Birthday dinner at Tao was awesome. We were seated in a "private section" where the table could spin/rotate around and food could be shared. Multiple plates of food were ordered: lobster fried rice, lobster pad thai, CRISPY SNAPPER IN "SAND, BEEF MONGOLIAN, and CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN are to name a few. The Lychee martini was good. The service was good also. Great for some photo ops, date night, and birthday celebrations.

We wanted a restaurant with a vibe, and this was definitely the place. Between the club music, the beautiful people, and the Buddha constantly changing colors, us vibe seekers were not disappointed. The food was quite excellent too. Nine of us shared so many dishes and I couldn't even begin to name them, but they were all great. I might recommend though staying away from the beef with broccoli which wasn't bad, but it was nothing special and it wasn't such a big portion to share. Very pleasant greeting at the door in our server was terrific.

So... we had a film in Tribeca. The post party drunkenly decided that Tao on 9th would make for a fine dinner for 15 or so at midnight. The venue was packed when we got there... we waited a half hour for our table. It's an amazing venue. A huge carved out basement with lots of major statuary and lights installations. Like a place fashionable assassins might hang out in in a John Wick film, except it was loaded with notable rappers. As a 62 year old white guy, I get mistaken for famous rappers regularly, so I can relate why they like it. Food was adequate to really good, depending on the dish. Peking Duck was outstanding!

My fiancé and I decided to stop by Tao for a quick snack, mainly because we had heard such great things about it and wanted to experience it for ourselves. Although we weren't that hungry, the ambience and vibes drew us in immediately. The atmosphere is amazing--energetic and vibrant, with loud music setting a lively tone. While it might be a bit challenging for larger groups to hear each other, it was perfect for the two of us. The service was absolutely top-notch. Our server Michael was incredibly attentive and took the time to go through the entire menu with us, even though we ended up ordering just one dish (we had already eaten elsewhere). Despite our light order, he treated us with the utmost kindness and professionalism, ensuring we had everything we needed. We decided on the triple pork fried rice, and it did not disappoint. The flavors were fantastic, and it was cooked to perfection. Every bite was a delight, and we could easily see why this place has such a great reputation. Overall, we had a wonderful time at Tao. I highly recommend it, especially if you're looking for a place with a great vibe and excellent service. We're definitely planning to come back, hopefully on an empty stomach, so we can try more of their delicious offerings. Five stars!

I always go to the uptown location & loved it . I came to the downtown location for my friend's birthday dinner . This location is huge , beautiful and a vibe . The food was amazing & so was the music . I had the rock shrimp Lettuce wrap as an appetizer which was good . I had the salmon , & lobster fried rice as an entree & side . The Lobster fried rice was a bit spicy; however was good . Salmon was amazing. The waiter was cool & polite . I ordered a henny sidecar which was good & they weren't cheap with the liquor . I ordered the fortune cookie to take home . I shared the dessert with my daughter cousin & fiancé , it was so good . I will be back yo this location.

My experience at Tao exceeded my expectations! I've only gone to the nightclub, never the restaurant, and when a colleague recommended we got to Tao for dinner, I said why not! We were able to get reservations day of on a Monday evening. I absolutely loved the entrance and was blown away by seeing the space in person. It just vibes sexy, intriguing, and truly was just so cool. The music was a mix of r&b, hip hop. We got seated at a booth and the waitress was very kind to go over everything with us + answer our questions! We ordered the dim sum platter, all of which were tasty especially the vegetarian one! We also got the scallop/shrimp egg rolls. These I'd pass on next time b/c they lacked flavor and I've had better egg rolls else where. I also got the tempura shrimp sushi roll, which was tasty, but pretty straightforward! The reason why I dock a star is because of the prices and how you can get a bit more flavorful food elsewhere. Still, it was such a fun experience and I have no regrets!

Girls Trip to NYC. This place is very beautiful! The entrance is a very unexpected site. The decorations were spot on and the vibes were very lofty. The food, service, and food ambience was great! If you would like a formal table you will need reservations but the lounge areas are nice too! I would definitely return to this location.

Came to Tao to have dinner for the first time Sunday evening and I was beyond impressed, such a beautiful restaurant. We started at the upstairs bar where the bartender Nikola (I hope I spelled his name correctly) made us the sun phoenix and an old fashioned both 10/10. He really started us out right. I will say the same drinks we ordered when we made it downstairs didn't taste nearly the same as Nikolas. We couldn't wait to finish our food and run right back upstairs. We will definitely be back. Tuna tartare on crispy rice 9/10 Chicken Gyoza 8/10 Waygu Ribeye 15/10. Highly recommend. Branzino 10/10. Excellent.