Tangata (or "mankind" in the tribal Maori language of New Zealand) features Southwestern decor enclosed by glass walls and a ceiling framed with stuccoed beams and large windows to allow ambient light to illuminate the main dining area. Located in the Bowers museum's Mission-style courtyard, the 160-seat restaurant dedicates half of its available seating to alfresco dining on two large patio areas. The patio area opens into the mission style courtyard that is perfect for romantic weddings or evening receptions. Tangata is open solely for lunch Tuesdays through Sundays, the restaurant serves a diverse menu of California cuisine "colored" with Joachim Splichal´s award-winning French signature style.

In addition to a variety of main course salads and Splichal´s trademark "soup of yesterday -- always better the next day," the menu features appetizers such as marinated bay scallops, grilled jumbo asparagus and taquitos with shredded chicken; sandwiches including a bacon-chicken club and one-half pound angus-beef burger; main courses such as braised lamb shank with creamy polenta, shrimp frittata, pepper-roasted Atlantic salmon and top sirloin beefsteak; and a number of homemade desserts. And for children, Tangata offers a selection of sandwiches and pasta dishes.

*Reservations are Recommended.*