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Of course the Tiki craze (or was it re-craze) is over, but this place is still cool! They have an indoor pond like thing with a boat where people sing, and it rains inside and you can get umbrella... More
Of course the Tiki craze (or was it re-craze) is over, but this place is still cool! They have an indoor pond like thing with a boat where people sing, and it rains inside and you can get umbrella drinks! So fun!
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It's like having a little bit of Epcot Center right here in SF. The cover band plays on a boat, in the middle of a lake. The beginning and end of each set is signaled by a monsoon. The boat floats... More
It's like having a little bit of Epcot Center right here in SF. The cover band plays on a boat, in the middle of a lake. The beginning and end of each set is signaled by a monsoon. The boat floats away. It is soooo cool. Couples dance the night away getting loaded on expensive tropical drinks. Make sure to save that little umbrella, because when morning comes, it just might be the only thing you remember from the night's festivities.
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This is a funky place to come for drinks and happy hour buffet – its located on the bottom floor of the Fairmont hotel, and has a 70’s Hawaiian bar atmosphere. There are even sound effects of a... More
This is a funky place to come for drinks and happy hour buffet – its located on the bottom floor of the Fairmont hotel, and has a 70’s Hawaiian bar atmosphere. There are even sound effects of a thunderstorm every 15 minutes or so. They have a good all you can eat buffet for happyhour, but it usually gets pretty crowded with tourists, so come right at 5pm to get in!
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This is the greatest bar on earth if you are in the mood for a kitsch, themed tiki sensation. Got there around 5 "just for the one", left 4 or 5 hours later having not laughed so much in a bar for... More
This is the greatest bar on earth if you are in the mood for a kitsch, themed tiki sensation. Got there around 5 "just for the one", left 4 or 5 hours later having not laughed so much in a bar for years. The staff are great (esp Frank behind the bar who has worked there for 29 years), the crowd friendly and the band (playing on a floating boat) play the lounge hits you would expect.
Bottom line is that if you are in the mood to drink from a pineapple you should go there. If this does not appeal then why are you thinking of going to a bar called "The Tonga Room" in the first place???
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This is the greatest bar on earth if you are in the mood for a kitsch, themed tiki sensation. Got there around 5 "just for the one", left 4 or 5 hours later having not laughed so much in a bar for... More
This is the greatest bar on earth if you are in the mood for a kitsch, themed tiki sensation. Got there around 5 "just for the one", left 4 or 5 hours later having not laughed so much in a bar for years. The staff are great (esp Frank behind the bar who has worked there for 29 years), the crowd friendly and the band (playing on a floating boat) play the lounge hits you would expect.
Bottom line is that if you are in the mood to drink from a pineapple you should go there. If this does not appeal then why are you thinking of going to a bar called "The Tonga Room" in the first place???
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The idea of the tonga room is great! It is a fun concept that needed to be updated about 10 years ago. The service is horrible and cold. They have the worst house wine i have ever had in this city... More
The idea of the tonga room is great! It is a fun concept that needed to be updated about 10 years ago. The service is horrible and cold. They have the worst house wine i have ever had in this city (it tastes like water) and it is not cheap. They really need to revamp their service mentality and upgrade their Food and Beverage. I want to go by for happy hour, but i just know i will get treated poorly and pay a lot of bad wine. I want to love it, but it needs help.
Pros: cool concept
Cons: outdated, service, food and drinks
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Tonga Restaurant & Bar seems to be every ones favorite club in San Francisco and I have to admit, I don't really like it very much. The door price is always expensive, the bar isn't that great, the... More
Tonga Restaurant & Bar seems to be every ones favorite club in San Francisco and I have to admit, I don't really like it very much. The door price is always expensive, the bar isn't that great, the atmosphere is okay, but there's no place to sit and talk if you don't feel like listening to the show. They book some good underground bands sometimes, but the Hemlock Tavern is better (and much quieter.) The lcoation is definately traffic-heavy - so expect to be looking for parking...
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Definitely a cutesy place. Dark room with tiki huts and a tiny little pool. We went for happy hour which was not much of a savings. The drinks, while pretty loaded, were average at best. Also the... More
Definitely a cutesy place. Dark room with tiki huts and a tiny little pool. We went for happy hour which was not much of a savings. The drinks, while pretty loaded, were average at best. Also the "buffet" that they offer is minimal and not worth the price. The happy hour buffet with the 1 drink minimum cost us $16 plus tip. So if you're interested in a single drink, potstickers and a veggie tray, this place may work great for you.
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The tonga is the Best! It's atmosphere is great you are surrounded with different walks of life. The dancing is fun and you'll have the time of your life. Also, the food is some of the best food in... More
The tonga is the Best! It's atmosphere is great you are surrounded with different walks of life. The dancing is fun and you'll have the time of your life. Also, the food is some of the best food in the city. happy Hour is highley recomended.
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I took my husband here last night because he's never been. It was ok but dopey the last time I went several years ago. We were seated within a few minutes but the waitress never came to take our... More
I took my husband here last night because he's never been. It was ok but dopey the last time I went several years ago. We were seated within a few minutes but the waitress never came to take our order! We sat there for 15 mins and no acknowledgment or nothing. So we just left. I doubt if we'll come here again.
Pros: decorations
Cons: service, price
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