Tangaroa Fish Market

Just got lunch here and everything was wonderful! The oysters were SO fresh and delicious. Our server Clark was so incredibly kind and gave us such a great experience. Can’t wait to come back!

Friendly service and decent food at this New Zealand fish restaurant in the Culver City area. In search of fish and chips, we found Tangaroa and were instantly greeted and seated inside. The ambiance was cozy, and the friendly server made us feel welcome. We ordered the fish and chips, along with fish tacos. While the fish tacos were tasty, the fish and chips were decent but slightly undercooked on one piece of fish. Despite that minor hiccup, we enjoyed our time at Tangaroa and appreciated the warm New Zealand hospitality.

Friendly staff and amazing seafood. We came as a party of 5 last minute and took over the large patio table outside. It was an amazing afternoon and we had such a great time. Great wine section, and the menu had good sharing options. Loved it!

So enjoyed the food… easy and relaxed vibe with great service! Loved it, will definitely come back and try more on the menu. The Peruvian ceviche and the grilled octopus salad made for an excellent lunch!

Cannot say enough good things about this place. Food is fantastic. Service is awesome, Clark behind the bar is a true professional. Would recommend you stop by if you’re in the mood for some excellent fish.

The seafood is fresh and of great quality, the service is excellent and the place is perfect to spend a pleasant time. A little pricey but worth it.

Good food, but poor experience. A good restaurant owner takes care of their employees. If you go through the reviews you'll see multiple people commenting on staff being unhappy, and that's because the owner treats their employees as if they're working there as a favor. Pay your employees on time, Mark.

The fish tacos were amazing , really tasty and authentic!!! And the French fries were really good as well!!

This is a delicious local fish market & restaurant. The fish & chips are the best, fresh snapper extra crispy. Max gave us a sample of the smoked salmon, smoked in honey & whiskey. It is the best smoked salmon we have ever had. Now we go just to pick up smoked salmon for breakfast. The service was great. We love the remodeling with tables inside. This is a great local spot.

My husband and I came here for a casual dinner on a Friday night in June and had a superb meal. Tangaroa Fish Market is a seafood restaurant in Mar Vista, located near Ginger's Divine Ice Creams. The owners are from New Zealand, so the seafood and offerings here might be slightly different from a typical American seafood restaurant. It's on the main street, around the corner from a residential street, so you can easily find free parking nearby. Service when we came was friendly and efficient. I got the mussels when I came, and my husband got the fish and chips. We also shared the calamari as an appetizer and had key lime pie for dessert. Everything was very fresh and we left feeling stuffed. Would highly recommend if you're craving seafood on the west side.

I loved our dinner at Tangaroa! It's a cute hidden gem. The seafood is fresh and very well prepared. We had the spicy tuna crispy rice which was delicious! For mains we had the seafood special and wasabi mashed potatoes which was amazing & the fish and chips which was cooked perfectly. I can't wait to go back!

Great food but found it a bit inconsistent. 3.5 stars I really liked tangaroa the first time I came by. I tried the pacific ceviche, clam chowder, and fish and chips and all were great but the fish and chips were truly fantastic! They nailed the batter on the fish and the chips were really well seasoned. However, the second time I came by and ordered some of the same dishes, everything tasted just a bit different or were prepared a bit differently. The flavors didn't feel as balanced and I assume it may be because they had a different chef that day. I also tried the tuna crispy rice and didn't find that it was quite worth the price. I do think it's worth trying but wish it was more consistent!

Very Rude waitress !!!! King crab sandwich was shredded to a pulp Won't be back Not worth the time or money Waited for the check

Phenomenal seafood served New Zealand style, the fish selection here is amazing and everything was so fresh and delicious. Oysters were phenomenal, loved the ones from Fanny Bay - more on the creamy end. Service was great, quick and efficient. We came on a Saturday afternoon and I was surprised by how empty the restaurant was. I would definitely return and explore other items on the menu.

We love this restaurant but this past weekend they really let us down as three of us ended up in the ER after eating the oysters. I tried to call to let them know but no response.

Food was spectacular and delicious! We ordered fish and chips, king shrimp, calamari and tuna poke. Everything was freshly made and delicious. Service was friendly and helpful. Made us feel at home. Ambiance was fresh and music was 80s music so put us in a good mood. Happy we found a fish market near by, so we will be back.

I love this place and frequent it. Unfortunately this past time I went, I got food poisoning from their raw oysters. Norovirus. Been down for 2/3 days. Tried to call the restaurant to notify but not answer, no machine.

Cool joint, really tasty. Appreciate that the menu has a range of items price wise. Great place to visit with friends.

Best Fish Market and Food In LA! Love the staff, ambiance, and everything about it. Would highly recommend the Lobster and Shrimp pasta.

My wife and myself dined here last night. Didn't even realize it was in our neighborhood. It's been here for over a year. Great spot !! Delicious food . I recommend the spicy crispy tuna and the fried fish collar. We also tried the shrimp tacos. Great ambience. Lots of outdoor seating. You should come check it out. It's really good. Will be back for sure.

Recently came by on Spooky Saturday for a nice lunch with our two kids. They have some options for the kiddos if they are picky about seafood like ours are. We sat outside on a side street which was nice and quiet. Got a fantastic Peruvian ceviche and some shrimp tacos. Our server Clark was charming and gracious. The owner checked in on us more than once. If I am correct, this is a owned by someone from New Zealand and you get some nods to the country. Service here is top notch. Appreciated a local business participating in a fun Halloween activity for the kids and I appreciated a lovely lunch with a crisp white wine.

My 22 year old son LOVES Tangaroa Fish Market. I found this spot a few years back when he was on his "MUSSELS" kick. We haven't been in a while as my son had been away in college. He's graduated (Cum Laude) and looking for a JOB! ‍ Since it was a nice warm day, I told him let's go to lunch and sit outside. He told me he wanted some mussels. There are only two real options for good mussels in Culver City, and he chose the Tangaroa Fish Market. We arrived around a quarter to 1 pm on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. There were people sitting inside and outside. The server (Michael) told us to sit wherever we wanted. We choose one of the picnic tables outside. A few minutes later Michael came out with a menu, water, and silverware. My son immediately asked for an appetizer order of Fried Calamari. He didn't see any mussels on the menu. He only saw some Curry Mussels on a SPECIALS card displayed on the table. When Michael came back, my son inquired about the types of mussels they had and that he wanted wheat he usually got the White Wine Broth. Michael explained that they were no longer on the menu but he'd check with the chef to see if he could make it for him. When he came back, he said that the chef would make him the White Wine Mussels. The smile on my son's face was PRICELESS. He also got a side of fries. I ordered the mixed green salad with a piece of salmon. My son proclaimed that their fried calamari was the best he's ever had. They tastes FRESHLY made and not from something out of a bag of frozen seafood. When our entrees arrived, my son dug into meal. Dipping his fries and bread in the white wine broth. He picked up the shells and slurped broth out consuming the mussels with pure joy. My salad was perfect! Just the right amount of dressing and the shaved Parmesan was a great addition. The salmon was cooked perfectly too. I love crispy salmon skin and the flesh side was crispy too. The inside was still moist. Great Lunch! Thanks Michael for the great service. My hats off to the chef and the kitchen crew.

I have never visited a better fish market. Both the service and the atmosphere were fantastic. The food is incredible, and the fish is the best I've had in Los Angeles. The best thing I've ever had is the salmon burgers. If you're interested in meal prep or physique building. Any fish, even their salmon, should be purchased and used in a meal prep. For the remainder of my days, I will be coming here.

Super cute seafood spot! This is our go to when we are craving some Maine Lobster. They are both a restaurant and a market. Market wise-the shellfish and fish is always very fresh and fairly priced. Restaurant wise-tons of outdoor covered seated and friendly service. They have some happy hour specials and will run occasional Lobster boil specials, as well (although, with inflation, prices on that have gone up almost 20 dollars in two years.) Shared fryer, so I haven't been able to try the fries, but oysters and grilled fish are always tasty.

Do not hesitate anymore when people ask is there a comparable fish market and restaurant that's not in Santa Monica. Look no further this place is better than any other. This place is worth the trip and the price. I lived down the street for years and would drop in from time to time for the sashimi. Freshest in town, well there's more. They are by far the best fish and chips in town and the ingredients for every dish is hand picked and masterfully placed. Much appreciation to Clark, amazing waiter. The ambiance was comforting, peaceful, zen and felt like another country. I was pleased and would've tipped 30% if there was an option. Thank you guys for doing seafood right. Much respect and appreciation.

So glad we randomly found this place. We ordered the King Crab roll and fish tacos, both were a 10/10. The crab roll was extremely fresh and flavorful and was not overly buttery like other places are. Not only was the food good, but the service was AMAZING. The staff here is so friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.

Tangaroa fish market - man I really wanted to like this place 3.5 stars I had seen it was incredible busy one day while grabbing some ice cream next door at gingers and thought id try it out Went there last Thursday and was mildly let down Service was atrocious. There was one server who was clearly overwhelmed and other backs who would step in but our table was constantly overlooked I had ordered an ice tea with light ice and when it arrived it was mainly ice, when i started to tell the server i asked for light she began to say it just looks overly full because the of the pebble ice, stopped herself then took it back to bring me what I originally asked for When we got our dish it came with 4 empty clams. They were nice enough to comp a discount because of this which was greatly appreciated It also was a fight to get seated as parties are seat themselves but the host/guy behind the window counter didnt shuffle people to where seats were available. Kinda were left bopping around looking for open tables and running into entitled people who claimed a table was theres when they were no where near it lmao The girl sitting next to our party assured us this was an off night as she had been there many times before and usually theyre on point Im open to giving them a second chance as the food was good - split their seafood boil between my friend and I - but service was lackluster I also found out the same owner also owns Yahir, the venue down the street which I had tried the day before which I thoroughly enjoyed Hoping to give this place a better review if I ever make it back

When you're in Culver City, you'll want to pay Tangaroa a visit! My husband and I went for a visit on a bustling Thursday night, and although it was busy, we probably waited about 20 minutes to be seated. When we walked up we noticed this restaurant is essentially a fish market, and all seating arrangements take place outside. Being that it's a fish market, the seafood we indulged in was packed with freshness. We ordered the Peruvian style ceviche (Peruvian style can be debated but it was delicious), risotto (ORDER THIS we were blown away by this dish), clam chowder (the salmon in this chowder was soft and buttery but the overall flavor was a lacking), and the fish sandwich (this was ehhh). Next time I'd love to order the fried seafood basket and/or the branzino. The service was good, but there was one particular server who was very welcoming, personable, and explanatory (thank you so much). Overall we enjoyed our time here, and would come back for more!

Very busy for a Wednesday evening! But it's probably because of their lobster special that starts at 6 ( they were almost sold out by 6:45!) Service was great, staff worked well together and were definitely moving quickly. They were friendly, answered questions, and didn't rush us! Food was amazing! Favorite was definitely that salmon though, risotto was amazing with the super soft salmon. Octopus had the squid ink sauce and salad was fresh! Oysters were good! And lobster special was the best deal for the overall value. Plenty of food and sides really complimented the seafood!! Seating is all outside and they wiped them all down between customers. Super casual vibe but with fancy food! definitely will return for the seafood boil next time!

I was voting for this place even before trying it. Everyone loves it, I love it, can't wait to come back to try more

I want to take this back home with me. Just the whole place. Came here for a weekday lunch. Service was great, and the food did not disappoint. Started with calamari and lobster bisque. Bisque had great flavor. Wife got the fish and chips, I got the crab roll, which was a lobster roll, but with crab. So damned good! My people got the fisherman's basket, and remarked constantly on how good it was; too good to share, apparently. :) Nothing beats sitting outside on a nice day eating great food with good people. When I come back, I gotta make it back here.

What a time to be alive! With seafood and meats imported straight from New Zealand and a chef that truly believes in farm to table, the experience from start to finish at Tangaroa Fish Market is unmatched! Our server knew his shit and everything we knew he wanted were apart of his highly suggested lists! We even had other table onlookers admiring our selections as they thought we appeared to be pros! We started with the Peruvian ceviche! OMG along with some glasses of Pinot! Perfect pair! We shared the fresh catch of the day which was a fried whole Branzino with some garlicky flash fried potatoes and a fresh edamame salad! STELLAR FOOD! This restaurant has outdoor seating only and is nestled in this cute neighborhood in Culver City (not too far from the Culver City stairs) GO THERE! *if you're in the market for something delicious, they offer a VERY affordable lobster dinner on Wednesday nights! YUM!

One of my favorite spots The shrimp tacos are out of this world They are fried shrimp, but you can opt out for a grilled version I usually will do one fried and one grilled It's literally my most favorite taco in the entire city If you go during happy hour, you get amazing prices for the fish tacos I've gone with many friends and they've ordered the other options and also said it was fantastic. I just love the shrimp so I am loyal to my order. The ambience is really cute. I like to sit outside on a nice day at their bar top like table wrapping around the patio or inside at the bar is also very nice. Everybody who works there is incredibly friendly and definitely pays attention to detail This place is an absolute gem

I love this place. The variety of oysters and ceviche I tried were always fresh, so far:) service is friendly and fast. The long wooden tables outside are pet friendly.

Great happy hour! The food was almost better than the food after it. I tried some of the menu and it was my first time. I will go back for more. The service was also great. The Ambiance really cool. The oysters are really fresh!

Fantastic servers at this casual establishment! Excellent menu explanations and nice energy. Came for a late weekend lunch with two others and shared a half dozen oysters, fish tacos, the daily filet (John Dory) and poke. The oysters were small but fresh and briny the way I like. Fish tacos were great - juicy and balanced! The John Dory filet was chewier than I'm used to but was well prepared otherwise. My son ate most of the poke before I tried it. The fish chunks were fresh and well marinated but it was the fresh corn chips they subbed in for the wonton crisps (I avoid gluten) that were the bomb. There are TVs so we watched live football while noshing. Street parking is tight so you might need to walk a bit.

Very fresh fish, flavorful, perfect preparation. I had the evenings special, which was John Dory fish and it was really great! Sweet service, too.

Everything was amazing!! From the food, service and ambience. It was the first of many birthday meals I had planned for my husband. Mike our server was great. I believe we came at the perfect time around 3pm. The oysters were super fresh. We had a feast and definitely came with our appetites because we ate everything!! We will definitely be back

Sunday football. Outdoor tables. Beer on draft. Checking all the boxes with ceviche on the side.

Service was great from Olivia today. She was very attentive and had a great attitude. Food was phenomenal as well. Will definitely be back for another lobster bisque. Restaurant was dimly lit which I also enjoyed. 10/10 recommend.

I think this place should put online that the kitchen closes at 9 PM instead of 930 like their website says. Food is alright nothin to die for. Ambiance is alright too. Just to go eat and head out.

Tanagora Fish Market is one of the best fish spots I have ever tried. We tried the Pacific and Peruvian Ceviche and they were sooo good. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. They had a salad I tried, which I forgot the name, but if I could I would eat the entire thing by myself. So fresh and tasty. I also tried the burger which was also flavorful. The food came out in great time and the service was wonderful. If you're into fish, they have some great options here.

I came here last week for my birthday lunch on a Saturday afternoon and it was not busy at all! There is a nice bar inside and comfortable patio seating with TVs around. Our server was amazing and suggested we had the King Crab Cake which was incredible! The Pacific Ceviche and Poke Bowl with tuna and salmon was amazing and tasted super fresh as well. For dessert the key lime pie is a must have and easily the best I've ever tried! Great experience overall 10/10.

Great neighborbood spot with fabulous seafood. The Salmon burger is incredible ... If they run out ( so popular), then try the wonderful grilled fish tacos! We usually go for lunch during the week and are able to get seated right away. Outdoor seating has heatlamps. They also have a lovely market for fresh fish if you want to cook at home.

Best Fish tacos on the Westside. Don't forget able lobster Wednesday's enough food for two people.

Hospitality training needed. Stumbled upon while getting a car detailed. Tried to take a look at the menu - was given a different menu and heard "this is the takeout menu" - I thought maybe the place was closing sit down service. I questioned if still open to sit. Given the time (2pm), I didn't think this was outrageous. Immediately received a rude expression from this server who went into straight trash mode. He sarcastically explained they were still open. I matched his energy and explained why I would ask. I then asked if I should order at the window or table and, without looking up, told me I could just sit down. I take a seat, he ignores me, passes by after seating other guests. A different server eventually approaches. Fortunately, the car finished at that moment - had an excuse to leave. I wanted to try, but terrible first impression. Just be kind to your guests.

My friends and I came for lunch and had to wait almost an hour to get seated. I think the restaurant was extremely short staffed that day, and it couldn't have been a more hot day. We ordered the CEVICHE - SALVADORAN, LOBSTER CAKES, GRILLED OCTOPUS, FISH +CHIPS, and their FISH TACOS. Food was great, and the servers were truly doing the best they could! ENJOY! PS: Only saw street parking.

I've passed by Tangaroa so many times and we were finally able to try it on a Sunday night! Their patio is super dog friendly and the atmosphere was chill and relaxed enough for me not to feel out of place in a sweatshirt and leggings. We were looking forward to trying out the Fresh Uni but it was unfortunately out of stock so instead, we got the Fisherman's Catch and Steamed Mussels. Portion sizes were huge and hearty and it was more than enough for two! The steamed mussels in white wine was SO delicious, especially when we dipped the baguette in the sauce. I'm a sucker for a good calamari too so the Fisherman's Catch basket came with calamari, red snapper, shrimp, and oyster. Each was delicious and fresh. The waitress was extremely friendly and our food came out quick! It came out to ~$30 a person for some quality seafood and a casual date night with our pup.

This place is absolutely incredible. Our server Olivia was super attentive and made the whole experience great. The new zealand Tai Snapper was out fo this world! My girlfriend and I really enjoyed that. For a very cozy local vibe, it has remarkably fresh fish. This is our new go to place. They mentioned something about lobster specials on Wednesday so I'm definitely going back. I discovered this place thru a buddy Mike that is a well know restaurant manager on the westside and this was his pick. They did not dissapoint!

I've been coming to Tangaroa since I first moved to LA 2 years ago. The casual ambiance is not reflected in their offerings. Menu items are well thought out and flavorful with options varying depending on season. The service is and has always been friendly, which invites friendly patrons. Easy to claim this as a favorite spot of mine and my friends.

I wasn't happy with my first visit today. Regardless of their price being high or low, the food taste felt wasted of money. The service was good but the seafood taste wasn't fresh and seasoning wasn't properly balanced. Hopefully their dinner menus are better because it's hard to believe the rest of good reviews since my experience with their lunch was pretty bad.

Amanda is the best! Awesome oysters. Great wine. Super clean and cute at the bar. This is my new go to spot!

I really like this little spot. I have only ever gone for lunch on weekends. It's pretty laid back. The food is always good & very fresh.

I always wait till 2nd time to give 5 stars but this place deserves it. Fresh fish with fresh vegetables. We had crab cakes--sooo good, all crab meat and on a bed of salad. Perfect. The calamari was really good too. We had the fish of the day-John Dory. It was seasoned and cooked to perfection and came with choice of mashed potatoes or risotto and fresh vegetables. The salmon was so tender This is a neighborhood gem and deserves the recognition for great fresh food. The food is so good almost forgot to mention the great service by aeveryone here. Very nice friendly people. This is a nice place to relax and enjoy a beer/wine and dinner. The patio seating is very nice too.

Tangaroa is an ocean god in Polynesian and Maori mythology, so the name of this fish market and restaurant is a well chosen one if you revere fresh fish and seafood. I stopped by for lunch and found their service, space, and food all impeccable. I have never been to New Zealand, but I know several kiwis. I appreciate their very honest, clean, and sustainable ethos, which also comes through in the bounty from the sea; there is a reason that New Zealand Red Snapper is one of the preferred fish for sushi and good restaurants.  The beet salad for $19 could have been a meal for a vegetarian, and it is ample enough to share if you want to split it an an entrée. Their calamari for $17 was tender and flour battered. I would have preferred a different crunchier batter, but it included tentacles (my favorite) and was done with a light hand. Crab cakes for $19 served with salad could have been a small meal with two good sized cakes. There was quite a bit of heat from the mustard in the crab mix, but the crab meat still shone through. Grilled octopus salad for $29 was my favorite dish (so far). Perfectly cooked octopus was tender on the inside and crisp on the outside, served with a generous panzanella salad, this was a hearty plate! Red snapper filet for $31 with carrot purée and sautéed squash featured perfectly crisp skin and tender red snapper, served with a medley of sautéed squash. If you order this dish as a solo eater, I would bet you will leave with delicious leftovers! I had wonderful service the first visit with two men who were very happy to recommend dishes and were obviously very happy to be sharing their fresh seafood. The reason for my taking off one star was the waitress on my second visit who seemed to be quite annoyed to have to take an order, and then deliver it. She was not helpful in either suggesting something from the menu or providing a container for leftovers. If I had not had the marvelous service along with fabulous food on my first visit, I may not have returned. So my suggestion is either order to go, or go. eat in and take your chances with the server.

Cute ambiance - but to pay for $30+ entrees, sitting besides the sidewalk - I guess it's LA bro Food was great. Interesting menu options & fresh ingredients. Unfortunately a bit costly for the portions. Honestly, my favorite was the Lobster Cake appetizer. The appetizer bro ....

Love the Fish N Chips here ,and the Fish Tacos are FIRE. My first time coming here was a good experience. They have a big menu of seafood plates that are a little expensive with a twist. Fish n chips has ice crispy pieces. Tartar and Vinegar. Fish tacos have lots of flavor. Nice waiter and waitress. Can't wait to visit again