Tao · Restaurant · New York
Rockwell Group's subterranean Chelsea temple at 92 9th Avenue, Tao Downtown.
TAO Downtown is a subterranean, multi-level dining temple at 92 9th Avenue in Chelsea, designed by Rockwell Group to evoke an ancient Asian temple. Dragon-scale screens, Chinese calligraphy murals, and a commanding 20-foot Quan Yin statue set the tone, while weathered brick walls and a grand staircase carve the room into natural discovery zones. At full private-event capacity it seats up to 1,500.
The kitchen works across Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cooking with Pan-Asian precision. Peking Duck and Miso-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass anchor the mains, while the Tableside Live King Crab, at 750 dollars, brings theatrical preparation in Cantonese, Singapore, or Black Pepper styles. Lighter bites like Shrimp Dumplings, Tuna Pringles, and the Spicy Tuna Roll pair with signature cocktails such as the
Address: 92 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, New York
Tao takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in New York; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 00:00
- Friday: 17:00 - 01:00
- Saturday: 17:00 - 01:00
- Sunday: 17:00 - 00:00
Frequently asked about Tao
How do I get a reservation at Tao in New York?
Tables at Tao are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger New York plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Tao?
Tao is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Tao?
Tao runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Tao located?
Tao is in New York, at 92 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011. MyRSVP can build it into a full New York itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
Tao across MyRSVP
The MyRSVP concierge books Tao in one other city. Same concept, one team.
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