Great place!! Love the view but there's no fans , no air circulation I the middle of summer Sophia is wonderful love that girl I'll be back when it's cooler !! read more

This past weekend my friends and I celebrated our 30 years high school reunion at ( omg it's a beautiful place inside and out) Tantalum thank you , for your hospitality!!! I called and made reservations spoke to Isabella and Mia , you both are so sweet and respectful!!! Tantalum should never let you go!!! Our server Jade another sweet / calm/ patient/ smiling all the time even if I annoyed her with my silly questions!!! Thank you for your excellent service!!! Food was so goooooood and very delicious thank you chefs !!! Also, to all the bussers you were all amazing!!! Thank you!!! We will be back :) read more

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I was actually on my way to another restaurant when I noticed Tantalum Restaurant in Long Beach and decided to change plans and give it a try. I'm glad I did. Tantalum offers beautiful waterfront dining with an Asian-inspired menu and a really nice atmosphere. The restaurant has a romantic, upscale feel without being too stuffy, making it a great spot for a date night or just a relaxing evening by the water. The restaurant was nice, the service was great, and everyone provided excellent customer service. The waterfront setting really adds to the experience, especially with the views and overall ambiance. Sometimes the best places are the ones you weren't planning on visiting. Tantalum was definitely a nice surprise, and I'd come back again. read more

Tantalum Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Didn't have a problem at getting a 4:45 reservation on a Sunday night. (They didn't have 5 PM since their system only allows 3 reservations per each time slot)l. But they had plenty of seating even at 5) Wanted to sit outside but it was way too sunny and the umbrellas weren't covering the available tables. The hostess was great- she put us inside w with a great view overlooking the water. Totally don't wanna sound like a complainer...buuut... Unfortunately it was really warm inside (the table next to us were using the menu's as fans). Service was friendly. Food was delicious! Got the fried Brie with the apricot chutney and raw oyster appetizers. I split the Scottish salmon with my friend...salmon was perfectly cooked..fell apart ..not dry. The sauce combined with all tasty bits under the salmon was so savory and satisfying. 1/2 of an order was plenty after the apps..plus...you gotta save room for dessert. That fried banana bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream didn't stand a chance. I inhaled it! My friend got the lemon tart and it was TART. The sweet topping helps cut the tartness combined with the crust..was a nice balance. read more

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I've been to Tantalum twice before, the last time was 7 years ago. The outdoor seating was perfect for a peaceful sunset. The Oysters were 11/10, Hamachi Crudo 13/10, Albacore Nigiri 13/10, and Miso Carmelized Mahi Mahi 13/10. I didn't even bat an eye at the beef options, although, I'm sure they're amazing. Service from Jason was also 13/10 and nice to know some waiters still replace place settings following a course. read more

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Enchanting Saturday evening at Tantalum. The coastal drive with a Full Moon was outstanding. Donnie Savage and the LA Crush performed sultry hits. The vibe and ambiance was stellar. The Scottish Salmon was served on a delicious bed of sweet potato hash and crispy pancetta, soy bean, wild mushroom, and sweet mustard sauce. Paired well with DAOU Sauvignon Blanc. Sofia was a very attentive and kind server and Joe, the manager, worked tirelessly to make sure everybody was satisfied and enjoying themselves. My only pet peeve were the cackling women seated above me who drank too much and were not aware they were a nuisance. Please be aware and be kind in this environment and give performers the respect they deserve. read more

Tantalum Restaurant - Chicken Lettuce Wraps with duo sauces. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Tantalum is located right on the waterfront in Long Beach! The restaurant is in the Marina Pacifica shopping plaza, so there's a decent amount of parking. The lot also has an underground parking structure for additional parking. I came here for an event, and we were led to a private banquet room. It was a little warm inside, but we had a nice view of the water and seeing stand up paddle boarders/kayakers go by. Our table was provided with some shared appetizers including the Brunch-etta, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Heirloom Tomato Salad. The Brunch-etta had mixed berries, mascarpone cheese, and honey drizzle on sourdough crostinis. The Chicken Lettuce Wraps came with crushed peanuts, carrots, cilantro, and butter lettuce cups with two dipping sauces. It was served deconstructed as a build-your-own style. The Heirloom Tomato Salad had fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, Thai basil, garlic, and balsamic, topped with microgreens. Nice and refreshing! For my entree, I got the Asian Chicken Greens Salad that came with baby greens, mango, cucumber, red pepper, shaved onion, crispy wonton, and a miso dressing. Unfortunately, the chicken was dry and the salad had very little dressing. I also tried some of the Kobe Brunch Burger. This was much better than the salad in my opinion. It had butter lettuce, fontina cheese, avocado, tobacco onions, garlic aioli, fried egg, and apple bacon on a brioche bun with a side of herbed fries. Definitely a heartier dish! For dessert, I had the Pavlova Duo. It comes with two baked meringues, coconut and mango sorbet, passionfruit and some other berry sauce drizzle, and fresh strawberries and blackberries. This was yummy! For drinks, the Strawberry Fields cocktail can be made into a mocktail. They also have a couple of other non-alcoholic drinks available that aren't on the menu. Just ask your server! read more

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The view here is definitely the highlight beautiful waterfront scenery and such a relaxing spot. Service was wonderful friendly, attentive, and really made the experience better. Food was a bit hit or miss. The calamari was good and nicely cooked, and the Pad Thai had decent flavor, but something about the taste felt a bit off. Dessert wasn't our favorite either. Overall, great ambiance and service, but the food could be more consistent. read more

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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. read more

Tantalum Restaurant - Part of 18oz. Bone-In Ribeye, fried rice and Skinny Fries (very good) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Beach, California

Went here for an intimate night and got just that. The restaurant is beautiful and our server was really sweet and accommodating. To start we got the Brussels and beef and chips appetizers which were enough for a full meal and very tasty. We ordered the halibut and salmon then the berry tart for dessert. Everything was delicious and the bill with more than few old fashioneds was less than 300$ That's a win in my book read more

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This restaurant in located in the Marina Pacifica plaza beside Acapulco and Nordstrom. Plenty of free parking space even on a weekend. We went without reservations, they were fully booked on a Saturday night but we were able to sit at the bar area. Their bar has plenty of seating which is facing the marina. Food selection is decent but not much options to choose from. I hope they add more items on the menu. In addition, I would say that their prices are pretty high. They have live music from Wednesday to Sunday. read more

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We had a fun time here. Great atmosphere for a weekend dinner, absolutely. Reminded me of a similar restaurant that recently closed in LA Westfield century city Mall called Rock Sugar. Very similar interior and vibes overall.. I have a big problem with Tantalum's kitchen though. They're trying to aim for a higher tier restaurant, but the kitchen is just is not at that good a level. All friends in my party, myself included, complained about the same issue. The chef here does not know how to cook the proteins properly. Our table had steak, scallops, fish. Everything was very rubbery and chewy. The sauces were very well done but overall the food left most of us very unsatisfied. I'm not so sure whether I'll be back. Maybe for drinks? read more

Writing in this review breaks my heart because I've had great experiences in the past with these folk until now, and I will never go there ever again!!! Both of my sons graduated from college but instead of doing the typical labor intensive party like I normally do for other celebrations, I wanted to have a nice dinner at Tantalum so I booked the reservation, but then they said I had to work with their event planner - and did. They emailed me the catering menu with prices and together we worked on the menu for about a week and finalized it literally two days before my event. I let them know I was ready to pay, but got a phone call stating they'd shared the wrong menu with me (though it was dated 2026...). These new prices (2 days prior) were disgustingly different - it was a clear indication of WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE!! Which is not my go-to reality!! I found the name of the general manager emailed everyone involved and let them know. They should have honored the original prices that were given to me - the ones we touched on Daily leading up to my event - BUT they refused. I called some of my CEO and professional friends in the business and restaurant world, and they let me know that this is NOT the first time they heard of poor Business handlings and tensions from this restaurant. It's very sad because I used to take clients there, had professional meetings with dignitaries as well as my children because I loved the ambience, the food and drinks. Never again!!! You have to do better and properly honor your customers and legacy of your BELOVED founder - RIP and the staff he loved... I have done my homework. Joe Garibay and TANTALUM!!!! (THUMBS DOWN) ____ At the last minute I was referred to and worked with an amazing restaurant and catering team that treated us AMAZINGLY well, were welcoming and gave us top service from top to bottom and the location was beautiful and epitomized its name which translates to "Enjoy your meal". read more

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. read more

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April 4, 2026 | Long Beach | After friends and I saw a movie nearby, we walked right over to Tantalum for an appetizer! What a beautiful surprise, as we stepped inside of this gorgeous restaurant! The entrance and winding path easily had me at hello! Miso Greens Salad | I'm a salad girl and this is definitely a memorable bite! Between the juicy slices of mango, crispy wontons strips, red pepper, tangy miso dressing and more... I was craving each bite one after the other with the quickness! Haha! Every single bite and I'm not kidding, was absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, & mouth watering! I would 100% get the salad again and highly recommend it! Decor | Beautiful! What a stunning restaurant! I found myself looking around constantly!The lighting, presence of Buddhas sprinkled throughout, cozy seating with colorful pillows, wood interior, the colorful lighting... and don't even get me started on the gorgeous waterfront views! Tantalum easily transports your senses to Indonesia via food and atmosphere! I'm all for it and loved every moment of it! Customer Service | Irma was incredibly friendly and helpful with the menu! Thanks again for helping me decide between the heirloom tomato salad and the miso green salad; tried something new! Overall | Yes, please! If a single salad was so memorable, I can only imagine a full meal! I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu on my next visit! Let's go! read more

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Great view. Service is the worst though we still tipped. When Erma took a break, her relief came to the table once during her 30 minute break....I forgot to mention a couple got up and walked out after not being waited on. read more

Tantalum Restaurant - Table top in the bar and an order of Kobe Slide Bites from the weekend HH menu. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Beach, California

I just left and had a great experience here! Initially when you walk in it's cute and clean! Everyone was so friendly when I walked in. My server Amanda was really on it! She was friendly and quick. Despite the fact she lost her voice, she still described the mahi-mahi and calamari perfectly and even answered some of my stupid questions. The mahi-mahi was my favorite and I will definitely be coming back and getting some cocktails next time! Cheers! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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We recently visited to celebrate a birthday, and while the ambiance and waterfront views are absolutely gorgeous, the overall evening fell flat for us. Our main letdown was the service rhythm. After the host seated us and brought us water, we sat for at least 10 minutes and no one greeted us. I finally flagged a server down and then our server came over. When the server did arrive, they thanked us for waiting but didn't really offer an apology for the delay, and the service for the rest of the night just felt very basic, impersonal, and transactional. The host had noted the birthday at check-in, but it wasn't mentioned again by our server, which was a little disappointing for a celebration. I have worked in the service industry and even when I waitressed at a pub, we were trained to greet tables within two minutes, even if just to pop in to say hello and tell them we'd be right over. As for the food and drinks, everything was decent but didn't quite hit that standout mark we were hoping for at their price point. The fried brie with peach chutney was tasty, but just a standard good appetizer, didn't have enough chutney on top, and was served with what tasted like stale bread pieces. I was really excited to try the famous miso Mahi Mahi, and while there was nothing overtly wrong with it, it was just okay; the potatoes paired with it felt like a choice that was too heavy for the flavor of mahi mahi and made the dish feel one-note. My husband got the burger and was very underwhelmed and said he's had better burgers at much more affordable venues. My Tahitian cocktail was just okay, though my husband really loved a virgin coconut drink he ordered. I can't remember the exact name, but it was delicious. It's such a beautiful space, but after paying the $150 bill + tip, we left feeling like we should have chosen somewhere else to have celebrated. It seems they rely too heavily on their prime location and aesthetic rather than focusing on attentive service and memorable food. After sharing this in a local food group I learned that pretty much everyone who commented feels this way now about Tantalum. I guess there is new management and there are also a lot of stories of poor management, high server turnover and abuse of servers by the chef, so I will definitely not go there again. read more

Tantalum Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Beach, California

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 read more

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Came here for my birthday and wanted to try something different, so we picked this Asian fusion spot. The atmosphere is definitely the highlight; right by the water with stunning sunset views that make the whole experience feel special and aesthetic. The food and drinks were okay, not bad but nothing particularly memorable. Service was good and the staff took care of us throughout the visit, which I appreciated. I'd still recommend coming by, especially around sunset for the vibe alone;but overall, it didn't quite stand out enough for me to return. VERDICT: I WILL NOT COME BACK read more

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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. read more

Tantalum Restaurant - Salmon small mashed potatoes with sweet mustard seed sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Beach, California

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AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING! As soon as we entered, the ambience was perfect. Sophia was our server. She was AMAZING! Friendly and extremely kind. The manger Joe came by to introduce himself. He was also AMAZING and extremely knowledgeable. This had to be one of the best experiences we had in a while. If you haven't been to tantilums, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I'd give 10 stars if I could. Thank you for an amazing time, we will most def be back and will be highly recommend to all. Evie~ read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 !! read more

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I ordered brisket sliders and fries. My sister ordered brisket. The the waitress was outstanding very patient understanding of my sister's allergies and checked on us regularly to make sure everything was OK. The atmosphere was peaceful, elegant and vibrant The parking lot is huge. read more

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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. read more

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It's been a while since I've been here, and it's still such a great dinner spot. I think I've been a customer for at least 10 years. We arrived for an early sunset dinner and waited about 15 minutes for a table. We were seated outside facing the marina as requested, which was perfect. We ordered a few appetizers to share along with a cucumber drink with crushed, muddled pineapple and vodka. The food was so good and there was plenty to share. The tuna tartare was perfection, especially with the crispy wonton chips. The Kobe sliders were juicy and delicious, and the chicken wraps were another home run. Service was quick without making us feel rushed. I also appreciated the nice touch of who I believe was the manager stopping by our table to check on us. He asked how everything was, if we needed anything, and even had a little conversation with us about how beautiful and tranquil the evening was. Outside was quiet, relaxing, and felt intimate. Inside was fun and lively with bartenders shaking drinks, music playing, and people chatting away. Definitely give it a try. it's a great restaurant with beautiful decor and high-quality food. read more

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Ahhh!!! This place is amazing especially in December! We had dinner outside and loved watching all the lit up and decorated boats pass by. It was only a little chilly out but they had plenty of heaters to keep you nice and warm. Service was great with the wait staff coming by every few passes to make sure that we were doing ok. The folks that night did a great job attending to all their tables. They also didn't let a table go with having too many empty plates. We had the calamari appetizer, steak, ahi tuna dish, and the pavlova! The calamari was certainly enough to fill you up but of course we had to keep going. The fish was super fresh and the sauce was amazing. This one I couldn't finish especially because I wanted to save room for the pavlova. 10/10 would recommend the pavlova. After hearing about it so much in Bluey and then seeing it on the menu, I absolutely HAD TO HAVE IT!!! AND IT DEFINITELY DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Be sure to get the pavlova!!! read more

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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. read more

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As a long time patron, I had to give them another chance after the bloodbath of mothers day. It was a Monday, so probably not a fair comparison, but service was excellent and so was most of the food. We overtipped, to probably compensate for our last visit. However, the new kitchen manager has clearly changed the calamari (10/10 before, 3/10 now, to the point I felt embarrassed that I'd waxed poetic about it to my out of town guests, who didn't have more than a few pieces, and the ones I ate were just to kind of toe a line), and this is pedantic, but sesame buns for the sliders was a weird choice. So they're no longer on my shitlist, but I do think I'm going to need to try different go-tos. I'm almost scared to try the tuna tartare (my other go to) after the change in the calamari and sliders. I really so desperately urge management to bring back the former chef, because the current one really seems to expending the least effort possible. And for the record, there was a "specials" slip left on our table, with one of the items noted as "sold out." On a Monday, by 5p. Something is going wrong here. I'm going to try yet again, but the changes that have thus far been made absolutely suck. Ambiance still a 10/10. read more

The place is gorgeous ! The live band was awesome ! The food was PERFECT! The management is superb. We had an issue and they took care of it right away and they also went above and beyond for us. read more

Compared to the last time we went this place was great from the cleanliness, service , food and drinks. My wife and I made the drive from San Diego and arrived about 8pm on a Thursday our front desk dude was awesome and friendly, server was nice and made good recommendations. Chicken lollipops are always my wife's go to and like always they tasted great. read more

The beef and chips was much better than I expected. The meat portion was very big and the meat was soft and tender. Very juicy and not too dry. The chicken lollipop on the other hand was a bit disappointing this time. I actually came back just for this dish but it is no longer the same. This time the potatoes underneath were over drenched in sauce. The chicken pieces were also much smaller than before. While still good, just not as good as before. They could definitely work on having more consistent quality. The service was fast and waiters were nice. The inside is good for a date night with some good window seats as well. Parking was plentiful, don't need to worry. read more

Tantalum Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I've always liked coming here: the food is very good, especially when they have oysters yuummm. The drinks/coctails are even better!!! I haven't been back for a while, so I can't recalled what I ordered lol the service i remember is always on point and friendly. It's a very dimmed lit place. They had a live band playing one time i was there. A great date night for sure :) read more

OUTSTANDING! First time - husband and I had brunch with friends on football Sunday - beautiful place, great service with Jason, we had drinks, appetizers and dessert, all impressive, all delicious! Definitely coming back, especially for that scenery - it was spectacular! read more

I had been to Tantalum a few years ago and somehow completely forgot about it -- but I can now say it is officially back on my radar! I had friends visiting from out of town for their babymoon, and funny enough, they were the ones who suggested Tantalum while exploring restaurants in the area. I'm so glad they did! The view is absolutely incredible, but what really stood out was how special the entire experience felt. From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a lush Southeast Asian oasis. There's a dramatic floor-to-ceiling fountain that instantly sets the mood, beautiful authentic décor, tropical greenery, and windows everywhere showcasing the waterfront views. It has such a unique atmosphere -- elevated, but still warm and relaxing. The manager came over to talk with us and could not have been friendlier. He genuinely made my friends feel celebrated, which meant so much considering this was such a special trip for them. The cocktails were fantastic, and we were equally impressed by the mocktail options. And the calamari... easily some of the best calamari I've ever had! Our server was so sweet (I wish I remembered her name to give her a shoutout) but I'm sure you can't go wrong there- Our service was wonderful from start to finish. I enjoyed it so much that the following week I decided to bring my mom and sister back for dinner. My mom, who is NOT easily impressed, loved it! The GM actually remembered me, asked if my friends had decided on a name for the baby. Then he somehow convinced my mom to try a gin cocktail. For context, my mom insists she hates gin. Well... she loved it so much she ordered a second one! That little detail really summed up both of my experiences at Tantalum -- the staff makes you feel genuinely welcomed and remembered, not just like another table. Two visits, one lunch and one dinner, and both were such memorable experiences. I'm already planning to come back with girlfriends to check out their happy hour! If you're looking for an elevated dining experience, great cocktails, or just somewhere beautiful to sit by the water and enjoy the view, I highly recommend! read more