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TAO Uptown, New York, NY

TAO Uptown

4.5
4.5
14670 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pan-Asian
42 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
19:00
Booked 112 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Tableside Live King Crab

    US$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
  • A Gift For Mom At Tao Uptown

    US$45.00 per party

    Prepaid

    11 May 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a freshly sourced tulip bouquet, from the Union Square Market. This vibrant floral arrangement is the perfect way to celebrate! Enhance your dining experience by adding bubbles to toast to Mom’s special day. Even if you're simply dining with us, you can still treat yourself or a loved one to a beautiful bouquet and bubbles. Please note: the vase is not included. Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable at Tao Uptown—we look forward to hosting you.
    A Gift For Mom At Tao Uptown photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 17:00 - 19:00
    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 14,670 people are saying

TAO Uptown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New York City

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Manhattan

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
TAO Uptown offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout service and "amazing" cocktails. Patrons praise the "fantastic" happy hour and "excellent" branzino. The ambiance is lively, with a mix of styles and music adding to the experience. While there can be a wait, the food, including the "delicious" gyozas, consistently impresses.

14,670 Reviews
  1. Adis VIP

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from the host desk to bar staff to server and wait staff. No one missed a beat. Food was amazing & timed to perfection. Fabulous night out.

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  2. Keith VIP

    New York City38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a celebratory lunch yesterday. It was great. Always an awesome customer experience at Tao Uptown. I haven’t been in a while. It was good to go back and enjoy the food and the service.

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  3. Da Silva

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    L’attente quand nous sommes arrivés. Seul les entrées sont bonnes. Mauvaise expérience pour l’addition en essayant de nous facturer du vin que nous n’avions pas commandé

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  4. Jelena VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Even thought I had reservation we waited 45min to be seated

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  5. Moritz

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top Location, Top Service, Top Food. A little loud in the ground floor for my opinion

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  6. Fanny

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant during our trip in NYC, awesome service, food, and drinks!

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  7. Randi VIP

    New York City71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tao is a must have when I’m shopping in nyc. The sea bass is amazing and the menu worked perfectly for my cousins who are vegetarian and gluten free. The mini three martini option just perfect!

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  8. Joseph VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The recent menu changes and additions are spot on delicious. This was our favorite place for Lychee martinis - suddenly something is wrong with them. The waiter was gracious enough to replace them, but 2nd time around was also disappointing. We were too embarrassed to lodge additional complaints, but we won’t be ordering these again unless the original formula is restored.

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  9. Marga

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! All the food was fantastic and came out hot and fresh. Service was quick too. Would return

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Small portions but very tasty. Drinks were alright, nothing special from the usual cocktails you can get anywhere.

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FAQs

TAO Uptown offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. TAO Uptown also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 888-2288.

TAO Uptown is rated 4.5 stars by 14670 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Midtown East

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 112 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for TAO Uptown

42 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park & Madison
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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