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

6049 Reviews

$31 to $50

Polynesian

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 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
Neighbourhood
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 VegetablesUS$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 6,049 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bali Hai Restaurant offers "spectacular views" of San Diego Bay and consistently receives praise for its "great food" and "friendly service." Diners appreciate the "Polynesian vibe" and love the "world-famous Mai Tai." It's a "classic San Diego Tiki restaurant" perfect for special occasions, offering a memorable dining experience.

6,049 Reviews

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Reyna
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. Meats were a bit on the dry side, but everything else was great. Phenomenal views. Great brunch.
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Ebony
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group brunch was amazing! The ambiance was incredible with a beautiful view. The atmosphere was welcoming and clean. The food was very delicious and plentiful. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Definitely worth eating here again.
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James
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent table on the patio. Service was good as was the food. A very enjoyable evening.
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Landon
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, server was inattentive. The manager did a good job of having his back. Food was hit or miss amongst my group. Nice place just needs service to match the ambiance.
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Nadine
VIP
Austin
107 reviews
4.0
107 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very good food and lovely space with great view. Many cocktails choices.
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Marissa
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an incredible experience! They sat us next to the water per our request and Isaac was our waiter - he gave us excellent service. The food was phenomenal as always. We bring out of state visitors here whenever they come. Highly recommend!
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Dr. Linda
VIP
San Diego
38 reviews
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We ordered a salad, edamame, 2 scoops of rice, & 2 wok fried bass dishes. The fish was good but the sauce was a disappointment. This was our go-to place to get the fried whole fish w/ponzu sauce and veggies. However, this time it was more like a gravy consistency (changed recipe) and a lot of vegetables that they did not add before, such as large carrots, onions, bell pepper, seaweed, and pickled onions. The rice was super crunchy and undercooked. Really disappointed! Service was good. Picturesque view of the SD Bay was awesome!
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Alejandra
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and husband love coming here the food and service is always amazing the staff is so friendly.
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Deborah
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prime Rib is the best I’ve had in SD. So well seasoned. But the snow crab was just too salty. Everything else was truly delicious
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Ed
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
When I’m in town I make reservations for Sunday brunch It’s always a great brunch and the views of San Diego are amazing A great restaurant. Great food friendly staff
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FAQs

Bali Hai Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6049 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

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Scott or Rosecrans
Neighbourhood
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 reservation

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 VegetablesUS$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

Overall ratings and reviews

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