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Tao


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5 of 5 stars 471 ratings
471 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
138
4.0 of 5 stars
170
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#172 of 6,759 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: Asian, Pacific Rim, Asian fusion
  • Price range*: $25-$80
  • Neighborhood: Midtown
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5 of 5 stars
BarryOstrava 157 contributions
Ostrava
Jul 16, 2009

For us No trip to New York can be complete without a visit to Tao. The entire ambiance is truly special. Great staff, excellent service and food which is of the highest order. Have never been disappointed whether at dinner or at lunch - and that lunch time set menu is not only dekicious, good choices but a great price.... more

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5 of 5 stars
sherryshoes 9 contributions
phoenix
Jul 5, 2009

We heard about Tao from a friend who visited there appx. 5 yrs. ago, and she had a great experience then. But per recent reviews, we were skeptical about going; many had said it was way overpriced and overrated. But we decided to check it out ourselves anyway. We had an excellent dinner, with wonderful service! Tried several dishes (coconut... more

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4 of 5 stars
bedrock49 10 contributions
ny
Jun 10, 2009

Very cool restaurant and a must visit (Huge Buddha Statue!). The food was pretty good but maybe a bit over rated. Sushi was fresh and innovative but certain of the fusion dishes left much to be desired – I think the ambience of this place makes up for it. The wait staff was awesome and very attentive. I have been... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 8, 2009

Good asian fusion food. But I find some of the dishes to be too much on the 'curry' side. Good service. Very fast paced. It's more of a bar-scene type of restaurant than a family restaurant. The restrooms have cool interiors as well totally different from the vibe you get when you enter the main dining of Tao. more

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4 of 5 stars
Sorayein 12 contributions
Santiago, Chile
Jun 5, 2009

The place is gorgeos, very elegant and vibrant. Crowded with well dressed people and great ambiance music. The food and the drinks were delicius and the price is OK for what we eat, drink and see. The only detail was the waiting time for our table. Almost an hour (and we had a reservation!) But the place is so cool... more

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3 of 5 stars
ARDiaz 11 contributions
San Juan, Puerto Rico
May 27, 2009

My husband and I went to Tao for dinner on May 20th, made a reservation for 8:30pm. We got there on time and had to wait until 9:45pm to be seated even though we had the reservation and only after we complained more than three times. The waiting area/ bar was extremely crowded. The ambiance is great, although the music... more

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1 of 5 stars
KieranNIreland 1 contribution
N Ireland
May 27, 2009

I had booked Tao for my wife's birthday, 4 weeks in advance, via opentable.com for 9pm on a Sunday evening, having mentioned in the reservation that is was a special occasion and a nice table would be appreciated. I reconfirmed the reservation on the Sunday evening, again pointing out it was a special occasion. We arrived at the restaurant at... more

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3 of 5 stars
bitbytravelbug1 3 contributions
Toronto
May 6, 2009

People dine at Tao because of the hype and the potential celeb sightings. Food is entirely over rated. Mediocre at best. Okay, so they have Kobe beef. Big deal. What Tao does have is atmosphere. Stunning, calming, romantic - all of those things. So if you really feel you MUST visit Tao, avoid being let down in the food department... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 4, 2009

Great atmosphere, drinks, and food! more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 15, 2009

Over-rated food. Inattentive service. Great decor. Nice for a date or when wanting to impress someone. more

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Tao Address

42 E 58th Street, New York City, NY 10022
Tel: (212) 888-2288 Fax: (212) 888-4148
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.