Tao

Why Tao matters in Chicago

There is a version of a night at Tao that happens at the bar, and a version that happens at a table with a host who knows your name. MyRSVP books the second version: confirmed table tier in Chicago, minimum spend quoted before you commit, and a door cleared for your group on arrival — so the evening starts where you meant for it to start.

How the night runs at Tao

Tao occupies 7,000 square feet across two rooms that merge via removable wall in a 126-year-old River North building at 632 N Dearborn. The design—anchored by a century-old Chinese gate, massive Japanese bell, intricate Asian artwork, and a statement disco ball—creates regal opulence without sacrificing energy. A top-tier sound system and immersive lighting rig amplify the multi-sensory pull. DJs like Vice, Paul D, and Ruckus anchor regular rotations spinning open-format, house, and EDM; the venue has also hosted major names including Deadmau5, Afrojack, and Alan Walker. Hours run Thursday 5 PM–11 PM, Friday–Saturday 10 PM–4 AM. Dress code is strictly enforced—no baggy clothing, shorts, or flip-flops. VIP tables start at $1,000 and include priority entry, dedicated staff, and complimentary mixers; bottle service pricing is available upon request. The Pan-Asian food menu (Peking duck, Wagyu rib-eye) pairs with premium cocktails. Note: bathroom lines can get long during peak hours.

What MyRSVP secures at Tao

The access layer MyRSVP adds at Tao is the one that matters on peak nights: a host at the rope with your run sheet, the table tier confirmed before you arrive, the minimum spend quoted transparently, and the guest-list approvals pre-loaded. Re-placement authority matters when the room runs hotter than booked; we hold it on your behalf.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

Here is the practical layer on Tao — the details worth knowing before you book. Hours of operation: Nightclub: Thu–Sat from 10:00 PM until 3–4 AM (closed Sun–Wed for club). Asian Bistro: Tue–Thu 5:00–10:00 PM, Fri–Sat 5:00–11:00 PM, Sun 10:30 AM–3:00 PM (brunch) and 5:00–10:00 PM. Closed Monday. Dress code: Smart casual-elegant. No shorts, baseball caps, athletic wear, tank tops, exposed chains, flip-flops, large bags, backpacks or professional cameras. Minimum spend and bottle pricing scale with the tier you reserve, the day of the week, and the specific event; the May–October outdoor season, plus NFL, NBA, and MLB game weekends year-round carries clear uplift and Lollapalooza, Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox, and Blackhawks game nights are the sharpest points on the calendar. The booking window that matters: three to eight weeks out for flagship placement on peak dates, and shoulder weeknights as the value route for guests who can be flexible on timing.

How to book Tao with MyRSVP

Reserve Tao through MyRSVP. Submit the reservation form on this page with your date, party size, and occasion. A concierge assigned specifically to Tao will contact you promptly to walk through pricing, table or cabana options, your actual budget, and the best area within the venue for your group and occasion. Every detail — minimum spend, placement, timing, celebration coordination — gets confirmed with you in writing before anything commits, so the night is planned before you land, not improvised at the rope. For guests who prefer a direct line, the WhatsApp button on this page opens a conversation with our Chicago concierge team — people who know Tao, the door, and the calendar personally. For celebrations, larger groups, or stacked itineraries across multiple venues in Chicago, note that in your request — it lets us coordinate the night end-to-end instead of one booking at a time.