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  "slug": "tao-uptown",
  "name": "TAO Uptown",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/tao-uptown",
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  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/tao-uptown.md",
  "cuisine": "Pan-Asian",
  "neighborhood": "Midtown East",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
  "collections": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining-rooms"
  ],
  "capacityDetails": "Skybox + mezzanine; 16-1,000 guests; three-level space",
  "description": "TAO Uptown transforms group dining into theater with its dramatic three-level space anchored by a towering 16-foot Buddha and koi-filled infinity pool that never fails to spark conversation among guests. The pan-Asian menu flows as seamlessly as the architecture, from delicate dim sum perfect for mingling to shareable mains like Chilean sea bass in miso that bring tables together over bold, memorable flavors. Whether you're hosting 16 colleagues in the intimate Skybox or celebrating with hundreds across the full venue, the pulsing energy and Instagram-worthy design ensure your gathering becomes the kind of night people reference for years.",
  "priceRange": "$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": null,
  "rating": 4.2,
  "reviewCount": 4473,
  "address": "42 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 888-2288",
  "website": "https://taogroup.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7626593,
    "lng": -73.9714411
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM",
    "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",
    "Sunday: 4:00 to 10:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": false,
    "servesBrunch": true,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJh3qVsvpYwokRVtJoHuKeQ3M",
  "photos": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/tao-uptown-1.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/tao-uptown-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/tao-uptown-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/tao-uptown-4.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/tao-uptown-5.jpg"
  ],
  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups of 8 to 20 book tables or the third-floor private dining room for birthdays, client dinners and work events.",
    "notes": [
      "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."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "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"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "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"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinners",
      "private room parties",
      "corporate dinners",
      "large group dinners"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 70,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}