Bali Hai Restaurant

4.7

6061 Reviews

$31 to $50

Polynesian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 65 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

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
Neighborhood
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

Private dining

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 Vegetables$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 6,061 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 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 a "spectacular view" of San Diego Bay and a "classic Polynesian" vibe, making it a "must-visit" for special occasions. The "delicious food" and "strong drinks" are noteworthy, particularly the "famous Mai Tai." While some found the noise level high, the "friendly service" and "beautiful setting" enhance the dining experience.

6,061 Reviews

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Jacqueline VIP
Dallas8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! We are from out of town and this is the second time we have eaten here. Both times the food has been delicious and the service has been above and beyond! Very nice people. And you can’t beat the view!!
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Casey
Boise7 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Meh. Definitely not like it used to be. There are better options out there for dinner folks.
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Javier
San Diego19 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and the service were excellent as always. The view was magnificent. The only draw back was the noise level it sounded like we were in the stock market. Very hard to talk and to hear the other person in my party.
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Bob VIP
Phoenix49 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bali Hai is such a wonderful place! The view is incredible. The food is outstanding. The Mai Tai's are THE World's Best! It is our favorite "home away from home@ in San Diego!
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andrea
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
View was stunning, variety of fun yummy cocktails and delicious food (we tried cashew shrimp, short rib yakisoba, Korean fried chicken, Chinese broccoli) and great vibe for a 20 something birthday celebration with parents. Attentive but not intrusive service. Very pleased with our first time visit.
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Paul
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food with a spectacular view
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Michael
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic visit!! We’re staying across the street and eating here daily on our next visit to SD!
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Deydra
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view good food fresh cold seafood! Mimosas $4
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We went for the Sunday buffet on my boyfriend’s birthday. For $68 we tried to get our money’s worth eating mostly crab and meat, but they had really good breakfast options too. Some things were disappointing like stale wonton chips and cold meat (bc people would forget to close the lid), but overall it was a good eating experience. The best things were the poke and nutella french toast! The service was on the bad side in my opinion because we were only checked on once at the beginning of our meal and for the rest of the time we had to wave them down for refills and such (they advertise unlimited coffee and tea but have to bring it to you). The guy at the omelette bar was rude and didn’t greet you/try to explain anything, and was obviously bothered he couldn’t keep talking to his coworker lol. The view and ambience were so so nice, honestly better than I was expecting.
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Jenna
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love Bali hai, the food is always delicious. The service charge plus 18% gratuity is my only gripe for a self-service buffet.
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Bali Hai Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6061 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

Mar 15, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Scott or Rosecrans
Neighborhood
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

Dining areas

Additional information

South Pacific Room

Hawaiian Village

Custom inquiry

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 Vegetables$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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