Tanner's Restaurant

21080 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, United States
+1 714-698-6130
$$$ New American restaurant , American restaurant , Bar , Restaurant
(663 Reviews)

Tanner's Restaurant sits right on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, offering a dining experience that blends fresh, New American flavors with classic coastal vibes. It’s a spot where you can settle in for a relaxed meal with an ocean view, especially popular around sunset when the light softens and the waves provide a calming backdrop.

The menu highlights a range of thoughtfully executed dishes that lean into quality ingredients — from crisp, flavorful bites like tempura shishito peppers and crispy Brussels sprouts to heartier options such as skirt steak topped with cheese sauce and sliders stacked with cheddar and bacon jam. The ahi tuna bowl and seafood offerings reflect the coastal setting, bringing freshness to the forefront without pretension.

Breakfast here leans toward the generous side, with savory options like a bacon-packed burrito or chorizo tacos, making it a good stop for a filling start to the day, even if prices edge higher than your typical diner. Lunch and dinner attract those who appreciate balanced, well-presented plates, where portions may be modest but focused on quality and seasonality.

The atmosphere combines casual dining with a hint of seaside elegance. The outdoor patio overlooking the ocean invites long, leisurely meals paired with thoughtfully crafted cocktails — the mai tais here are noted among locals as a strong choice. Despite some occasional service delays, the staff generally maintains a friendly, attentive demeanor that fits the laid-back beach mood.

This is a place best suited for visitors who want a mix of fresh, approachable American cuisine and a memorable beachfront environment. Weekdays or late afternoons during the week can offer a quieter spot to enjoy the view, while evenings on weekends bring a livelier crowd drawn by the bar scene and oceanfront seats.

Highlights
Live music
What they serve
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Late-night food
Organic dishes
Small plates
Spirits
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Paid parking lot
Valet parking
663 Reviews
Thomas Albinson

30 Dec 2025

I had the clam linguine. The linguine was clearly home made and really good. The clams were fresh. The presentation was beautiful. My only complaint is that the portion was quite small. My wife had their Cesar salad with chicken. And a friend had a salad with shrimp. The portions were generous and the food was tasty and the presentation nice. We sat outside overlooking the Pacific Ocean as the sun set. Very nice. Our server was professional and friendly. She pulled up an outdoor heating unit as the evening turned a bit chilly. It’s a great spot to hand out with friends, enjoy a good meal, and have a relaxed time together. It is a bit difficult to find. Park across the street in the beach parking lot ($15) and then walk over. The entrance to Tanners is not obvious from the street.

Amber Steeves

19 Dec 2025

Fantastic views, the margaritas are tasty and the food is delicious. The staff are friendly and accommodating, we had reservations for a Friday evening but probably didn't need them. Pasea Hotel has valet parking only..... They "lost" my car for a short period of time on one of my visits..... You can't win them all!!!

Cortney Nickel

09 Dec 2025

I ordered the breakfast burrito! It was filled with eggs, sausage and a lot of bacon along with hash browns! It came with a side of chips and toast! It was very filling and I would recommend it for anyone wanting a good hearty breakfast. My sister ordered the breakfast tacos with chorizos and eggs in them along with pickled onions that were pink! They were so cute but on the smaller side! Try the raspberry refresher non alcoholic drink! It had fresh mint, raspberries and lime! Overall a delicious breakfast and we had ocean view seating right outside!!

MJ

04 Dec 2025

Best Mai tai I had in the OC! The view was breathtaking. I got the ahi tuna poke bowl, and my husband got the crab cake blt. The dishes were so fresh and had the perfect balance of flavor. Eating lunch here was like eating in paradise. Four starts because service was incredibly slow, but the bar tenders and the staff were still incredibly attentive. It just took quite a while to be sat and to get our food. This is a place you want to go if you have plenty of time to enjoy yourself.

Rudy Gutierrez

14 Nov 2025

My first thought was it it was a bit pricey for breakfast, averaging at about $20 per meal. When we got our food, I could see why. Tanners offers great portions, and delicious food. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast, and can’t wait to go back.

Michelle Choi

06 Nov 2025

Great view and great spot to bring your dog out on their patio. Vegan options are available if you ask. Only reason I'm rating 4 instead of 5 stars is that we had very slow service. It was nice service just incredibly slow. It even took the server about 15 minutes to close out the bill. It was later at night and the place was empty so there didn't seem to be a good reason for the slow service. Otherwise we enjoyed everything!

TheAmerican Travelguy

21 Oct 2025

I cant say enough about how delicious this food was! Can you also say best sunset view in Huntington? Step up into the Treehouse for a sunset view and delicious happy hour drinks!! Will come back for sure!!!

Sallie Hansen

23 Sep 2025

This place has some really good breakfast! We started with the doughts and chorizo biscuits & gravy. The doughty were warm and fluffy with a wonderful Blueberry compote. Very good but I would have liked more cream inside. The Chorizo biscuits & gravy were honestly the star of the breakfast! Wow! Big flavor, the gravy with chorizo was so well balanced and the biscuits seem to be made fresh in house! Every bite was as good as the last. That went so fast I forgot to take a pic! Super tasty! Then I had the asparagus and poached eggs. Also a great dish with full flavor! Light and healthy to balance out how we started! Haha The burger was a spectacular site but my friend loved it! Tasty fries! The standard breakfast was just... well, standard. Great food for breakfast! I recommend sitting out on the deck for a beautiful view and great ambiance!

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