Bali Hai Restaurant

Name: Bali Hai Restaurant
Address: 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, 92106
Telephone: (619) 222-1181
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

6038 Reviews

$31 to $50

Polynesian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 61 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.

The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over fifty years. Our spectacular views of the San Diego bay and the downtown skyline make us the perfect location for any special event. Along with our dining room upstairs, our premise possesses three different and versatile private rooms. The flexibility of multiple private facilities allows us to accommodate any type of party. We host weddings, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, memorials, festivals, fundraisers, business meetings, seminars, and corporate events.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Polynesian, Seafood, Hawaiian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(619) 222-1181
Website
http://www.balihairestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mr. Dion Morales
Catering
Private dining 10 to 30. And 65 to 300.
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering The Bali Hai for your special occasion. The Bali Hai has been a favorite in San Diego for over sixty five years. With spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the city skyline, our South Pacific Room and Hawaiian Village are perfect for wedding receptions.
Private party contact
Jenny Benitez: (844) 449-4428

Location
2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Area
Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Cross Street
Scott or Rosecrans
Parking details
Lots of free parking. Sorry no valet.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Flash Fried Shishito Peppers
japanese peppers, garlic ponzu, sea salt
Ali'i Tasting
coconut shrimp, bali hai tuna poke, spinach lumpia, beef skewers, bali hai bbq ribs
Coconut Shrimp
ginger lime dipping sauce
Spinach Cream Cheese Lumpia
passion orange guava sweet and sour
Crispy Calamari
sweet garlic chili sauce, thai basil oil, micro cilantro
Beef Skewers
pickled bahn mi salad
Edamame
spicy ponzu or sea salt or garlic or hurricane; vegan & gluten free optional

Aina

Adobo Short Rib
fried potatoes, Japanese steak sauce
14 Oz. Ribeye Steak
mushroom gravy, fried egg; gluten free optional
Korean Fried Chicken
onion, scallion, sesame seeds, sweet sesame-soy sauce
Tamarind Pork Belly
pandan coconut rice, honey tamarind glaze
Mushroom Chicken
pan seared airline chicken breast, mushroom medley, bell peppers, onions, scallions, mo gu sauce
Black Pepper Beef
onions, bell pepper, oyster mushroom, scallion, pepper sauce

Kai

Whole Roasted Fish
coconut melange, stir fried curry vegetables
Crispy Ahi Tuna
furikake rice, spicy pickled cucumber, dynamite sauce; gluten free optional
Seared Salmon
salmon roe, cured salon, barley, kiwi relish, dash beurre blanc
Peanut Shrimp
noodles, bell pepper, onion, snap peas, peanut sauce, nam pal peanuts
14 Oz. Wok Fried Bass
corvina seabass, ponzu, szechuan style vegetables

Sides

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Steamed White Rice
Black Bean Tofu or Broccoli
Island Macaroni Salad
Chinese Garlic Noodles
Wok'ed or Steamed VegetablesUSD 6.00
Thai Brussel Sprouts
w/ chinese sausage
Vegetable Fried Rice or Vegetable Chow Mein

Add to Fried Rice or Chow Mein

Fried Egg
Chicken
Bacon
Kim Chee
Spam
Pineapple
Shrimp

Dessert

Spiced Pear Cheesecake
Speculoos, poached Asian pears, sangria gelee, balsamic reduction
Cannoli Dip
Ricotta, cinnamon, chocolate chips and Cutwater spiced rum
Raspberry Mousse
Goat Cheese, macadamia shortbread
Chocolate Sorbet
Rich dark and delicious!

What 6,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bali Hai Restaurant offers "stunning views" of the San Diego harbor, enhancing a lively Tiki-inspired atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "great service" and "delicious food," with standout cocktails like the Mai Tai. Ideal for special occasions, this historic venue provides a memorable dining experience with its "amazing" brunch and "friendly" staff.

6,038 Reviews

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Ellen
VIP
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our Valentines Day dinner here at a view table. Despite being very busy, Daniel S provided us with excellent service. They had a special menu available that sounded great but too big a meal for us. We opted for a mixed pupus platter that was a tasty introduction followed by a shared delicious seared ahi tuna and a side of Brussel sprouts with Chinese sausage.
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Lesa
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Feels like being in Hawaii! Love this amazing restaurant 🌺
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Bobbie
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great except the bar area. We like to go early to have drinks before dinner. The noise in the bar area off to the right was atrocious. This was the second time in a row where large groups (approximately 8 to 10) people gathered. They were loud and obnoxious, yelling over each other. Nothing was done to quiet them down. Other patrons in the area were also upset over the noise level. You can’t hear each other talk. After being seated for dinner, however, everything was great!!
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david
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A couple if two we were seated next to a boisterous party making it difficult to communicate with each other. I initially ordered the fish of the day. The waiter, Josh recommended instead of the dinner, I get it as as sandwich. Big mistake. The sandwich was extremely messy. Flavors were no more than if we had gone to s fast food. Not the same as being able to enjoy the flavor of the mahi mahi on its own. My mistake was taking his advice. My wife ordered tea It was served without a spoon to stir in the accompanied honey. The Coconut Shrimp with dipping sauce was very good. However on completion we were told to keep our fork for the main course.. laying a used fork on the barr table top? I ordered the mahi with a side of house salad and instead was served macaroni salad. The waiter, when he returned did make the change. All in all it was not thr Bali Hai we remembered from our previous visits. For us a bad choice for what we had planned for a special lunch.
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Sharleen
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my daughter's birthday, great food, drinks and service
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Karri
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful views, wonderful cocktails and food. Would definitely recommend!
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Lovelle
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated on the spot I reserved! Very accommodating staff and professionals! I love the crispy ahi tuna and the calamari! I kept coming back for these dishes!
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Patricia
Phoenix
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going there since the 50s. Still a great place to go
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BJ
VIP
New Mexico
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a find on Shelter Island for a fabulous Sunday Brunch Buffet. The view! The Seafood! The fun Polynesian vibe!
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Evie
San Diego
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As usua, the food, presentation and service was excellent; looking forward to our next visit!!
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Bali Hai Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6038 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 61 times today

2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Scott or Rosecrans
Area
Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Polynesian, Seafood, Hawaiian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lots of free parking. Sorry no valet.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mr. Dion Morales
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.balihairestaurant.com/
Phone number
(619) 222-1181
Catering
Private dining 10 to 30. And 65 to 300.
Private party facilities
Thank you for considering The Bali Hai for your special occasion. The Bali Hai has been a favorite in San Diego for over sixty five years. With spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the city skyline, our South Pacific Room and Hawaiian Village are perfect for wedding receptions.
Private party contact
Jenny Benitez: (844) 449-4428

Bali Hai Restaurant

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Crispy Calamari

Crispy Ahi Tuna

Crab Louis

Raw / Cold

Bali Hai Tuna Poke

Oysters on a Half Shell

Salads

Local Greens Salad

House Caeser Salad

Sesame Garlic Noodle Salad

Pupus

Flash Fried Shishito Peppers

Ali'i Tasting

Coconut Shrimp

Spinach Cream Cheese Lumpia

Crispy Calamari

Beef Skewers

Edamame

Aina

Adobo Short Rib

14 Oz. Ribeye Steak

Korean Fried Chicken

Tamarind Pork Belly

Mushroom Chicken

Black Pepper Beef

Kai

Whole Roasted Fish

Crispy Ahi Tuna

Seared Salmon

Peanut Shrimp

14 Oz. Wok Fried Bass

Sides

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Steamed White Rice

Black Bean Tofu or Broccoli

Island Macaroni Salad

Chinese Garlic Noodles

Wok'ed or Steamed VegetablesUSD 6.00

Thai Brussel Sprouts

Vegetable Fried Rice or Vegetable Chow Mein

Add to Fried Rice or Chow Mein

Fried Egg

Chicken

Bacon

Kim Chee

Spam

Pineapple

Shrimp

Dessert

Spiced Pear Cheesecake

Cannoli Dip

Raspberry Mousse

Chocolate Sorbet

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