After spending the morning and early afternoon looking at the exhibits in the Bower's museum, we decided to try the restaurant. What a treat. There is a slightly limited menu with a current special lobster addition to their normal selections. We did not see any soft drinks (soda) so my husband joined me with a berry ice tea. Very good....

Excellent chicken sandwich on Ciabatta with Avocado. My friend asked for an off menu coffee drink and they were happy to oblige. The greens from the salad were fresh and tasty. Service was excellent!

The food arrived promptly and was delicious. It was presented in a visually appealing way and smelled sooooooooo good 🤓! P.S., have the creme brulee for dessert I'm a senior citizen that spent decades doing hard labor (construction, truck driver) so,my appearance is weathered and I dress very casually. As I walked up to the restaurant, I was concerned that I wouldn't be taken seriously when I had multiple questions about the menu and because I was by myself. But there was Excellent customer service! Both the host and the waiter that took the order (at the bar counter)were very respectful, patient ( I had questions about the menu) and attentive.

Tucked away inside the Bowers museum, the food, service, and atmosphere are terrific. There are plenty of healthy, tasty choices on the menu.

jack cornejo

The food arrived promptly and was delicious. It was presented in a visually appealing way and smelled sooooooooo good 🤓! P.S., have the creme brulee for dessert I'm a senior citizen that spent decades doing hard labor (construction, truck driver) so,my appearance is weathered and I dress very casually. As I walked up to the restaurant, I was concerned that I wouldn't be taken seriously when I had multiple questions about the menu and because I was by myself. But there was Excellent customer service! Both the host and the waiter that took the order (at the bar counter)were very respectful, patient ( I had questions about the menu) and attentive.

Hugh Pham

Tangata always deliver. Service is excellent. Food is just right with large portion.

George Holtz

Who knew that a museum could have food like this. It was excellent, service and atmosphere great and accommodating .

David Bauers

Tucked away inside the Bowers museum, the food, service, and atmosphere are terrific. There are plenty of healthy, tasty choices on the menu.

Carol Fisher

Excellent chicken sandwich on Ciabatta with Avocado. My friend asked for an off menu coffee drink and they were happy to oblige. The greens from the salad were fresh and tasty. Service was excellent!

Laura Allen

After spending the morning and early afternoon looking at the exhibits in the Bower's museum, we decided to try the restaurant. What a treat. There is a slightly limited menu with a current special lobster addition to their normal selections. We did not see any soft drinks (soda) so my husband joined me with a berry ice tea. Very good....

I love this place I would go there again and again I love the sandwiches good food good service

Rick R

I love this place I would go there again and again I love the sandwiches good food good service

Excellent service! Came here with my parents to enjoy an afternoon tea after touring the exhibits within the Bower Museum. We were served quickly and despite their near closing lunch time hours the staff accommodated us with our afternoon tea and desserts. While my mom, thoroughly enjoyed their crème brûlée, my dad and I enjoyed their black and green teas that were instilled in quaint, clear tea kettles. If you visit, sit outside so that you can enjoy the gorgeous bougainvillea and garden/lawn of the Bowers Museum.

We were staying at the Westin next door and looked for a good restaurant. I was in the mood for a great steak and so based on reviews came here. My wife and I had prawn appetizer, very good, 4 large ones. My wife had a Wedge salad that was closer to half a lettuce head and I had a Caesar with plenty of anchovies. We both had a New York Strip, bone on with gorganzola cheese on top and mushroom sauce, we were delighted.

Food at its finest! I was very delighted with the food. I had a New York Strip and it was very yummy! Along with its Gorgonzola cheese on top! I love their menu, it was a bit limited yet you have plenty of choices. Nice staff too.

I came here on a lunch date on a beautiful sunny day, and it was a good experience. Our waitress was really nice and very friendly. She was very attentive and catered to our every need. Tangata is operated under the Patina Group, which does all the catering for Bowers Museum weddings. As such, you can expect the food to be of a high quality caliber. My date and I ordered: 1) blue crab cake - perfectly breaded and fried on the outside, but very soft and savory on the inside 2) Barramundi fish - very delicious fish that was not overcooked 3) spinach ravioli - one of my favorite dishes, this was light and savory all at the same time...very delightful 4) pear crostata - light dessert, but I think they got their ice cream ratio all wrong (should be more ice ceam!! haha)

My friend and I enjoyed sweet pea ravioli which was excellent. The wine choice were superb too. On top of everything the server and supervisor were very courteous and helpful. I'm a nutshell very fine dining experience.

Mindy Parker

Food at its finest! I was very delighted with the food. I had a New York Strip and it was very yummy! Along with its Gorgonzola cheese on top! I love their menu, it was a bit limited yet you have plenty of choices. Nice staff too.

Peter Patterson

We were staying at the Westin next door and looked for a good restaurant. I was in the mood for a great steak and so based on reviews came here. My wife and I had prawn appetizer, very good, 4 large ones. My wife had a Wedge salad that was closer to half a lettuce head and I had a Caesar with plenty of anchovies. We both had a New York Strip, bone on with gorganzola cheese on top and mushroom sauce, we were delighted.

Kun Lee

My friend and I enjoyed sweet pea ravioli which was excellent. The wine choice were superb too. On top of everything the server and supervisor were very courteous and helpful. I'm a nutshell very fine dining experience.

Albert Lee

I came here on a lunch date on a beautiful sunny day, and it was a good experience. Our waitress was really nice and very friendly. She was very attentive and catered to our every need. Tangata is operated under the Patina Group, which does all the catering for Bowers Museum weddings. As such, you can expect the food to be of a high quality caliber. My date and I ordered: 1) blue crab cake - perfectly breaded and fried on the outside, but very soft and savory on the inside 2) Barramundi fish - very delicious fish that was not overcooked 3) spinach ravioli - one of my favorite dishes, this was light and savory all at the same time...very delightful 4) pear crostata - light dessert, but I think they got their ice cream ratio all wrong (should be more ice ceam!! haha)

Michelle Hall

Excellent service! Came here with my parents to enjoy an afternoon tea after touring the exhibits within the Bower Museum. We were served quickly and despite their near closing lunch time hours the staff accommodated us with our afternoon tea and desserts. While my mom, thoroughly enjoyed their crème brûlée, my dad and I enjoyed their black and green teas that were instilled in quaint, clear tea kettles. If you visit, sit outside so that you can enjoy the gorgeous bougainvillea and garden/lawn of the Bowers Museum.

I have enjoyed the many Patina Brand restaurants I have visited in LA, OC, and NY. As a result I was looking forward to dining at Tangata when we visited the Bowers Museum. I tried to make a reservation, but was unable to get a good time, so we decided to walk in. The Maitre D said it would be 15 minutes for a table, so we wander around the gift shop while we wait. Not an unreasonable wait because they were busy, even though there were lots of empty tables. We were seated approximately 20 minutes later. The restaurant is lovely. All tables have flowers. The lights are all designed like ribbons. There is a view of the open kitchen. We all ordered sandwiches, which should have been quick. I mean they didn't have to go out to catch the tuna fish. We waited longer for the food than we did for our table, over half an hour. I realize the restaurant was busy, but it was a long wait, especially since we were hungry. At one point we were all staring longingly at the kitchen, watching for a glimpse of our food, and the Maitre D passed by and said with a smile, "Just a few more minutes" Finally the food arrived. It was good, don't get me wrong, but was it worth $16? No, I don't think so. I think it was overpriced for what we got. A couple other things bothered me. They add on a 3% "administrative charge to the bill to cover the cost of doing business, and is not intended to be a tip, gratuity, or service charge for the benefit of employees. No portion of this admin charge is distributed to employees. What the hell? Shouldn't the cost of the food you order be enough to cover the cost of doing business? Why is there an additional fee? Also, I paid with a gift card. They would not allow me to tip using my gift card. Just about every restaurant allows you to leave the tip on the gift card. My final issue was when I looked under the table when I got up to leave. The floor was dirty, with food on the ground. It was not my mess, and I didn't see it when I sat down. I expected more at this restaurant. Patina Restaurants are all high quality, and while they are not inexpensive, I have never felt that I wasn't getting a good value for my money. Today, at Tangata, I cannot say that. I was disappointed in the restaurant, the service, and the cleanliness. I realize that it is the only game in town, the only restaurant in the museum, but next time, I will eat elsewhere before or after I visit the museum.

Amy Peller

I have enjoyed the many Patina Brand restaurants I have visited in LA, OC, and NY. As a result I was looking forward to dining at Tangata when we visited the Bowers Museum. I tried to make a reservation, but was unable to get a good time, so we decided to walk in. The Maitre D said it would be 15 minutes for a table, so we wander around the gift shop while we wait. Not an unreasonable wait because they were busy, even though there were lots of empty tables. We were seated approximately 20 minutes later. The restaurant is lovely. All tables have flowers. The lights are all designed like ribbons. There is a view of the open kitchen. We all ordered sandwiches, which should have been quick. I mean they didn't have to go out to catch the tuna fish. We waited longer for the food than we did for our table, over half an hour. I realize the restaurant was busy, but it was a long wait, especially since we were hungry. At one point we were all staring longingly at the kitchen, watching for a glimpse of our food, and the Maitre D passed by and said with a smile, "Just a few more minutes" Finally the food arrived. It was good, don't get me wrong, but was it worth $16? No, I don't think so. I think it was overpriced for what we got. A couple other things bothered me. They add on a 3% "administrative charge to the bill to cover the cost of doing business, and is not intended to be a tip, gratuity, or service charge for the benefit of employees. No portion of this admin charge is distributed to employees. What the hell? Shouldn't the cost of the food you order be enough to cover the cost of doing business? Why is there an additional fee? Also, I paid with a gift card. They would not allow me to tip using my gift card. Just about every restaurant allows you to leave the tip on the gift card. My final issue was when I looked under the table when I got up to leave. The floor was dirty, with food on the ground. It was not my mess, and I didn't see it when I sat down. I expected more at this restaurant. Patina Restaurants are all high quality, and while they are not inexpensive, I have never felt that I wasn't getting a good value for my money. Today, at Tangata, I cannot say that. I was disappointed in the restaurant, the service, and the cleanliness. I realize that it is the only game in town, the only restaurant in the museum, but next time, I will eat elsewhere before or after I visit the museum.

waited 30 min + for the food and felt completely forgotten by our waiter (I believe the name is Michael). In terms of food, it is nothing more than what you can expect from a restaurant inside a museum. But the overall experience is disastrous.

Ben Zhang

waited 30 min + for the food and felt completely forgotten by our waiter (I believe the name is Michael). In terms of food, it is nothing more than what you can expect from a restaurant inside a museum. But the overall experience is disastrous.

We were so disappointed in our lunch at Tangata today. We have eaten at Tangata before COVID and loved it. The service today was very friendly but the food was terrible. I strongly suggest you eat BEFORE going to the Bowers Museum and avoid Tangata.

Menu terribly limited. My hamburger was well done when asked for medium. No cash accepted but no notice of said policy. Very disappointed.

Mary Berkley

Menu terribly limited. My hamburger was well done when asked for medium. No cash accepted but no notice of said policy. Very disappointed.

Michaela O'Neill

We were so disappointed in our lunch at Tangata today. We have eaten at Tangata before COVID and loved it. The service today was very friendly but the food was terrible. I strongly suggest you eat BEFORE going to the Bowers Museum and avoid Tangata.