Taj Lounge

My favorite lounge in NYC. The turn up on Thursdays and Saturdays is amazing ! Great atmosphere, great music and the servers are true eye candy. Check it out !!!

My friend got a table for his birthday and there were quite a few of us there. We had a great time on the inside. There were about 15 of us and we ranged in age from 23 – 27, but there were definitely older people there. The reason I’m giving 3 stars is because of the Bouncer and People at the Door and their aggressive nature.
First, the coat check is mandatory $ 5 cash and you’re not told until you get inside. Second, the people who search you do not warn you /​have no problem with physical boundaries. The woman stuck her hand between my breasts, and when I complained, I was told that I could be could be hiding alcohol. When I said you have to be aware of people and their experiences with assault one of the men said shrugged it off.

I came here like 2 years ago and paid $ 100 for a bday I was going to. She said it was $ 100 for each person since she was throwing her bday party with drinks at the VIP area. Not only did I pay for myself, I also paid for low-​life boyfriend. So make that $ 200! I hardly drank or danced but, held the bday girls friend hair in the bathroom, practically for the whole night. While she threw-​up and her husband dance like there was no tomorrow, and grabbed other women’s ass. As he also grabbed mine when he found the opportunity. Told my boyfriend that so called «boyfriend» didn’t do anything about it. I did a party for my ex-​boyfriend once in vip area, and I asked no one for money. I paid for the whole service. All his friends & family came. I did the VIP AREA, drinks, etc. Everybody got twisted and had a great time. Now that’s a party! I found this place lame or maybe it was just the people I was with?!

The music was alright and security was nice they definitely had my cousins and I laughing. But overall they had a great time and that’s all that matters.

The music was great BUT THE STAFF IS SO RUDE. The bartenders were polite enough, but the bouncers/​security/​doormen/​coat check were so crass that I would not waste the time to go back when there are so many better choices so close by.

I just came here tonight for a fashion event that brought out a bunch of prospective models and some big names in the industry, including Beyonces stylist, who so happened to be one of the nicest dudes I’ve ever encountered in the industry. I’m usually not that into fashion stuff because people often seem a bit dejected and mean but this one had to be one of the most tolerable ones that I had ever seen. The drinks on behalf of Ciroc, were definitely on point and the dessert spread was straight up beast mode, with a lot of cupcakes and treats that a bunch of us took home since well… models don’t always want to eat baked goods, lol.
The only real problem was the entry situation was hella akward. I mean it has a red carpet entry but it was like 4 feet long, that also doubled as the coat check line, that also tripled as the step and repeat photo area, in like a 4 foot by 2 foot space. Mine as well just have a regular entryway but maybe that just so happened to be the setup for this particular night.

Worst club ive ever been too. The manager, Angie i believe is her name is very rude and unprofessional. Very bad for business being that when you are employed at a business there is a certain way you conduct yourself and saying «you guys drunk a bottle that wasnt yours and i have a problem with that» was absolutely unacceptable when in all reality its your fault we even got the bottle in the first place. All im saying is i wouldnt suggest this place to anyone. Waste of time!

This is a review for their Sunday brunch…
FYI, their «all you can drink/​eat» brunch is something like $ 47, not the $ 35 that is listed on their flyers. Just letting you know this beforehand because I didn’t know that. That being said, it’s buffet style food and you can go up and get food as many times as you want within the two hour time period you’re allotted. The drinks you get are mimosas and bellinis, also for two hours. For my money, $ 47 for all you can eat for two hours and some mimosas is not a good deal. What ends up happening is you end up paying WAY too much for a brunch and then, because you spent a ton, you end up eating WAY too much (or you should) to try and compensate. It’s just not a good idea.
The DJ however, was rather fun. I must say that. He started the night off playing some classic 90s hip-​hop and r&b and then worked his way into the newer stuff. He held a pretty good vibe. I will say he was fun, but definitely not worth my $ 47 or so dollars.

There are so many places between White Plains & The Bronx to have celebrated Halloween in with my friends, but we wanted to try something new. We managed to find street parking a few blocks away– and it totally worked for me– since I was wearing high heel boots.
Taj’s music was popping. As soon as we went in, we settled on cocktails. Our bartender kept it moving– fast. We were poppin it low and I enjoyed it. But, we noticed that there were a few other folks who were «mature” — just like us. We were still hitting it low with the music. We absolutely didn’t mind at all whatsoever. I didn’t completely feel out of place but after a while, I almost felt like, «oh sh*t, one-​of-​these-​20-​year-​olds-​could-​be-​my-​2^nd-​son-​or-​daughter».
Don’t get me wrong… Taj looks hot and on any other given day– like Salsa Nite on Monday would be poppin-(thank you Sunshine for the heads up).

This place is cool for happy hour. At first you are able to sit at the bar and have a conversation. After 10:00pm its a full blown loud music club.
DJ is okay. Lots of Soca, Reggae, Latino music and Hip-​Hop.
Drinks are strong. Two for one deal during happy hour (in other words two cheap tequilas for 13 $). The crowd is mostly age 35 plus. Twice I saw some people 50+
Coat Check is 3 $ per person and mandatory for ladies
20 $ minimum for card
Drinks are two for 13 $ during happy hour
The food is not good.
The space is huge
There is never a line for the bathroom. Bathroom is big. and they sell mints and candy.
Its preferable over the club lounge that across the street (vice/​studio or whatever its called).
Its your typical Lounge spot. Nothing special.

I would not recommend this place, especially if you plan on celebrating a birthday. It turned out to be a little too ghetto and here is a…
BUYERS BEWARE: The bottle packages are very outrageous and misleading, you think you’re getting more for your money at this place but actually not. It turns out to work out to be paying the same amount of money as you would in any other lounge, but so not worth it considering how crowded and ghetto this place is. There is a girl who does the package sales at the door. She is very pushy, and if you don’t choose the more expensive package at her suggestion, she cops a very bad attitude with you.
However, I am glad that I had my friends there to help make the best of it and have a good time!

You are not in class, why are you stepping on my feet???
The space is lovely.
There is an ample bar along 1 side and on the other Asian centric columns that are beautifully lit behind carve outs. The seats are plush and big. There’s also a great lofted seating area further inside.
I come here on Mondays usually since they bring in great local salsa bands to play. You can come here and listen or dance your butt off. Its very casual and laid back for dress. Most people come here in either what they went to work or school with that day. Also if you wanna see the experts do what they do best, most of the time you can catch a professional performance that night!
Now I have to complain:
Ok I understand as much as the next person that dancing moves the soul but does it HAVE TO MAIM me?
Dance Studios encourage their students to come here to practice so if you are Spanish dance lover, being Colombian and have been dancing since I came out the womb, like I am this can be annoying. No offense but you cannot take such wide steps when you are dancing in a NON STUDIO setting, you cannot spin so wide when you are in a NON STUDIO setting and you should not sneer at people who just happen to have not learned your dance routine bc now that makes you an expert.

Went for an after work event and the venue was set up nicely. Buffalo wings were good if you’re into the breaded type. I did get shorted on a drink the bartender only poured a half of a shot in my glass. So just watch out. They had 2 for 1 specials as well

Let’s talk about BRUNCH BABY!
I am a very straight to the point reviewer, either you give good service or you don’t.
MOST IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT BRUNCH THAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU: You pay the brunch package fee but it only gets you Mimosa’s and food for 2 hours, I repeat, 2 hours (look at the bracelet they put on you and the time is written on it). It states 12 — 7pm because that’s how long they will have the food out but if you want to eat and drink from the brunch menu you must pay the brunch fee one more ‘gain once your two hours is up. This is what you call FINE PRINT my friends!
THE BARTENDERS: They WILL add a gratuity to your bill unbeknownst to you. I understand that the crowd Taj brings in tend to hold onto their cash as if it were a limb on their body. They don’t tip but that doesn’t make it ok to add a 20% or more tip on their behalf.
They will give you middle or bottom shelf vodka when you specifically asked for top and then say, «we ran out.» only if you catch their trickery. Otherwise, you’ll get charged for Grey Goose but receive Vinnie’s vodka (made up name) and not even know it.
BATHROOM ATTENDANT: I feel BAD for him. I have a feeling he’s not getting paid what he deserves. The establishment purposely removed the paper towels from the perfectly capable dispensers so that the attendant can assist you. No one ever tips the guy. I did and he hugged me. THAT IS SAD! PLEASE TIP THE GUY, A DOLLAR WON’T KILL YOU! SHEESH!
THE FOOD: Very good
THE DRINKS: OKAY, I’ve had better mimosas which is a simple drink.
THE MUSIC: Old school, very bad mixing but whatever. You’ll get a verse in, sing in unison at the top of your lungs with the crowd and then poof, it’s old news again.
THE CROWD: Some ghetto, some fabulous, some gay, some straight, some old, some young, mostly vaginas… lots of chicks, even pregnant ones (barf). She obviously didn’t see KNOCKED UP and how unsexy it is to be out at a bar with human in your stomach.
By the way, I’ve been here on a regular night a few times and I always leave after 5 minutes.

The music was amazing and so was the food. I had a good time. The drinks were pricey. I purchased 3 drinks and a $ 9 appetizer and my bill was $ 60. Be careful they add in gratuity and have suggested gratuity at the bottom so you will tip twice not noticing. Bring cash so at least you see where your money is going.

I dont know why this place has such bad reviews. I love this place! I came here for Cinco De Mayo and for a friend’s 35^th birthday. The vibe here is great. I love the playlist and everyone is dancing on the floor at 7pm… what…now how awesome is that? I would totally come here for Monday night salsa nights. Great for large groups and parties too.
The food is alright. Very expensive and they automatically added a 20% gratuity on top for a party of 3. They had a margarita 2 for 1 deal for $ 13 for Cinco De Mayo

On the surface, this place is your typical restaurant /​lounge in NYC. However, there a number of things that rub me the wrong way. First is the pseudo red carpet /​velvet rope façade. You’re not an exclusive club in Meatpacking. Actually, you’re not really a club at all. The crowd inside ranges from boring to grimey. Let’s ditch the pretentiousness.
They have a mandatory coat check, and to top it off they will charge you per item. Yes, they wanted to check both my coat and my work bag at the low rate of $ 5 each. Wtf? This is pretty irritating… it’s like when bars automatically add a service charge + tip when you order a drink. Oh wait, this place does that too! To complete the trifecta, there are bathroom attendants in the back itching to take your cash in exchange for handing you a paper towel. Seriously, it’s like the manager/​owner of this place went to the library, checked out all the books on how to nickle and dime your clientele, and then implemented every single topic from the book.
The saving grace is the fact that their happy hour features 2 for 1 drinks. The downside is that these 2 for 1 deals don’t exactly attract the upper echelon of New York’s partying crew.
2 stars… not the worst, but it’s pretty far down there.

I came here for Latin night on a Monday. Apparently there’s a $ 12 cover charge, which covers a free salsa lesson at 7 p.m. I didn’t pay because I was there with a large group. The lesson was great and it was just a fun experience to get to dance with different people.
Because the group had reserved two tables, there was a waitress assigned. There was a happy hour special which my boyfriend, who arrived late, took advantage of by going to the bar himself. The waitress saw him and actually said something! We thought that was pretty rude.

I came here for an afterwork event & much to my surprise I enjoyed myself. It’s on the small side but I’m realizing as I frequent places I actually enjoy a smaller intimate setting. There’s something to be said about a cool, sexy & mature crowd. That’s what I experienced on Thursday.
They were promoting their Happy Hour 2 for 1 special. Which was awesome because everything was top shelf liquor & not that watered down stuff. Anything you wanted was available for the price of 1 from 6pm-​9pm. What a steal!
The reason I am giving Taj 4 stars instead of 5 is because it was extremely hard to get the bartender’s attention. I don’t know if it was because I’m short & everyone else was towering over me. I felt like I needed to put in two drink orders at a time so that I was able to take full advantage of their Happy Hour.
It may seem minor to others but for me that was major. In a not so crowded place where everyone’s orders were fulfilled where I waited 15 minutes to be acknowledged is insane to say the least.
Also I was disturbed that the bathroom attendant was a man that stood in the adjoining lobby for the bathrooms. The bathrooms were open where anyone can walk into it if the attendant wasn’t looking or stepped away for a minute or two. I always feel uneasy about bathrooms setup like that.

Cheap classless club. I could have put a better event in a shoebox than here.
I was VIP and I sure didn’t feel it.
I dislike coming to a place of service and the bouncers are downright rude.