The most profitable US restaurant is a celebrity hotspot that makes more than $42 million a year - here's what it's like

Earlier in 2017, Madison Square Garden Co. paid $181 million for a 62.5% stake in Tao Group.

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Two other Tao Group venues — Tao Downtown and Lavo New York — also made Restaurant Business's top 10 list of most profitable restaurants.

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The Tao Group has more than 20 establishments in New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia.

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Tao Las Vegas is part of the restaurant and nightlife company Tao Group.

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These venues attract even more celebrities than the restaurant.

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Tao Las Vegas additionally has two sister venues — Tao Beach and Tao Nightclub.

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Kim Kardashian has hosted her birthday at the restaurant more than once.

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Thanks to its clubby atmosphere, Tao has become a go-to for celebrities.

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The average check at Tao is $90.

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Source: Restaurant Business

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Plus, there's plenty of cocktails.

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In practice, that means a mix of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai-inspired cuisine.

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Tao serves what it calls a "culinary blend of traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine meant to invigorate the senses and fuel guests for a night at the club."

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"The vibe dining experience is further exalted with creative musical programming that is carefully selected to fill the room and continue the journey into sensual bliss," Tao's website states.

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Source: Tao Las Vegas

Upon entering, guests are greeted with a 20-foot Buddha statue, which seemingly floats upon an infinity pool filled with Japanese Ko.

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Tao is located within the famous Venetian Hotel.

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