TAO Nightclub, Asian Bistro & TAO Beach

My gay friend was repeatedly approached by the bouncers at Tao nightclub and finally they escorted him out. The bouncer asked if he gay and told him that was why he was being kicked out but that his opinion did not reflect Taos opinion. I will never go there again and I suggest other people do not spend there money at a hate club!

Posted 09/29/09

I can get you right in the club. NO bs. No cover no waiting in line much cheaper than everyone else.

702-490-1022 Darin thanks.

Pros: No cover or waiting

Posted 08/02/09

I visited Tao in the Venetian believing it was a decent asian restaurant. I was quickly disabused of this notion.

Seating: I went on a weeknight with no reservation around 7pm. The place was empty - two tables seated out of perhaps fifty total on the ground floor - but the hostess made me sit and wait. This is to give you a chance to relax in their lounge area and get you to start drinking. Unfortunately for Tao their drink menu is particularly uninspired; half a dozen variations on flavored martinis at $14 each. A poor joke for the alcohol conniseur.

Waitstaff: The waiter I received was fairly obnoxious, not because he was rude, but because he wouldn't shut up and let me enjoy my meal. I don't really need a best friend who's always in my face telling me about what an awesome place I'm eating in. If the restaurant has style, good food, and is pleasing to be in, it will show through without being pimped every few minutes. For drink suggestions my waiter was quick to hard-sell Voss. If you've not had it, it's bottled water much like any other but with a prettier bottle and a higher price tag. A place that hard-sells water is more interested in its appearance to outsiders than in serving delicious food.

Meal: I went with blackened steak with udon noodles and was served a respectable noodle bowl. The meat was good quality but not otherwise noteworthy. Someone confused udon noodles with lo mein for my dish, a fact I giggled about for the next half hour to follow. Also ordered the scallop tempura; good, but would have been better if it weren't limited to two small pieces. Also ordered kobe beef sashimi. Somehow they've made kobe taste like roast beef. Seriously - go to your favorite deli, have them slice you off a piece of roast beef, and try them side by side. See if you can tell the difference.

I couldn't do dessert here; spending more money on average food with a pushy waiter isn't my idea of fun.

The interior was very pretty; the sumi calligraphy on the ceiling was quite fetching. Loved the buddha. While the place has style, it lacks ambiance, as you can hear other waiters pushing Voss on other tables full of tourists; you can see tables with unappealing $14 drinks all around; you can watch the cognitive dissonance set in as diners try to convince themselves they're having a great time.

They aren't. It's all style, no substance at Tao.

Pros: Nice atmosphere, loved the sumi calligraphy

Cons: Average food, pushy wait staff, too much scene

Posted 07/11/09

Well for one, it's not hard to find since the line is usually pretty long but it's actually not as daunting to get in as it looks. Once you get in, the downstairs is nicely spread out and it's a nice area to kick back and have a drink. On the other hand, the upstairs area at Tao is PACKED with people, along with additional VIP tables and a dance area. The drinks and service have always been great at Tao and it's a place I'd recommend to people but despite the price I'd also recommend table service there since the large crowd can get a bit overwhelming at times.

Pros: Good drinks, great place to reserve a table

Cons: Packed (especially upstairs), long lines, small dance floor

Posted 06/30/09

I am a Las Vegas local and me and my friends go to this club at least once a month.

I totally agree with "Mike Hunt". Go to a website like lasvegasnightclubdeals . com and buy your discount night club vip passes before you go. You will save a lot of money.

If you are a single dude, you will find lots of women here...and they are hot!

Pros: I Live In Las Vegas And Go To This Great Night Club Often!

Cons: Not Too Many!

Posted 06/29/09

My friend is a VIP Host in Vegas & he took care of our group like no other!!
We were hooked up at TAO for free, Walked in at Prive.
& even took a free limo to a strip club!
Glenn my VIP host in Vegas will hook u up too!!!
give him a call if your coming into town!

Glenn K. Jaenisch
714-402-7572 - cell

-Jaden

Pros: Great place, super fun

Cons: little too packed

Posted 04/27/09

Tao is a club that is a must see! We go to Las Vegas every year and always give Tao a visit.

I went there on Thursday night and I had a great time! The people who work there want to make sure everyone is having a great time.

I love the DJ the music is always great if you like dance music. Great decor and you may even see a movie star or two.

Oh yeah, If you want the cheap ViP Passes, go to a website like w w w .lasvegasnightclubdeals. com where you can get las vegas night club passes for only $15 each.

Viva Las Vegas!

Pros: Great Music, Great Crowd

Cons: Expensive If You Don't Prepay For Your ViP Passes

Posted 04/08/09

your in vegas so you have to have fun!!! Tao was a blast. Drinks were way good, along with the music and ambiance. I would definitely go again!

Posted 01/25/09

Tao is a place of pure unadulterated fun! Hot chics, hot waitresses handling our bottle service, great music and seemingly neverending club with three different DJ's and dance floors. Plus the decor's not half bad :-). Definitely would recommend Tao to anyone looking for a good time in Vegas and it didn't slow down all the way up to 5am when they had to push people out of the club.

Pros: Good music, tons of dance floors, hot chicks

Cons: Pricey

Posted 12/05/08

YOU WILL HAVE THE BEST TIME EVER, THE LIGHTING, THE MUSIC, THE SOUND. EVERYTHING IS GEARED UP TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE THERE THE MOST AMAZING EVER. CONTACT GLENN K. JAENISCH TAO PROMOTIONS (714) 402-7572 TO GET ON THE GUESTLIST IF YOUR IN TOWN. HE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR GROUP.

Pros: MUSIC, LIGHTING, DECORATION, PEOPLE ECT!!

Posted 11/19/08

PLEASE SEE BARRIE AT TAO!

Last night I went out with friends to Tao Nightclub in the Venetian. We went to the back bar where it was less crowded to get some drinks. I set my hat and handbag down at the bar directly in front of me. I made the mistake of turning around to talk. When I turned back around my purse was gone!!!!!!!!
I start flipping out and the bartender saw me and asked what was wrong. I told her that my handbag had just disappeared. She immediately described it. She also saw who picked it up! She immediately grabbed security and then actually came out from behind the bar with the security person. She then walked me through the club looking around. She went directly up to a group at some tables and spoke directly to a guy at the table saying that his friend had taken my purse. After some strong discussion between her and him, we turned around and there was the girl with my purse! She walked right up to her and told her that she saw her take it off the bar and that it was mine. The bartender even waited while I went through it. Nothing was missing thanks to the fast actions Barrie! I cannot thank her enough so I wanted to spread the word! Truly my guardian angel.

I think her true calling may be as a detective or FBI with that memory of noticing of details, especially at a busy club on a busy night. So when you are at Tao Las Vegas, please ask for BARRIE. Please visit her and please take her your business when you are there."

Posted 10/31/08

My husband and I were in Vegas celebrating our anniversary and decided on dinner Saturday night at TAO. We had show plans at 10pm so we made our reservation for 7:15pm (we were staying at the Venetian and the hotel concierge made our reservation for us). We arrived promptly at 7:15 and were given a pager and told that our table wasn't ready. After TWENTY FIVE minutes, we were finally seated. No one apologized for our wait or tried to do anything to accommodate us for it. The sushi, I would say, was just OK, we've definitely had better. Our waiter was OK....nothing to write home about. When the check came, my husband asked to speak with the manager. A girl that was about 25 came over and my husband explained our late seating and how we were now going to be late for our 10pm show (it was 9:15pm and we had to get to the other end of the strip!). The manager said she was sorry but their reservations run late sometimes and offered us free dessert....HELLO! We just said that we had to go or we would be late for our show. In the end they comped the $8 Edamame, woo hoo. Had this experience happend in our home city, the appetizer/dessert would have been taken care of before we even sat down. For what is supposedly a top rated restaurant, we were supremely disappointed!!!!

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Service, staff, average sushi

Posted 08/03/08

My husband and I took my best friend to TAO on her birthday while we were in Vegas. She wanted to drink and party, and TAO seemed like the place to go. The atmosphere was pretty cool, and the wait in line was only about 10 minutes (it was just before midnight on a Thursday night). I had done a little research on club attire for Vegas, so we were all dressed appropriately. However, that didn't seem to matter because I saw quite a few people inside in clothes that I would not consider appropriate for one of the supposedly "hottest" clubs in the country. (One girl was in white capri pants with white flip flops--hardly worthy of a velvet rope, which would have been fine except that there WAS a velvet rope and guys with earpieces and clipboards.) The club cover was not as severe as I had anticipated--$20 for my husband and $10 each for my friend and I--but the drinks were pricey and had considerably less alcohol than I wanted in a $12 drink. My husband drank non-alcoholic drinks and still paid $4 each. He was unimpressed with the drink prices, club staff, and packed-to-the-gills-dance floor, so he left and gambled in the Venetian while my friend and I attempted to dance. The music was fantastic; it was a great mix of hip-hop with a little Prince thrown in (my favorite type of dance music) so we were very pleased with that aspect. After about an hour and a half of the dance floor, I was ready to leave and we made a VERY SLOW escape through the crowd, downstairs and back out to the casino. Overall, the music and ambiance are the best parts of the club. The staff pretend that the club is really exclusive but they still let everyone in, so the attitude of the staff at the door is completely unnecessary. Lower drink prices and a bigger dance floor would really help. Next time we're in Vegas I'll be in a different club--there are just too many to hang out in one that only warrants 3 stars.

Pros: Great music, cool club

Cons: Pricey drinks, packed dance floor

Posted 07/28/08

Tao has a good ambiance and setup. There are two levels for your partying pleasure. It has a good size dance floor and plenty of areas to talk. The downstairs DJ (at the entrance) had a good vibe with his spin. That area is mostly for lounging. Upstairs is where you can really get down. Tao does not have the "Wow" factor like other clubs, but it's ambiance more than makes up for it!!

Pros: Club Scene, Ambiance and Vibe

Cons: Missing that "Wow" factor

Posted 07/26/08

I had the best time in Vegas because of one of the promoters at Tao! He took care of us the whole weekend and it was 20x better than our first visit when we didn't have a hookup! His name is Mike Nagar and you can reach him at 678-770-8286. He'll explain everything that you need to do to get in the club (can be really confusing) and then help ya out for the rest of the weekend! The club itself is phenomenal! It can't be explained, you just have to go! The pool party on Friday during the day is also a blast!

Pros: alot of people!

Cons: alot of people!

Posted 07/13/08

Tao is way overrated! Every time I go there, there is no room to dance on the tiny dance floor and there is only 2 narrow exit/entrance to the dance floor. The bouncers tell you to move every place you try to stand so you just have to keep walking the whole time. I prefer Pure or Tryst...if you can get in!

Pros: VIP service, food is excellent, good music

Cons: too crowded, bad set-up, small dance floor

Posted 07/11/08

There is never a long line to get in, and the bouncers welcome everyone like a VIP, even if you are not a shrill, shallow coke mama, like Whitney Houston. The blend of music is perfect, the food excellent and reasonably priced, the place is just perfect, perfect, perfect! Why, if we had a club like this back in Podunk, Ohio, where I am from, I would eat and dance there every single night of the year! Yes, this is the place!
Ok, did I earn my dollar yet?

Pros: Free Parking, Helpful Staff, Great Food, Never Crowded!

Cons: Nun

Posted 07/05/08

they somehow got my last review removed. guess they have some pull with the citysearch people.
This is THE WORST club & restaurant in vegas BY FAR.
terrible "over the top" security. Horrible line hand-picking.
Bad ratio of men to women. and the women that are there, aren't very good looking.

Save time, save money... go to eat ANYWHERE else and try Tryst for a good club.

Pros: cheap compared to other clubs

Cons: restaurant and club

Posted 07/03/08

Overkill on the buddha statues, club so large you get lost, bathrooms nearly impossible to find and then you wait long, warehouse-like feeling, floor was slippery, crowd was average, parking is far from the club, need to walk FAR to get there. Go go dancers were unimpressive and models sitting in bathtubs (who puts bathtubs in front of a club???) were stuck up and unfriendly.

Pros: Good place to blend in.

Cons: Parking is ridiculous, club way to large it is almost senseless, bathroom lines long.

Posted 06/04/08

SOOOO much FUN!!! OMG my firends and I were there this past weekend and had such a great time! I've been to Vegas a bunch of times and been to a lot of the other clubs, but I think Tao is my new favorite. It was a little crowded, but that just goes to show you how popular it is. The DJs were so great and played a bunch of different mixes. I'm so bummed cause I jsut found out that I missed Erick Morillo by one weekend! Are you kidding me?!

Posted 05/20/08

This is such a great club! I love going to Tao whenever I am in Las Vegas. It never disappoints. There is nothing like this in Cincy! The music mix is always great and the crowd is ALWAYS energetic and gets you going! I love it, I love it!

Posted 05/08/08

After my trip to Tao yesterday I will never suggest another club! I had a the best time- I love the stmosphere and of course there were celebrities there! I saw Pharell Williams!! awesome! The music was great and everyone was looking hot hot hot!! Definately check it out!

Posted 04/25/08

OMG! We had sooo much fun at Tao last weekend!! I would recommend this club to anyone traveling to Vegas. My girls and I flew in for a b-day bash and would not have done it any other way. The music and drinks were off the hook! I think I lost 5 pounds just from dancing. :) Totally recommend this club!

Pros: Total Hot Spot

Cons: Little pricey but then again it is Vegas!

Posted 04/24/08

My husband and I decided to go to Club Tao because we were staying at the Venetian. As you well know, you can usually get in to the clubs for free if the venue is at your hotel. We decided to have dinner there and then go dancing after. Much to our surprise, after we were done eating we had to GO BACK outside and wait in the long line! Even though we already had VIP tickets, we still had to get out of Tao just to wait in line again. It was ridiculous -- the line was even wrapped around the corner. Thankfully, my husband had a few words with the manager and pushed our place in line closer to the entrance. We stayed for about an hour and it really started to fill up, at one point we decided to leave because it was way too crowded and upon leaving, I still couldn't believe that there was still a huge line wrapped around the corner -- at 3AM!!!!!

Posted 04/24/08

We went to Tao Saturday night. I was really excited because I had heard so much about it. We knew some people who live in Vegas and they said they could get us in Toa VIP with no cover ($20 for girls and $30 for boys). Once we got there about 10:30 the line was crazy outside. I never would have entered if I had to wait in that line. We got in without the line but there are so many bouncers that each one thinks they're more important than the next (too many cooks in the kitchen). So our hookup couldn't get us in with no cover too. Anyway the decor etc.. was nice but that's all. The place is full of girls that look like prostitutes with old men and teeny boppers. Trying to dance is impossible. It's so crowded you can move. There is no point in going unless you buy a bottle. (2 bottle minimum for Sat. night = $400/bottle -> $900!!) What a waste. The music sucked. It was all hip hop. There was no mix- so if you're not big into hip hop etcc... don't plan on dancing. Mary J Blige and Whitney Houston were supposed to be there that night, but we left because it was such a dissappointment. I would rather waste my money on a slot machine, it's more fun!

Posted 04/20/08

Tao is a must see! Everytime I go to Tao I am glad I did- it never disappoints! I went there on Thursday night- and I had a great time! The people who work there want to make sure everyone is having a great time. I love the DJ- the music is always whats hot right now. You will be looking around at all the amazing decor!! If you come to Las Vegas you muct check Tao out!

Posted 04/15/08

Let me Tell you. Everytime I go there is way hot. You don't know what to expect. Who you will see or celebs parting. I love the atmosphere. It reminds me of New York. If you love Asian food i totaly recommend tao Bistro. It is delicious. Tao Beach Oh my gosh loved it. I was relaxed and ready to party for later. Oh the food there is delicios to. You should try Teriyaki Chicken sandwich. MMM good!

Pros: Great atmosphere

Cons: Bathroom lines are crazy but whats new

Posted 04/04/08

I have been to TAO every trip to Vegas I love this restaurant! I have also been to Tao in New York and both are the best in the city. Service is great, all of the servers are so helpful and cool you feel like your a big deal here and everyones treats you like you are. The sushi here is so fresh and there are so many different dishes to choose from. The drinks and desert are awesome too! Tao is a must in Vegas!!

Pros: Great sushi, drinks, and dancing

Cons: Nothing. Perfect place!

Posted 04/02/08

Whatever u do DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AT TAO, it?s a waste of time and money, shoot even if u get in for free its still definitely not worth it. Cuz that?s why we even went in because even though everyone was telling us to leave cuz the place sux we still were like who cares we?ll even pay for just a few minutes to at least say we?ve been there and to know that we really won?t go next time. Its just the worst club in the universe needs to be closed down for safety reasons. In the matter of 10 seconds in that club a guy like shoved my purse almost off my arm and a girl slammed her camera hard into my nose cuz there was no space at all. And I was just done with that place. I hate it, close it down!

Pros: NOTHING

Cons: TOO PACKED, CAN'T WALK AROUND, CAN'T DANCE, PEOPLE ARE STEPPING ON YOU

Posted 03/31/08

I visit new york once in a while. I went to marquee and had a great night. I was talking to the bartender and he mention Tao nightclub. He told me if i was ever in town at vegas. I should check it out and he gave me a card. I got my self and some of my group of guys and girls on the guest list. We got in and the place is breath taking and the scents were amazing, very sensual. It's like i was somewhere else. We all partied and had a blast. I want to thank the bartender at marquee and hope he is well. I highly recommend. It's like new york but in vegas with asian style!

Pros: Great atmosphere and music

Cons: The place get so packed that we can't walk around

Posted 03/28/08

O.M.G. only in Vegas can you find a place like this?. My boys and I were visiting Vegas and heard about Tao, what we got was a night to remember. Vegas is full of clubs and most of the time the door men just stare at you when you say you want to get in but NOT at Tao. They treated us like VIP baby (even though we weren?t) and they let us right in. Once we paid a small cover it was like entering haven as the door?s opened, there was SO many girls. The music was awesome too. I?m not sure were they got this guest DJ but he played the best mix of music I?ve ever heard. He mixed house with hip-hop and top 40 which I?ve never hear and it was cool and fun to dance to. I also liked how they free pour my drinks. Most clubs you pay crazy amounts of money for barely any alcohol, which burnes a whole in you pocket fast, but here they poured them just how I like them ? strong and were fairly cheap too. If you?re in Vegas check this place out cuz they now how to party!!!

Posted 03/25/08

I Live in miami were everything is caliente(Hot). I heared so much about tao that i decided to go and check it out. I was impressed. I made friends with some of the VIP host and they have mention to me that the company will be opening a Club at Miami. I said that im there. Tao is very great and love the decor and the ladies in the tube. That is brilliant. Over all I Loved Tao can wait to come back for my B-day! Going to Tao Beach Check me out there. Latin hotness!!

Posted 03/21/08

I resently moved here and my room mate told me about Tao. I was whatever. She took me to some other clubs. It was hard to get in and we were hot to. My friend knew a promotor for tao and told him that we wanted to go. He set us up on his Guest list. Told us to be there early. Once we got there. We went to him and he walked us in. OMG if only the other clubs were this cool. The rest was the best. I loved it and I'm going back. I'm deffenatly checking out Tao Beach. To bad is not topless. ; )

Pros: Getting in was a breeze

Cons: Bathroom is crowded but it's always is when girls have to go!

Posted 03/15/08

(First time at TAO.) My friend keeps taking about it. So I decided to go with her this time. I was so sketical about it. The Club is very Surprising. My friend was right. I had a blast. What happen that night Stays at Tao.

Pros: Good Music, Danced all night!

Cons: Parking wasn't good. Next time valet

Posted 02/29/08

We went on Thursday night and it was so neat! They had this "army" theme that was awesome! I mean, guys shaved their heads on stage. It was INSANE! And EVERYONE was dressed up. I have never been to a place like Tao! I totally recommend it to anyone who wants to have a great time!

Posted 02/29/08

Should an agreement be honored? I think so. Obviously those at Tao do not. Group of three guys, of course it will be hard to get into the club on a Sat. "Dine in the restaurant, your in" they say at the phone, at the door. We agree. After dinner, word is . "Oh, you need girls with you, and even then you have to wait in line." DO NOT TRUST THEM, they are essential CROOKS. Food is better than average, but nothing you cannot get many other places in town, so no wonder they tell the myth of the dine for the club. I won't lie, the club looked fun, but don't believe their B.S. at the restaurant. CROOKS.

Posted 02/26/08

What a freaken cool place!!! When my friends and I were in Vegas we went to a little place called TAO and had what most would say was unbelievable Vegas experience. From the time we got to the table line there host treated us like royalty. To the table inside man this place is awesome. I wish they had places like this were I lived because I would party there every night. There theme is like one I have never seen anywhere and trust me I go out like 8 nights a week. They got these girls all over doing performance art (live) and its sooo HOT plus the music was nothing but hits and the girls were soo fresh. I?m not sure where they found these girls or where they come from but I want to go there... TAO is definitely an experience to be had while in Vegas!!!

Posted 02/25/08

My girls an I checked out Tao last week and we had SO MUCH FUN! The club was amazing and getting in was relatively easy. We called ahead to get on the guest list so we only had to wait a few minutes (I recommend this to ANYONE). Once inside the place was unbelievable! The lights and the music rocked! We ended up staying until about 3am and had so much fun.

I would recommend Tao to anyone visiting or residing in the Vegas area. It is so worth it and will be an instant favorite!

Pros: Music, drinks, ambiance, service

Cons: Bathroom lines

Posted 02/19/08

I had the best time at tao this weekend. the food was great and the stuff was really nice.. cant wait too go back :)

Pros: hot cocktail watress

Cons: long bathroom lines

Posted 02/17/08

I went to my friends Bachelors party at TAO. I Didn't expect to have a good time. We all pitch in for Table reservation. Got there and saw a big line for admission felt bad for them. We got in VIP status. The rest is wow! Girls in tubs, go go dancers and girl on girl. I highly recommended it.

Pros: good service

Cons: drunk people

Posted 02/15/08

I have been to TAO on many occasions and I always have a great time. The restaurant opens at around 5pm so make your reservations ahead and have a great meal to start the night (don't forget the dessert here, the giant fortune cookie filled with chocolate mousse is heaven). As for the club, I reccommend bottle service for a perfect experience but even if you're on the guest list or just looking to get in, still an awesome time. The music never stops spinning great beats (they even mix old school Madonna here! gotta love that!) and crowd never stop dancing. Friendly bar staff, great cocktails (try them all if you get a chance sometime), and beautiful decor, what more could you ask for? Sure, the crowd can get heavy at times and the admission lines are busy, but come on people... this is Vegas, one of the tourist capitals of the world. If you plan ahead, you'll never go wrong. Will be back in May for my 26th birthday, can't wait!

Pros: Food, Music, Specialty Cocktails, & Staff

Cons: Lines

Posted 02/13/08

I just think this place is way overrated. We had dinner reservations and we still waited for about an 1hr for our table. The prices were expensive for the amount of food we received, and after spending $300.00 on the bill, they were giving us the run around when we tried to get into club. It was horrible i will never go there again.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Everything

Posted 02/10/08

One of my girlfriends and I decided to go to TAO last Saturday night, since neither of us had been. We had so much fun! I had called ahead to get on the guest list (full knowing that nightclub lines can be horrendous!). We had no problems getting in. Upstairs the place was incredible! The decor alone was breathtaking and the music ROCKED! We danced all night long and stayed until almost close. It was a little packed in there.. but no worse than any other Vegas club I have been too. I would totally recommend TAO to anyone who wants to have an awesome time!

Pros: Music, atmosphere, dancing, drinks

Cons: Crowds

Posted 02/05/08