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    Caviar service
    Uyen D.

    Brought my husband to Tanto for his birthday and we were really excited to try it. We've been to the kaiseki experience at Kosen two years ago and been dying to try their cocktail bar concept. The entire dining area and booth is now Tanto and they have themed cocktail menus that changes seasonally. They have a small bites menu which includes handrolls! Service was good, attentive and we got a nice view of the bar where the bartenders were amazing! They were shaving down ice for the cocktails. Very cool. The seasonal menu has already changed, so I am not sure of the drinks we got lol both were fun and just okay.. mine came in a cone shape ceramic and very tart? The food was pretty good - some hits and misses. The caviar service was good but came with thin chips that break. I would recommend small pancakes. The sea bream hand rolls were good and the chirashi was very good. The karaage was good but the chive aioli was incredible. Overall cool concept but would love a bigger entree options on their menu. This would open up more patrons to visit who don't want to drop $500 for sushi

    Chicken Sandwich
    Charlesea S.

    Place is such a vibe, moody, focus is on cocktails but the food does not miss either. You recieved a welcome drink (tiny but fun + cool unique feature) and hot tea towards the end. The service is always top tier. Chuck always is on top of things, as our server/bartender. There is another young lady, she didn't really listen to what I said to her and kinda seemed like a rehearsed dialog but she was kind nonetheless. I mentioned "I've been here before, I'd like an omakase drink-- i truly like the dressed to kill" which a spirit forward, clean herbal/floral drink ... she suggested I start light and then work my way towards that - when initially , I just wanted an omakase cocktail. The servers/bartenders tend to take care of you on the spot, so one server is not designated to your table. The chicken sandwich is my fave food to eat, It was kimchi on it. My family tried the duck leg and loved it with a side of mushrooms for a somewhat full meal! The kombucha menu was nice for my father who doesn't drink too much, as well. On other visits, I've tried the caviar board. The mini dorayaki and lemon crème fraiche ... amazing! Pretty pricey but if your having drinks and want something to munch on and split with the girls, it's a cute option.

    Jenn L.

    Love Tanto!! It's a new Japanese cocktail lounge located inside Kosen, and the vibe is amazing. The cocktail presentation is so creative, and every drink we tried was excellent. They offer bar bites too--and wow, everything we ordered was so good. If you're looking for a great experience and super cool cocktail presentations, this is a must-go spot! What I ordered: - Caviar Service - Wagyu Tartare - The Sandwich (fried chicken) - Smoked Duck Leg

    Drinks
    Zeena A.

    What an experience tanto is. This is a very popular spot at the moment so they typically take reservations only. Upon arriving, you are greeted with complementary drinks, which is a nice touch. They do have a small bite's menu. Keep in mind. It is mostly raw or semi raw items. They have one drink that is interactive "dressed to kill" which is throwing dry ice at the bar. Price range of drinks was about 20-25 each. The inside was stunning and a whole vibe I would absolutely recommend coming here for drinks and small bites if you're looking for something chill and intimate.

    Alex F.

    They certainly have done a wonderful job at making this an unforgettable experience....almost to a fault. When you reserve, you'll be required to put a card down and will be charged $50 per person for cancellations. Life happens and things can change so it was incredibly anxiety inducing when we ran into traffic on our way there. 2/3 in our group was stuck in traffic and trying to beat the clock for our reservation. We then had to wait another 5 minutes outside while they deliberated inside as to whether we'd be able to keep our appointment or not. If we wouldn't have been charged, we would have left right then. They decided that we were okay to keep our reservation and welcomed us in. The vibe inside is very nice. Very modern, sleek and cozy. The offer a warm hand towel and a complimentary lavender-infused shot. That was a nice surprise. The server was very sweet and she was able to explain the drink options to us. We'd love to try Kōsen some time and it has been rated very highly.

    Latoya C.

    Tanto was definitely an experience. It started with the little adventure of waiting outside. They were running a bit behind when we arrived, and since there's no indoor waiting area, we ended up on the benches out front. Of course, it happened to be cold, and the hostess simply said, "There's no waiting room inside." Florida weather is either freezing or hotter than the devil's armpit, so waiting outside while dressed cute is not ideal. Something about that setup really needs to change. But once we got inside, the vibe was completely different. The ambiance is dim, calm, and very grown and sexy. They surprised us with a welcome drink, which was a nice touch. Our server, Nick, was great--super knowledgeable and explained the menu like he actually cared. We ordered the "F It We Ball" cocktail, which was really good, and another drink that was vesper-style. I can't remember the name, just that it was strong enough to make me blink twice. The bartender added a little citrus and boom, it turned amazing. The presentation for that drink is interactive, where you go to the bar and talk with the bartender, which made it fun. We also had the omasake which was fun just giving the server a flavor profile we liked and letting them go from there. The food was delicious but listen... eat a little something before you go. Not because the food isn't good--it's amazing--but the portions are the "cute date night" kind, not the "I'm starving and haven't eaten all day" kind. We had the duck and the oysters, and both were a solid 10 out of 10. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. The drinks, the food, the atmosphere--it's all really good. I just hope they rethink the whole outside waiting situation because Florida weather simply cannot be trusted.

    Free welcome margarita, menu, hot towel
    Katrina M.

    I had a wonderful first time here! The staff was friendly and attentive. The ambiance has an opulent luxury to it. Its dark, quiet, and has lively music. My server, Ari, was a Rockstar, and Mike, the creative was very knowledgeable and recommended some great drinks! I was welcomed with a free margarita, which was made with their own unique twist! I ordered the sandwich for food, which was fried chicken, kimchi, cucumbers, etc. I almost prepared one to go, it was so good! I decided to leave my acquired tastes in the hands of the bartenders, and they made me a surprise tequila based drink! I was blown away! Ill definitely be back!

    Alexandra E.

    The vibe and atmosphere is amazing! Every staff member is friendly and knowledgeable, they give so much detail in every menu item and are so helpful making the right choice. The drinks options can be overwhelming so it was nice to have the hep of the staff.

    Yakitori Skewers - Marinated Pork Belly

    Excellent service, food, & drinks! The Second Date cocktail was delicious & unique! Our fave food of the night was the yellowtail jalapeño handrolls! Edit: Coconut/Ube cocktail & rootbeer floats (NA) were nice additional treats!

    Tapa menu
    Stephanie W.

    Everything at Tanto was 10/10! The service, ambience and drinks were immaculate. We were given welcome drinks that were just ok but it was free lol Nobodies foo was just as tasty as it was pretty. I've never seen a drink so gorgeous! The ginger isn't overbearing at all and the rum based was stiff (in the right way). Blurred limes was SO refreshing. The drink was well balanced and the lime was just right. If you're a Gin drinker, definitely order that. At the end, we were given these tea "shots," which had no alcohol was also very refreshing. I would definitely visit Tanto again.

    Bri M.

    Amazing drinks and relaxing elegant atmosphere. You can tell they put a lot of time into coming up with their drinks. The food is also very high quality, fresh, and delicious.

    crafted cocktail
    Airamiss L.

    We visited and had a great experience. This restaurant is located in the same space next to Kosen and they utilize the same cooking techniques and the omakase styled cocktails are the main draw for Tantō. I had three drinks crafted for me and they were all fantastic, but what I liked the most is that they also did this with zero proof cocktails so no one has to feel left out of the experience! As far as the food goes they have a small menu, but it is elevated so it isn't your usual bar bites. While the menu may have changed since I went during the soft open, they had wagyu by the ounce with no preset limit like most restaurants do. I don't eat a lot of red meat and 2 ounces was all I wanted and it was priced at 40 an ounce and served with gluten-free jus and a few fried potatos. It was absolutely delicious and they made the fried potatoes in a different fryer as well to avoid gluten cross contamination. I absolutely recommend this spot for cocktails and light bites. It's basically Michelin starred level, but at a good price. They had other items on the menu as well as popcorn, chirashi, black sesame ice cream and a fried chicken sandwich that looked amazing.

    Jeniffer S.

    Dinner at Tanto was incredibly impressive. Our waiter, Chuck, was amazing and took great care of us. We ordered two rounds of oysters, the rice, and the Wagyu (which was so good we didn't even get a picture!). The Yellowtail was the absolute star of the night--it had such an interesting and unique flavor profile. Honestly, everything on the menu seems fantastic. The drinks were all aesthetically pleasing and tasted great. The banana dessert was also very cute and tiny. Highly recommend the food did not disappoint.

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    “This is a very intimate experience with Kosen with limited seating so definitely make a reservation as there is no bar seating even.”

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