TAO Uptown

It has been years since we visited this location and while close to Times Square, the next visit will be back downtown. Early dinner, so place was cold until it filled up. Ordered a Moscato (sweet) and they brought me another wine instead of just telling me it wasn’t available. Had Satay bass, potstickers and our favorite sea bass for appetizers. For main course Branzino, sea bass (not as good as the appetizer), sausage rice. Sticky rice for dessert. Decent service from Paolo but not excellent.

Went to Tao uptown last night to celebrate a belated birthday and service, food and atmosphere were all 10 out of 10. Our server Paolo was the absolute best! Will absolutely ask for him next time we make a reservation. He made our dining experience even more fun, plus he took care of some of my friend’s dietary restrictions with ease. Drinks, apps, mains, and desserts all incredible. The orange chicken, fried rice, rock shrimp, and fortune cookie dessert were some of the favs.

Came here for a birthday dinner, overall the service and food could be slightly better for our party of 7. We had the seafood fried rice on a hotplate, sea bass with mango salad, and 2 pad thai noodles, sausage and shrimp fried rice and the snow pea veggie dish and orange covered chicken. IMO, for the price of the seafood fried rice on the sizzling hot plate is totally not worth it. Also had the dessert sampler which looked amazing. Pretty much we are there just for the atmosphere of the restaurant. It isn’t anything authentic if that is your thing. For 7 people outta the door plus tips is about $380.. which is somewhat reasonable.

Old but still contemporary. Such a value. Lunch special! We had vegetable rolls, shrimp, wraps for appetizers and kungpao chicken, noodle, steak for main. Couldn't eat them all. Grand interior never gets old. Serving very cordial as well. Next time, may come alone and eat at the bar.

5 Stars Incredible Experience! We called about ten minutes before arriving to make a reservation, and they were incredibly accommodating. The food was unbelievably fresh and delicious every bite was perfect. But what truly set the night apart was our waitress, Precious. Our waitress was phenomenal from start to finish. Warm, professional, and so genuinely kind she didn’t just serve us, she made the entire experience shine. She complimented the food with such pride, also the restaurant staff helped us switch tables when my date requested it without hesitation, and was just incredibly accommodating every step of the way. She even vibed with my date in the best possible way easygoing, friendly, and full of good energy. We ended up ordering way more than planned just because the whole experience felt so enjoyable. She deserves a raise or some serious recognition. It’s rare to come across someone who elevates not just the service, but the entire atmosphere. She made the night feel special and that’s something we won’t forget.

Worth all of the hype— dishes, ambiance and service are all truly fantastic. Making a reservation is an absolute must. My date booked online for a late Saturday night and we were pretty much seated on time. The filet mignon with black garlic, shiitake butter and sun chokes was divine. The spicy tuna on crispy rice was extravagant. Many other tables enjoyed that as a shared plate as well. My date loved the traditional orange chicken and we shared an order of vegetable fried rice. Highly recommend for an evening of contemporary flair and upscale dining.

Ever since I visited Tao for the first time, I have only been to their“Happy Hour,” we have had an incredible time every time. Their fun, alive and vibrant atmosphere, with people of all ages, makes it a melting pot of cultures, languages and preferences. We have fall in love with their “Tiny Tini Flight” specially the Leeche Martini and the Lemon Drop. Also the one dollar dumplings are delicious, fulfilling and affordable. We had the “Gyoza” (Chicken) and the vegetables. Also, one of the managers was kind enough to send us a round of shots, lemon drops. Our Server Sara is always available to help. You cannot go wrong if you want to spend a couple of hours with friends, colleagues or your significant other. Happy hour runs from 4 PM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday. My next review of Tao, will be for dinner. Stay tuned. “Eat deliciously"