Post #297735 by TikiGardener on Sun, Apr 8, 2007 8:32 PM

Name:The Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar ( Image Heavy )
Type:restaurant
Street:950 Mason St
City:San Francisco
State:CA
Zip:94108
country:USA
Phone:(415) 772-5278
Status:operational

Description:
After doing a Locating Tiki Search, I was astonished to not find an entry on this place!

As most of the regulars know, this place is located in the basement of the Fairmont Hotel. And is built around the Fairmonts old swimming pool.

The sign outside of the side entrance that leads to the Tonga Room.

Tiki located by the elevator, the first indication of something tropical.

Close up. There are sconces featuring his likeness also.

The Tiki that greets you as you enter the Tonga Room.

Some of the carved panels that adorn the walls.

Tiki just to the left of the entrance as you go in.

Great A-Frame with outrigger canoes suspended below it.

Close up of the A-Frame carving.

Looking towards the Hurricane Bar.

Looking towards the Captains table.The dance floor is to the right side of the picture.

A Maquesan looking Tiki.

A shot featuring some details of the carved posts and the floating bandstand in the background.

Floating bandstand. With thunderstorm in effect!

The Hurricane Bar.

Tonga Mai Tai! Tasty, Tasty!

TONGA ITCH!!! With drink menu in the shot.

How the Hurricane Bar looked after the above drinks were imbibed. I know I'm a light weight.

While heavy on the nautical for some, the Tonga Room was a wonderful stop on a whirlwind tour of S.F. You should be so lucky as to have somethng this cool in your town!

TG
http://www.exotic-tiki-gardens.com

[ Edited by: TikiGardener 2007-04-08 21:17 ]