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Tonga Room - Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4 (2100)
$31 to $50
Asian
950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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.

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What 2,100 people are saying

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

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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar at Fairmont San Francisco offers a "fun, immersive, and full of character" tropical experience. Despite mixed reviews on food quality and pricing, patrons praise its "great atmosphere," "excellent service," and "strong, well-crafted drinks." The live band adds to the "lively, themed experience," making it a unique visit.
2,100 Reviews

  1. Amanda VIP

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Elina VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Last time we came there was 20 years ago. You would think the place gets some type of upgrade. Nope. The Tonga Room is located in the basement of a very expensive-looking-used-to-be-gorgeous hotel. Thr carpet and the seating on the main floor were outdated and nasty. But nothing compared to the basement where the restaurant was. That carpet hasn't been in cleaned in probably 80 years, since the Tonga Room opened. The whole entry way smelled like pot. There was absolutely no dress code. People came from working out. Seriously! The food was just ok, but too expensive for the amount given. Not many choices at all. Yet, the most disappointing thing was "the show". I KNOW that in the past the lights were almost turned off with a ton of rain and thunder while the lit up boat was coming to the middle yo perform and then going back for the break. And now just barely some rain and some noise in the background, attempting to perform the thunder. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED!

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  3. Alejandra VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  4. Caryn

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  5. Cindy

    Seattle / Eastern Washington11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was everything I’d expected- service was outstanding. Tenderloin was overcooked but other than that very flavorful.

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  6. Anne

    Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  7. Eileen VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona81 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. Laura

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    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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  10. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco is rated 4 stars by 2100 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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
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