Tonga Hut

Tonga Hut is located on the second floor of its building. The restaurant has booth seating, and a dramatic tiki bas relief wall. Tucked at the back is a phone booth with a false back, leading into a small private room with a rich, dense, golden-era approach to tiki style. Behind that room is a small private lanai with a Witco bar and stools. Opposite the restaurant side of the space, there is a good-sized bar with a tiki-tinged mid-century modern look, and a lanai overlooking Palm Springs' main drag. The interior was created by Tiki Diablo.

The Palm Springs Tonga Hut location has a full food menu, including a flaming pu-pu platter. The drink menu is a mix of classic tiki drinks and their own modern creations, and includes a flaming coconut drink and shared volcano bowls. Tonga Hut hosts special music events, with particular emphasis on Exotica acts.

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Whaia-Muri

Whaia-Muri has visited Tonga Hut.

June 4, 2019, 11:42 AM

Disappointing. I've heard a lot of great things, so maybe we went on an off night.

The decor in the main area is OK. I got more of an atomic
50s James Bond vibe. Apparently there is a hidden room that is fabulous (great decor, music, and drinks), but I couldn't even get a peek because it was rented for a private party. According to the hostess, this is usually the case... If I have to reserve the "tiki" part of the bar for a fee, then that part of the bar doesn't count to me...

The worst part of our experience was the drinks. They were gross. Unbalanced, sloppy, and tasted like diesel fuel. The bartender was a nice guy, but didn't seem to know what he was doing.

P.S. Totally different experience at their Hollywood location!!! It was great.

Tinafibi

Tinafibi has visited Tonga Hut.

March 31, 2019, 10:23 AM

We sat st the bar We sat for quite awhile before the bartender asked what we would like ! Never asked if we wanted to order , then we couldn�t get the check

Tinafibi

Tinafibi has visited Tonga Hut.

March 31, 2019, 10:23 AM

We sat st the bar We sat for quite awhile before the bartender asked what we would like ! Never asked if we wanted to order , then we couldn�t get the check

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