TAO Uptown · Restaurant · New York
The original NYC TAO - giant Buddha, three-level Pan-Asian scene dining in Midtown
TAO Uptown is the original TAO, the East 58th Street room that turned a Midtown dinner into a full-on scene when it opened in 2000 and became the blueprint for the TAO rooms in Las Vegas and Chicago. It sits at 42 East 58th Street, between Park and Madison, built for a big table, a loud and glamorous room, Pan-Asian sharing plates, and a sense of occasion.
The centerpiece is unmissable: a giant seated Buddha floating above a reflecting pool of Japanese koi, backed by a candle-lit wall, framed in bamboo, with a signature glass-topped table at its base. The space climbs three levels, a main dining floor, a mezzanine over the room, and the prized Skybox at the top, under a soaring ceiling scrim hand-painted with Asian calligraphy and hung with oversized gold lanterns. A full bar and lounge a
Reserve a VIP table at TAO Uptown through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles New York reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:30 – 22:00
- Thursday: 11:30 – 23:00
- Friday: 11:30 – 24:00
- Saturday: 16:00 – 24:00
- Sunday: 16:00 – 22:00
Frequently asked about TAO Uptown
How do I get a reservation at TAO Uptown in New York?
Tables at TAO Uptown 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 Uptown?
TAO Uptown 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 Uptown?
TAO Uptown 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 Uptown located?
TAO Uptown is in New York. MyRSVP can build it into a full New York itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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