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  "slug": "tao-downtown",
  "name": "TAO Downtown",
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  "cuisine": "Pan-Asian",
  "neighborhood": "Chelsea",
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  "spaceTypes": [
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  ],
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  "capacityDetails": "4 private rooms; 15-1,500 guests; 30,000 sq ft David Rockwell-designed space",
  "description": "TAO Downtown transforms group dining into theatrical spectacle within its soaring 30,000-square-foot David Rockwell-designed space, where towering Buddha sculptures and cascading waterfalls create an atmosphere that's equal parts spiritual sanctuary and glamorous nightclub. The restaurant's four private rooms can accommodate everything from intimate 15-person celebrations to grand 1,500-guest affairs, all while serving elevated pan-Asian cuisine that spans delicate dim sum to theatrical tableside preparations. Your group will feast on dishes like miso-glazed Chilean sea bass and crispy duck while surrounded by some of the most Instagram-worthy interiors in Chelsea—it's dinner as immersive experience.",
  "priceRange": "$$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 100,
    "max": null,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.3,
  "reviewCount": 5627,
  "address": "92 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 888-2724",
  "website": "https://taogroup.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7425376,
    "lng": -74.0038464
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  "hours": [
    "Monday: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Tuesday: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Wednesday: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Thursday: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Friday: 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": true,
    "servesBrunch": true,
    "servesLunch": false,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups book large tables, the balcony or the Skybox private room for birthdays, bachelorettes, weddings and business dinners.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers mention a Skybox private room overlooking the main dining room, booked in a timed block such as 9 to 12.",
      "Reported group sizes range from 7 to 18, plus a balcony birthday of 14 and a large event with over 700 guests.",
      "Food is ordered family style to share; one business dinner used the set Harmonized Menu, and Sunday brunch is a buffet around 75 to 86 dollars per person with a 35 dollar cocktail add-on.",
      "A party of 7 reported a bill under 700 dollars; several reviewers call the restaurant expensive overall."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Large shareable portions and rolling table make family-style dining easy",
      "Staff handled wedding cakes, birthday desserts and last-minute changes",
      "Dramatic multi-level space with strong celebration atmosphere",
      "Skybox room overlooks the dining room and delivers lots of food"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Repeated complaints about rude or inattentive servers with large parties",
      "Music and noise make conversation hard at big tables",
      "Setup confusion, long waits at seating and timed room slots"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinners",
      "private room events",
      "wedding dinner",
      "bachelorette party",
      "business dinner"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 70,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}