TAO Uptown · Restaurant · New York
The original TAO, with a golden Buddha and three dining levels on East 58th Street in Midtown
TAO Uptown is the original TAO, opened in 2000. It sits at 42 East 58th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues in Midtown, built for a big table, a dressed-up room, Asian sharing plates and a sense of occasion.
The centerpiece is a large golden Buddha at the far end of the main dining room, under a high ceiling whose panels carry calligraphy, with lanterns hanging over the tables. The space climbs three levels: the main dining floor, a second-floor mezzanine that looks down on the room and the Buddha, and the Skybox, a private dining room overlooking both. A restaurant lounge with a long bar rounds it out, and Lucky Hour brings specialty-priced cocktails and plates to the bar and lounge.
The kitchen runs across Chinese, Japanese and Thai cooking, built for sharing. Tables start with the satay of Chilean sea bass with miso glaze, spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice, Peking duck spring rolls and caviar king crab dumplings, then fill with crispy shrimp dumplings, fried rice, the grilled wagyu ribeye and miso roasted Chilean sea bass with mushrooms and asparagus. Peking duck is served for two, and the sushi list covers nigiri and sashimi by the piece, Tokyo tacos and special rolls.
Lunch runs Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM, with a prix-fixe menu alongside the full a la carte list. Reservations are made on OpenTable for a la carte parties of up to 14, and groups of 15 or more are handled as special events.
Address: 42 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022, New York
TAO Uptown 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: 11:30 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:30 - 22:00
- Thursday: 11:30 - 23:00
- Friday: 11:30 - 00:00
- Saturday: 16:00 - 00:00
- 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, our New York team 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 keeps 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, at 42 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022. MyRSVP can build it into a full New York itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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