Original vintage Tonga Room menu from The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, featuring fantastic mid-century tropical graphics, Chinese cuisine, Polynesian-inspired cocktails, and classic tiki-era design.The Tonga Room opened at the Fairmont in 1945 and became one of San Francisco’s most famous themed dining and cocktail destinations, complete with a lagoon, floating entertainment stage, tropical décor, and elaborate drinks. This large fold-out menu is loaded with period charm. The cover features an illustrated island scene viewed through a ship’s porthole in coral pink, turquoise, black and cream, while the interior is packed with wonderfully graphic mid-century artwork and menu typography.Highlights include:* Tonga-Bar cocktail menu
* “50-Fathom Listing” of tropical drinks
* Zombie
* Tonga Punch
* Tahitian Rum Punch
* Polynesian Paradise
* Beachcomber’s Gold
* Shark’s Tooth
* Trade Winds
* Tonga Planter’s Punch
* Chinese Fire-Crackers
* Chinese and Cantonese specialties
* Won Ton
* Chop Suey
* Chow Mein
* Duck dishes
* Tropical desserts
* Charcoal-broiled steaks and chops
* Island salads
* Original period pricing throughoutThe reverse promotes “The Fairmont – San Francisco’s Hotel of Tradition Atop Fabulous Nob Hill” and describes the hotel, San Francisco Bay views, Chinatown, dining, cocktails, and dancing.A terrific piece of San Francisco restaurant history, vintage tiki culture, mid-century graphic design, Polynesian pop, cocktail history, hotel memorabilia, and vintage menu collecting. This would also frame beautifully for a home bar, tiki room, cocktail lounge, restaurant, kitchen, or retro décor collection.Condition:
Vintage condition with visible age and use. There is a pronounced horizontal fold/crease across the menu, additional creasing, edge and corner wear, light toning, and scattered surface wear/staining. The colors remain bright and visually striking. Please review all photos carefully for condition.A fantastic survivor from one of America’s most famous historic tiki destinations.
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