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

Tao Las Vegas is the most profitable restaurant in the US, with more than $42 million in annual sales.
The clubby Asian fusion restaurant is a celebrity hot spot.
Tao's parent company also owns a number of the other extremely profitable restaurants.

The most profitable independent restaurant in the US brings in millions of dollars a year.

Tao Las Vegas' annual sales add up to $42,470,345, according to Restaurant Business. That puts the clubby Asian fusion restaurant in the No. 1 spot on Restaurant Business's list of the top independent restaurants in the US.

The restaurant, which claims to offer a spiritual "vibe dining" experience, is a favorite of celebrities in Las Vegas. Stars from Kim Kardashian to LeBron James have hosted parties at Tao, sipping cocktails and feasting on sushi.

Here's what its like to visit the richest restaurant in the US.

Tao is located within the famous Venetian Hotel.

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

"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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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."

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

Plus, there's plenty of cocktails.

The average check at Tao is $90.

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

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

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

These venues attract even more celebrities than the restaurant.

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

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

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

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