NEW YORK · FINE DINING
TAO Downtown
Rockwell-designed subterranean Asian temple in Chelsea — dragon-scale corridor, calligraphy murals on weathered brick, late-night programming, and the multi-floor Asian bistro that defined NYC's modern sceney dining.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our team has direct relationships with TAO Downtown. Tables, bookings, and access are held in advance — and we can shape the visit around what you actually want.
- Concept
- Multi-Floor Asian Bistro · Subterranean Temple Design
- Neighborhood
- Chelsea (under the Maritime Hotel)
- Address
- 92 Ninth Avenue (at 16th Street), New York, NY 10011
- Designer
- Rockwell Group
- Group
- Tao Group Hospitality
- Dinner
- Sunday – Thursday 5 PM – 12 AM · Friday – Saturday 5 PM – 1 AM
- Endless Brunch
- Sundays 11 AM – 3 PM
- Delivery & Takeout
- Sun–Wed 5–10 PM · Thu–Sat 5–11 PM
- Recognition
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (since 2024)
- Adjacent Venue
- TAO Downtown Nightclub (separate Tao Group property)
PHOTO GALLERY
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