Celebrated my birthday here while visiting the Chi. I love the atmosphere. The service and food were top tier. I enjoyed the lobster fried rice along with my chocolate molten dessert. Our server, Emily did an amazing job explaining menu options along with telling me Happy Birthday several times. She really made me feel special.

This is definitely a special occasion place more geared for adults. I do believe it also doubles as a club certain times and days. I went here as a last-minute anniversary dinner. Reservations will have to wait a bit. Which is fine since they have plenty of seating area and bar area. I would say the highlight of this place is definitely the venue itself very unique engaging. we witness and engagement here so definitely call ahead if you like to do any special types of announcements and staff is great and making it a special event. The food itself was really great just limited, definitely very shareable in portion sizes. Drinks were unique. Even the dessert was flashy and bold. Come for the drinks, the atmosphere is awesome. Can’t say that enough. Definitely recommend the duck, not many places have it was definitely a highlight of our meal.

Wow. From the minute you walk in, you get absorbed in the ambiance of Asia and while a large place, a cozy feeling. Great background music playlist. Absolutely fantastic food. The peking duck was legit and done perfectly. Service was excellent - prompt, helpful, friendly. Superb experience. Definitely returning often!

TAO is an experience which i dearly enjoyed. I am not big fan of the Asian cuisine in general but good here was awesome. I loved their non seafood sections. Awesome cocktails and good service.
In my opinion,two things they should improve at is the music part and the cleanliness of the restrooms.

Overall,awesome place

I visited Tao to celebrate a birthday, traveling all the way from Toronto to experience this upscale restaurant. The ambiance and interior are absolutely beautiful. However, while the food was really good and lived up to the hype, the service fell short of expectations. We waited quite a while for our drinks and had to ask the server multiple times for updates. Unfortunately, she also forgot to punch in one of our items, so we ended up waiting longer for our food. While she did apologize and thanked us for being patient, the delay did affect our overall experience. That said, I still want to emphasize that the food was delicious, and the atmosphere is stunning. I hope our next visit will offer a smoother experience.

Such a beautiful place. I did not expect the interior to be so decorative & romantic. It has an elegant Asian theme. The parking garage is across the street from the restaurant. The hostess staff were very classy & kind. The waiter was very kind I didn’t catch his name. The menu has a variety of dishes. They have vegan items, seafood, steak & chicken. Everything seems to be freshly made based on the flavor of the appetizers & entrees. I wasn’t a big fan of the way they had the sushi entree come out before my chicken entree; they took about 15 minutes bringing out the chicken entree. My wife had finished her entree before I was able to get mine. Oh well, it was worth the wait. The bathrooms were clean. It’s not wheel chair accessible from what I noticed based on the main entrance. It is pricey, so be prepared to spend at least $150 for two people even if you don’t drink. But the servings are very generous.

Food: Overall is a great. Probably the best lava cakes I've had in my life. Some items seem just above average and nothing special but overall worth coming to try it once.
Service: Not the best and the main reason I would give this place 2 stars overall. We had a reservation and came on time but had to wait 15 minutes so not a big deal so ordered $200 in drinks. Once we got to our tables, our waitress was initially friendly but after we got our order, two of the orders were wrong. One of the dishes had mushrooms and we said no mushrooms. The waiter told us they were not mushrooms. Had to tell call her over again and point it to her several times before she said they'll remake it... Hostility was not needed. Then after getting our dessert, another waiter told us they have the next group of people waiting on our table but no rush lol. If there was no rush, why tell us. We spent over $800... not the service we expected.

Well, I’ll be dammed. From the service to the ambiance to the food…this place is a hands down 5 star. Expect to dig deep into your pocket, but every penny is worth spending. Fresh ingredients and amazing presentations. As Arnold said…I’ll be back…

The place was super beautiful the delicious food the perfect service the calm and relaxed atmosphere I went on a Sunday I had an incredible time I loved it the truth if I would go again

Amazing place amazing food everything was perfect

I was trying to get in and all my white friends who were more than drunk then me were let in. The bouncers told me I had to leave for half an hour before I could go in and I did that but they wouldn't let me in when I came back. If you're white and drunk you'll have a good time, but otherwise they won't let you in. Cheers!

Waste of time! We arrived 10 mins early to our 8:45pm reservation for a party of 3. We were told we’d be seated in a moment. 9:10 comes and we’re still not seated. I go up to the ladies handling the reservations and she told me they were still table in front of me and it would be a few more moments. We finally said forget it after waiting for an hour. They knew they were backed up when I checked in. Instead of telling me we’d be seated in a moment they should have been transparent and let me know that they were behind and give me an estimate time on how long we may have to wait. Don’t have me sitting there clueless! Let me decide if I want to wait or not.

Here for a Benny benassi show, the staff is amazing! Especially security and the guy working the exit door that helped me flag down a cab and made sure I got in it before leaving. Thank you soooo much sir!!

I was the only person out of a party of 8 that did not receive the meal I ordered. Our server disappeared after we ordered food & drinks. I had to flag her down to ask where my sushi roll was, as all my friends were halfway through their meals.
She said, “You ordered sushi? I can put it in ASAP if you still want it.”. I told her, yes….I still want to eat the food I initially ordered, even though the majority of my friends were almost done eating dinner.
ANOTHER 20 minutes go by, STILL no sushi, & my friends started receiving their to-go boxes. It’s insane to me that I had to tell the server to remove the sushi, that I never received, from my bill. She agreed, but I shouldn’t of had to ask.
I guess this was to be expected when you choose to eat dinner at the club.

Parking was ridiculous. Not trying to let us speak to their manager. When their manager did come out, he refused to tell me him name

Da fuq. $200+ in restaurant and they say it’s still $40 a head for a group of 6 girls… fuqing buy a bottle n come to my house bb, you’ll save $100+. At least you can song request w the DJ!! HML!!!!!!

Very cool spot, heard a rumor it changes into a night club in the evening. It does not, waiter said there is a second night club space upstairs. Loved all the food, had orange chicken, lettuce wraps, panko shrimp and an orange desert. Great service and cool atmosphere.

Охорона грубіяни.

Beautiful interior. Food and price are fine. My issue was in reservations I had specifically asked for a table on the outside not in the center. Did not have to be a booth on the wall, just a seat on the outside as I have ptsd. After waiting to be seated for 15 min we were seated in the dead center of the place. The resteraunt was only at 40 to 50 percent compacity. There were a large number of seats. Rather than taking the time to read and accommodate a simple request, we again were sat with 2 empty tables to our left and 3 empty tables to the right and you got it... 2 empty tables to our back and another 2 tables to our front as we were in the dead center of the entire place.

The place is incredibly beautiful. Music is great.
I just wish they had more vegan options.

We decided to reserve a table at Tao for Valentine's Day. It was so disappointing.
I will never again reserve a table at this Tao on any holiday. This was my first time at this Tao but I had been to the Tao in Hollywood quite a few times. I also had been to the Tao in Las Vegas.
We got there a little before our reservation and was seated almost immediately after we arrived. They sat us in the front but it was a very tight space. I would have preferred a booth but they were all taken up. The waiter and other staff kept bumping into the chairs.
The waitress came by and introduced herself and I asked a couple of questions about particular things on the menu.
She answered them but then went on to say they had some specials for Valentine's Day.
My date ordered one of the specials for Valentine's Day and I just kept it simple with what I always get.
As we sat there waiting on our food we started noticing that customers that came in after us got their entire meal before us ate and left. It happened twice.
We finished our cocktails and our food still was not there.
I finally got the attention of a waitress and asked could she get our waitress because she had not checked on us.
She finally came over and I asked her what was going on because we had sat there at least 45 minutes just waiting she stated because my date asked for a well done steak it takes longer. That didn't make any sense. But I said I wish you would have told us the time frame because we would not have ordered that.
She just left no apology or anything.
Our food arrived maybe 5 minutes after that and when I tell you that Valentine's Day plate was disappointing it really was. He ordered the Lobster and Filet Mignon with chili sauce. It was just the steak and two cut up little pieces of Lobster with more vegetables than anything. Smh

I was ready to go after that but I was still trying to enjoy the time there and the ambiance.

When our bill finally came I just wanted to make sure that the money that I prepaid in advance was off but l looked at the special Valentines Day meal and was shocked like that was not worth $100 dollars. They didn't even have anything on the menu that $100.

The waitress came back and asked would I like a birthday dessert because yes it was my birthday but I was so tired and ready to go I said no because we had already sat there for two hours just waiting and waiting.

Would I recommend this Tao? No.

Wonderful experience great service

Thank you Mark!

Celebrated my birthday here while visiting the Chi. I love the atmosphere. The service and food were top tier. I enjoyed the lobster fried rice along with my chocolate molten dessert. Our server, Emily did an amazing job explaining menu options along with telling me Happy Birthday several times. She really made me feel special.

One of thee best experiences ever and the waiter was phenomenal 👏 🙌

So Much Fun!!!!! Drank and danced until the "ugly lights" came on!!!!

Muy 👍

super upmarket dining, drinking and dancing. it’s pricey but u get what u paid for. the barman was great, gave us his secret cocktail!

My favorite the lobster rice is phenomenal and I love the chicken gyoza . The presentation and whole ambiance is amazing def recommend .

Nice enough place, but somewhat overpriced IMVHO.

I loved everything about this restaurant. You have to make reservations before coming in. Excellent service and drinks. I recommend the lobster fried rice for sure.

Wow. From the minute you walk in, you get absorbed in the ambiance of Asia and while a large place, a cozy feeling. Great background music playlist. Absolutely fantastic food. The peking duck was legit and done perfectly. Service was excellent - prompt, helpful, friendly. Superb experience. Definitely returning often!

I waited 45 minutes for coat check

The nightclub only had one bathroom waited over am hour to use the bathroom when I really had to go and over an hour to get my jacket. 2 hours wasted of waiting

Why did security grab my girlfriend’s full $40 single tito’s and soda fresh from the bar and just throw it out while she was in a long line for the bathroom? Never heard of this…

Well, I’ll be dammed. From the service to the ambiance to the food…this place is a hands down 5 star. Expect to dig deep into your pocket, but every penny is worth spending. Fresh ingredients and amazing presentations. As Arnold said…I’ll be back…

Food was awesome. Everything we ordered was amazing, especially the Sizzling Soy Chicken. Cannot say enough about the vibe of this place and the service was outstanding.

This is the perfect place to spend dinner

Unique and delicious!

I had a terrible experience at this restaurant for my birthday dinner. The service was extremely slow, and we waited forever for our food. The waitress also took forever just to refill our water, which was frustrating. To make matters worse, we found out she had forgotten to put in our orders, and there was no proper apology for the mistake. We lost so much patience that we didn’t even bother ordering a birthday dessert. Overall, the whole experience was disappointing, and I’ll definitely be avoiding this place in the future. Not the birthday celebration I hoped for

How do you have only 10% open for non-table reserves. You’re ridiculous. Don’t go here unless you reserve a table.And that’s just for space. Drinks are heavily overpriced. I go to Boston for way less.

Made a reservation over a month in advance. 24 hours before that reservation I received and email noting me that the reservation had been cancelled by the restaurant with no other information. I called and was informed the restaurant had just been booked by a private party. They offered to comp me a free dessert OR a glass of wine and nothing further.

This dinner was for a birthday, and it’s extremely poor form to wait until the last minute to cancel. Now everything else in town is booked. If I could give this less than 1 star I would.

Tao and this moving company purposefully allow the marked bike lane to be blocked so they can conveniently load trucks. This happens often. This forces bikes literally into the middle of traffic which is the purpose of these bike lanes in the first place.

Do better.

Cool place. Much better than excalibur lol

Food: Overall is a great. Probably the best lava cakes I've had in my life. Some items seem just above average and nothing special but overall worth coming to try it once.
Service: Not the best and the main reason I would give this place 2 stars overall. We had a reservation and came on time but had to wait 15 minutes so not a big deal so ordered $200 in drinks. Once we got to our tables, our waitress was initially friendly but after we got our order, two of the orders were wrong. One of the dishes had mushrooms and we said no mushrooms. The waiter told us they were not mushrooms. Had to tell call her over again and point it to her several times before she said they'll remake it... Hostility was not needed. Then after getting our dessert, another waiter told us they have the next group of people waiting on our table but no rush lol. If there was no rush, why tell us. We spent over $800... not the service we expected.

I visited Tao to celebrate a birthday, traveling all the way from Toronto to experience this upscale restaurant. The ambiance and interior are absolutely beautiful. However, while the food was really good and lived up to the hype, the service fell short of expectations. We waited quite a while for our drinks and had to ask the server multiple times for updates. Unfortunately, she also forgot to punch in one of our items, so we ended up waiting longer for our food. While she did apologize and thanked us for being patient, the delay did affect our overall experience. That said, I still want to emphasize that the food was delicious, and the atmosphere is stunning. I hope our next visit will offer a smoother experience.

Increíble experiencia
100% recomendable
Vengan ya

Food is great, the service is ok. Slow took a long time for drinks. Also no one knows what is going on especially if you going from restaurant to the club.

Bouncers have forcibly dragged multiple woman out of the woman's restroom for looking "too masculine". Visibly queer people are not safe here. Don't give these bigots your money.

Lovely Asian Bristol in the former Chicago Historical Society building.

Excellent staff, amazing atmosphere, and delicious food. And the molten ice cream brownie is one of the best desserts I’ve had a restaurant. I definitely want to come back

Excellent Service and great Veggie options. Ambience is top notch 👌 perfect for celebrating our anniversary dinner. The servers were super attentive all the time

It is one of the best upscale restaurants in Chicago. Top notch service, prices of each entrée were as expected. Being a vegetarian, I was hoping food would taste better, but all the dishes were ordered were mild, and we were given hot sauce (3 different kinds) to make our food spicy.
Avocado and Greens Tempura were okay. Vegetarian sushi rolls lacked a dressing sauce to go with it. Veg fried rice was very bland. Their overcooked Tofu in one of their signature dish we ordered.

Good food. But music too loud. No intimate. Feel like more a factory/ very busy.

Bartenders need an attitude check for real !! I was tipping so generous but all I got was rudeness!! Wow so tell them if they don’t like the job then quit kk

I am absolutely appalled by the treatment we received at Tao  Restaurant in Chicago. We made a reservation for 11 people at 9:00 PM, and to say the experience was a disaster would be an understatement. We were forced to wait for nearly 2 HOURS without so much as an apology or explanation. And the worst part? WE NEVER GOT SEATED! EVERYONE who arrived AFTER us was seated before us, completely ignoring our reservation.

It was as if we didn’t even matter. We were left standing there, completely disregarded, while other parties were treated with respect and seated immediately. No one even bothered to offer us water, and when we repeatedly asked for help, we were met with total indifference. The sheer lack of professionalism and courtesy was beyond infuriating. We even offered and asked the manager and woman  below to separate us for easier seating and the young lady pictured below just walked away and ignored us.  But what was truly shocking was the blatant favoritism. People who clearly fit a certain profile were seated without delay, while our party, with a confirmed reservation, was completely ignored.

This was a birthday celebration, and instead of enjoying the night, we were left humiliated and disrespected. To be ignored and treated like we didn’t exist for that long is absolutely unacceptable. I will NEVER set foot in this place again.

If you’re looking for a place that values your time and dignity, look elsewhere. This was an utter nightmare, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

Little late on my reservation but I do appreciate them working it out with me. Great service from the host stand and my server Jaylynn was great super personable and attentive. Definitely recommend for nice night out super cool atmosphere.

Nicole was an amazing server. Explained the menu to a Tee. Very personable and a Joy to have. Made our experience so wonderful. Michael the Club manager is absolutely top shelf he made our experience absolutely amazing Highly recommend Tao for a wonderful evening out in Chicago. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening. Lisa Legris and Reed Messner

My friends and I had the absolute worst experience at this restaurant. We made a reservation over 2 weeks ago for 8:45 and we waited almost two hours to be seated, but unfortunately that never happened. We asked multiple times about when we would be seated and never got any clear answers or apologies. After waiting around for an abhorrent amount of time, we decided to leave and go somewhere else and when we informed the hostess, she didn’t seem to care or apologize. I find it ridiculous that I had to pay to make the reservation in the first place just to have our time wasted with their terrible service. If I could leave zero stars, I would.

this place is the worst place i've ever been to in my life. My group of friends made a reservation two weeks ago to be seated at 8:45 PM. After waiting almost two hours, we were not seated, we weren't updated on how long we'd have to wait, and they made us PAY to set a reservation. This place is the absolute worst... If they had an option for 0 stars, that would even be too good of a rating for this place. My friends and I are beyond upset and were not compensated for the wait. To add on to our awful experience, we barely had anywhere to sit. If you're thinking about coming to this place, I hope my review helps. We are from out of town and have never experienced something like that before. DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE HUNGRY AND ARE LOOKING FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE.

DO NOT COME HERE. YOU MAY END UP KILLED.
I would NEVER come here again. I have celiac disease and was reassured several times the food was gluten free. We had three different waiters in the span of 90 minutes and I informed all of them I have a gluten allergy and need my food prepared gluten free. It was not. This place should be inspected because they are not safe for anyone with an allergy. I spent the whole night sick to my stomach to the point where I was vomiting blood. They are lucky I do not go into anaphylaxis, or I would have died.

UPDATE: They have the WORST customer service I have experienced. They refuse to comp my meal and will not provide compensation for the urgent care visit. The Vice President of Risk Management was beyond rude and downright offensive during conversations when trying to remedy the situation. They do not take risk seriously.

1 hour waiting to take the jakcet back…

The Beat Upscale Club in Chicago

*Has reservation for 8:15 PM*
* Tells us 15 minutes every time we ask how long the wait is going to be… very annoyed btw*
*other groups getting sat before us*
*Doesn’t get sat until 10:30 PM*
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*gets sat at a dirty table*

Celebrated my Husbands 30th Birthday here and was not disappointed. Everything was great

Located on a busy corner in downtown Chicago, TAO is more like a nightclub than a restaurant. But it really fails at both, as the food is way too sweet, and the service was awful. Took at least 20 minutes between each drink order, and the table was way too small to really have any food. Not impressed at all.

I attended Megan thee Stallion's Hottieween party at Tao and while the event was great, unfortunately I was burned by a bottle girl walking by with a hot sparkler. I reached out via email but never received a response from management.

ambiente molto bello servizio assolutamente dispersivo durante una festa con catering cibo distribuito in modo assolutamente casuale

Don't come late on your reservation. Otherwise, you will be waiting for 45 minutes
Food was good service was good

The nightclub here is crazy awesome

I have not tried the dining experience, but the nightclub has to be one of the worst in Chicago.

Attended my company party here. Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and food served. Everyone said they had a great time

Loved coming here for my first time! Our server Bella was so awesome! She brought my friend a new napkin the second after he dropped it on the floor and she also was so sweet and took a photo of us too. Thank you Bella!

Wonderful food, music and service. Recommend it to everyone

Excelente lugar .

Enjoyed the food ! I had the crunchy lobster rolls and the shrimp tempura , then pad Thai and the Hong Kong noodles
I recommend you check it out

I truly enjoyed this experience.. Will return again

I went for Halloween, I did not like the environment because it was more techno music

I always have the most amazing experience at Tao, scrumptious food and excellent service!! Cant wait to be back💚

Brought my cousin fornthe chef's tasting menu. It was phenomenal, one of the best dining experiences of my life. The food was beautiful and tasted incredible. Portions were perfect. The staff was even better. It is a beautiful restaurant and I highly recommend checking it out.

I love Tao but this time the guy who attended mu table “ Alex “ was haveng a horrible attitude, he dis my experience so bad… it took 50 min to them to bring the food me and my family were so hungry … then after all his bad faces and attitude… I asked for my check and again 25 min waiting… and waiting.. until I called another guy and asked for my check… honestly so bad
Food was just ok…

Food didn’t taste good . Very slow service . Ambience was opulent !

Poor communication and very disorganized

TAO is an experience which i dearly enjoyed. I am not big fan of the Asian cuisine in general but good here was awesome. I loved their non seafood sections. Awesome cocktails and good service.
In my opinion,two things they should improve at is the music part and the cleanliness of the restrooms.

Overall,awesome place

Great space, excellent food

Spectacular interior. Absolutely HORRIBLE, shockingly overpriced food.

Don’t waste your time at this club. The DJ was ok but the service was terrible. The bartender had an attitude and didn’t give me the drinks I asked for. Asked for patron twice and got something else but I’m pretty sure she still charged us for patron. My vodka tonic also tasted like it was just water. Very disappointed and will probably not go back.

Reservations and still waited after 30 minutes

TAO IS a vibe 10/10

We were celebrating my daughter-in-law's birthday and also my son and his wife's first wedding anniversary! Food was excellent and the atmosphere was great! Enjoyed the evening. Lots of vegetarian choices.

We went to the club side for a concert

Ambiance is amazing,food is 👍

Muy bello el lugar me encanta 🤭🥰

Beautiful interior with lots of large format seating.

Most of the larger tables have a lazy Susan for easily sharing food and there are a lot of very good options choose from.

Drinks were also of high quality and food came out very quickly.

I didn’t experience the Tao Restaurant but I did experience the Night Club and it was amazing!

It was super packed last Friday night when I was there - drinks are pretty expensive three drinks cost around $70.

Definitely recommend to all for a good time!

Food was pretty good--but pretty over priced- everything was a la carte... which means just a protein and accompaniment runs $45 to $60 easily.
The place is stunning! The attention to detail is impecable in the decor. We were mesmerized by the 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue in the dining room that had constantly changing images projected onto it!
Unfortunately our waitress was dry and rude and that what was a let down here. We spent a dizzying amount of money, so I know her típ was sky high, but I assure you she did not earn it. We did have 2 people with food allergies at our table--so she seemed particularly annoyed from that point forward, or maybe that's just her MO. Sadly I would not likely return here again based on the service experience. All other attending staff were on point.
My thing is, it was my friend's birthday, the waitress knew it. And instead of creating a warm, inviting experience, it was as if she was begrudgingly serving us and we were nothing but a nuisance to her.
Anyway, go for the ambiance-- you won't be disappointed.

Large group in a private room. Food,drinks and atmosphere was great. However, the lights are a little too dark, even in the ladies room...really?

We 🖤 this place. Great vibe and even better food!! We love all the Taos have been to all Vegas is great but the Chicago TAO is top tier it offers some of the best Atmosphere along with drinks and food to die for. So many items on the menu are my go to it's hard to choose. Rest assured whatever you decide you wont regret it.

I like this place but I wasn't a fan of the homeless looking woman in the restroom who claimed she worked there. She proceeds to show me a card with Zelle info on it for a donation for a pump or pumpkin?

Had a great time celebrating Mexican Independence Day at TAO and we would do it all over again! The VIP section is great, but if your ears are sensitive, you might not want to be that close.

This is a place you go to take instagram photos and that’s it, while the service is good and our server was great, the food left a lot to be desired, prices are insane, a margarita for $25?

The food selection is meh, a lot of noodle and rice dishes, they’re just okay but nothing to rave about. The tuna tartare is also so expensive.

Come here if you want to have some cool IG shots.

one of the best establishments in Chicago, pleasant service, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, an establishment in which you want to leave your yaya and thank everyone 🙏🤝

This place is wonderful.

Solid 3 stars.

Pros:
Excellent service
Fun experience
Good food

Cons:
Outrageously overpriced for portion sizes given
Didn’t comp their ridiculously small $18 dessert for a birthday celebration, even though we spent over $400 with tip

In a nutshell, come here for the experience, not the food. Literally PF Chang’s quality at Las Vegas resort price points. Fun to try, but we definitely won’t be back. Much better restaurants out there that don’t over inflate their prices. We basically paid $400+ for drinks and fried rice.

Nice atmosphere , delicious food .
Must visit Tao restaurant & the club

This was my first time here but it won't be my last! I highly recommend Tao, in fact, my bff went the following weekend and loved it. It's huge and quite stunning. We went on a Friday night and had drinks and ordered the shrimp cups and lobster rolls appetizers. They were delicious!

The club doesn’t seem as luxurious as it used to be. Music was kinda bad. We had a table and girls ran through our section. Me and my friends were already sitting and two girls, in heels, stomped behind us on the couch to get to the other side of the club. Just because they didn’t want to go through the crowd. Security didn’t prevent that, didn’t stop them, and didn’t kick them out by the time they got to the end of our table.

This place is an experience. Almost a fantasy land.

This is definitely a special occasion place more geared for adults. I do believe it also doubles as a club certain times and days. I went here as a last-minute anniversary dinner. Reservations will have to wait a bit. Which is fine since they have plenty of seating area and bar area. I would say the highlight of this place is definitely the venue itself very unique engaging. we witness and engagement here so definitely call ahead if you like to do any special types of announcements and staff is great and making it a special event. The food itself was really great just limited, definitely very shareable in portion sizes. Drinks were unique. Even the dessert was flashy and bold. Come for the drinks, the atmosphere is awesome. Can’t say that enough. Definitely recommend the duck, not many places have it was definitely a highlight of our meal.

I always have an amazing experience at tao!! Thank you Michael , Nicolette , Phil and Ayanna !

We were very impressed with this location. We have dinned at other Tao locations but this one was very good. The atmosphere was amazing and the food was the best. Highly recommend when in Chicago.

I love Tao! Everyone’s always so pleasant, however, I had an unpleasant experience on my birthday 8/26 this year with a waitress. She was very unfriendly and the manager ended up switching us to another section.

T style dance floor that is too small for the amount of people they let in. I mean this quite literally when I say it’s shoulder to shoulder, dangerously tightly packed place to be at. Not returning again.

My recent visit to Tao Chicago was nothing short of a major disappointment. We went there for a birthday celebration, expecting an unforgettable experience. Instead, we were met with mediocre food that tasted like it came straight from Panda Express. For the exorbitant prices, I was expecting a culinary experience, but what we got was bland and unimaginative.

While the ambiance is undeniably beautiful, it’s clear that Tao relies more on its decor than on the quality of its food. The atmosphere might lure you in, but the flavors certainly don’t live up to the hype. You can find far tastier meals for a fraction of the cost elsewhere.

But the worst part? The service. After giving what we thought was a generous tip—over 20%, mind you—our server had the audacity to complain that it wasn’t enough. Yes, you read that right. A server at a Tao Group restaurant criticized a tip that was more than fair. This behavior was not just unprofessional; it was downright rude and insulting.

If you’re considering Tao Chicago for a special occasion, save yourself the disappointment. The stunning setting does not make up for the subpar food and shockingly rude service. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone who values good food, decent service, or respect from the staff. For me, Tao Chicago is a one-and-done experience. Never again. I never experienced this at the Tao in Las Vegas!

Edit 12/2019: Went in for dinner this last trip. Hot and sour soup with orange chicken, great on a cold night especially. The comments about small portions, not at all in my case or the dinners served to others nearby. Service and treatment are first class like many places in Chicago. I sat at the bar and the bartender was popular with others for good reason. Courteous and knowledgeable. The red ruby dragon (hopefully I got the name right) is a great cocktail to finish, especially if you don't want something strong. Great atmosphere and lots of nice looking people around as a bonus!

Original 9/2019: I stopped in last Thursday night on my first day in town on vacation. I can only speak of the night club experience. This place reminds me of the clubs from back in the 90s. It's the experience I used to enjoy but never get where I live anymore. Dark with a lot of thumping & bumping music and pretty people. This place was pretty jammed for a weeknight especially. I enjoyed just hanging out and the bartenders are pros. It is hard to talk because of the music but that goes with the territory, did not stop me from having a great time. Definitely add this place to your itenerary if you are looking for late night fun. I will return when I come back to town in a few months.

This TAO’s never disappoints! I loved the Duck BBQ Rice, Chicken Lollipop and Potstickers. That will be my choice here!

A bit expensive but you should know why when you enter. Absolutely beautiful!

My sis and I went here on her referral. Everything...and I mean EVERYTHING was amazing. We shared a few small plates and Dim sum.
The Short Ribs were absolutely the most rich, tender and buttery meat I've ever had. Didn't even need a knife to cut it. Very rich, and well-seasoned. 👏🏾

The Sea Bass Satay was fresh, sweet, and not fishy at all. 🙌🏾

The Shrimp and Scallop Spring Rolls tasted so fresh. My sister said these were better than the discontinued Lobster and Shrimp Spring Rolls.👍🏾👍🏾
The Orange Chicken very good. Not spicy but flavorful.❤️

Cocktails:
Lychee Martini Yummy!!🙌🏾
The Nirvana Spicy, energetic and Tasty.😘

Green Tea--Awesome

Molton Lava Cake with Salted Caramel Gelato. Just get it. You will be stuffed but not disappointed.

Service: The Service here was Top Notch. From the Hostess, to our Server Zaya, to the Manager who checked in on us numerous times, our drinks were filled, plates removed in a timely fashion and nothing but kindness and awesome service.

Atmosphere: This place is Grown and Sexy. LOVED the Hindu Goddess Statue.
To Do: Take your time getting down the stairs. Make reservations like a week or 2 early. This place was busy.

Thanks ,Tao Chicago Best Meal of my visit.

Exceptional!!

The best 👌.. I love it every time

Been to all three- New York, Las Vegas and now Chicago... never a disappointment!
Couldn't think of a better place to celebrate my birthday- pricey but worth it

Best New Year Night Ever! What happens in Tao, stays in Tao!

I had my Birthday dinner in Tao restaurant it was tasty. And we received a great table without a previous reservation. Sushi was tasty.

Cool spot with an inattentive distracted waiter. Don’t need to come back soon.

40$ cover and 25$ a drink! But it’s okay

I have nothing but great things to say about this beautiful, elegant restaurant ! The ambiance is so chill, dark, romantic, filled with great people & amazing service! Ive came here with my husband so many times for our birthdays and Anniversary & we cannot get enough! The music is poppin’ lol & the fooooood!! OMG! You cant go wrong on the food. We have tried the Gyoza, Honey glazed Salmon, Chilean seabass, chicken fried rice and so many more! Lastly, the drinks!! Sooo tasty and well portioned with the alcohol! This is a place everyone should try at least once! I love Tao! Ps they also have a night club & a lot of famous DJs and artists perform occasionally! It’s an all together fun place!

they bring out some pretty good DJs and artists. production is usually good. Awkward floor layout not ideal.

Love the food & atmosphere. Great place to eat with friends.

Great place with great food

Love it. Great vibe, music, and the wagyu steak was solid 🪨

The place is amazing, food was just ok

Such a beautiful place. I did not expect the interior to be so decorative & romantic. It has an elegant Asian theme. The parking garage is across the street from the restaurant. The hostess staff were very classy & kind. The waiter was very kind I didn’t catch his name. The menu has a variety of dishes. They have vegan items, seafood, steak & chicken. Everything seems to be freshly made based on the flavor of the appetizers & entrees. I wasn’t a big fan of the way they had the sushi entree come out before my chicken entree; they took about 15 minutes bringing out the chicken entree. My wife had finished her entree before I was able to get mine. Oh well, it was worth the wait. The bathrooms were clean. It’s not wheel chair accessible from what I noticed based on the main entrance. It is pricey, so be prepared to spend at least $150 for two people even if you don’t drink. But the servings are very generous.

Now one of our absolute favorite places to eat in Chicago.

Hands down a great experience. It's a sexy, romantic restaurant that is definitely a great date spot. Everything is eye-catching from the decor to the layout. Drinks were good. And dinner was delicious. We had the black miso cod and it was a delight!

Honestly it's one of my new faves in Chicago and I can't recommend this enough as a date night spot!