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TAO Uptown, New York, NY

TAO Uptown

4.4
4.4
14500 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pan-Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 133 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, 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
  • New Year's Eve 2025 - Dining Room

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 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, and tax. There will be a DJ, countdown to midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast! Guests will order a la carte from the menu as well as special celebratory dishes curated by our culinary team. 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.
    New Year's Eve 2025 - Dining Room Photo
  • New Year's Eve 2025 - Lounge

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 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, and tax. There will be a DJ, countdown to midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast! Guests will order a la carte from the menu as well as special celebratory dishes curated by our culinary team. 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.

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 14,500 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAO Uptown offers a captivating dining experience with its "amazing atmosphere" and "great food." While some patrons noted occasional service lapses, many praised the "attentive staff" and "delicious dishes" like the "Kung Pao Chicken." The ambiance is vibrant, making it ideal for celebrations or a memorable night out.

14,501 Reviews
  1. luis

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tao Uptown: A Consistent Winner Tao Uptown consistently impresses, regardless of how busy they get. The service is always top-notch – friendly, attentive, and efficient. We've been particularly impressed with the managers, who are always visible and proactive, even following up with us the next day to ensure we had a positive experience. The restaurant itself boasts a vibrant and modern atmosphere with energetic music that creates a lively ambiance. It's one of our absolute favorite spots for a night out. And the food? Simply delicious! Some of our must-tries include: SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SPRING ROLL: Light and flavorful, with a delightful dipping sauce. SATAY OF CHILEAN SEA BASS: Tender and succulent, perfectly cooked and seasoned. SPICY TUNA TARTARE: A vibrant and refreshing dish, served with crispy rice for added texture. CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN: A classic for a reason – perfectly crispy and tangy. FILET MIGNON PEPPER STEAK: Cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful. TRIPLE PORK FRIED RICE: A flavorful and satisfying dish with a variety of pork options. Highly recommend! Thanks again to Krista & Patrick on management always attentive and helped applying my rewards point!

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  2. Amanda

    VIP

    Dallas

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 45 minutes for our table. Tables were so close together there was little room to walk. Waiters were constantly bumping into the chair as they passed by. Not a pleasant experience. Had been before and loved it. Disappointing to wait so long in an overcrowded bar then to be seated in an overcrowded dining room…. Could have been prevented. Hope you fix these issues. Sadly, we probably won’t return.

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  3. ERIC

    Tahoe

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall excellent experience. Remarkably crowded but we were there during one of the busiest weeks of the year and they handled it really well! Food and service were both exemplary!

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  4. Dina

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Seated almost 30 min after reservation time and waitress could care less about serving us and only was interested in larger tables. Won't be coming back.

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  5. susan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Definitely will be back!

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  6. Allen

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding pan-Asian delicacies in a cool, night-club-like environment. Background music was not loud so that you can have a conversation with your friends/family. Everything we ordered, from the appetizers, entrees, sushi, and desserts, was amazing. Servers were friendly and attentive. Very happy that this Tao (Uptown) is still here and doing well. Definitely will repeat here for sure! :-)

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  7. Maria

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I was so disappointed this used to be my all-time favorite restaurant, but after yesterday‘s experience, I don’t think I would go back. The quality has taking a plunge for the worst. The food quality Is Nothing like it used to be. The service was very aggressive and it was super loud, we could barely hear ourselves speak. So disappointed Tao. At a place like Tao you’re better off increasing the price to cover cost never cut back on the quality. 🤦‍♀️

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  8. philip

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 830 reservation and didn’t get seated until 930. Otherwise was good

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  9. Sacha

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a restervation for 8pm and we were there on time. At 8.45pm we finally got our table after several interventions.

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  10. Clay

    VIP

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was horrible, long wait even with a reservation. Reservation is pointless, hosts are very rude.

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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 14500 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 133 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
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • 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
  • 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, Takeout, 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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