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Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Bali Hai Restaurant

4.6
4.6
5968 Reviews
$31 to $50
Polynesian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 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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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
  • 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
  • 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

What 5,968 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bali Hai Restaurant offers a "hidden gem" experience in San Diego with "amazing views" and a "taste of Hawaiian food." Guests rave about the "best drinks in the world," especially the strong Mai Tais. The service is praised as "friendly and efficient," making it a must-visit for brunch enthusiasts.

5,968 Reviews
  1. Felinor

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the view, I book this dinner a month in advance or more and I requested for a table with a view and for sure they honor my request. The staff are great. The food is average. Overall we love our experience during dinner.

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  2. Rachel

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere and great food! Prices are a bit high for adults, but kid prices are great. Still worth it on an occasion. This was my 2nd time spending Thanksgiving here and I’d do it again! Our server was very nice too!

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  3. Kathryn

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We prefer to sit on the deck where it is always more intimate, quieter, away from the busy intersections. The San Diego skyline is crisp in every direction. Heaters keep you from getting chilled in the cooler nights. Food and service never disappoint. Bali Hai has been our go-to spot since I was a child 60+ yrs ago for celebrations. Just recently we've been taking advantage of their holiday buffets; OMG, beautiful and delicious!

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  4. Kittie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it and planning to do it again. We used to do the Sunday Brunches back in the day.

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  5. John

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    For 200 bucks for two, I expected more. No seafood station, desserts were skimpy, a zucchini bundt cake....really? Feels like we paid fifty dollars for the food and 150 for the view.

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  6. Donna

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fine. However, I truly love DARK MEAT turkey, which there was none of. Only turkey breast. This may sound "finicky" , but it was very disappointing. Otherwise, food was very good, service excellent.

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  7. Thomas

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Bali Hai. One of my favorite restaurant's. The views are amazing. the food for Thanksgiving was great.

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  8. Al

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice variety of tasty food. Multiple entree options. Wide selection of desserts.

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  9. Glenn

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The portions are huge and a good value from that perspective. But all of it was over salted.

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  10. Isaiah

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Delicious food. Great atmosphere 👌

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Bali Hai Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 5968 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Bali Hai Restaurant

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
  • 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
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