Crane Club
Steak house · Chelsea
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Highlights
Wood-fired dishes, raw bar, and a 1000-bottle wine list
Wood-fired dishes, raw bar, and a 1000-bottle wine list
"We apologize for every sarcastic thing we’ve said about the Tao Group in the past. Their bread service at the palatial Crane Club in Chelsea is one of the most impressive free items in NYC. It comes with sourdough, focaccia, and a babka-like bun on a tray that looks like wood but is, in fact, a thick and flaky cracker. (Just keep in mind, that second tray underneath is actually wood.)" - sonal shah, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman
"Tao Group's first foray into fine dining in the city, opened in November 2024 in partnership with chef Melissa Rodriguez and Jeff Katz; a 24,000-square-foot, members-only club created after a complete overhaul of a former two-Michelin-starred space. The renovation built out a members-only club and a bar with significant design updates, and later entailed flipping Mel’s to an event space. The opening was described as a massive launch and illustrated Tao's strategy to diversify beyond high-capacity restaurant-nightclubs. Prior to the November 2024 opening, Tao was acquired in April 2023 by Mohari Hospitality, a high-end investment firm owned by billionaire Mark Scheinberg." - Melissa McCart
"A ritzy steakhouse from Jeff Katz, chef Melissa Rodriguez, and Tao described by Michelin as a “ritzy steakhouse,” with Michelin noting it follows in the footsteps of recent customer Taylor Swift in recommending it." - Melissa McCart
"Chef Melissa Rodriguez offers an approachable menu with a focus on wood-fired dishes. Highlights include baked shells and a custom-designed 12-foot Mibrasa wood-fired grill." - Kevin Chau
"Jeff Katz and chef Melissa Rodriguez have teamed up with Tao for the reinvention of what had been the two-Michelin-starred Al Coro space. Go here for the scene in the opulent dining room or at the buzzy bar. Order from the raw bar cart and a starter like the cherrystone clams; the seafood spaghetti ($40), lamb chops ($65), and a collection of grilled vegetables like caraflex cabbage and broccoli rabe." - Melissa McCart
