TAO Chicago in Chicago, IL

4.2(3,679)27.15 - 200.00Chicago, IL
Asian FusionAsian fusion dishes+ Japanese+ Thai
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Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 3679 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Chicago, IL • Price 27.15 - 200.00 • 4.2★
Experience the ultimate Chicago, Illinois culinary delight at TAO Chicago, a renowned Chinese buffet destination. With a beautiful interior and cozy atmosphere, this Near North Side eatery is perfect for a romantic evening out or a family gathering. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, carefully prepared to meet the highest standards of flavor and presentation. The attentive service and stylish ambiance make it an ideal spot for special occasions. Whether you're in the mood for a leisurely meal or a quick bite, TAO Chicago has got you covered with their all-you-can-eat buffet options. Don't miss out on their delectable desserts, such as the chocolate brownie and ice cream, which are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. As a bonus, the restaurant boasts wheelchair accessibility and a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
632 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois
Phone
(224) 888-0388
Today
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Price
27.15 - 200.00
Rating
4.2 (3,679 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

6 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Service×2

Also mentioned

Chocolate BrownieFood SelectionIce Cream· $13.00Wait Staff AttentiveWhich Are Sure To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🏆 4.2 weighted · 3,679 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 3,679 reviews
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median3,679 / 438 median
02,190 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.12) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2190+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

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Pricing

Price range 27.15 - 200.00
Price range27.15 - 200.00
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Bar onsiteRestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CozyRomanticTrendyUpscale

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BrunchDinnerCateringDessertSeatingTable service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat cocktailsGreat wine listLive music

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerCocktailsCoffeeHappy hour drinksHappy hour food

Planning

Reservations and groups
Reservations requiredDinner reservations recommendedAccepts reservationsUsually a wait

Reviews

3,679 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is TAO Chicago kid-friendly?

Unfortunately, the noise level is really loud on the restaurant floor.

Is the service good at TAO Chicago?

The service is attentive, and the overall vibe is energetic yet elegant.

Is TAO Chicago clean?

Unfortunately, the staff members are preoccupied with navigating through the confined workspace.

Is TAO Chicago worth the price?

The food was amazing, and the ambiance was absolutely stunning. However, the hostess was extremely rude.

Is the wait staff attentive at TAO Chicago?

Our server, Lauren, was amazing and very attentive.

Can you make reservations for brunch at TAO Chicago?

How can I reserve for brunch? I've tried making reservations online changing my dates but the platform keeps saying tge brinch times aren't available

Is the food selection at TAO Chicago good?

The food selection and quality was phenomenal.

Is the service at TAO Chicago good?

Good food. Nice waiter. Great vibe inside.

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Is TAO Chicago a good place to go for breakfast?

Went for breakfast buffet, unlimited mimosas are charged per glass.

What is the rating of TAO Chicago?

TAO Chicago has a 4.2-star rating based on 3679 customer reviews.

Where is TAO Chicago located?

TAO Chicago is located at 632 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois.

How much does TAO Chicago cost?

TAO Chicago is priced. The price range is 27.15 - 200.00.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
30
Transportation & Automotive
16
Retail & Shopping
7
Government & Public Services
5
Personal Care & Beauty
5
Sports & Fitness
4

78 nearby places across 13 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

78 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Richard H. Driehaus Museum

Museum

50 East Erie Street

~1000 ft
Website
R.H. Love Galleries

Art

~1010 ft

Banking

Bank of America

Bank

~330 ft
Wells Fargo

Bank

33 West Chicago Avenue

~0.2 mi

Restaurants

TAO

Restaurant

632 North Dearborn Street

~30 ft
+1-224-888-0388Website
Chicago Chop House

Restaurant

60 West Ontario Street

~120 ftSu-Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 16:00-03:00
+1-312-787-7100Website
Taco Maya

Fast Food

~360 ft
M Burger

Fast Food

5 West Ontario Street

~400 ftSu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
+1-312-428-3548Website
True Food Kitchen

Restaurant

1 West Erie Street

~400 ftMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
+1-312-204-6981Website
Osteria Via Stato

Restaurant

620 North State Street

~460 ftMo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-21:30
+1-312-642-8450Website
Quartino Ristorante

Restaurant

626 North State Street

~460 ftMo-Fr 11:30-02:00; Sa 11:30-03:00; Su 11:30-01:00
+1-312-698-5000Website
Subway

Fast Food

8 West Ohio Street

~500 ft
+1 312-475-9210Website
Portsmith

Restaurant

660 North State Street

~550 ftMo-Fr 07:00-11:00, 11:30-14:00, 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00; Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 16:30-20:30
+1-312-202-6050Website
Gordon Ramsay Burger

Restaurant

2 East Ontario Street

~560 ftMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Website
Brightwok Kitchen

Restaurant

631 North State Street

~570 ft
+1-312-366-2999Website
Sweetgreen

Fast Food

623 North State Street

~590 ftMo-Su 10:30-22:00
+1-312-374-8173Website

Bars & Pubs

Mom's Place - A Chicago Gathering Spot

Bar

650 North Dearborn Street

~170 ftSu-Fr 14:00-02:00; Sa 14:00-03:00
+1-312-265-0768Website
The Redhead Piano Bar

Bar

16 West Ontario Street

~340 ftSu-Fr 19:00-04:00; Sa 19:00-05:00
+1-312-640-1000Website
The Kerryman

Bar

661 North Clark Street

~380 ftMo-Th 11:30-02:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 11:00-03:00; Su 11:00-02:00
+1-312-335-8121Website
Apogee

Bar

2 West Erie Street

~510 ftTh-Su 17:00-02:00
+1-312-202-6060Website
Leviathan

Bar

660 North State Street

~550 ft
+1-312-202-6050Website
Pops For Champagne

Bar

601 North State Street

~640 ftSu-Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa 13:00-02:00
+1-312-266-7677Website
Watershed

Bar

601 North State Street

~640 ftTu-Su 17:00-01:00
+1-312-266-7677Website
Bodega

Bar

15 East Ohio Street

~800 ftSu-Th 16:00-02:00; Sa 16:00-03:00
W XYZ Bar

Bar

515 North Clark Street

~800 ft
+1-312-661-1000Website
The Berkshire Room

Bar

15 East Ohio Street

~810 ft
+1-312-894-0945Website
Broken Shaker Chicago

Bar

19 East Ohio Street

~840 ftMo-Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 16:00-03:00; Su 18:00-02:00
+1-773-303-3419Website
Moxy Chicago Downtown

Bar

530 North LaSalle Drive

~1020 ft
+1-312-527-7200Website

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

30 West Erie Street

~320 ft
+1 312-274-9546Website
Starbucks

Cafe

600 North State Street

~530 ft
+1 312-573-0033Website
Big Shoulders Coffee

Cafe

680 North Clark Street

~570 ftMo-Th 06:30-16:00; Fr-Su 07:00-17:00
+1-312-202-9900Website
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

Cafe

609 North State Street

~620 ft
+1-312-635-8975Website
West Town Bakery

Cafe

15 East Ohio Street

~800 ft
+1-312-894-0935Website
Cafe Integral

Cafe

19 East Ohio Street

~830 ft
+1-224-231-4190Website

Postal services

FedEx

Post Depot

34 West Erie Street

~350 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~650 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~880 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi

Government offices

Chicago Fire Prevention Bureau

Government

444 North Dearborn Street

~0.2 mi
Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

25 East Ohio Street

~890 ft
Website

Other services

Brite Tailoring Dry Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

28 West Superior Street

~890 ft

Beauty & spa

Four Seasons

Beauty

~460 ft
LaserAway

Beauty

666 North Wells Street

~0.2 mi
Website

Hair services

Van Cleef Salon

Hairdresser

~590 ft
Medinah Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~740 ft
Website
Top Shop Chicago

Hairdresser

751 North Clark Street

~0.2 mi
Website

Real estate services

R2 Companies

Estate Agent

40 East Huron Street

~0.2 mi
Website

Other recreation & entertainment

Bally's

Casino

600 North Wabash Avenue

~840 ft24/7
Website

Gaming & arcades

The Escape Game Chicago

Escape Game

42 East Ontario Street

~980 ft
+1-312-453-7753Website

Entertainment venues

Howl at the Moon Chicago

Nightclub

26 West Hubbard Street

~0.2 mi
+1-312-863-7427Website

Home & garden

Bed Bath & Beyond

Houseware

530 North State Street

~730 ftMo-Sa 9:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Jonathan Adler

Houseware

676 North Wabash Avenue

~950 ft

General retail

Target

Department Store

640 North LaSalle Drive

~800 ftMo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 312-260-9201Website

Specialty stores

Wake-N-Bakery

Cannabis

38 East Ontario Street

~930 ftMo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
+1-833-384-5744Website
Sunnyside

Cannabis

436 North Clark Street

~0.2 mi
After-Words

Books

23 East Illinois Street

~0.2 mi

Clothing & fashion

Agriculture - A Crop of Style

Clothes

67 West Chicago Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 12:00-19:00; Su off

Gyms & fitness centers

Studio Three River North

Fitness Centre

648 North Clark Street

~410 ft
+1-312-944-3333Website
BodyRok

Fitness Centre

101 West Superior Street

~840 ft
Life Time

Fitness Centre

15 West Chicago Avenue

~0.2 mi
Vibez

Fitness Centre

664 North Wells Street

~0.2 mi

Vehicle rentals

Dearborn St & Erie St

Bicycle Rental

~270 ft24/7
LaSalle Dr & Huron St

Bicycle Rental

~820 ft24/7
Enterprise

Car Rental

10 East Grand Avenue

~890 ft
LaSalle St & Illinois St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Wabash Ave & Grand Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Clark St & Chicago Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~390 ft
Grand Plaza parking

Parking

29 West Ohio Street

~530 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~700 ft
Grand Plaza Parking

Parking

~700 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~750 ft
Parking facility

Parking

~750 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~920 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~930 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~940 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~980 ft

Other utilities

Chicago Transit Authority

Ticket Validator

~830 ft