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TAO Chicago Reviews
Great Sunday brunch!
Awesome decor and entrance. Place is very themed as oriental and had a great atmosphere. We hit the Sunday brunch and we were blown away with the quality, selection, taste and overall dining experience. We normally don’t do buffets but this is next
They don't honor reservation times
Made a 12:30 pm reservation. 1:10 rolled around and we were still not seated. We had a lot planned and this put a real wet blanket on our day, so we left. Will never come back.
Bag check in the front has no clear display of what is and
Bag check in the front has no clear display of what is and isn't allowed in the club, resulting in front gate workers to rifle through your bag and take what they feel is not allowed. From our group our gum, and caps of our lipstick were removed
Favorite club of all.
The rating does not do it justice at ALL. Yes, the drinks are expensive, but the atmosphere is INSANE!! I loved the music, lighting, and vibe is insane. Service was fine, nothing good or bad. BUT LOVE TAO!!!!
long review, but I promise you should know this.
ZERO STARS. I've never written a review, but it's needed for this place. For your sanity, do not come here. The worst night ever. My friend and I came because we heard "this was the spot". Immediately the male workers outside wer
SECURITIES ARE THIEVES
The securities are THIEVES . They told me “ you can get your stuff back when you leave “ which was fine with me, I’ve never had a problem anywhere else. But when leaving, they told me that they don’t have my belongings. Never got my things ba
2.8 Average Stars Is TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT OF
2.8 Average Stars Is TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT OF TAO, In My Highly Versed & Not So Humble Opinion. As Lifelong Musician & now DJ, I've been trying to find great spots for great music in Chicagoland for decades: Tao Has Ended My
Hong Kong Noodles
Amazing! Thank you, Ethan!!! Great, personable experience. Fried rice, noodles, cocktails, appetizers and the service - exceptional!
Bouncers have a bigger ego than they can handle.
Got told if I was loud again and dancing too much one of them would r*** me. Probably should hire better people. Either way we won't be coming back.
The servers are incredibly rude and condescending and
The servers are incredibly rude and condescending and everything is massively overpriced. More concerning though is how I was groped by a man at the bar multiple times and the server and bouncers turned a blind eye while I kept telling him no and pus
I had higher expectations for this place because TAO in
I had higher expectations for this place because TAO in Vegas was really fun & one of my favorite clubs in Vegas. TAO in Chicago was extremely crowded, and disorganized. The bathroom lines were so long we were blocking a table sections view and h
Wow what a horrible employee experience.
Especially this one bouncer who is always there. Hes big and always has a smug look on his face. Me and my group of girl friends (5 of us) were sober and dancing and having fun in the vip section, just for the bouncer to aggressively shine the flashl
DO NOT GO HERE ALONE.
Watch your drinks & be vigilant. I would personally never recommend this place to anyone.
TAO Nightclub is hands down one of my favorite spots in
TAO Nightclub is hands down one of my favorite spots in Chicago--it's more than just a club, it's an experience. From the moment you step inside, the high-energy vibe, incredible decor, and pulse of the music completely take over. The Atmo
Great Ambiance & Service
Great environment and aura in this place. The lighting was soothing and there was great music playing. We received great service and enjoyed a delicious meal. Definitely going back the next time we’re back in Chicago.
Scammed
Since it was our first time there, we asked for some suggestions. They gave us some of them, and we told them that they brought us whatever they considered to eat. We were four people, but they brought us food like for ten people. Although the waitre
Over 1 hr wait, even with reservation on a weekday
The place is run by a bunch of totally incompetent front staff, we had to wait for over an hour even after having a confirmed reservation on a weekday. Ambience is truly one of a kind and will continue to mesmerize you while you are there. Dessert
great celebration!
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.
I had never been to Tao before, and while I had heard all
I had never been to Tao before, and while I had heard all bad things, I wanted to check it out for myself. But they were right! We went for a DJ set this past weekend. The club itself is pretty cool looking. So maybe it would be good for dinner? But
This spot is always popping, packed and playing great music.
It's my favorite club in Chicago. Highly recommend!
came here for a bachelorette.
we had a table and got to skip the line. the vibes were fun but the dj did remix a couple of the same songs repeatedly throughout the night. bouncers were great and kept our area sectioned off. the line to the bathroom was wild though. i appreciate h
I attended Xandra at Tao night club this past weekend and
I attended Xandra at Tao night club this past weekend and it was fun. This was my first time at Tao night club. I like how they have bars located at multiple sections of the club. The drinks are a bit on the expensive side, but well, it's Chicago!
I really liked this nightclub the first time I went but
I really liked this nightclub the first time I went but when I went this last time I did not. We paid for a section and bottle service. They messed up the charges on the card which caused us to pay an unnecessary amount and then we had to call multip
Had a fun time but the coat check people were extremely
Had a fun time but the coat check people were extremely rude, used foul language and yelled at people. When I was trying to find my text message for my coat, the guy yelled my face. Wouldn't recommend leaving your coat with those guys, unless you cha
DO NOT GO HERE.
Type 1 diabetic denied entry for carrying medically necessary supplies. Physically threatened and made to leave.
Overrated Instagram photo spot filled with wannabes and
Overrated Instagram photo spot filled with wannabes and weirdos that gets overcrowded real fast..the bathrooms have the longest lines ever and the attendants treat you like cattle...the restaurant on the other hand is decent. Would not go again ever,
Was celebrating with friends at VIP.
Had great service from Alicia and Ozie. Both exuded great professionalism, providing an enjoyable and elevated experience.
I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Tao.
The bouncer was really really kind and helpful and went out of his way to help me and my friends before we even set foot inside. I was blown away by the quality of service here!
$600 for poor service
Beautiful place but we waited 15 minutes to get a waitress. In the course of two hours the waitress came back twice when I wanted her there 20 times. The food was so over priced.. A complete nightmare. The bill should’ve been $50 and it was 600.
this was the worst place i have ever been in my life.
i got my credit and debit card as well as my cash stolen once i walked in, within 15 min everything was gone. i will never come back here, i am 21 and i would expect bouncers to be there for safety, when i went to the bars to ask if they had any card
Perfect Date Night/Birthday Place
Good ambiance and setting for a meal and drinks. Perfect setting and amazing service! Loved all of our food and drinks! Definitely recommend visiting for any occasion
Enjoyed a fun night out here with Gree hip-hop and R&B
Enjoyed a fun night out here with Gree hip-hop and R&B music, strobe lighting, and easy entry/exit.We had done bottle service and had A great experience overall with the staff/server. If you were looking for a venue to host and considering doing
A decent club but I expected more from Tao! Music was good
A decent club but I expected more from Tao! Music was good - very catered to a millennial audience - and loved the art displays and decor. There wasn't a ton of dancing room due to large vip/table spaces - and drinks were very expensive ($15ish for
Majority of The bouncers are terrible, rude and
Majority of The bouncers are terrible, rude and disrespectful. I would strongly suggest them to be trained with better manners. They walk around with a nasty attitude. Not one has been pleasant. The club is usually boring and expensive to get in. I w
Okay shoutout Tony with traffic control In the cute yellow
Okay shoutout Tony with traffic control In the cute yellow vest when you walk out he was so helpful and sweet and kind and helped us find our car 10/10 tony with the white Sox hat on and yellow vest that says traffic control needs a raise he is amazi
Great night
Not as good as the one in Vegas, however it is a really great restaurant. Good food, atmosphere, music and staff. Would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for something a bit more fancy and upbeat in Chicago. The grilled branzino was to die
They just stole my coat that i wore for 5 minutes.
When I started yelling about it, they kicked me out. I called the police and they told me to call the manager in the morning lol. You know it will turn out. Biggest lesson learned as I'm out a $150 coat so do not check your coat at coat check no matt
Horrible
I could give zero stars, I would. Probably the worst Chicago dining experience I’ve ever had. Our server only came around once every 30-45min. Took forever to order dinner and when the entrees came, they forgot one of the dishes and then it took 45
Absolutely horrific, from management to the bouncers to the
Absolutely horrific, from management to the bouncers to the coat check. The coat check gave away my friends coat (which contained her house keys) to the WRONG person. You had ONE JOB. She had to get a new set of key which cost $150 fee, which Tao REF
Girls night out! Love Tao nightclub, had tons of fun
Girls night out! Love Tao nightclub, had tons of fun dancing the night away. Great music and group.
Came here for a university event and the staff here
Came here for a university event and the staff here couldn't be more incompetent in planning logistics. For an event of 1400 people they could not figure out how to get peoples coats back, closed the gate before 8pm and could not crowd control. Don't
Need to visit!!!
Traveled from Toronto. I have always wanted to visit a TAO location so I was happy to visit. Made reservations on the same day online which cost $35 per person (this was applied to the bill afterwards). Food: 10/10. Tasted amazing!!! Tried the dum
Wow! Two years later and you might be shocked to learn that
Wow! Two years later and you might be shocked to learn that this place is still absolutely the worst. My drunk friends dragged me back to where happiness goes to die. I went begrudgingly but with an open mind, after all I'm not a monster and it's bee
Dance scene is terrific!
If you're looking for a club in the city with top-of-the line service, amazing music and drinks that'll make your night go from great to extraordinary then Bottle Service is exactly what you need. The DJs are stellar as well! They have an elegant dr
Great food, service and atmosphere
Booked this restaurant based on recommendation and this didn’t disappoint.. we arrived a little early so has a drink at the bar before taking our table. Liked everything about this restaurant, decor was on point, meal was excellent as was the servi
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