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February 2024 by Anna
Wonderful service and food. It was Valentine's and despite the crowds, service was personal and attentive. The tuna rye sandwich and quiche were fresh and delicious as was the creme brulee dessert. Setting and ambience were great for conversation. Highly recommend!
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February 2024 by
Tangata is a fabulous lunch experience in Santa Ana. We went for the Valentine's brunch on Sunday. We have been there many times and are never disappointed. Server was fantastic and food was delicious, as usual. A hidden gem at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.
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January 2024 by hungrynomad
The menu is quite limited and unexciting. Years ago before new management, the menu was creative and enticing with unusual offerings, all of which were delicious. This was our first visit since the pandemic. We found the food overpriced for what was offered. Service was very prompt and courteous, which did make for a pleasant dining experience. If this restaurant were not so conveniently located within the museum, we probably would dine elsewhere.
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January 2024 by Momograce
Our server, Nikki, was excellent but it took 45 minutes to get our food: soup and 1/2 sandwich, wedge salad. This is unacceptable. One couple who had paid to hear a lecture at 1:30 had to wolf down their food when it arrived at 1:30 so went to lecture late.
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January 2024 by
Excellent food and service at this wonderful and restaurant at Bower's Museum! Their food is so fresh and delicious and carefully prepared. They have comfortable indoor seating and lovely outdoor seating overlooking the courtyard. I've gone to Bower's sometimes just to eat at the restaurant, but I'm always drawn in by the excellent exhibits at Bowers also!
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January 2024 by
We waited at least 15 minutes to be seated even though I had a reservation. The host and waiter were very professional, helpful, & friendly but the restaurant was very busy and it reflected on our experience. We ordered two desserts and waited a long time to get them. About 30minutes. The host and waiter did apologize but we were told that our deserts would be on the house but we were still charged for them. We didn't bother to ask because the restaurant was so busy it would just take longer for this to be resolved. Other than that, lunch was great & the restaurant is beautiful!
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January 2024 by JaniceH
It was the end of two major exhibitions at the Bower Museum. The restaurant was packed. We had a reservation and even though the traffic made us thirty minutes late, our reservation was honored with no problem. The restaurant was packed and we sat within minutes. Our server was gracious and gave great service. The food was amazing and would be reason enough for this long drive. Not one complaint! I wish that there was a Tangata Restaurant located in West Los Angeles. An amazing restaurant! Thank you.
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December 2023 by HBLiz
This modern restaurant is the perfect place to have lunch while visiting the Bowers Museum. The food was both tasty and interesting, and so large we had leftovers for dinner. The noise level was high.
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December 2023 by MaryG
I had a reservation for 12:30 pm and arrived on time. There were 5 parties ahead of us in line, all with reservations and the restaurant was full. The line didn't move for 15 minutes, so we left. It would have been a 45 minute wait for our reservation. Very poor reservaton management on their part. The prices were very high and the ambience was "cafeteria", so they did us a favor.
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December 2023 by NotinIrvineAnymore
Following a visit to Bowers museum, we lunched at Tangata. The food was lovely. All was fine although the restaurant was at capacity and the waiter was taxed and stressed. It makes the perfect spot for lunch after visiting Bowers.
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December 2023 by MichelleA
Tangata is becoming one of my favorite hidden gems in Orange County. Not only does it accompany the great Bowers Museum but it has exceptional food and wonderful service. The staff is always kind, welcoming and professional. Tangata gets busy but it is worth carving out time to enjoy some time to relax and have great food. The flavor combinations are awesome! Cheers to their chef!
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November 2023 by Sher
Love this restaurant and eat here once or twice a month after museum events with friends. The food, atmosphere, and staff are great. It can get busy at lunchtime so we usually make reservations. A special shout-out to server Jorge, who takes excellent care of our little group and makes us feel so welcome.
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November 2023 by ViginiaM
It is very convenient to dine when you are enjoying the museum. The selection is ok, wish they had more choices for the deserts though. The service was very good and the food was tasty, especially the brussel sprouts.
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November 2023 by Netty
Jorge has served me 4 consecutive weeks as of today. Having been under tremendous stress, I came in after an art lecture for lunch. His kindness, suggestions and incredible smile made me feel so special...so much that when I said goodbye and gave Jorge my thank you and a hug, I began to cry. I know it sounds silly, but his simple kindness has meant so much to me. I'm old enough to be his grandmother and then some....kindness brings me back each week. Sincerely, Lynette
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October 2023 by EmiO
Our experience at Tangata was great. Our server, I think his name was Jorge, was outstanding. His menu recommendations excellent and our food was delicious. We had a wonderful luncheon.
