Post #440707 by dangergirl299 on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 2:23 PM

I strongly disagree with the assertion that the Tonga Room is "dead" or deserves to die. I think it is a wonderful place and have a lot of happy memories from it - some as recent as last week (when it was totally packed mid-week, not "dead" at all)! The drinks are fun, the decor kicks ass, and I believe the food and band have greatly improved since the last time the negative nellies have been there.

The Tonga Room is of great historical value and was one of THE first tiki bars. Without it, would we have had the later-built Trader Vics, the Tiki Room, and the Mai Kai? Sure it may be old and maybe the service is not on point all the time, but do we complain when we snag a vintage Shaheen that has a button missing - or a priceless tiki mug from a rare establishment that has a tiny chip?

I am glad that despite the nay sayers, the TC Tonga Room fans have joined forces with several groups not started by TC (e.g. the Facebook group) to frequent the Tonga Room more and support it with their hard-earned consumer dollars, and to devote free time to having it declared the historical landmark that it is.