The creative menu, mixed crowd and lovely, loungy space take fusion to another level.

(646) 233-2765

48 West 21st Street (Between 5th & 6th Avenue)
New York, NY 10010 40.74091 -73.99207

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Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown

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Hours:

Mon 5pm-2am

Tue-Thu 5:30pm-2am

Fri, Sat 5:30pm-4am

Sun 10pm-4am

Price:

$$$

Last updated 3.29.11

Category:

Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Wine Bars

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Dance Floor, Happy Hour

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining

Cuisine:

New American, Indian

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Specialty Cocktails, Romantic Nightlife

What People Are Saying About TAJ II

The Owner

TAJ II

Owner

Standing out amidst other Flatiron lounges, TAJ II is the newly reinvented combination of restaurant, lounge & event space. With opulent imported decor such as carved teak woodwork, sandstone Dancing Shivas sculptures & a magnificent mahogany & copper-topped bar, TAJ II transports its guests to the ultimate luxury of dining & nightlife inspired by India.Menu items have been recreated to feature New American Cuisine w/ Indian fusion. Highlights include Peaky Toe Crab Cakes & Paneer Caramelized Mushroom Tart for Starters, followed by mouth-watering Mains like Crispy Skin Pomegranate Chicken &…

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Featured Review

Sandra Ramani

Contributor

The Scene – A fine blend of style and substance, this large, modern space is accented with a mahogany bar, carved teak screens, sandstone statues and sexy lighting, most of it imported from India. But this is no theme restaurant: The food and atmosphere are infused with the exotic, rather than overpowered by it. Soft banquettes and pillow-laden booths enhance a refreshingly mellow vibe, and the shift from eatery to lounge is organic. – – The Food – The kitchen has created a changing menu of upscale French and New American dishes with Indian touches. Tandoori-style red…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
With no attitude or door policies (some servers even wear flip-flops with their stylish black outfits), the restaurant aims to be inclusive. So if you see a line, it's because of the fire codes.
What to Drink:
Signature cocktails include the cucumber-infused mojito and an Absolut Citron, rosewater and champagne martini.
The Extras:
With large U-shaped banquettes, tons of comfy seating and a mezzanine-level lounge, the space is great for big parties.
When to Go:
Taj II hosts regular nightly events, including Wednesday comedy nights, salsa every Monday and a weekly Haitian-themed party called Kompa Sundays. Call in advance for details on what's happening.
ambiance
97.04000473022461% positive
  1. Ive been several times to afterwork networking events at Taj but Fridays Mardis Gras theme was fun.
  2. The ambience of Taj is magnificent and truly lives up to its name.
  3. Our seat was so comfortable (a couch with lots of pillows) that we almost fell asleep.
  4. There are many "in" places in the City that you fit the mold of 1) great ambience 2) so-so or worse food and 3) snooty service.
  5. It was romantic, with prompt service and excellent music.
  6. just want to let you know that this restaurant was beautiful, mainly the ambiance.
  7. Nice atmosphere, comfortable, and polite and attentive servers.
  8. The music and decor was awesome!
  9. ... and i must not foget it is a great location to network and you'll never know who you will come across.
  10. All in all,i highly recommed Taj for anyone looking for good service and a fun atmosphere !
  11. The atmosphere is great, and the lounge is full of beautiful people.
  12. What a great experience and a great location.
  13. The ambience was both romantic and posh at the same time.
  14. We were very comfortable and had a great staff that was always available whenever we needed them.
  15. Amazing decor, go check out the bathroom as well.
  16. the food plus the mix and mingle atmosphere i think is the most enjoyable plus the hosts really know how to handle the club.
  17. Pretty good food, small portions- amazing ambiance and special cocktail list.
  18. the decor, the ambiance, the drinks, the food -- the lamb was absolutely delicious.
  19. But overall I think the decor, staff, and the place overall made our evening wonderful.
  20. This is a beautiful place with great ambiance.
  21. The decor is warm and inviting and they really do there best to make you welcome.
  22. The decor was also very warm and comfortable.
  23. wll inever go back to eat here, which is too bad because the decor was nice.
  24. great service and decor.
  25. Its a great place to attend for an after work drink or get together with friends to have fun on the weekends.
  26. My co workers and I went to Taj for after work drinks and appetizers and the room was nice and cozy.
  27. She told us we could sit upstairs and still have a great view of the upcoming performance.
  28. frequent this venue for its really nice and cool interior decor, along with great service and food.
  29. The place is in a great space and provides for a great, relaxed atmosphere.
  30. This place has great ambience.
  31. The location was great - the staff was so friendly.
  32. After dinner we decided to stay for their late night party,a great surprise,a great dj,fun crowd and great cocktails.
  33. however, i thought mgmt and events ppl did a good job making sure our party was comfortable and its a good place to dance or mingle.
  34. The decor is incredible, but they could definetely work on the service.
  35. the lunge was cool and the decor was nice.
  36. atmosphere was amazing.
  37. the crowd is cool and hip and not there to cause trouble, everyone is having fun.
  38. Yes, the portions are a bit small and it is not cheap, but Taj offers you a great venue for a fun and satisfying evening.
  39. The drinks are well done - and the ambience is great.
  40. Great atmosphere, high ceilings really make a comfortable environment.
  41. Its nice to see that not all clubs in nyc have given up there Unique International decor for more of a miami neon lights theme.
  42. The ambience is perfect - beautiful, harem-like drapes and pillows - and the Indian fusion menu is just wonderful.
  43. Taj's ambiance was beautiful and romantic, the perfect spot for the celebration.
  44. The ambiance was great and a diversified crowd.
  45. The drinks and wine selections perfectly compliment the food and the atmosphere is sumptuous and inviting.
  46. Taj is nice with all the nice decorations.
  47. Great music & atmosphere, and service make this the best birthday party I've thrown yet!
  48. Our table was in the corner and the seats were comfortable.
  49. Once i was inside, the decor and atmosphere were both awesome.
  50. the decor is nice enough, but the attitude of the staff sucks.
  51. Food was good, music was great lovely ambiance and drinks were non stop!
  52. The music was great, the bartenders were fine, and overall it was just a great hassle-free, fun time.
  53. The seating and space was comfortable.
  54. My friend and I have thrown many parties at many different clubs in the city, but our experience at Taj was fun, easy, and special.
  55. Great decor.
  56. Gret comfortable atmosphere, quiet ambient music until the DJ got there then it got a little too loud.
  57. Atmosphere is very fun.
  58. Our party was in the mezzanine, and it was spacious with great views of the club.
  59. really enjoyed the show and the atmosphere was great.
  60. was at Taj on saturday for dinner with friends of mine and i must say it was the best dining experience we ever had,from the service to the incredible food to the atmosphere.
  61. The decor was beautiful with a very warm inviting look.
  62. Would strongly recommend it, not just for atmosphere and crowd, but also food and those amazing cocktails.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The crowd was great and at the end of the evening I was even surprised with a cake!
  2. Might i say the food there is very good , BUT the dessert was just exquisite.
  3. Granted, there isn't much of a choice when it comes to appetizers, entrees or dessert - our waitress was really friendly and gave excellent advice on the delicacies of the restaurant.
  4. We had platters upon platters of food, and if you like crab cakes, they are a must to try!
  5. our waitress was really nice and she recommended the crab cakes and pomegranate chicken.
  6. was with a group of 6, and every entree and app was great - the dessert was OK.
  7. The portions are small, which means you'll still have room for their delectable desserts.
drinks
89.46999549865723% positive
  1. the drinks are expensive too!
  2. Theire drinks are better than average and their service is excellent.
  3. The bartender was nice enough to explain all the different specialty cocktails on the menu and she even lgave me a little taste test.
  4. When we walked in the music was hot, the room exotic, and the cocktails delicious.
  5. The line wasn't bad at all, but the people at the bar would not let us in until 11:01 making sure we would have to pay the $20 "discounted" admission.
  6. The drinks are tasty but on the pricy side.
  7. The music was great but though drinks were still NYC priced, we WILL be back!
  8. The bar was good but drinks expensive.
  9. Would strongly recommend it, not just for atmosphere and crowd, but also food and those amazing cocktails.
  10. drinks were good over all B-
  11. Ambience is good, but I would definitely recommend going for drinks not dinner.
  12. The food was great (bombay fries, lobster, tenderloin) and the drinks were very original - favorite bar drinks with the restaurant's personal touch.
  13. Great food, great drinks and a very responsive staff!
  14. And I also had a spicy drink, I forget the name, but if you like spicy drinks and margaritas then you would love this drink.
  15. Sleek drinks and Great food.
  16. Oh and 2 last things, the food and speacialty cocktails were incredible, and the bartenders and waiters were very helpfull with any questions I had.
  17. And the waitstaff was warm and I always had food in my mouth and a drink in my hand!
  18. Food was good, music was great lovely ambiance and drinks were non stop!
  19. The drinks were a little pricey but they were strong and good so it was worth the price.
  20. Normally, I go out to clubs and just dance because I don't feel like waiting 20 minutes to get a drink from the pretty but incompetent barstaff.
  21. The food is great, the drinks are tasty, and best of all you can hang out afterwards at the bar for a guaranteed good time.
  22. This place has great afterwork happy hour drink specials, good food
  23. The waitress was on the ball with our table, drinks were GENEROUS and the food was great.
  24. tried a couple of the signature cocktails and the Taj Wings which were great.
  25. Thus, we could only order appetizers off the bar menu.
  26. Rude bartender -got 2 drinks for $14 and bartender assumed the $6 change was his to keep!
  27. The signature cocktails are beautiful and the bartender Jenifer was very helpful.
  28. It was definatly a nice setting for dinner and drinks while getting out of the rain!
  29. Great place for drinks late at night and a great place to bring a date.
  30. Its a great place to attend for an after work drink or get together with friends to have fun on the weekends.
  31. was able to go up to the loft for the birthday parties, which was great since it didn't fill up and overlooks the main bar area.
  32. the decor, the ambiance, the drinks, the food -- the lamb was absolutely delicious.
  33. After dinner we decided to stay for their late night party,a great surprise,a great dj,fun crowd and great cocktails.
  34. And the cocktails were amazing!
  35. The bartenders are fast, serving up good drinks.
  36. The music was great but the drinks were better lol.
  37. The food was good and so were the drinks.
  38. The drinks and wine selections perfectly compliment the food and the atmosphere is sumptuous and inviting.
  39. My co workers and I went to Taj for after work drinks and appetizers and the room was nice and cozy.
  40. The general manager was nice enough to buy my table's after dinner drinks which was very generous.
  41. love the food and drinks at Taj!
  42. music was decent, changed from trance to hip hop to 80s to dance, etc. didnt like the 1 of the bartenders tho, was slow and and took forever to get a drink.
  43. The drinks are well done - and the ambience is great.
  44. All in all, Taj is the perfect place to meet friends for a drink, or have a sexy date.
  45. despite calling ahead and being told we'd have no problem, my group was kept waiting in the rain for ages and then made to buy ridiculously overpriced bottles at a table rather than (almost as overpriced) drinks at the bar.
  46. The drinks are expensive, well worth it.
  47. drinks were amazing.
  48. She recommended the steak which was great as well as a African wine.
  49. Other than that the dinner was great, staff very friendly, and drinks great.
  50. The music was great but we got there too late for the drink specials.
  51. The food and cocktails are amazing.
  52. So, get drinks elsewhere, have a nice dinner here, and stop by the package store on the way home where you can get a bottle of Bombay Sapphire for the cost of 2 drinks here.
  53. Having just returned from Bourbon Street, I thought I had experienced the steepest drink prices in the US, but this is worse than N'awlins, where at least the expensive drinks cover wonderful live music.
  54. Not only was he easy on the eyes, his drinks were great and he showed my friends and I a great time!
  55. Great food, drinks, service, people.
  56. The drinks were good and so was the service.
  57. Man those cocktails were fabulous.
food quality
97.06000328063965% positive
  1. Great food, great drinks and a very responsive staff!
  2. We had platters upon platters of food, and if you like crab cakes, they are a must to try!
  3. The food was really good.
  4. Music and food were excellent.
  5. the food was impressive and we all eat out every night and were blown away.
  6. My wife took me here for my birthday and the food was really nice.
  7. The food was good, nothing that will win any accolades, but rather pricey for the quality.
  8. after work is ideal to go because it offers more than just a cool club, music, and environment, that being the food.
  9. Definitely try the Peach Sangria or the Blood Orange Mimosa - so tasty.
  10. Our server was great but our meal was even better!
  11. The food was good and for the price we got three comedians from different TV shows and the host was even funny.
  12. We were charmed by the well informed and engaging bartender and wonderfully spoiled by the waitstaff but still left to ourselves to enjoy the meal, without too much fuss.
  13. the food is excellent.
  14. was at Taj on saturday for dinner with friends of mine and i must say it was the best dining experience we ever had,from the service to the incredible food to the atmosphere.
  15. the food plus the mix and mingle atmosphere i think is the most enjoyable plus the hosts really know how to handle the club.
  16. love the food and drinks at Taj!
  17. The chicken is wonderful and the service is above average.
  18. Beautiful interior, friendly bartenders, great food
  19. And the waitstaff was warm and I always had food in my mouth and a drink in my hand!
  20. The food and cocktails are amazing.
  21. This place has great afterwork happy hour drink specials, good food
  22. Th food was very tasty and the service was excellent.
  23. And I also had a spicy drink, I forget the name, but if you like spicy drinks and margaritas then you would love this drink.
  24. loved this place and would recommend it for anyone who loves good food and a great time with friends.
  25. ..the food was great, service was excellent.
  26. The music was great and so was the food.
  27. Stopped in for Brunch this past Superbowl Sunday with a couple of friends and had the BEST meal EVER!
  28. Oh and 2 last things, the food and speacialty cocktails were incredible, and the bartenders and waiters were very helpfull with any questions I had.
  29. our waitress was really nice and she recommended the crab cakes and pomegranate chicken.
  30. The food is great, the drinks are tasty, and best of all you can hang out afterwards at the bar for a guaranteed good time.
  31. Sundays they have a Soul Food Brunch menu from 12-7pm that is absolutely delicious.
  32. must say the food was good.
  33. So it's worth it for a date - for mood - but if you want really great food - there are far better places.
  34. the food was veryyyy yummy, but i feel a TAD bit overpriced.
  35. The crepes were more filling than an entire meal at Taj, and they were delicious!
  36. The food was good, small portions.
  37. Sleek drinks and Great food.
  38. The food is EXCELLENT!
  39. Might i say the food there is very good , BUT the dessert was just exquisite.
  40. The food was incredible - the lobster dish, the chicken dish, and the lamb dish were so delicious and creative - I have been to the city's best restaurants and am not usually so impressed.
  41. The drinks are tasty but on the pricy side.
  42. It was very good indian food.
  43. My group of 15 had a dinner first (the food was excellent, partcularly the lamb!)
  44. great food.
  45. The service is attentive, genteel and entirely conducive to a leisurely meal.
  46. After a plate of the delicious fries they had we decided to have dinner.
  47. The food was good and so were the drinks.
  48. forget the name of the cocktail that was really tasty.
  49. Really liked the food and the management was very friendly.
  50. When we walked in the music was hot, the room exotic, and the cocktails delicious.
  51. frequent this venue for its really nice and cool interior decor, along with great service and food.
  52. The food is good but don't expect it to be Indian.
  53. the food was amazing.
  54. had the Red Snapper, which was very tasty.
  55. She recommended the steak which was great as well as a African wine.
  56. Was here for dinner the last night and I have to say the service was excellent and the food was top notch!
  57. the decor, the ambiance, the drinks, the food -- the lamb was absolutely delicious.
  58. amazing food!
  59. The food was nice but I agree with last reviewer that adding %20 is silly and we only had two people.
  60. Pretty good food, small portions- amazing ambiance and special cocktail list.
  61. The food was absolutely delicious and the wait staff were efficient and took care of all our needs.
  62. The food is a bit pricey, but if you pick the right things its worth it.
  63. They've taken great measures to make sure the food is just as amazing.
  64. This place is brilliant with good food and service.
  65. As it turned out, the food was very good, with the snapper, the lobster, and the lamb chops all excellent choices, as well as the scallop and shrimp appetizers (you really need to order one of each/person to get enough food).
  66. joined a friend for a dinner there and i could not believe how amazing the food was!
  67. Beautiful spot, Delicious food
  68. We headed to the great indian food at Taj.
  69. There are many "in" places in the City that you fit the mold of 1) great ambience 2) so-so or worse food and 3) snooty service.
  70. If you come in for a late dinner and stay a little longer, you can enjoy the latest hits as you dance your meal off until the early morning.
  71. They are spicy yet sweet and the Bombay Fries were so good!
  72. Greta food, staff, service, door host and most of all its just great!
  73. The waitress was on the ball with our table, drinks were GENEROUS and the food was great.
  74. The drinks and wine selections perfectly compliment the food and the atmosphere is sumptuous and inviting.
  75. The service was great, fast, and our food was delicious.
  76. sure that I will have another great night and some more tasty POMEGRANTE CHICKEN =)
  77. Good food for the price, on a date expect to spend no less then $100.
  78. Great food, drinks, service, people.
  79. Great fusion Indian food.
  80. The food here is also very nice but the service is a little less more attentive.
  81. The food was good but unfortunately the service was horrible.
  82. Would strongly recommend it, not just for atmosphere and crowd, but also food and those amazing cocktails.
  83. The food is delicious, and it's just impossible to sit after the music starts playing.
  84. We especially loved the delicious mushroom tart: just sublime!
  85. The food was great (bombay fries, lobster, tenderloin) and the drinks were very original - favorite bar drinks with the restaurant's personal touch.
menu variety
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. The ambience is perfect - beautiful, harem-like drapes and pillows - and the Indian fusion menu is just wonderful.
  2. Sundays they have a Soul Food Brunch menu from 12-7pm that is absolutely delicious.
  3. The music is great, they play a variety of everything!
  4. The drinks and wine selections perfectly compliment the food and the atmosphere is sumptuous and inviting.
  5. Drinks are way over priced at $10 for a stoly-o and cran, and the menu is a pricey too.
  6. Thus, we could only order appetizers off the bar menu.
  7. Great combination of music choices and mixes.
  8. The bartender was nice enough to explain all the different specialty cocktails on the menu and she even lgave me a little taste test.
  9. As it turned out, the food was very good, with the snapper, the lobster, and the lamb chops all excellent choices, as well as the scallop and shrimp appetizers (you really need to order one of each/person to get enough food).
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Its a great place to attend for an after work drink or get together with friends to have fun on the weekends.
  2. Very nice place!
  3. great place to take a date too!
  4. Attented a good friends B Day party here and was left in aww as to how popular this place was.
  5. The crowd was great and very upscale and the place was beautiful!
  6. The food was great (bombay fries, lobster, tenderloin) and the drinks were very original - favorite bar drinks with the restaurant's personal touch.
  7. Great place for drinks late at night and a great place to bring a date.
  8. however, i thought mgmt and events ppl did a good job making sure our party was comfortable and its a good place to dance or mingle.
  9. definitely know a great party and taj is the place to be Monday thru Saturday; wether your in the mood for a good party or just a group of co workers out relaxing.
  10. What a great place!
  11. This is a great place to have a party.
  12. great place on mondays
  13. This year, we thought that it would be a great idea to find a great restaurant that transformed into a lounge, so that our guests would be able to arrive as they please.
  14. was impressed by the reviews on citysearch and thought it would a good place to dine.
return potential
75.0% positive
  1. service was excellent and I will definately be back on a saturday night
  2. Very poor Night had by all and will not return here.
  3. use to love Taj and I have been there many times for parties in the past but now I can only say that this place has left a bad taste in my mouth and I will never go back here again and I will make sure all my friends know what they are like.
  4. wll inever go back to eat here, which is too bad because the decor was nice.
  5. The music was great but though drinks were still NYC priced, we WILL be back!
  6. Loved this place, would go back again.
service
82.4899959564209% positive
  1. The dark hair skinny waitress, she was so rude and obnoxious, I guess since she already knew she was getting a big tip because we order a bottle, service after that was NONE.
  2. Great food, drinks, service, people.
  3. frequent this venue for its really nice and cool interior decor, along with great service and food.
  4. All in all,i highly recommed Taj for anyone looking for good service and a fun atmosphere !
  5. The food here is also very nice but the service is a little less more attentive.
  6. We were charmed by the well informed and engaging bartender and wonderfully spoiled by the waitstaff but still left to ourselves to enjoy the meal, without too much fuss.
  7. The service was great and the waitstaff was pretty attractive.
  8. Great food, great drinks and a very responsive staff!
  9. The people were pretty much cool, just friends meeting up to hang.
  10. The service is excellent and people watching takes on a whole new meaning from the balcony level!
  11. The food was nice but I agree with last reviewer that adding %20 is silly and we only had two people.
  12. walked in with no reservation, but the staff (Edwardo, Ruth, Delores) was more than accommodating and I was able to set up a nice little event -- such a rarity in NYC!
  13. service was excellent and I will definately be back on a saturday night
  14. This place is brilliant with good food and service.
  15. Some members of our party were not let in - even after arguing with the doormen, who were rude as well; one threatened me, while the other wanted to pocket an extra $10 for our friends to be allowed in, who were guests for our dinner reservation.
  16. Our waiter was not that helpful, looked kind of annoyed when we were asking him for suggestions.
  17. crowd was pretty friendly, bartenders were decent, and the music was amaaazing.
  18. It was crowded and the service was terrible, the waitress was rude!
  19. The decor is incredible, but they could definetely work on the service.
  20. Granted, there isn't much of a choice when it comes to appetizers, entrees or dessert - our waitress was really friendly and gave excellent advice on the delicacies of the restaurant.
  21. Th food was very tasty and the service was excellent.
  22. The best part were the beautiful round lounges that surprisingly fit many people and allowed for intimate conversations.
  23. Nice atmosphere, comfortable, and polite and attentive servers.
  24. Horrible experience terrible staff
  25. Before the actual dance lesson my friends and i sat to eat and the service was great!
  26. had a table with a couple of bottles, and the promoter even gave me a free bottle of champagne =) The waitress was also really nice as well.
  27. Best Lounge, Great service, Make reservations
  28. It was romantic, with prompt service and excellent music.
  29. From the moment we got there the doorman was really friendly and made us feel totally welcome.
  30. The atmosphere is great, and the lounge is full of beautiful people.
  31. The entire staff was extremely helpful and accommodating, and every single one of my friends got in without a problem.
  32. The service is attentive, genteel and entirely conducive to a leisurely meal.
  33. The bartender was very rude when I asked him about it and he told me if we did not like the way it was then we have a choice of the other places in the neighborhood which I found totally unprofessional.
  34. Charles our bartender was a great sport, and Heather was terrific in meeting the needs of my guests.
  35. Other than that the dinner was great, staff very friendly, and drinks great.
  36. Service was very friendly.
  37. Rude staff!
  38. The door staff was very nice to my guests.
  39. The chicken is wonderful and the service is above average.
  40. unfortunatley, the service leaves a bad taste in ones mouth.
  41. The service is cold and unfriendly, which I have come to expect from places like this, but what I can't tolerate is being rushed.
  42. The staff was awesome from the manager to the bathroom attendant.
  43. Most importantly, our waiter was excellent.
  44. There are many "in" places in the City that you fit the mold of 1) great ambience 2) so-so or worse food and 3) snooty service.
  45. Our server was great but our meal was even better!
  46. the service was verry bad i has a horrible time
  47. The bartenders are on point; have one of Jason's awesome SHOTs!
  48. Everyone was friendly and made us feel at home which doesn't happen enough anymore.
  49. had my 23rd birthday here back in June and after searching for months for the perfect place that wouldnt give me a hassle getting my friends in, and wouldnt be shady at the door as to how many people could come in under my bottle service.
  50. We had great service every step of the way.
  51. Theire drinks are better than average and their service is excellent.
  52. Everyone there was suprisingly friendly from staff to patrons there.
  53. The waitress was friendly and we understood.
  54. The staff was really nice and accomodating and very apologetic and they gave us a few suggestions on where to go and we ended up next door at Duvet and got in for free because they knew what was happening at Taj.
  55. Worst service ever!
  56. The bartender in the loft area was very friendly and social (and cute), as was the bathroom attendant who directs traffic in the hall to the bathrooms.
  57. The bartender was nice enough to explain all the different specialty cocktails on the menu and she even lgave me a little taste test.
  58. Even the two bartender upstairs were very cool and polite.
  59. Thank you so much for providing a space with elegance and great service that made my birthday celebration a huge success.
  60. Its good to know some places still remember that custermer service is the corner stone of making us happy.
  61. Really liked the food and the management was very friendly.
  62. Rude bartender -got 2 drinks for $14 and bartender assumed the $6 change was his to keep!
  63. While the party continued a fight broke out and people were just rude.
  64. Saturday i had my 25th birthday at Taj and the bartender was the best!
  65. was at Taj last Fri Night and was shocked out how friendly and unpretentious the vibe was.
  66. The location was great - the staff was so friendly.
  67. We had a great waiter who was very nice and personable.
  68. We were very comfortable and had a great staff that was always available whenever we needed them.
  69. Going out in new york can be a big headache - especially if you have a large group of people, there are lines at the door, and you just want to have a good time.
  70. This place looks good but there servers are asleep.
  71. The crowd is very trendy and chic, the service is amazing and so are their martinis.
  72. These bartenders were CRAZY FAST!
  73. The waitress was on the ball with our table, drinks were GENEROUS and the food was great.
  74. horrible employees
  75. best service EVER
  76. The drinks were good and so was the service.
  77. And the service was excellent the bottle hostage I forgot her name but she got all my guest in with no problem and our waitress and servers were very accommodating.
  78. Even more surprising was the warm and friendly service, from the hostess to the wait and busing staff!
  79. the decor is nice enough, but the attitude of the staff sucks.
  80. The service is excellent and some really beautiful staff.
  81. great service,great
  82. great service and decor.
  83. The line wasn't bad at all, but the people at the bar would not let us in until 11:01 making sure we would have to pay the $20 "discounted" admission.
  84. bad service and small portions
  85. They also reserve a table/seat for your party, no bottle service required just a table charge which was nice.
  86. Beautiful interior, friendly bartenders, great food
  87. The service was friendly.
  88. The food was good but unfortunately the service was horrible.
  89. Out of all the clubs in New York City, this by far has a great welcoming staff!
  90. Instead, the rude & completely unreasonable bouncer didn't even have my list, told me that the deal was *before 11pm*, & we now pay *$20ppsn
  91. Oh and 2 last things, the food and speacialty cocktails were incredible, and the bartenders and waiters were very helpfull with any questions I had.
  92. She wanted to go to a really chill place With lots of hot people and great music.
  93. The signature cocktails are beautiful and the bartender Jenifer was very helpful.
  94. was at Taj on saturday for dinner with friends of mine and i must say it was the best dining experience we ever had,from the service to the incredible food to the atmosphere.
  95. The staff is very friendly and the service is great.
  96. Great music & atmosphere, and service make this the best birthday party I've thrown yet!
  97. The service was great, fast, and our food was delicious.
  98. But overall I think the decor, staff, and the place overall made our evening wonderful.
  99. The bartenders are fast, serving up good drinks.
  100. We ate and hung out untill the resturant evolved and took shape around the beautiful people in side.
  101. happy hour went well and the bartenders were friendly.
  102. Was here for dinner the last night and I have to say the service was excellent and the food was top notch!
  103. The service I must say was pretty good.
  104. The general manager was nice enough to buy my table's after dinner drinks which was very generous.
  105. The service here is the worst I've ever encountered in my life!
  106. meet some really cool people and had a blast.
  107. our waitress was really nice and she recommended the crab cakes and pomegranate chicken.
  108. music was decent, changed from trance to hip hop to 80s to dance, etc. didnt like the 1 of the bartenders tho, was slow and and took forever to get a drink.
  109. We've been going to Taj for over one year now for its exceptional environment (it's a lush, warmly lit, gorgeous space) and fantastic, friendly staff.
  110. The food was absolutely delicious and the wait staff were efficient and took care of all our needs.
  111. Ok so who knew that an INDIAN place owned by IRISH people would make great SOUL FOOD!
  112. (the waitress was VERY patient with us when deciding what we wanted to eat and even gave us very good suggestions).
  113. Greta food, staff, service, door host and most of all its just great!
  114. Everyone else was so friendly to us as well.
  115. Management was rude, aggresive and confrontational.
  116. The people at the door are very polite and friendly.
  117. ..the food was great, service was excellent.
  118. The music was great, the bartenders were fine, and overall it was just a great hassle-free, fun time.
  119. Place is crowded, service is terrible.
value
63.79000186920166% positive
  1. So it's worth it for a date - for mood - but if you want really great food - there are far better places.
  2. The bar was good but drinks expensive.
  3. Thank you so much for providing a space with elegance and great service that made my birthday celebration a huge success.
  4. The food was good, nothing that will win any accolades, but rather pricey for the quality.
  5. despite calling ahead and being told we'd have no problem, my group was kept waiting in the rain for ages and then made to buy ridiculously overpriced bottles at a table rather than (almost as overpriced) drinks at the bar.
  6. Yes, the portions are a bit small and it is not cheap, but Taj offers you a great venue for a fun and satisfying evening.
  7. Having just returned from Bourbon Street, I thought I had experienced the steepest drink prices in the US, but this is worse than N'awlins, where at least the expensive drinks cover wonderful live music.
  8. The drinks are expensive, well worth it.
  9. do not go. The girl who collects money not so much. Rolling her eyes, ma
  10. The food was good, small portions.
  11. Drinks are way over priced at $10 for a stoly-o and cran, and the menu is a pricey too.
  12. the drinks are expensive too!
  13. bad service and small portions
  14. The appetizers that they have, are pricey as well in small portions.
  15. Every year, my best friend and I have a huge birthday bash since our birthdays are not far a part.
  16. The drinks were a little pricey but they were strong and good so it was worth the price.
  17. The food was good and for the price we got three comedians from different TV shows and the host was even funny.
  18. The portions are small, which means you'll still have room for their delectable desserts.
  19. The price is reasonable and I got a free bottle of champagne with the package.
  20. Finally, after paying a pricey tab we were ushered out side door past 2 huge dumpsters.
  21. the food was veryyyy yummy, but i feel a TAD bit overpriced.
  22. Good food for the price, on a date expect to spend no less then $100.
  23. Drinks were very expensive and there seemed to be two prices for Vodka and RedBull.
  24. The only down side is that it is kind of pricey but I would definitely recommend this place, especially if you are looking to impress on a first date.
  25. While everything tasted fairly good, the portions were insulting.
  26. Pretty good food, small portions- amazing ambiance and special cocktail list.
  27. However, the prices were very reasonable.
  28. The general manager was nice enough to buy my table's after dinner drinks which was very generous.
  29. The food is a bit pricey, but if you pick the right things its worth it.
wait time
40.0% positive
  1. Service can be slow.
  2. Except for the one short power glitch the Dj had, hes the best ive seen in a long time!
  3. Normally, I go out to clubs and just dance because I don't feel like waiting 20 minutes to get a drink from the pretty but incompetent barstaff.
  4. So I'm not a real fan of going out because I hate super crowed places, long lines, and promoters that lie.
  5. music was decent, changed from trance to hip hop to 80s to dance, etc. didnt like the 1 of the bartenders tho, was slow and and took forever to get a drink.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/09/11

Great dining experience!!

by rayray21 at Citysearch

Recently went here the other day with some friends for a night out on with some friends and had the Madras Jerk lamb chop which was AMAZING i also tried the spiced wings which were also pretty good.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/11

NBC Event at Taj Lounge

by Waltersimons1 at Citysearch

Storm PR Agency & I recently organized an event for NBC's new reality show "The Great American Health Challenge NYC" and I decided to contact Taj Lounge via my A good friend. I always loved Taj Lounge but I never hosted and event there. I must say, I am glad I chose this venue. They ambiance is incredible. Their Asian inspired decor sets the mood just right. When you walk in it is obvious that the staff loves the venue just as much as the people they tend to daily. The management was very attentive and made sure that every detail of my plan was executed precisely. I have coordinated and hosted many events and this was by far the best event to date. Taj lounge was even gracious enough to help me find a liquor sponsor for my event. It doesn't get much better than that. If you are looking to make a good impression and have a successful event at a classy manhattan lounge...... I would definitely suggest working with Taj lounge. I am getting ready to work with them again real soon! If you would like to see pictures of my event for NBC please review my pictures on FaceBook by searching for Walter Lucky Church Simons. Have a wonderful day.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/05/11

awwwimmamonster

by taj lounge at Citysearch

Wat a great spot to party at. the music was good, the appetizers were tasty especially the taj spice wings, my friends n i ordered drinks n they were all mixed very well, the bouncers let us stand on the couches unlike other places in the city. lets just save wen the nght was ova i did get home safely. :) cant wait to go back next thursday

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/07/11

IT WAS NICE

by deedeebaby at Citysearch

l love Taj lounge because the simply have the best deals on bottles in comparison to other venues. my friends and i booked with them to celebrate our graduation and they offered us 2 bottles of Ciroc for $350 including tax and gratuity. I personally thought that was bomb b/c 1 bttle alone was 375; and the best part of all was that they let us select the Ciroc flavors which usually cost more. The bottle host were soo cute they were dressed up and brought us sparklers, i loved it, i loved it, i loved it!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/03/11

GoodTimes

by EddRedd at Citysearch

I went to taj this saturday and i had a really good time. a few of us came early so that we could have dinner before the late night. dinner was pretty good...we mostly had drinks and apps tho. for late night i did bottle service and had a few more friends join me. We got sparklers and everything....our waitress was BEAUTIFUL!! I'll def be back

The Details on TAJ II

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  • great service
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  • great quiet ambient music
  • great spicy drinks
  • nice interior decor
  • best dining experience
  • great welcoming staff
  • fast bartenders
  • great young college crowd
  • great spot
  • beautiful people
  • great dj
  • highly recommend taj
  • amazing signature cocktails
  • comfortable fun atmosphere
  • great lovely ambiance
  • good friends b day party
  • great ambience
  • rude waitress
  • fun evening
  • bad taste
  • expensive drinks
  • really cool vibe
  • comfortable gorgeous space

Message from TAJ II

  • Newly Renovated Space
  • Exciting and Creative New Menu
  • New Weekly Events and Parties

Standing out amidst other Flatiron lounges, TAJ II is the newly reinvented combination of restaurant, lounge & event space.

With opulent imported decor such as carved teak woodwork, sandstone Dancing Shivas sculptures & a magnificent mahogany & copper-topped bar, TAJ II transports its guests to the ultimate luxury of dining & nightlife inspired by India.

Menu items have been recreated to feature New American Cuisine w/ Indian fusion. Highlights include Peaky Toe Crab Cakes & Paneer Caramelized Mushroom Tart for Starters, followed by mouth-watering Mains like Crispy Skin Pomegranate Chicken & Smoked Salt Portobello Mushrooms. Exceptional service compliments the dishes for an experience not soon to be forgotten.

Mon Salsa $5 Coronas, $6 Mojitos

Tues-Fri Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 $4 Beers, $6 Well cocktails

Packages: $750-$1250 i.e. Grey Goose, Champagne, Hors D'oeuvres, VIP Adm.

TAJ II

Saturday: Ladies Open Bar 10pm-11pm, 2 for 1 11pm-12am

Saturday: Ladies Open Bar 10pm-11pm, 2 for 1 11pm-12am

TAJ II - 48 West 21st StreetNew York, NY10010 - (646) 233-2765

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    Soul Session Sunday Brunch

    Southern classics and Soul Food menu. Large parties and birthdays welcome.

    When: From 04/11/10Every Sunday 12pm-7pm