# TAO Uptown Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/tao-uptown JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/tao-uptown.json - Cuisine: Pan-Asian - Neighborhood: Midtown East (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Skybox + mezzanine; 16-1,000 guests; three-level space - Price range: $$$ - Google rating: 4.2 (4,473 reviews) - Address: 42 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022, USA - Phone: (212) 888-2288 - Website: https://taogroup.com - Hours: 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 - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 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. ## Group dining, from guest reviews 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. What works: 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 out 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. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## 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.