday boy that it was for had to leave and catch a train. Took a full 45 minutes to get the bill. Horrible and I will not go back!

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  4. Ethan

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dining experience at Tao, and I have to give a huge shoutout to our waitress, Precious. This was the second time she took care of us, and once again, she was absolutely fantastic! She has such a kind and welcoming presence, bringing an incredibly positive vibe to the entire experience. Precious was extremely helpful when it came to ordering, making great recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed. Most importantly, she was super accommodating, going above and beyond to make sure our meal was perfect. Exceptional service like hers makes all the difference, and I truly appreciate the effort she puts into making guests feel valued. If you’re dining at Tao, I highly recommend asking for Precious, you won’t be disappointed!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really want to love this place due to the fun space and ambience, but the food is very subpar. Don’t go to Tao hoping for good sushi - go to Nobu for that. The noodle dishes are probably the way to go. The sea bass app is good. Honestly, I booked this for my kids thinking they would enjoy the ambience, but even they were less than impressed with the food, so I’m bummed I didn’t just take them to a better spot.

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  6. TJ

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My server was very nice and respectful from a scale 1-10 She was a 10.

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  7. BrittanyJ

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was decent but not great. Came out pretty cold. Our waiter was nice but it definitely seemed like he was new. A drink was put on the check that we didn’t order and my reservation deposit was not returned or deducted from the check. The place itself was very nice as well as the ambiance.

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  8. Ginger

    VIP

    Baton Rouge

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was wonderful and the food was amazing!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The good is okay - they forgot my wife’s birthday cake until we reminded them - which wasn’t nice. They charged the entire check to the card but didn’t deduct the deposit from the invoice, I have two transactions- they over charged me.

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  10. Lovelynn

    VIP

    New York City

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my 91 year old great auntie for lunch today. Every was really great and she really enjoyed herself. Our server Batson was super friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. We will be back.

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FAQs

TAO Uptown 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 4.4 stars by 14635 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for TAO Uptown

42 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Asian, Chinese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Mon–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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tin Huynh
  • Delivery & takeout
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