TAO Downtown Restaurant

The best dark vibes and moody ambiance in downtown manhattan! While it is not cheap, the food, drinks, and ambiance are all high quality and unique. The decor is truly inspiring and has a dark and seductive feel. The service can be hit or miss, based on how busy they are. But overall, this is a worthwhile visit for a special event or 3rd date kind of place. Food: 4/5 Drinks: 5/5Service: 3/5Ambiance: 5/5Value: 4/5

@taodowntown Lucky Hour is the perfect midweek escape with its unbeatable deals--$7 eats, $8 beers, and $9 cocktails. We indulged in a few of their delicious bites, starting with the Spicy Tuna Tartare on Crispy Rice. The fresh, flavorful tuna combined with the crisp texture of the rice made for a perfect bite. Next up, the Crispy Lobster Wonton was a real highlight. Each bite had a satisfying crunch, with tender lobster and a zesty dipping sauce that added an extra layer of flavor. The Crispy Thai Spiced Chicken was a bold mix of sweet and savory, with just enough heat to keep things interesting.For drinks, we tried the Bali Beach Club, Lychee Martini, and the TAO-Tini--all refreshing and unique in their own way. The Bali Beach Club was a tropical, fruit-forward delight, while the Lychee Martini had a perfect balance of sweetness and a subtle kick. The TAO-Tini was smooth and easy to sip on, with a fun twist of flavors.In addition to the Lucky Hour specials, we couldn't resist grabbing an Old Fashioned--classic, smooth, and perfectly made. We also ordered the Pad Thai, which was rich, flavorful, and packed with noodles, veggies, and a well-balanced sauce. @taodowntown Lucky Hour delivers on taste, atmosphere, and value, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to unwind.

Honestly. The only thing that my wife and I enjoyed was the atmosphere. The Food was awful and super expensive, the drinks were more ice than cocktail and the one entre we were looking forward too, the waiter told us they ran out of it.The music was so loud, I couldn't hear anything my wife was saying and I'm in my 30's and still had to use the flashlight on my phone to read the menu.As a born and raised New Yorker, I feel super foolish that I hadn't realized that Tao is a tourist trap.

My sister and I was in search for a happy hour after a long day of exploring the city and found that Tao had one. They call it "lucky hour". they were plenty of seats, it was first come first serve and I was able to see myself. We ordered the lychee martinis. They were super good and super strong lucky hour also had a food menu and we ordered the Peking chicken wings and a shrimp tempura. The wings were just ok but im more of a fan of flats opposed to the drums and it was too messy for me. The shrimp was so good but the portion was way to small, even for a happy hour it was laughable. Still would recommend for a nice happy hour with friends or coworkers. Would return to try dinner in the lower dining area. Service was ok.

Went there for their lucky hour Great experience, delicious food Nd great priceAll the bite for $7 and cocktail for $9!

Came here for the lucky hour around 6pm and the lounge and bar area was already very busy. We were able to find a lounge seat in the back corner. We got each food item on the lucky hour menu except the chilled edamame. Everything just tasted okay, nothing stood out and the portions were really small even for $7. The spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice , Bangkok shrimp, and lobster wonton only came with three (3) pieces each. I think the ones that are most worth it based on portion size may be the chicken wings for $1 each and the crispy Thai spiced chicken. There was very little seasoning in the crispy chicken however so it tasted kind of meh. We also got a TAO-tini which again just tasted alright. For dessert, we got a potted carrot cake off their regular menu. The presentation of the dish was very nice and I enjoyed the tiny carrots that came with it. The pot is actually edible and made of white chocolate. The cake itself was good. However, I do think it was overpriced at $22. It is very dim inside the restaurant and my eyes still hadn't adjusted at the end of my time here lol. There was plenty of room in the dining room and the terraced layout is unique. It was very hard to get the servers attention and they only had one person taking orders but lots of people taking dishes away. I don't think I'll come back anytime soon.

Drew was amazing! We loved his energy and knowledge of the menu along with wine pairings. The music was also lively they played a lot of throwbacks as well as new favorites. The service and recommendations were efficient and I'll most definitely be coming back!!!

It's an overpriced fancy Asian fusion restaurant. The environment was nice and the service was great. The food was fine but not worth the price. The eggplants side dish was great, strongly recommend.

I went there for happy hour 5pm-7pm with a girlfriend of mine. We enjoyed the service, food, ambiance, and drinks. The best drinks were the lychee martini and the Tao Tini. We didn't favor the Bali Beach Club, as much - it was a light grapefruit flavor drink. We ordered all of the food options. I enjoyed the Bangkok Shrimp (Tempura) the most and she enjoyed the crispy spiced Thai chicken the most. The lobster wontons were also good but I felt that one order was enough to taste. Tuna tarte was good too. The bottom part was a bit harder to crunch on. But not impossible to eat. The $1 bucket chicken was actually $1 per wing. We thought it was $1 for the whole bucket but it wasn't. It was very good too. One bucket is $7. You have to order 7 minimum. It has a soy taste. It's great to go with a date or friend. It has a dark ambiance inside. Bartenders are friendly. I loved Lucky Hour. I will probably go again.

When you visit a place once and it's great , that's fine. When it happens again and again, it's a sign of excellence. Such is the case with TAO Downtown. Super tasty food, Exciting cocktails but the service was something else! We invited 10 people to a super VIP dinner in one of the Skyboxes. 18 arrived, all at once. Without a word from us, the table was instantly doubled in size, the amount of food was doubled and the staff, and the staff provided everything else necessary to turn what could have been a disaster to a resounding success. Try TAO - It's seriously fantastic.