Tangata Restaurant

4.0

1278 recensioni

Fino a 30 $

Californiana

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2 persone

20 mar 2025

19:00

Prenotato 6 volte oggi

Ottimo per pranzi o cene di lavoro
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Experience a culinary juxtaposition of Pacific Rim and California cuisine. Set aside the celebrated Bower Museum in Santa Ana, Tangata Restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon. Deemed the "hidden gem of sophisticated California Cuisine" by the OC Examiner and winner of the OpenTable "Diner's Choice" and "Great for Lunch" Awards, Tangata is sure to satisfy any appetite.

Informazioni aggiuntive

Posizione
2002 N. main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
Numero di telefono
(714) 550-0906
Prezzo
Fino a 30 $
Tipi di Cucina
Californiana, Americana, Non specificato
Orari di apertura
Mar–Ven 11:00–14:00 Sab, Dom 11:00–15:00
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
Parking details
All-day parking is available in the Bowers Museum parking lot. $6 flat rate. Free with validation from Tangata.
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Non si accettano contanti, Visa
Sale per eventi privati
Tangata (or "mankind" in the tribal Maori language of New Zealand) features Southwestern decor enclosed by glass walls and a ceiling framed with stuccoed beams and large windows to allow ambient light to illuminate the main dining area. Located in the Bowers Museum's mission-style courtyard, the 160-seat restaurant dedicates half of its available seating to al fresco dining on a large patio area. The patio area opens into the mission-style courtyard that is perfect for romantic weddings or evening receptions. Tangata is perfect for social or business luncheons, dinners and gatherings. Our sophisticated Californian cuisine and impeccable service will impress your guests. Located just off the 5 freeway, we also offer convenient parking. The Bowers Museum adds a twinkle to romantic weddings, banquets and receptions under the stars with its lush mission-style courtyard, replete with romantic fountains, year-round flowers, an attractive tiered patio and Spanish-style balcony.

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BREAD BASKET5,00 USD
Assorted bread | whipped butter
EDAMAME HUMMUS12,00 USD
Nori | toasted sesame seeds | wonton chips
SHISHITO PEPPERS14,00 USD
Ponzu | yuzu aioli | toasted pepitas
CRISPY BRUEESL SPROUTS14,00 USD
Sweet chili | garlic crunch
AVOCADO TOAST16,00 USD
Alfalfa sprouts | tomato | smashed avocado | pickled onions | whole grain bread
MARKET SOUP10,00 USD
Chef's daily Selection
AHI POKE18,00 USD
Crispy rice | wakame | cucumber | black sesame seeds | yuzu ponzu

Salads

Add grilled chicken 7, salmon or shrimp 9 to any salad

MANCHEGO19,00 USD
wild arugula | apple | walnut | manchego cheese | dates | walnut vinaigrette
WEDGE18,00 USD
Iceberg lettuce | candied bacon | cherry tomato | red onion | blue cheese | hard boiled egg | balsamic glaze
TUSCAN KALE19,00 USD
Julienne kale | beets | butternut squash | goat cheese | toasted pepitas | pomegranate vinaigrette
MISO GLAZED SALMON24,00 USD
Soba noodles | sugar snap peas | cabbage | carrots | cucumbers | green onion | wakame | ginger soy dressing

Sandwiches

Served with choice of fries or side salad

TUNA MELT19,00 USD
albacore tuna | sharp cheddar | tomato | served on marble rye
THE BURGER24,00 USD
Angus patty | sharp cheddar cheese | bacon | lettuce | whole grilled onion | tomato | secret sauce | brioche bun
OVEN ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH22,00 USD
Roasted turkey breast | crushed avocado | tomato | red onion | candied bacon | romaine lettuce | tarragon aioli | sourdough bread
RUEBAN22,00 USD
Pastrami | swiss cheese | sauerkraut | secret sauce | rye bread
CHICKEN KATSU22,00 USD
Panko crusted chicken breast | yuzu slaw | sesame aioli | brioche bread
VEGGIE WRAP19,00 USD
Edamame hummus | cucumber | tomato | red onion | alfalfa sprouts | spinach tortilla

Kids

Served with choice of fries, fruit or side salad

CHICKEN TENDERS14,00 USD
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH14,00 USD
CHEESEBURGER14,00 USD

Sweets

CRÈME BRÛLÉE12,00 USD
Fresh berries
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE12,00 USD
Caramel Sauce
SORBET SCOOP5,00 USD
Chef's daily selection

Featured Cocktails

HARVEST MARGARITA16,00 USD
tequila | agave | pineapple juice | lime juice
HOKUSAI16,00 USD
gin lemon juice | lychee syrup | lychee fruit
MAPLE BOURBON SMASH16,00 USD
bourbon | lemon juice | maple simple syrup
ASIAN PEAR MULE16,00 USD
pear vodka | lime juice | ginger beer | asian pear fruit
SANGRIA16,00 USD
rosé | brandy | triple sec | orange juice | fruit |

Wine

Sparkling

Patina Cuvée, Brut, France
Glass $14, Bottle $55
La Marca, Prosecco, Italy (187ml Split)
Glass $14
Lanson Black Label, Brut, Champagne
Bottle $60

White

Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy
Glass $14, Bottle $55
Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen, Marlborough
Glass $14, Bottle $55
Sancerre, Domain Gerard Millet, France
Bottle $65
Chardonnay, EOS, California
Glass $13, Bottle $49
Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Patina Label, S.Barbara
Glass $14, Bottle $55

Rosé

Rose, Domain de Cala, Province, France
Glass $12, Bottle $46

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Rickshaw, California
Glass $14, Bottle $55
Merlot, Au Bon Climat, Patina Label, Santa Barbara
Glass $13, Bottle $49
Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat, Patina Label, Santa Barbara
Glass $14, Bottle $55
Pinot Noir, Kenwood, Sonoma
Bottle $50
Syrah-Grenache, Domain de Cala, Rouge, France
Bottle $65

Beer

Modelo Especial8,00 USD
Coors Light8,00 USD
Peroni Pilsner8,00 USD
Lagunitas IPA10,00 USD

Water

Acqua Panna Natural Spring7,00 USD
S. Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral7,00 USD

Soft Drinks

Iced Tea5,00 USD
Lemonade5,00 USD
Coke5,00 USD
Diet Coke5,00 USD
Sprite5,00 USD

Hot Organic Teas

$6 each

Earl Grey
yunnan black, floral, citrus
English Breakfast
robust, smooth, malty
Citron Green
nutty, toasty, buttery
Peppermint
cooling, minty, refreshing
Chamomile
herbal, floral, silky

Coffee by Lavazza

Espresso5,50 USD
Macchiato6,00 USD
Latte6,00 USD
Cappuccino6,00 USD
Italian Roast Coffee5,00 USD

Cosa dicono 1.278 persone

Valutazione complessiva e recensioni

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4.0

4 in base alle valutazioni recenti

4,1Cibo
4,3Servizio
4Atmosfera
3,9Rapporto qualità-prezzo

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1.278 Recensioni

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EllenP
Orange County6 recensioni
4.0
Visitato il giorno 5 marzo 2025
1. Complessivo 4
2. Cibo 4
3. Servizio 4
4. Atmosfera 4
Tangata is always a pleasant place to lunch. The servers are attentive and efficient, and the food is reliably good.
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Duane VIP
Orange County24 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 2 marzo 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Always good environment. Jorge our server as previous visit is great. Congratulate your staff.
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Maureen
Orange County5 recensioni
4.0
Visitato il giorno 22 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 4
2. Cibo 4
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
Our server was so kind and considerate as well as attentive. She heard my friend say it was my birthday and surprised me with a delicious Creme Brulé and brought us boxes to take home left overs. She let us know that the menu was changing and which items we might want to order since they might be disappearing. I wish I could remember her name, but I didn't see a name tag.
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Sandra
Los Angeles1 recensione
2.0
Visitato il giorno 16 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 2
2. Cibo 2
3. Servizio 3
4. Atmosfera 3
Tasteless food, with the exception of the potato soup, sticky something on my menu, waiter took it back and don’t bring a new one until I asked twice
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David VIP
Orange County14 recensioni
1.0
Visitato il giorno 12 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 1
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 4
4. Atmosfera 2
I AM DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED IN TANGATA. I took a client there for her 85th birthday on Wednesday afternoon. We were a group of eight, and I made the reservation for 1 p.m. to avoid the noise of the busiest hour. The menu was more limited than I had anticipated, but the service was good. Additionally, everyone enjoyed their meal: tuna melt, hamburger, French dip, veggie sandwich, etc. They even served a complimentary creme brulee for the birthday girl. With so much good, why am I disappointed??? BRACE YOURSELF. We were wrapping up conversation and slow to depart after having settled the check, but rather than the server or a manager stopping by the table to tactfully say something to politely prompt our departure (for example, "Thank you so much for joining us. We closed at ____ p.m. and you are our last table. May we clear your plates?"), the manager/staff simply TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS ON US. This was not an accident. We were in plain sight of them, but they never again acknowledged us. The birthday girl said, "Well, I guess they must be ready for us to leave. We can take a hint." THEIR POOR CHOICE WAS RUDE, INAPPROPRIATE, AND UNACCEPTABLE. If this had been handled tactfully, we would have completely understood and been out the door within minutes. Instead, some spineless staff/manager chose to turn out the lights without warning. I am surprised they didn't start a vacuum cleaner, too. As a result of my February 12 lunch experience, I will never again recommend Tangata, nor do I expect to return. More importantly, I will tell this true story to 100+ people.
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Tina VIP
Los Angeles8 recensioni
3.0
Visitato il giorno 31 dicembre 2024
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 2
3. Servizio 3
4. Atmosfera 4
I have eaten many times at Tangata and have generally been satisfied with my food. This time my soup came cold and it took over 15 minutes to get a warm bowl brought to my table, my toasted sandwich had a rancid oil flavor from the grill yet was also not hot (it was a tuna melt). My son’s beef dip looked over-cooked as well. Generally I would say the food was mediocre which is not what I expect at Tangata. Frankly, I think your menu can use an update. Adding a few luncheon pasta dishes or bowls would be WELCOME. Thank you
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Candice VIP
Orange County7 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 21 novembre 2024
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
A very good restaurant for people who know and delight in delicious, fresh & well prepared food! AND its location at the wonderful Bowers Museum makes it a perfect, double pleasure!
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Andreas
Chicago4 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 27 ottobre 2024
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 4
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
I brought in a group of 14 on a Sunday before a lecture. I made a reservation and they had a big table ready. The service was very good, the food was very good, and everyone was able to pay individually - no check splitting issues (memo to other restaurants - since when is this a problem?) Overall a good experience, and I would recommend the restaurant for group events.
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Candice VIP
Orange County7 recensioni
5.0
Visitato il giorno 31 agosto 2024
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Always look forward to eating at this restaurant. Everything is so fresh and delicious!
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June VIP
New Orleans53 recensioni
2.0
Visitato il giorno 31 agosto 2024
1. Complessivo 2
2. Cibo 3
3. Servizio 1
4. Atmosfera 3
Service was slow to start and non existent there after.
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2 persone

20 mar 2025

19:00

Prenotato 6 volte oggi

2002 N. main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

Informazioni aggiuntive

Numero di telefono
(714) 550-0906
Prezzo
Fino a 30 $
Tipi di Cucina
Californiana, Americana, Non specificato
Orari di apertura
Mar–Ven 11:00–14:00 Sab, Dom 11:00–15:00
Dress code
Abbigliamento Casual
Parking details
All-day parking is available in the Bowers Museum parking lot. $6 flat rate. Free with validation from Tangata.
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Non si accettano contanti, Visa
Sale per eventi privati
Tangata (or "mankind" in the tribal Maori language of New Zealand) features Southwestern decor enclosed by glass walls and a ceiling framed with stuccoed beams and large windows to allow ambient light to illuminate the main dining area. Located in the Bowers Museum's mission-style courtyard, the 160-seat restaurant dedicates half of its available seating to al fresco dining on a large patio area. The patio area opens into the mission-style courtyard that is perfect for romantic weddings or evening receptions. Tangata is perfect for social or business luncheons, dinners and gatherings. Our sophisticated Californian cuisine and impeccable service will impress your guests. Located just off the 5 freeway, we also offer convenient parking. The Bowers Museum adds a twinkle to romantic weddings, banquets and receptions under the stars with its lush mission-style courtyard, replete with romantic fountains, year-round flowers, an attractive tiered patio and Spanish-style balcony.

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100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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To Start

BREAD BASKET5,00 USD

EDAMAME HUMMUS12,00 USD

SHISHITO PEPPERS14,00 USD

CRISPY BRUEESL SPROUTS14,00 USD

AVOCADO TOAST16,00 USD

MARKET SOUP10,00 USD

AHI POKE18,00 USD

Salads

MANCHEGO19,00 USD

WEDGE18,00 USD

TUSCAN KALE19,00 USD

MISO GLAZED SALMON24,00 USD

Sandwiches

TUNA MELT19,00 USD

THE BURGER24,00 USD

OVEN ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH22,00 USD

RUEBAN22,00 USD

CHICKEN KATSU22,00 USD

VEGGIE WRAP19,00 USD

Kids

CHICKEN TENDERS14,00 USD

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH14,00 USD

CHEESEBURGER14,00 USD

Sweets

CRÈME BRÛLÉE12,00 USD

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE12,00 USD

SORBET SCOOP5,00 USD

Featured Cocktails

HARVEST MARGARITA16,00 USD

HOKUSAI16,00 USD

MAPLE BOURBON SMASH16,00 USD

ASIAN PEAR MULE16,00 USD

SANGRIA16,00 USD

Wine

Sparkling

Patina Cuvée, Brut, France

La Marca, Prosecco, Italy (187ml Split)

Lanson Black Label, Brut, Champagne

White

Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy

Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen, Marlborough

Sancerre, Domain Gerard Millet, France

Chardonnay, EOS, California

Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Patina Label, S.Barbara

Rosé

Rose, Domain de Cala, Province, France

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Rickshaw, California

Merlot, Au Bon Climat, Patina Label, Santa Barbara

Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat, Patina Label, Santa Barbara

Pinot Noir, Kenwood, Sonoma

Syrah-Grenache, Domain de Cala, Rouge, France

Beer

Modelo Especial8,00 USD

Coors Light8,00 USD

Peroni Pilsner8,00 USD

Lagunitas IPA10,00 USD

Water

Acqua Panna Natural Spring7,00 USD

S. Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral7,00 USD

Soft Drinks

Iced Tea5,00 USD

Lemonade5,00 USD

Coke5,00 USD

Diet Coke5,00 USD

Sprite5,00 USD

Hot Organic Teas

Earl Grey

English Breakfast

Citron Green

Peppermint

Chamomile

Coffee by Lavazza

Espresso5,50 USD