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The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar

254 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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About this business

The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar operates as Palm Springs' premiere tiki bar and restaurant in downtown Palm Springs, serving classic tiki-style entrees alongside American favorites. This establishment features award-winning tiki cocktails and offers a unique secret room hidden behind a phone booth that accommodates 6-12 guests for private tiki experiences.

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What makes The Tonga Hut the best tiki bar in Palm Springs?

The Tonga Hut stands out as Palm Springs' premier tiki destination with authentic decor, large boozy cocktails like the Kraken and Painkiller, and consistently great service. Reviews consistently rate it as the top choice among Palm Springs tiki bars.

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What are some popular cocktails at The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar?

The Kraken and Painkiller are popular large, boozy cocktails served at The Tonga Hut. The Dole Whip is also available on the menu.

Can I make a reservation at The Tonga Hut restaurant in Palm Springs?

The Tonga Hut in Palm Springs typically seats guests without long waits, even during prime time on weekends. The business offers both restaurant seating upstairs with outdoor views and tiki bar seating downstairs.

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Does The Tonga Hut have different seating areas?

The Tonga Hut offers restaurant seating upstairs with outdoor views for people-watching and tiki bar seating downstairs.

Where is The Tonga Hut located in downtown Palm Springs?

The Tonga Hut is located at 254 N. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, conveniently positioned across the street from the Hyatt hotel. The tiki bar and restaurant occupies a second-story venue in the heart of the downtown area.

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What landmark is near The Tonga Hut in Palm Springs?

The Tonga Hut is positioned directly across the street from the Hyatt hotel in downtown Palm Springs.

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The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar at a glance

Hours · Saturday
3 PM – 1 AMClosed · opens 3 PM
Full week
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday5 PM – 11 PM
  • Wednesday5 PM – 11 PM
  • Thursday5 PM – 11 PM
  • Friday5 PM – 1 AM
  • Saturday3 PM – 1 AM
  • Sunday1 PM – 10 PM
Phone
(760) 322-4449
Address
254 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Directions →
Rating
4.3★ from 1,004 reviews — #45 of 61 restaurants in Palm Springs (city average 4.4★)
Details
Price $$Website →

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What customers are saying

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"Tonga Hut is a great Tiki bar in the downtown Palm Springs area, featuring great drinks, really good food, great service, and a good tiki..."

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"I checked out three Tiki bars in Palm Springs and the Tonga Hut was the best by far. I went twice, off hour on a weekday and close to prime time..."

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"This place is fun!!! Daniel and his stylish pink lenses are a Vibe and so is this tiki bar!"

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"Great first experience... We went on a Sunday in the late afternoon and things were quiet in between rushes which made for a great time."

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"I visited this nicely tucked 2nd-story venue in May of '25 after a very high-temperature afternoon."

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The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar serves tropical cocktails and cuisine at 254 N Palm Canyon Dr in Palm Springs, CA

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