TAO Downtown
A dramatic, subterranean restaurant in Chelsea offering Pan-Asian dining beneath a towering Buddha statue.
- Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)
- $$$
- 92 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
- 4.3 (5590 reviews)
People
Rockwell GroupDesigner
Tao Group HospitalityOwner
Noah TepperbergOperator
Jason StraussOperator
Description
Rockwell Group’s design shapes the space with Chinese calligraphy murals, a dragon scale screen, and soft lighting that accents the multi-level layout. The atmosphere leans into a lively, vibrant energy that fits both group gatherings and date nights. Alongside the Pan-Asian menu—where guests highlight the salmon and show-stopping desserts—the venue runs weekly events like Lucky Hour and the Endless Sunday Brunch.
Good to know
Has a lounge