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TAO Chicago Emperors Lounge

EMPEROR'S LOUNGE

Located on our Mezzanine level, atop the grand staircase and offering a beautiful view of the main dining room below

HIGHLIGHTS
• Semi-Private, still in the action
• Sweeping views of our dining room

CAPACITY
• Seated Dinner: Up to 30
• Cocktail Reception: Up to 40

TAO Chicago INK BAR

INK BAR

Our main bar located on the mezzanine level in our restaurant. Featuring large banquettes, low marble cocktail tables, and luxurious atmosphere

HIGHLIGHTS
• Can be used as lounge space, seated dinner or cocktail reception
• Has two semi-private “nook” areas for smaller groups
• Full service bar

CAPACITY
• Full Ink Bar: Receptional style up to 100, seated dinner up to 50
• Large nook: 16-20 guests seated, up to 25 for cocktail reception
• Small nook: 10-12 seated, up to 15 for cocktail reception

TAO Asian Bistro Chicago Quan Yin Dining

QUAN YIN

Offering a private feel while giving you a spectacular view of all the action. Located directly underneath our grand, 20-foot Quan Yin statue, next to a live koi pond and a few steps above our main dining room.

CAPACITY
• Seated Dinner: Up to 12

TAO Asian Bistro Chicago Skybox

SKYBOX

Our semi-private Skybox dining room gives you a high-impact view with a distinct VIP vibe. Located on the upper lounge level (20 feet over the main dining room)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Features a grand, dynasty dining table
• Your own dedicated service staff
• Open-balcony views

CAPACITY
• Seated dinner: Up to 20 guests
• Cocktail reception: 20-25 guests

TAO Asian Bistro Dining Room

MAIN DINING ROOM

Upon entry, guests are transported from the Windy City to the Pacific Rim with TAO’s lush velvets and silks, koi-pond and centuries-old woods and stones.

HIGHLIGHTS
• TAO’s signature 20-foot tall Quan-Yin Buddha statue that “floats” peacefully above the koi pond
• Vibrant energy
• Expansive space to custom tailor to various group sizes

CAPACITY
• Seated dinner: Starting at 8 guests up to 300
• Cocktail reception: 450+

Tao Chicago Nightclub

FULL NIGHTCLUB SPACE

Our second-floor event space is ideal for any event, featuring a private entrance and coat check, 1-3 dedicated bars, retractable disco ball, theatrical lighting, 28″ wide LED wall, and the Geisha mural with projection mapping that was created by artist, HUSH for Tao Chicago, this space combines the Chandelier Room and Lotus Garden Room including a private entry.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Branding Opportunities with LED wall and private bars
• State-of-the-art lighting system to personally customize
• Two areas that can be used separately with air wall, or opened to be one grand space

CAPACITY
• Seated: Up to 200
• Cocktail Reception: 700+

Chandelier Room

CHANDELIER ROOM

Stunning vaulted ceilings with customizable LED archways, a private bar, a retractable disco ball sitting in a 10-foot tall customizable Japanese Bell, and a 20-foot-tall custom mural by the artist HUSH with a full projection-mapped light show

HIGHLIGHTS
• VIP booths and bottle service available to add an extra layer of exclusivity and luxury
• Branding opportunities on LED wall or private bars
• State-of-the-art lighting system to tailor to your event

CAPACITY
• Seated: Up to 100
• Reception Style: 200+

Lotus Room

LOTUS GARDEN LOUNGE

Offers a more intimate and lounge focused area. It is a bi-level room featuring 2 private bars and 2 private booths that sit slightly above a large sunken floor which can be customized for a variety of events

HIGHLIGHTS
• Modular booths that can be moved to ailor the floorplan to your liking
• Spectacular lighting capabilities
• Two private bars

CAPACITY
• Seated: Up to 100
• Reception Style: 200+