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
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.