(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

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. Would strongly recommend it, not just for atmosphere and crowd, but also food and those amazing cocktails.
  2. atmosphere was amazing.
  3. Pretty good food, small portions- amazing ambiance and special cocktail list.
  4. She told us we could sit upstairs and still have a great view of the upcoming performance.
  5. All in all,i highly recommed Taj for anyone looking for good service and a fun atmosphere !
  6. We were very comfortable and had a great staff that was always available whenever we needed them.
  7. the food plus the mix and mingle atmosphere i think is the most enjoyable plus the hosts really know how to handle the club.
  8. 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.
  9. The place is in a great space and provides for a great, relaxed atmosphere.
  10. What a great experience and a great location.
  11. But overall I think the decor, staff, and the place overall made our evening wonderful.
  12. The music was great, the bartenders were fine, and overall it was just a great hassle-free, fun time.
  13. The seating and space was comfortable.
  14. The decor was beautiful with a very warm inviting look.
  15. Our seat was so comfortable (a couch with lots of pillows) that we almost fell asleep.
  16. The decor is warm and inviting and they really do there best to make you welcome.
  17. This is a beautiful place with great ambiance.
  18. Atmosphere is very fun.
  19. the lunge was cool and the decor was nice.
  20. Gret comfortable atmosphere, quiet ambient music until the DJ got there then it got a little too loud.
  21. My co workers and I went to Taj for after work drinks and appetizers and the room was nice and cozy.
  22. This place has great ambience.
  23. the crowd is cool and hip and not there to cause trouble, everyone is having fun.
  24. the decor is nice enough, but the attitude of the staff sucks.
  25. ... and i must not foget it is a great location to network and you'll never know who you will come across.
  26. Food was good, music was great lovely ambiance and drinks were non stop!
  27. The music and decor was awesome!
  28. great service and decor.
  29. Nice atmosphere, comfortable, and polite and attentive servers.
  30. Our table was in the corner and the seats were comfortable.
  31. Its a great place to attend for an after work drink or get together with friends to have fun on the weekends.
  32. It was romantic, with prompt service and excellent music.
  33. Our party was in the mezzanine, and it was spacious with great views of the club.
  34. Ive been several times to afterwork networking events at Taj but Fridays Mardis Gras theme was fun.
  35. 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.
  36. The ambience was both romantic and posh at the same time.
  37. Taj is nice with all the nice decorations.
  38. The ambience of Taj is magnificent and truly lives up to its name.
  39. The ambience is perfect - beautiful, harem-like drapes and pillows - and the Indian fusion menu is just wonderful.
  40. Great atmosphere, high ceilings really make a comfortable environment.
  41. wll inever go back to eat here, which is too bad because the decor was nice.
  42. The ambiance was great and a diversified crowd.
  43. frequent this venue for its really nice and cool interior decor, along with great service and food.
  44. After dinner we decided to stay for their late night party,a great surprise,a great dj,fun crowd and great cocktails.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. Great decor.
  48. The drinks and wine selections perfectly compliment the food and the atmosphere is sumptuous and inviting.
  49. The decor was also very warm and comfortable.
  50. the decor, the ambiance, the drinks, the food -- the lamb was absolutely delicious.
  51. 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.
  52. Once i was inside, the decor and atmosphere were both awesome.
  53. just want to let you know that this restaurant was beautiful, mainly the ambiance.
  54. really enjoyed the show and the atmosphere was great.
  55. The decor is incredible, but they could definetely work on the service.
  56. 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.
  57. Amazing decor, go check out the bathroom as well.
  58. Taj's ambiance was beautiful and romantic, the perfect spot for the celebration.
  59. The drinks are well done - and the ambience is great.
  60. The location was great - the staff was so friendly.
  61. The atmosphere is great, and the lounge is full of beautiful people.
  62. Great music & atmosphere, and service make this the best birthday party I've thrown yet!
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. We had platters upon platters of food, and if you like crab cakes, they are a must to try!
  2. The crowd was great and at the end of the evening I was even surprised with a cake!
  3. was with a group of 6, and every entree and app was great - the dessert was OK.
  4. our waitress was really nice and she recommended the crab cakes and pomegranate chicken.
  5. 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.
  6. The portions are small, which means you'll still have room for their delectable desserts.
  7. Might i say the food there is very good , BUT the dessert was just exquisite.
drinks
89.46999549865723% positive
  1. 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.
  2. Great food, great drinks and a very responsive staff!
  3. My co workers and I went to Taj for after work drinks and appetizers and the room was nice and cozy.
  4. tried a couple of the signature cocktails and the Taj Wings which were great.
  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 expensive too!
  7. The food was good and so were the drinks.
  8. She recommended the steak which was great as well as a African wine.
  9. Its a great place to attend for an after work drink or get together with friends to have fun on the weekends.
  10. The drinks were good and so was the service.
  11. The drinks and wine selections perfectly compliment the food and the atmosphere is sumptuous and inviting.
  12. 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.
  13. The signature cocktails are beautiful and the bartender Jenifer was very helpful.
  14. The bartenders are fast, serving up good drinks.
  15. The bartender was nice enough to explain all the different specialty cocktails on the menu and she even lgave me a little taste test.
  16. 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.
  17. It was definatly a nice setting for dinner and drinks while getting out of the rain!
  18. 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.
  19. The drinks are well done - and the ambience is great.
  20. The bar was good but drinks expensive.
  21. drinks were amazing.
  22. love the food and drinks at Taj!
  23. The music was great but the drinks were better lol.
  24. The music was great but though drinks were still NYC priced, we WILL be back!
  25. The drinks are expensive, well worth it.
  26. When we walked in the music was hot, the room exotic, and the cocktails delicious.
  27. the decor, the ambiance, the drinks, the food -- the lamb was absolutely delicious.
  28. Theire drinks are better than average and their service is excellent.
  29. The food and cocktails are amazing.
  30. Thus, we could only order appetizers off the bar menu.
  31. Food was good, music was great lovely ambiance and drinks were non stop!
  32. After dinner we decided to stay for their late night party,a great surprise,a great dj,fun crowd and great cocktails.
  33. Man those cocktails were fabulous.
  34. Ambience is good, but I would definitely recommend going for drinks not dinner.
  35. The drinks are tasty but on the pricy side.
  36. The food was great (bombay fries, lobster, tenderloin) and the drinks were very original - favorite bar drinks with the restaurant's personal touch.
  37. And the waitstaff was warm and I always had food in my mouth and a drink in my hand!
  38. Great food, drinks, service, people.
  39. All in all, Taj is the perfect place to meet friends for a drink, or have a sexy date.
  40. Rude bartender -got 2 drinks for $14 and bartender assumed the $6 change was his to keep!
  41. 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.
  42. Would strongly recommend it, not just for atmosphere and crowd, but also food and those amazing cocktails.
  43. The waitress was on the ball with our table, drinks were GENEROUS and the food was great.
  44. Great place for drinks late at night and a great place to bring a date.
  45. The music was great but we got there too late for the drink specials.
  46. 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.
  47. The drinks were a little pricey but they were strong and good so it was worth the price.
  48. And the cocktails were amazing!
  49. Sleek drinks and Great food.
  50. This place has great afterwork happy hour drink specials, good food
  51. The general manager was nice enough to buy my table's after dinner drinks which was very generous.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. drinks were good over all B-
  56. Other than that the dinner was great, staff very friendly, and drinks great.
  57. Not only was he easy on the eyes, his drinks were great and he showed my friends and I a great time!
food quality
97.06000328063965% positive
  1. 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.
  2. frequent this venue for its really nice and cool interior decor, along with great service and food.
  3. The food is good but don't expect it to be Indian.
  4. 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.
  5. Really liked the food and the management was very friendly.
  6. The food and cocktails are amazing.
  7. the decor, the ambiance, the drinks, the food -- the lamb was absolutely delicious.
  8. My group of 15 had a dinner first (the food was excellent, partcularly the lamb!)
  9. Beautiful interior, friendly bartenders, great food
  10. Good food for the price, on a date expect to spend no less then $100.
  11. This place is brilliant with good food and service.
  12. When we walked in the music was hot, the room exotic, and the cocktails delicious.
  13. amazing food!
  14. We especially loved the delicious mushroom tart: just sublime!
  15. 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.
  16. had the Red Snapper, which was very tasty.
  17. Pretty good food, small portions- amazing ambiance and special cocktail list.
  18. our waitress was really nice and she recommended the crab cakes and pomegranate chicken.
  19. The food was good, nothing that will win any accolades, but rather pricey for the quality.
  20. They are spicy yet sweet and the Bombay Fries were so good!
  21. We had platters upon platters of food, and if you like crab cakes, they are a must to try!
  22. Sundays they have a Soul Food Brunch menu from 12-7pm that is absolutely delicious.
  23. Great food, drinks, service, people.
  24. So it's worth it for a date - for mood - but if you want really great food - there are far better places.
  25. Stopped in for Brunch this past Superbowl Sunday with a couple of friends and had the BEST meal EVER!
  26. love the food and drinks at Taj!
  27. Would strongly recommend it, not just for atmosphere and crowd, but also food and those amazing cocktails.
  28. And the waitstaff was warm and I always had food in my mouth and a drink in my hand!
  29. It was very good indian food.
  30. The food was good and for the price we got three comedians from different TV shows and the host was even funny.
  31. After a plate of the delicious fries they had we decided to have dinner.
  32. The food was good and so were the drinks.
  33. The food was good, small portions.
  34. the food plus the mix and mingle atmosphere i think is the most enjoyable plus the hosts really know how to handle the club.
  35. the food is excellent.
  36. The music was great and so was the food.
  37. 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.
  38. the food was impressive and we all eat out every night and were blown away.
  39. Beautiful spot, Delicious food
  40. The food was nice but I agree with last reviewer that adding %20 is silly and we only had two people.
  41. 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.
  42. The food was good but unfortunately the service was horrible.
  43. 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.
  44. the food was veryyyy yummy, but i feel a TAD bit overpriced.
  45. The service was great, fast, and our food was delicious.
  46. This place has great afterwork happy hour drink specials, good food
  47. The crepes were more filling than an entire meal at Taj, and they were delicious!
  48. They've taken great measures to make sure the food is just as amazing.
  49. The drinks and wine selections perfectly compliment the food and the atmosphere is sumptuous and inviting.
  50. the food was amazing.
  51. after work is ideal to go because it offers more than just a cool club, music, and environment, that being the food.
  52. Great food, great drinks and a very responsive staff!
  53. 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).
  54. The food was absolutely delicious and the wait staff were efficient and took care of all our needs.
  55. The food is a bit pricey, but if you pick the right things its worth it.
  56. The food is delicious, and it's just impossible to sit after the music starts playing.
  57. great food.
  58. The food was great (bombay fries, lobster, tenderloin) and the drinks were very original - favorite bar drinks with the restaurant's personal touch.
  59. Was here for dinner the last night and I have to say the service was excellent and the food was top notch!
  60. Might i say the food there is very good , BUT the dessert was just exquisite.
  61. 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.
  62. The food is EXCELLENT!
  63. We headed to the great indian food at Taj.
  64. Music and food were excellent.
  65. 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.
  66. Th food was very tasty and the service was excellent.
  67. Sleek drinks and Great food.
  68. Definitely try the Peach Sangria or the Blood Orange Mimosa - so tasty.
  69. The waitress was on the ball with our table, drinks were GENEROUS and the food was great.
  70. forget the name of the cocktail that was really tasty.
  71. loved this place and would recommend it for anyone who loves good food and a great time with friends.
  72. The drinks are tasty but on the pricy side.
  73. The chicken is wonderful and the service is above average.
  74. The service is attentive, genteel and entirely conducive to a leisurely meal.
  75. Great fusion Indian food.
  76. ..the food was great, service was excellent.
  77. joined a friend for a dinner there and i could not believe how amazing the food was!
  78. sure that I will have another great night and some more tasty POMEGRANTE CHICKEN =)
  79. The food here is also very nice but the service is a little less more attentive.
  80. She recommended the steak which was great as well as a African wine.
  81. My wife took me here for my birthday and the food was really nice.
  82. The food was really good.
  83. Greta food, staff, service, door host and most of all its just great!
  84. must say the food was good.
  85. Our server was great but our meal was even better!
menu variety
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. Great combination of music choices and mixes.
  2. The bartender was nice enough to explain all the different specialty cocktails on the menu and she even lgave me a little taste test.
  3. Thus, we could only order appetizers off the bar menu.
  4. Drinks are way over priced at $10 for a stoly-o and cran, and the menu is a pricey too.
  5. The drinks and wine selections perfectly compliment the food and the atmosphere is sumptuous and inviting.
  6. Sundays they have a Soul Food Brunch menu from 12-7pm that is absolutely delicious.
  7. 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).
  8. The music is great, they play a variety of everything!
  9. The ambience is perfect - beautiful, harem-like drapes and pillows - and the Indian fusion menu is just wonderful.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Very nice place!
  2. The crowd was great and very upscale and the place was beautiful!
  3. great place on mondays
  4. 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.
  5. The food was great (bombay fries, lobster, tenderloin) and the drinks were very original - favorite bar drinks with the restaurant's personal touch.
  6. What a great place!
  7. was impressed by the reviews on citysearch and thought it would a good place to dine.
  8. great place to take a date too!
  9. Great place for drinks late at night and a great place to bring a date.
  10. Attented a good friends B Day party here and was left in aww as to how popular this place was.
  11. This is a great place to have a party.
  12. Its a great place to attend for an after work drink or get together with friends to have fun on the weekends.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
return potential
75.0% positive
  1. Loved this place, would go back again.
  2. 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.
  3. service was excellent and I will definately be back on a saturday night
  4. The music was great but though drinks were still NYC priced, we WILL be back!
  5. Very poor Night had by all and will not return here.
  6. wll inever go back to eat here, which is too bad because the decor was nice.
service
82.4899959564209% positive
  1. All in all,i highly recommed Taj for anyone looking for good service and a fun atmosphere !
  2. Was here for dinner the last night and I have to say the service was excellent and the food was top notch!
  3. The bartenders are on point; have one of Jason's awesome SHOTs!
  4. The waitress was friendly and we understood.
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. Th food was very tasty and the service was excellent.
  8. the service was verry bad i has a horrible time
  9. The service was great, fast, and our food was delicious.
  10. horrible employees
  11. meet some really cool people and had a blast.
  12. The decor is incredible, but they could definetely work on the service.
  13. The food was absolutely delicious and the wait staff were efficient and took care of all our needs.
  14. 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.
  15. The service is attentive, genteel and entirely conducive to a leisurely meal.
  16. 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.
  17. Service was very friendly.
  18. The signature cocktails are beautiful and the bartender Jenifer was very helpful.
  19. Thank you so much for providing a space with elegance and great service that made my birthday celebration a huge success.
  20. The location was great - the staff was so friendly.
  21. 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.
  22. The service was great and the waitstaff was pretty attractive.
  23. 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.
  24. (the waitress was VERY patient with us when deciding what we wanted to eat and even gave us very good suggestions).
  25. Rude staff!
  26. best service EVER
  27. unfortunatley, the service leaves a bad taste in ones mouth.
  28. Place is crowded, service is terrible.
  29. The food was nice but I agree with last reviewer that adding %20 is silly and we only had two people.
  30. We had a great waiter who was very nice and personable.
  31. The general manager was nice enough to buy my table's after dinner drinks which was very generous.
  32. crowd was pretty friendly, bartenders were decent, and the music was amaaazing.
  33. The bartender was nice enough to explain all the different specialty cocktails on the menu and she even lgave me a little taste test.
  34. Everyone was friendly and made us feel at home which doesn't happen enough anymore.
  35. The best part were the beautiful round lounges that surprisingly fit many people and allowed for intimate conversations.
  36. We ate and hung out untill the resturant evolved and took shape around the beautiful people in side.
  37. This place looks good but there servers are asleep.
  38. Great music & atmosphere, and service make this the best birthday party I've thrown yet!
  39. Great food, drinks, service, people.
  40. Our server was great but our meal was even better!
  41. 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.
  42. great service and decor.
  43. From the moment we got there the doorman was really friendly and made us feel totally welcome.
  44. frequent this venue for its really nice and cool interior decor, along with great service and food.
  45. The door staff was very nice to my guests.
  46. 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.
  47. Beautiful interior, friendly bartenders, great food
  48. 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.
  49. The service is excellent and some really beautiful staff.
  50. We had great service every step of the way.
  51. The crowd is very trendy and chic, the service is amazing and so are their martinis.
  52. 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.
  53. Most importantly, our waiter was excellent.
  54. But overall I think the decor, staff, and the place overall made our evening wonderful.
  55. happy hour went well and the bartenders were friendly.
  56. bad service and small portions
  57. The atmosphere is great, and the lounge is full of beautiful people.
  58. The people were pretty much cool, just friends meeting up to hang.
  59. 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.
  60. The waitress was on the ball with our table, drinks were GENEROUS and the food was great.
  61. They also reserve a table/seat for your party, no bottle service required just a table charge which was nice.
  62. was at Taj last Fri Night and was shocked out how friendly and unpretentious the vibe was.
  63. 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.
  64. We were very comfortable and had a great staff that was always available whenever we needed them.
  65. Out of all the clubs in New York City, this by far has a great welcoming staff!
  66. The service I must say was pretty good.
  67. Ok so who knew that an INDIAN place owned by IRISH people would make great SOUL FOOD!
  68. The service is excellent and people watching takes on a whole new meaning from the balcony level!
  69. 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.
  70. Really liked the food and the management was very friendly.
  71. Everyone there was suprisingly friendly from staff to patrons there.
  72. Our waiter was not that helpful, looked kind of annoyed when we were asking him for suggestions.
  73. It was crowded and the service was terrible, the waitress was rude!
  74. Management was rude, aggresive and confrontational.
  75. 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.
  76. Charles our bartender was a great sport, and Heather was terrific in meeting the needs of my guests.
  77. Best Lounge, Great service, Make reservations
  78. our waitress was really nice and she recommended the crab cakes and pomegranate chicken.
  79. Even more surprising was the warm and friendly service, from the hostess to the wait and busing staff!
  80. the decor is nice enough, but the attitude of the staff sucks.
  81. The people at the door are very polite and friendly.
  82. Its good to know some places still remember that custermer service is the corner stone of making us happy.
  83. Other than that the dinner was great, staff very friendly, and drinks great.
  84. She wanted to go to a really chill place With lots of hot people and great music.
  85. The chicken is wonderful and the service is above average.
  86. Horrible experience terrible staff
  87. The staff was awesome from the manager to the bathroom attendant.
  88. 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.
  89. The bartenders are fast, serving up good drinks.
  90. 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.
  91. The entire staff was extremely helpful and accommodating, and every single one of my friends got in without a problem.
  92. 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.
  93. service was excellent and I will definately be back on a saturday night
  94. Even the two bartender upstairs were very cool and polite.
  95. The staff is very friendly and the service is great.
  96. great service,great
  97. The service here is the worst I've ever encountered in my life!
  98. This place is brilliant with good food and service.
  99. The music was great, the bartenders were fine, and overall it was just a great hassle-free, fun time.
  100. Saturday i had my 25th birthday at Taj and the bartender was the best!
  101. 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.
  102. Nice atmosphere, comfortable, and polite and attentive servers.
  103. Greta food, staff, service, door host and most of all its just great!
  104. Theire drinks are better than average and their service is excellent.
  105. ..the food was great, service was excellent.
  106. The food here is also very nice but the service is a little less more attentive.
  107. 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.
  108. Worst service ever!
  109. Rude bartender -got 2 drinks for $14 and bartender assumed the $6 change was his to keep!
  110. Everyone else was so friendly to us as well.
  111. Before the actual dance lesson my friends and i sat to eat and the service was great!
  112. The drinks were good and so was the service.
  113. While the party continued a fight broke out and people were just rude.
  114. The food was good but unfortunately the service was horrible.
  115. Instead, the rude & completely unreasonable bouncer didn't even have my list, told me that the deal was *before 11pm*, & we now pay *$20ppsn
  116. The service was friendly.
  117. These bartenders were CRAZY FAST!
  118. Great food, great drinks and a very responsive staff!
  119. It was romantic, with prompt service and excellent music.
value
63.79000186920166% positive
  1. Good food for the price, on a date expect to spend no less then $100.
  2. 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.
  3. The portions are small, which means you'll still have room for their delectable desserts.
  4. 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.
  5. The drinks are expensive, well worth it.
  6. The food was good, small portions.
  7. Pretty good food, small portions- amazing ambiance and special cocktail list.
  8. the drinks are expensive too!
  9. Drinks are way over priced at $10 for a stoly-o and cran, and the menu is a pricey too.
  10. Drinks were very expensive and there seemed to be two prices for Vodka and RedBull.
  11. The food is a bit pricey, but if you pick the right things its worth it.
  12. do not go. The girl who collects money not so much. Rolling her eyes, ma
  13. However, the prices were very reasonable.
  14. The appetizers that they have, are pricey as well in small portions.
  15. 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.
  16. The food was good and for the price we got three comedians from different TV shows and the host was even funny.
  17. The general manager was nice enough to buy my table's after dinner drinks which was very generous.
  18. So it's worth it for a date - for mood - but if you want really great food - there are far better places.
  19. The drinks were a little pricey but they were strong and good so it was worth the price.
  20. Thank you so much for providing a space with elegance and great service that made my birthday celebration a huge success.
  21. the food was veryyyy yummy, but i feel a TAD bit overpriced.
  22. The food was good, nothing that will win any accolades, but rather pricey for the quality.
  23. bad service and small portions
  24. The price is reasonable and I got a free bottle of champagne with the package.
  25. While everything tasted fairly good, the portions were insulting.
  26. 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.
  27. Finally, after paying a pricey tab we were ushered out side door past 2 huge dumpsters.
  28. The bar was good but drinks expensive.
  29. Every year, my best friend and I have a huge birthday bash since our birthdays are not far a part.
wait time
40.0% positive
  1. Except for the one short power glitch the Dj had, hes the best ive seen in a long time!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Service can be slow.
  5. So I'm not a real fan of going out because I hate super crowed places, long lines, and promoters that lie.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/24/12

Dinner to Clubbin'

by Mshah32

Came here last weekend for my girlfriends graduation celebration…The food was pretty good, the service-not bad either...

We had a good table that was comfortable for our large party. We went later in the evening knowing that it turns into a club. Our folks were in for a surprise because they weren’t prepared for the restaurant to go full scale club toward the end of our late dinner (10:15pm or so).

My gf and our friends partied till the early morning. Good times.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/20/12

TAJ IS THE PLACE TO GO!!!!!!

by facethamusic

TAJ IS MORE THEN A PLACE TO PARTY! CHRIS IS THE MAN HANDS DOWN! THE MUSIC IS ALWAYS ON POINT, THE BAR STAFF IS COOL! OVERALL THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! ITS GOOD TO PARTY WITH THE GROWN AND SEXY! NO DRAMA JUST A PLACE ABOVE THE REST!

THANKS TO CHRIS AND THE STAFF!

~ FACE THA MUSIC!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/11/12

Go!

by Noblecasalupus

Great Place to Take friends you known for a well. Pricey drinks. The food is good. So good I took my personal trainer, Lopez from midtown personal trainers with me.

I hate him but I didn't over eat

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/09/11

Great dining experience!!

by rayray21

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

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.

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