Tangata Restaurant
$$ • American, New American
Hours:
Bowers Museum, 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana
(714) 550-0906
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Tangata Restaurant Reviews
Great food!
My son and I visited for Mother’s Day. We drove in from San Diego to visit the museum and made reservations to dine. Upon arrival the restaurant had a buffet. The buffet consisted of waffles, macaroons, normal pastries items, nothing handmade nor fancy. $65 for an adult and $35 for child. I chose not to eat, my son had 1 piece of watermelon, 1/2 waffle and 1 small cinnamon roll . Total price was over $50.
Restaurant is over priced for mediocre food and service.
The food was delicious and service exceptional.
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 3PM |
Tangata Restaurant offers delightful meals, with standouts being the fresh rolls, tasty Mediterranean vegetable soup, and refreshing raspberry sorbet. The Cobb salad is also popular, although guests should be mindful of portion sizes with added items. Many visitors enjoy the mango salad with shrimp and the banh mi sandwich, finding them delicious and satisfying. Service is consistently excellent, and the restaurant is suitable for groups, making it a good choice before or after visiting the Bowers Museum. The ambience is neat, clean, and modern, with comfortable chairs that support your back. The atmosphere is casual and airy, creating a polite and inclusive environment. Inside the museum, reservations are recommended to secure a table, as the menu is not very large but offers good options. The food quality, service, and pleasant vibe help make it worth a visit, especially when combined with a museum trip. However, it can be noisy when crowded, and espresso drinks are served in smaller cups.