Tao
Asian Restaurant, Bar, and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
The sea bass at Tao is a can't miss
"Must go back for the lobster fried rice and giant fortune cookie."(13 Tips)
"Try the Satay Of Chilean Sea Bass With Wok Roasted Asparagus"(18 Tips)
"The lychee martini is to die for!"(8 Tips)
"Spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice and orange chicken are bangin!"(13 Tips)
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Halstead PropertyJuly 12, 2011Fun scene, love the Buddha overlooking the dining area. Late night on weekends the music is amazing here. Try the Wasabi Encrusted Filet with Onion Ring stack here, it is exquisite.
SandiMarch 12, 2012Chilean seabass satay was probably the best thing I've ever eaten, our table was in heaven!! We shared lots of small plates and appetizers. Fantastic food and beautiful place.
Nitzan BAugust 2, 2016Food is amazing!! Big big wine list and sake list. It's alllll good including the place design and ambiance
New York HabitatDecember 2, 2011Order the Chilean sea bss, squab lettuce wraps, and one of their wonderfully mixed drinks. Don’t miss the giant fortune cookie for dessert either!
funky flavorMay 29, 2016Food is great!! And they have this huge fortune Cooke desert just amazing. Also great lunch menu- JenniferJanuary 24, 2011Spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice and orange chicken are bangin! Grab a bottle of Nigori ... Only One Daughter... goes perfectly with it! And don't forget to save room for giant fortune cookie!
Fernanda VenancioJanuary 7, 2015Go for lunch! They have an executive menu for 27 dollars. Very good meal!
Yannis StratakisJanuary 24, 2018Coconut shrimp and Kung pao chicken were great. Pad Thai and Bok Choi poor
Antonio E.April 1, 2014You like great asian food? You like great place with an amazing decoration? TAO is the place to be! Book a table in advance, it's always full.
Wendeline FloresJanuary 10, 2018I can recommend the vegetable brown Rice, the Spicy eggplant and the Chinese broccoli in Black bean saus.
YazJanuary 21, 2020An unplanned lunch that turned out great. Orange Chicken is to die for. Great choice
Michael YunFebruary 29, 2020Lobster kimchi fried rice is classic and the wasabi filet was a unique take on a great steak. Recommended.
Alessandro CaliSeptember 24, 2013One of the best restaurant in town. Big Buddha inside. Even if you are not an Asian food addict. You will love that.
Michelle BoltonNovember 17, 2014Miso Chilean Sea Bass and the smoke tea duck spring rolls. Oh yeah, don't forget the lychee martini.
Elisa KApril 27, 2012The wandering electric violinist that plays with the thumping club music Thursday nights is f-ing brilliant. Worth a visit just for that.
Todd SchwendimanJune 5, 2014Fantastic Food and ambiance!! Amazing short rib appetizer as well as expensive sushi but worth it.
Pixie DeeJanuary 24, 2015This place is is AWESOME! Everything is great & so is the service. It's my fav restaurant ❤️
Mélange MediaMay 13, 2013Breath taking ambiance . Do not miss out on the Giant Fortune Cookie. It's a sweet treat you wouldn't want to miss .
AD NysAugust 18, 2015No cell service in basement bathrooms. Still worth checking out for the experience.
Polina WeitzOctober 1, 2017Great food, loved the tataki and dim sum. Trendy vibe, but a bit on the loud side.
Kris ConcepcionJanuary 25, 2014The giant fortune cookie is a two man operation, but well worth the effort.
Wejdan ✨December 12, 2015I didn't like it much here! they messed up my order, not that it's a big deal, but i think i'm huge downtown fan! The vibes are different. Buddah thai chicken is gerat! Have it extra spicy.
Nika AprilSeptember 26, 2017Very good! Delicious food, nice and calm atmosphere. Music. Very good bar.
Ajay SalpekarApril 17, 2013If you're wondering which small plate is the best wonder no more - it's the Five Spice Short Rib.
Kelly NicoleJuly 19, 2013Try the giant fortune cookie! It really is giant, so share it with your friends. Great place!
Stephanie ten BergeJune 7, 2015One of the coolest places I've been to in New York. Fantastic food and great ambiance.
Stefan SulistyoSeptember 12, 2012You can book the Sky Lounge for events up to I would guess about 25 people. Then enjoy the view from above.
Luisger LopezDecember 30, 2014The Red Dragon (Vodka, Grapefruit, Triplesec & Sour-mix) is to-die-for!! Be sure to arrive on time, reservations are *tight*!!
Mark SalongaFebruary 19, 2012Restaurant Week lunch is only $2 less than their normal Prix-Fixe offerings, so if you're hankering for some cheap Tao, stop in anytime for lunch.
Divya SukumarNovember 18, 2012Very trendy place to dine in...make sure to get reservations during weekend
Come here for a more upscale lunch. The bang bang chicken and salmon were super flavorful.
OMGICUMarch 21, 2011Whether you're trying to get to "third base" or just hanging out with "friends" you're sure to run into super rich famous people like the Mets' David Wright or Jennifer Aniston at Tao.
Arjun MishraDecember 24, 2012Chilean sea bass is the best fish I have ever eaten. Negligent not to get it. Wonderful ambience.
Anastasia ZubovaOctober 26, 2011delicious food and i really liked atmosphere there!also all coctails in menu r fantastic i tried almost all of them)
Nora KDecember 28, 2015shrimp lettuce cups, Coconut shrimp, crispy orange chicken, and shrimp tempura roll
Donde B.February 15, 2012Swordfish is amazing and my favorite item we had tonight on the menu. Sooo moist, flavorful and spicy.
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- Wed–Fri
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 888-2288
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