# TAO Downtown Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/tao-downtown JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/tao-downtown.json - Cuisine: Pan-Asian - Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: 4 private rooms; 15-1,500 guests; 30,000 sq ft David Rockwell-designed space - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.3 (5,627 reviews) - Address: 92 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA - Phone: (212) 888-2724 - Website: https://taogroup.com - Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 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. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book large tables, the balcony or the Skybox private room for birthdays, bachelorettes, weddings and business dinners. - 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. What works: 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. Watch out for: 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. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does TAO Downtown have a private dining room?** Yes. TAO Downtown offers a private dining room for groups in Chelsea. 4 private rooms; 15-1,500 guests; 30,000 sq ft David Rockwell-designed space. **How much does it cost to book a private event at TAO Downtown?** Guests at TAO Downtown typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. 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 Downtown for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is TAO Downtown open?** TAO Downtown is open Monday to Thursday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday and Saturday 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, serving brunch 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 Downtown?** TAO Downtown is a $$$$ Pan-Asian restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 5,627 Google reviews. Google describes it as: This enormous Pan-Asian eatery is known for a huge Quan Yin centerpiece & a trendy crowd. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at TAO Downtown?** Groups book large tables, the balcony or the Skybox private room for birthdays, bachelorettes, weddings and business dinners. 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. Reviewers praise: 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. Watch for: 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. Based on 70 Google reviews of TAO Downtown that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.