TAO Uptown

What groups say

Groups of 8 to 20 book tables or the third-floor private dining room for birthdays, client dinners and work events.

• The private dining room sits on the third floor and overlooks the entire restaurant, per 2 reviewers who held parties there.
• Reported group sizes range from 7 to 20, with one work event described only as a very large party.
• Reviewers ordered family style or shared plates; a party of 8 used a prix fixe menu, and servers offered larger portions of some dishes for an extra charge.
• One party of 12 worked with a staff coordinator in advance; another booked 9 people by phone the same morning.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of TAO Uptown that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• private room party

  We have dined at Tao Uptown a handful of times over the years as well as the downtown location. While both places have solid food, you visit either location primarily for the atmosphere, which is fantastic! We had a special party here for my wife in the private dining room on the 3rd floor. The view from that room overlooks the entire restaurant. The experience was awesome. We couldn't recommend a party here highly enough. The lunch specials during the week are outstanding as well!

• client dinner, party of 12

  Had a client dinner for a party of 12 last night. The food and service were beyond excellent. Cristal was extremely helpful (and patient) with planning the event. Upon arriving last night, Nick made sure every detail was perfect.

• large group dinner, party of 20

  Beautifully designed, great food, good service. We were a large group of 20. The staff was very attentive and the food was AHHHMAZING! We ordered family style and got to try many dishes and enjoyed them all.

• sweet 16 dinner, party of 14

  Made a reservation for my daughter sweet 16 and it was such an unpleasant experience for me and my guest. Initially I called prior to my reservation time to advise we will all be there around 8:30 pm (reservation for 8pm) the host advised after 8:15 we will be a no show. I told her I wanted to modify my reservation and she said we could not ( this was prior to 8pm). At 8:15 I called and told her some of my guest have arrived and will check in until I get there at 8:30 and she then held the original 8 PM reservation. After arrival we were ready around 8:45 and two guest were parking in which we advised if we can go sit (13ppl were already there) the host with bad attitude said no everyone had to be there. Later they proceeded to give us a table top of 8-10 ppl (8 fit comfortably) for my party of 14 and a high chair! I was so uncomfortable and asked for a bigger space in which the team on 8/29 refused to give us the larger table due to “another reservation”. After insisting and advising that we pre paid this reservation and how unfair it was to accept a party you can’t accommodate for the given occasion they then decided to give us the larger table. The host in the front was extremely rude nasty attitude and everyone was just mad at the fact that we didn’t want to squish our party to the table for 8-10 max not 14. I would say 8 comfortably as I was a maitre D at Zuma and know this service was awful! For TAO to have staff that are this bad in service is so awful and disappointing. I specifically chose this trusted name to have the best experience however, the workers just gave truly their worst service. Eve prior to arriving the cold and un flexible nature of the host was terrible. The server was slightly nicer but very rushed and barely went around to get drink orders and one of my guest felt she was rude. The server concentrated on me ordering in which one of my guest wanted to place and additionally order and she told him “there’s enough food for all”. I advised her I was doing family style but I also advised her that if someone wants an additional dish please take their orders. The whole night was a disgrace and she rushed and just wanted to get over with. I celebrated my daughters 16Th birthday dinner but I regret choosing this place and dealing with this type of behavior for such special occasion.

• private dining dinner

  We were in the private dining area on the third floor with the most amazing view of the entire restaurant. The service was spot on and the food was spectacular. I have a ton of food sensitivities and Diego, our waiter, went out of his way to find dishes I could eat. He had a salad made for me for my appetizer that was so good. For Dinner, he had them make me Pad Thai that was simply delicious. For dessert, he had them make a tapioca compote with sorbet, it was divine. I really appreciate him making my experience so fantastic. I would absolutely recommend Tao. All around wonderful experience.

Good to know

Stylish Pan-Asian eatery with a giant Buddha centerpiece, offering a fixed-price menu, à la carte fare, and cocktails.

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does TAO Uptown have a private dining room?

Yes. TAO Uptown offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Skybox + mezzanine; 16-1,000 guests; three-level space.

How much does it cost to book a private event at TAO Uptown?

TAO Uptown sits in the $$$ price bracket for Midtown East. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact TAO Uptown for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is TAO Uptown open?

TAO Uptown is open Monday to Wednesday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Thursday 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 4:00 to 10:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is TAO Uptown?

TAO Uptown is a $$$ Pan-Asian restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 4,473 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Stylish Pan-Asian eatery with a giant Buddha centerpiece, offering a fixed-price menu, à la carte fare, and cocktails. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at TAO Uptown?

Groups of 8 to 20 book tables or the third-floor private dining room for birthdays, client dinners and work events. The private dining room sits on the third floor and overlooks the entire restaurant, per 2 reviewers who held parties there. Reported group sizes range from 7 to 20, with one work event described only as a very large party. Reviewers ordered family style or shared plates; a party of 8 used a prix fixe menu, and servers offered larger portions of some dishes for an extra charge. One party of 12 worked with a staff coordinator in advance; another booked 9 people by phone the same morning. Reviewers praise: third-floor private room overlooks the main dining room; family style and prix fixe options work well for big tables; servers handled allergies and dietary restrictions attentively; staff coordinator helped plan a 12-person client dinner. Watch for: long waits past reservation time reported for larger parties; loud music and dim lighting make group conversation hard; large parties reported undersized tables and slow, uneven service. Based on 70 Google reviews of TAO Uptown that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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