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    Tantalum Restaurant

    4.0 (3.4k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
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    Mahi-Mahi
    Elizabeth R.

    Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Ambiance: 10/10 When I walked in the luxurious, verdant entrance of Tantalum lines with tropical plants and and sultry design elements, I thought, "SURELY the reviews are wrong! This looks like a solid fine dining establishment." I continued to be impressed as walked through the foyer and was greeted by a friendly hostess and elegant live jazz music. If my experience ended there, this would have easily been a five star visit. Unfortunately things went downhill. We've received a writer who had the most nonchalant cold demeanor I've encountered by White staff in a long time. I feel like he would be a better fit at a more high-end pretentious restaurant. He definitely didn't make me feel comfortable or valued. The food was good but not impressive, I'm afraid. It didn't taste authentic or unique. We ordered the ceviche, Miso caramelized mahi-mahi, and yakiniku calamari. The ladder was easily the best dish of the bunch, but it also reminds me of orange chicken squid. I love the flavor and the texture though! I plan to return for happy hour to see if I can appreciate the food more when I don't have to pay full price. I think the food is a Todd overprice for the quality they offer. We'll report back after my second visit.

    Part of 18oz. Bone-In Ribeye, fried rice and Skinny Fries (very good)
    Joe P.

    I have been to Tantalum in LBC many times, but its been a while. I can't believe I haven't reviewed it until now. The most recent visit was to meet some biz associates to enjoy entrees & apps. We shared calamari ($24), mussels ($23), fried rice ($30), fries ($7), and a couple of 18 oz bone-in ribeyes ($68/each) [sorry, not all items puctured]. My crew of five (including me), liked the calamari and steak & fries. The calamari was tender, the steaks were grilled medium rare, and the fries were GBD. However, the shrimp in the rice and the mussels were not fresh. Luckily, no one got sick later. Regarding the ambiance, its spacious in here. However, the amount of people seemed light on a Fri night around 6-7 pm. Our waiter Jason and the rest of the team were super nice & attentive. We received fresh plates and steak knives (we ordered a second steak later during the meal). I'd return for a good time w/ a large group. The place accommodates big parties well, and the service is really good. Nonetheless, keep in mind the food is hit & miss, and the prices are on the high side.

    Tofuuuuu!
    Moses M.

    Honestly this place gets 5 stars for location and music alone. And there food is really very tastey. From oysters to Buddha rice, the reviews are proof that it's all savory. I've been coming here for years and the establishment is starting to falter due to service. The tips must be good judging by the average cost per table, so I'm not sure why the service is becoming soo bad. It is slow, no bussing, and not very inviting. Basically a bunch of young workers stand around while you try to grab there attention. I will continue to dine here as it has an amazing date night ambience, great food, water front location, and decent drinks. However I plea with management, please watch over your servers and hosts a bit better. Slight caviette, the bussers are doing a great job.

    Fried Buddha Rice
    Shirley C.

    Another pleasant visit Love the decor and ambiance here where you step into another world Located right on the water The views are pleasant This corner location offers a pleasant spot away from the hustle Food is packed with so many flavors Beautiful colors and nicely plated

    Justin J.

    Was meeting some friend for brunch, and had never been to Tantalum. Vibe looked great in photos, so made a reservation and to Long Beach we went! Walking in to the restaurant, just a great marina/tropical/tiki style vibe, which continues into the restaurant with views of the marina. Started with drinks in which we grabbed a couple cocktails asking with a bottle of champagne to make mimosas. Fit cocktails, the Tahitian Sunset is very flavorful but not on the alcohol level. The Asian Pear is strong, very spirit forward but you get that forgot of pear. The Bali Dream gives you a hint of banana and coconut while the Mai Tai was very good. For food, we started with the beef & chips and the calamari. The calamari comes glazed topped with sesame seeds and toasted cashews. Very good. The beef and chips is short rib sitting on a bed of duck fat fries with a white truffle cheddar sauce. You can never go wrong with duck fat fries and the short rib was cooked well. For entrees, we tried a few items. The scallops were decent though they did seen slightly overcooked. The Ulu Watu is udon noodles with sliced filet. Meat was cooked well but it felt like something was missing with the dish to really bring it all together. The bearded sorry rub was cooked well and it comes with two eggs cooked the style of your coffee. The Kobe brunch Burger is loaded with apple bacon, avocado, egg, fontina cheese and garlic aioli. You really get a taste of everything in each bite and it comes together perfectly. Overall, a restaurant with great vibes, solid cocktails and quality food. If you're on the area for brunch or lunch, probably even dinner, and want something with ambiance, so by Tantalum

    Kathy M.

    Nice location bear the water with free parking. You can watch the boats go by if you sit outside. They have umbrellas so it was nice and breezy to sit outside. Food is average but over priced. It seems the prices went up $10 to $20 per dish in the last few years. My friend & i ordered a wedge salad, brussel sprouts, calamari, & hummus with pita bread. The total after tax and tip was over $100. Too pricey for a light brunch for two people. Wait staff was friendly as well as the receptionists.

    Salmon small mashed potatoes with sweet mustard seed sauce
    Ashley F.

    I've been noticing this restaurant tucked away in the corner and decided to give it a try. The ambience in the dining area leading out to outside seating is aesthetically pleasing. we were seated immediately. Our waitress came up right away and we placed our orders. I'll do a fancy Cadillac margarita which I forgot to take pictures of however, it was not it as I watched them make our drinks. It seemed like it was more sweet and sour than the actual contents of the drink itself however, once the waitress knew that I wasn't a big fan of the drink, she opted to correct immediately. Proportion are slightly on the smaller side and you're better off starting with appetizers because once your main course arrives, you will still find yourself hungry the steak salmon the mashed potatoes and asparagus was pretty good unfortunately they are unable to add chives and shredded cheese to the mashed potatoes. However, you just make it work with what they have. Right around six.. I could be wrong.. a 3 person band showed up and was singing different melodies so that was quite nice to add to the picturesque environment.

    Kobe Beef Burger
    Liya K.

    Beautiful restaurant with amazing staff, and delicious food. We had a dinner reservation and our group was seated right away. We got the hummus & Brie as appetizers, both were so good. I got the Kobe burger (cooked at medium) with herbed fries and it was so good! My friend got the fried tofu dish which I tasted and that was also delicious. My other friends got the salmon, scallops, steak sandwich and all were delicious. There was fun live music going on in one corner and tvs with live sports games. It does get a little loud but indoor seating is still cozy. There's also limited outdoor seating by the waterfront.

    The wall way
    Shaquanna W.

    Nothing beats a great lunch with a view choosing this spot was absolutely a great choice from the food to the customer service to the ambience. Everything was 10 out of 10 my waitress was so sweet so nice and very helpful when it came to choosing what to pick off the menu with this being my first time I ordered their half dozen of oysters, which I believe was about $24 a little bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it. The oysters was a nice size and very fresh tasting definitely will order them again then I also got their chicken lettuce wraps, which was too absolutely die for the crunchy with the savory taste was just everything and lately I've been in my lemon drop era so I asked him if they were able to make a pair lemon drop and it came out absolutely amazing. I definitely will be back here to try more things on the menu.

    Margarita
    Antinette H.

    So it's my mom's favorite restaurant (she loves the mai tai & the steak with mushrooms and mashers). She wanted to celebrate her bday and have a dinner here with about 20-25 people. Making reservations was easier via email (found on the website). Theres a couple of managers or event personnel who help with that (Bri & Paige). Both are capable and have the know how. (The restaurant does require a deposit depending on menu & guest amount) I feel like they should have options to sit outside with guests for a party ** and also have multiple waiters or the restaurants BEST available waiter who has curtesy , patience and respect for guests. We got Dan (curly dark hair and glasses). (-2 stars ) I'm not sure how or if he greeted the previous guests but her was very impolite and worried about a separate table which I made sure to clear up with the hostess BEFORE I came to sit down. He made sure to say "we will still be seating people here, just so you know" - no "hi, hello" or "can I get you water?" Didn't like that. At all. I feel like that was him taking advantage of the included gratuity. The ambiance was less impressive than I thought. It being in the same parking lot with Ralph's which kinda says enough for the prices not to be so high. The food was okay. Soo many flavors in one dish and 1st bite was a bit overwhelming for me. (Miso mahi mahi) Also had a margarita & the drinks r strong so that's great. I've heard they also have a live band & they had a live DJ on Saturday. Will I be back? It's doubtful. Also parking lot fills up fast. And no valet

    Seared Ahi Tuna
    Kylie O.

    If you're looking for an aesthetic place to have brunch or dinner, Tantalum is the place to go!! They have perfect views of the marina and unique asian fusion food to go with it. I got the beef and chips for a "tantalizer" to start off the meal. The chips aka fries had the perfect crisp and the short ribs were super tender. For my entree I got the seared ahi. The pineapple relish paired perfectly with the yummy ahi. Service was quick too! Overall, I'd come back but mainly for the VIEWS.

    Jessica C.

    The setting is beautiful, it's right on the water she gives amazing sunset views! The decor is also very nice and inviting. The employees were all very nice and helpful. The happy hour menu was pretty good, the drinks were refreshing, the food was kinda just ok, nothing incredible but you're coming for the atmosphere and that delivered

    Geronimo T.

    My 2026 review. Went here for Valentines day. Just wanted drinks and appetizers. Open bar seating available. Sat at a table viewing the sunset. Stayed in the same spot for 3 hours. A surprised band showed up. I was impressed. They sounded very good. The ambiance was very nice. We spent the entire evening Munching on appetizers and drinking alcoholic beverages while grooving to some soul music. Overall, good place to hang out. Plenty of parking and clean restrooms. Friendly workers. Our waitress Lea that night was a hit and miss. She would take your order and disappear a long time. I understand its Valentines day but come on now, please check up on your guest. :) Once we saw her, we would have to flag her down to get more alcoholic beverages. Inconsistent service from her part. The Band Was the entire experience. Free show and drinks. My wife received a valentines card with a free rose, courtesy of Tanalum! Can't ask for anything more. Kudos !!

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    What time is happy hour?

    Happy hour is 3pm to 6pm Tuesday through Friday

    How's is parking? Do I need reservation? Do they have a music band on Sundays?

    Parking is abundant here in the Marina. Sundays tend to be rather busy here in the plaza so the earlier you arrive the better chances of parking up close. Reservations are always encouraged as we gladly accept walk ins. Our musical guests typically… 

    Do they allow big groups?

    Yes they do big groups and private parties. The restaurant interior is pretty large. They do limit party size out on the patio, but not inside.

    Are the chicken lollipops back yet? If the owners sees this question please know I would visit your restaurant every single time I was in LB just for those appetizers. Please bring them back.

    I see it on the brunch menu for $22! Yay I hope this helps.

    Is brunch served daily?

    Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am- 2:00.

    Do they offer the regular lunch menu after "brunch" hours on the weekends? Or does it switch to the dinner menu?

    Switches to dinner menu.

    Is there a strict dress code?

    No, not at all

    What are the hours for happy hour?

    M-F, 4-6pm.

    How to reserve on the 14th?

    Please call the restaurant directly. 562 431-1414

    Are your famous chicken lollipops back in yet😪🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻?

    I don't know, sorry

    Are dogs allowed in the outside seating?

    I'm sure registered service animals are welcome but I have never seen any dogs outside.

    Do you have boat dock parking?

    They used to. Not very big boats though. It was Duffy parking. Call them and ask if it is still available.

    Can we bring our dog?

    No dogs allowed

    Is proof of vaccination required?

    From my experience, it was not.

    Is Sunday Brunch still going on? If so, from what time to what time?

    Our brunch menu has not yet returned to our menu on Sundays yet. We will update our social media and website when we do bring it back. Our kitchen is open on Sunday's with our menu from 11am- 9pm with last call in the bar and lounge determined on… 

    What's the dress code? Is it fancy?

    Nice casual

    Where can we park?

    In the parking lot right in front. It's in a shopping center.

    Reservations in advance?

    Yes. You can make reservations in advance. In fact you probably should. It can be get busy, and your wait could be longer than expected.

    Do they currently have happy hour and at what time?

    Is the bar/lounge area open for first come first serve seating?

    Yes

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    What a great spot tucked away in the UTC mall, really transports you to Spain. We sat in the patio…read moresection; tables were nice light wood, and we were surrounded by vegetation, giving off a very farm to table vibe. The mocktails were refreshing and balanced!!I was so glad they weren't to sweet. We indulged in the Sierra Sunset, which came on a light up coaster showing off the sunset colors. And also the Lychee's & Cream, which was my favorite. I think it was the use of the kaffir yogurt that really balanced the mocktail and set it apart. The tapas we had were the Salmon Tartar, Patatas Bravas (add crispy Jamon), and Wagyu Empanadas. The citru notes in the salmon tartar really made this dish sing to me; bouncing off the creaminess of the avocado mouse and the richness of the salmon, then finishing with the crunch of the tostada. The Patatas Bravas were nice and crispy, and toped with a creamy aoil then a spicy Bravas sauce with added a nice spice and depth to the dish. However, adding the crispy Jamon is definitely the way to go if you order this dish!! Those Wagyu Empanadas were just the right ratio of meat to dough. Then those Manchego cheese cracker not only are a nice crunch, but also bring a nuttiness that balances the richness of the meat and that succulent mole sauce. Next was the burrata bowl, another favorite of mine. This must have been a whole burrata ball spread out and topped with cherry tomatoes an herbal basil sauce and crunchy kale chips. They even have us some tostada chips to dip in this delicious burrata bowl. They have a whole pallela section under the main dishes, so of course we had to try this out. We went with the Paella Negra; squid ink, gulf shrimp, clams, scallops and broccolini, and of course we added the Iberian ham. This was so decadent and delicious. Definitely recommend topping it off with a squeeze of the lemon they provide you with, it complements the dish. The corrners of the rice were nice and crispy, while the center remind fluffy. Shrimp were cooked to perfection, the dolops of aoli complemented the side ink rice. The addition of the Iberian ham really brought a smokey and salty addition to this dish. To end the night we decided to indulge in the desert trio, this included churros, an orange Mochi, torrija and ice cream. The orange Mochi was light and delicious and definitely and Instagram-able dish. But the one that stole the show for me, was the torrija. Something I had never had before, nice rich brioche style pastry filled with a passion fruit cream.

    How exciting we have a Spanish restaurant in north San Diego!…read moreThe place is beautifully decorated, airy and open. It can get really loud as people gather to drink and eat. The food was really authentic. The Spanish albondigas were tender and flavorful. Lobster Paella was the star of the show. Seafood and rice were perfectly cooked. Loved the flavor profile and the lemon and garlic aioli enhanced the dish. Portions were generous. The wait staff team (Victor and Tony and team) were attentive, made recommendations and were friendly. The manager was also on the floor and checked in on us.

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