Tangata Restaurant

2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, California 92706 USA

90 Reviews

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Reasonable

Closed Now

Opens Fri 11a

Independent
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Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
No Wifi

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“food with a signature French-style”

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 alfresco dining on two large patio areas. The patio area opens into the mission style courtyard that is perfect for romantic weddings or evening receptions. Tangata is open solely for lunch Tuesdays through Sundays, serving a diverse menu of California cuisine "colored" with Joachim Splichal's award-winning French signature style.

Reviewed by
Robbie-Ann O.

January 14, 2024

My friend and I had lunch in there before our lecture at the Bowers Museum yesterday and we were not disappointed. You walk in and are greeted and seated at a table . We had reservations but... Read more

Reviewed by
Jomarie B.

December 04, 2023

My friend and I went to Tangata Restaurant after visiting the Bower's Museum exhibit of Hokusai. This was our second visit to Tangata. The food was both times amazing. Everything we ate was... Read more

Reviewed by
Ruth V.

December 08, 2022

so much to say! This place was fantastic for a company luncheon after the Bowers Museum tour. Carlos Lara and his team were attentive to every request I made weeks in advance. Even on Carlos... Read more

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