Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

Name: Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
Address: 950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA, United States, 94108
Telephone: (415) 772-5278
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (2097)

$31 to $50

Asian

950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Great for live music

Located at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco hotel, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar has delighted guests with its tropical décor, decadent libations and Polynesian-fusion cuisine since 1945.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Polynesian
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 772-5278
Website
https://www.fairmont-san-francisco.com/dine/tonga-room-hurricane-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is the ideal spot to celebrate memorable occasions such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations and other special events. Rainstorms, thunder and lightning enhance your dining experience and will turn moments into memories for you and your guests.

Location
950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Cross street
California St.
Parking details
Street Parking is available as well as the Hotel Parking Garage with no validation
Entertainment
The Island Groove is our live band who performs the top 40 hit songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s as well as current hits. The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Tonga Room Group Booking
$0.00 - $180.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Host your next event at the legendary Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, San Francisco’s most iconic tiki destination! Treat your guests to our exclusive "Captain Otto" Menu, served family-style at the table, all while enjoying one of our signature tiki cocktails. -- Captain Otto Large Group Menu -- Appetizers - Ahi Tuna Poke Tostadas* (sf) | Luau Cured Pork Belly Bites | Tonga Rolls (v) Entrees - Hurricane Beef Tenderloin* (sf) (gf) | Hula Stir Fry Chicken | Tiki Ginger Sesame Noodles (pb) (gf) Sides - Sesame Tahini Bok Choy | Steamed Jasmine Rice (gf) (pb) | Mac Salad (v) Dessert - Thai Tea Panna Cotta (gf) Group dining experiences are scheduled for a two-hour duration. Live music begins at 7:00 PM, and the $15 entertainment fee is waived for all large group reservations. Listed price is the food and beverage minimum per person before tax and gratuity.

What 2,097 people are saying

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar at Fairmont San Francisco offers a unique and immersive experience with its "tropical theme" and "phenomenal atmosphere." Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and "strong, well-crafted drinks." While the food receives mixed reviews, the live music and ambiance make it "a must-visit for a lively, themed experience."

2,098 Reviews

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Amanda VIP
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic time. It was such an experience, and we laughed and enjoyed ourselves quite a bit.
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Alejandra VIP
San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service was AMAZING, our waitress Alex was very nice to us. If wasn’t for him I will leave the place immediately. Food is HORRIBLE!!! We order the coconut curry which has NO TASTE. The Pad Thai just imagine comes with Broccoli. It’s like going to Rain Forest Caffe for a triple of the price! The band music was amazing. Alcohol; No wine list, so imagine that it’s only beer and full of sugar alcoholic options. My recommendation on this place is: if you want something casual with live music and beer Hurricane Bar it’s OK. San Francisco is full of amazing restaurants and I don’t understand how Tonga Room cannot improve the quality of their food.
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Caryn
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The menu is unusual and very limited. The noise level is far too loud. Overall, the prices are very high for food that was not good at all.
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Anne
Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an amazing experience…don’t miss it if you’re in San Fran!
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Eileen VIP
Phoenix / Arizona80 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Band was excellent. Fun kitschy experience. Lots of food, you can skip the appetizer and share an entree. Drinks were excellent and very strong. Really glad we went.
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Ben
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food (appetizer) was cold, which is disappointing given that it was so expensive. Waiter accommodated with a replacement, which was also tepid and unappealing. Didn't bother ordering a main dish because the appetizer was disappointing. The drinks were expensive ($24 per cocktail), but were tasty and relatively strong. The vibe was good, but I would only go for a drink next time and skip the overpriced and inadequate food.
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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great salmon poke. Plantain chips okay. Waiter did a good job overall. Ambiance and atmosphere was classic (have eaten there before). Security guard at entrance with “Stop here” as we were ambling up to check in as one might normally do in a restaurant was startling. Was told we had a two hour limit so we did not have time to buy another drink or dessert. Waiter kept calling my guest my name as I made the reservation (perhaps not use first name unless you know who is who.)
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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food wasn't horrible but when you walked in it was very damp and musty. I expected it to be cleaner. This server was disinterested. I just expected it to be a different vibe. There were a bunch of 50-year-old men at the bar looking for a hookup. It was just a weird vibe. I could see if you were 20 and wicked drunk, It being a fun time. But other than that it just smells like a frat house and if you're over 25, it's probably not the situation for you.
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Christopher
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was mediocre to decent. Drinks were okay. Band was good. Wouldn’t come back for food, possibly for drinks only.
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amy
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This may be a fun touristy spot to take the kids, but the food is mediocre and the prices astronomical. $25 for a cocktail! The fried calamari was not fresh, it tasted fishy, and it had no flavor. The egg rolls tasted like they just came out of the freezer. The entrees weren't too bad, but not worth the price. We had a banana split for dessert which was very underwhelming.
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco is rated 4 stars by 2097 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Cross street
California St.
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Polynesian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking is available as well as the Hotel Parking Garage with no validation
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
The Island Groove is our live band who performs the top 40 hit songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s as well as current hits. The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fairmont-san-francisco.com/dine/tonga-room-hurricane-bar/
Phone number
(415) 772-5278
Private party facilities
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is the ideal spot to celebrate memorable occasions such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations and other special events. Rainstorms, thunder and lightning enhance your dining experience and will turn moments into memories for you and your guests.

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Tonga Room Group Booking

Menu

What 2,097 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco restaurant rated?

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