Private Parties

Tantalum has 3 rooms to offer for special events. Some semi-private and fully private. All have the capacity to have seated dining for 30-35 guests and 35-40 guests in a mixer style event with buffet options. There are options for events for guests up to 80+ by combining dining rooms together. All events must be booked with our event coordinator with a pre-designed menu and contract signed in advance. A room minimum is set for each room, that is based on the average sales generated from that space. These minimums vary based on day of the week, time of day and season. All food and drink purchases go toward reaching the room minimum established in the event contract.Please contact our event coordinator by emailing events@tantalumrestaurant.com

Private Room Options:

Tantalum has three gorgeous private rooms all with their own unique ambiance

Mask Room

Intimate Dining Room Area

Great for sit-down dinner events.Seating – 35 Guests – Rehearsal Dinners – Birthday Dinners – Work Dinners

*Curtain can be drawn to create more privacy(Restaurant sound is still present in the Mask Room)

Fireplace Room

Mixer Style Events

Great for Cocktail and Appetizers. Located Right along the water with a great view of the Bay – Lounge style seating/ mixer style seating Can accommodate 25-45 Guests

More of a mingling atmosphere – Close to the Live Entertainment – Access to our outside walkway (No drinks outside)

Harbor Room

Our Premier Waterfront Dining Room Area

Located right along the water with a gorgeous view of Alamitos Bay
Can accommodate up to 34 Guests
Best Suited For Sit down dinners, Plated set menu or buffet and Great for dinner presentations

To reserve a private room a Food and Beverage Minimum must be established. All food and drinks will go towards reaching the minimum established for the event. If the minimum is not reached the night of the event a room charge will be applied to reach the set Food and Beverage Minimum established. Pricing for room minimums may vary.

weddings:

Tantalum’s water front location makes it the perfect venue to hold any aspect of your wedding, from the engagement party and rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception.

Menu Selections

Option 1

To Start

Edamame
espelette- garlic-sea salt

Yakiniku Calamari
toasted cashews, smoked shishito aioli

Salad

 TA House Greens
field greens, cucumber, tomato, pickled red onion
balsamic vinaigrette, house croutons

Entrée
Please choose one of the following:

Plum Hoisin Chicken
green jasmine rice, prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Scottish Salmon
crispy zucchini fritter, mint, sweet whole grain mustard

Ulu Watu Udon Noodles & Beef
soy chili glazed beef tenderloin, romas, snap peas, scallions, crispy wontons

Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
green rice, organic mache, pineapple relish, shoyu butter

Option 2

To Start

Edamame
espelette- garlic-sea salt

Yakiniku Calamari
toasted cashews, smoked shishito aioli

Salad

 TA House Greens
field greens, cucumber, tomato, pickled red onion
balsamic vinaigrette, house croutons

Entrée
Please choose one of the following:

Plum Hoisin Chicken
green jasmine rice, prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Scottish Salmon
crispy zucchini fritter, mint, sweet whole grain mustard

Ulu Watu Udon Noodles & Beef
soy chili glazed beef tenderloin, romas, snap peas, scallions, crispy wontons

Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
green rice, organic mache, pineapple relish, shoyu butter

Dessert
chef’s choice

Option 3

To Start

Hummus Duo
hummus Duo: goat & tahini, grilled pita bread

Yakiniku Calamari
Toasted cashews, smoked shishito aioli

Soup or Salad

TA House Greens
field greens, cucumber, tomato, pickled red onion
balsamic vinaigrette, house croutons

or

Miso Soup
tofu, scallion, kombu
 
Entrée
Please choose one of the following:

Scottish Salmon
crispy zucchini fritter, mint, sweet whole grain mustard

Plum Hoisin Chicken
green jasmine rice, prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Miso Caramelized Halibut
Garlic mashed, haricot vert, mango slaw

Buddah Rice
Portuguese sausage, chicken, shrimp, soy beans, sweet soy

Dessert
chef’s choice

Option 4

To Start

Yakiniku Calamari
toasted cashews, smoked shishito aioli

Chicken Lollipops
togarashi-sweet chili glaze, spicy spuds, shishito aioli

 

Soup or Salad
 
Grilled T A N T A L U M  C-zur
hearts of romaine, tear drop tomato, grated parmigiano, bagel crisp

or

Miso Soup
tofu, scallion, kombu

Entrée
Please choose one of the following:

Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
green rice, mache, pineapple relish, shoyu butter

Plum Hoisin Chicken
green jasmine rice, prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Miso Caramelized Halibut
Garlic mashed, haricot vert, mango slaw

8oz. Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon
brown butter mash, wild shrooms, mirin demi

Dessert
Chef’s Choice

Option 5

Yakiniku Calamari
toasted cashews, smoked shishito aioli

Tuna Tartar
avocado, grain mustard, wakimie, black sesame cracker

Soup or Salad

Grilled T A N T A L U M C-zur
hearts of romaine, tear drop tomato, grated parmigiano, bagel crisp

or

Miso Soup
tofu, scallion, kombu

Entrée
Please choose one of the following:

Miso Caramelized Halibut
Garlic mashed, haricot vert, mango slaw

Plum Hoisin Chicken
green jasmine rice, prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
green rice, mache, pineapple relish, shoyu butter

8oz. Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon
brown butter mash, wild shrooms, mirin demi

Dessert

Chocolate Nirvana
Belgian bittersweet chocolate lava cake,
fresh strawberries, chantilly cream

Option 6

To Start

Chicken Lollipops
togarashi-sweet chili glaze, spicy spuds, shishito aioli

Yakiniku Calamari
toasted cashews – smoked shishito aioli

Tuna Tartar
avocado, grain mustard, wakame, black sesame cracker

Soup or Salad

Grilled T A N T A L U M C-zur
hearts of romain, tear drop tomato, grated parmigiano, bagel crisp
or

Miso Soup
tofu, scallion, kombu

Entrée
Please choose one of the following:

Miso Caramelized Halibut
Garlic mashed, haricot vert, mango slaw

Plum Hoisin Chicken
green jasmine rice, prosciutto wrapped asparagus
 
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
green rice, mache, pineapple relish, shoyu butter

8oz. Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon
brown butter mash, wild shrooms, mirin demi

Dessert

Chocolate Nirvana
Belgian bittersweet chocolate lava cake,
fresh strawberries, chantilly cream

Buffet

DINNER-BUFFET STYLE
Per Person Menu Breakdown

Hibachi Chicken Satay
Warm thai peanut fondue

Hummus Duo
Hummus Duo: goat, tahini, grilled pita bread

Kobe Beef Sliders
Sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, smoked ketchup

BBQ Pork Sliders
Caramelized onions, sharp cheddar

Tuna Sliders
Warm ahi tuna melt, sambal remoulade, fontina cheese

Short Rib Sliders
Red wine braised, melted onions, cheddar fondue

Tuna Tartar
avocado – grain mustard – wakimie – black sesame cracker

Chicken Lettuce Wraps
asian sauces – butter lettuce cups

Yakiniku Calamari
toasted cashews – smoked shishito aioli

Truffle Mac N’ Cheez
asiago gratin

Togarashi Rubbed Chicken Lollipops
Sweet chili glaze, togarashi rub, spicy spuds

Brunch

TANTALIZERS

BRUNCH-ETTA
mascarpone cheese, fresh fruit, honey drizzle

YAKINIKU CALAMARI
toasted cashews, smoke shisoto aioli

SPICY TUNA TARTAR
avocado, wakame, black sesame cracker

STEAMED EDAMAME
wasabi sea salt

SWEET-CHILI CHICKEN WRAPS
asian sauces, butter lettuce cups

ACAI BOWL
twice baked granola, bananas, berries, papaya

GRILLED TA C-ZUR
whole leaf romain, teardrop tomato, grated parmagiano, bagel crisp

TUNA MELT SLIDERS
warm ahi sambal remoulade, fontina cheese

LARGE PLATES

ASIAN CHICKEN GREENS
baby greens, mango, cucumber, red pepper, shaved onion, crispy wontons, miso dressing

DAWN PATROL
2 eggs, bacon or sausage, taters & toast

BUDDAHS BELGIAN WAFFLE
warm blueberry compote chantilly cream

“KOBE BRUNCH BURGER”
our kobe burger with fried egg, fries

TANTALUM BENEDICT
grilled tomato, smoked ham, avocado, poached eggs, hollandaise, taters

BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST
strawberries, maple syrup, chantilly cream

NORWEGIAN SALMON LOX & BAGEL
cream cheese, onions, tomatoes, capers

SEARED AHI TUNA
miso rice, mache, pineapple relish, shoyu butter

BUDDHA RICE
portuguese sausage, chicken, shrimp, sweet soy

CAN’T DE-SIDES

bacon, sausage, spinach, taters, skinny fries, sweet potato, fresh fruit, 2 eggs, or TA greens

Catering

Tantalum will work with you to accommodate any size event. Our experienced Event Coordinators are here to help design a menu to satisfy your taste. Our Chef is also available to cook and prepare any items on site for an additional fee.