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Bali Hai Restaurant

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Address:
2230 Shelter Island Dr
San Diego, CA 92106

Neighborhood:
Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

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Cuisine:
Hawaiian

Price: $30 and under

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Bali Hai Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.balihairestaurant.com
Email: grant@balihairestaurant.com
Phone: (619) 222-1181
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 3pm, Sunday Brunch: 9:30-2pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 9pm, Friday & Saturday: 5pm - 10pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Seafood, Pan-Asian
Executive Chef: Mr. Chris Powell
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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 fifty years. With spectacular views of San Diego Bay and the city skyline, our South Pacific Room and Hawaiian Village are perfect for wedding receptions. Also our unique banquet room the bamboo room, is perfect for rehearsal dinners.
Private Party Contact: Jenni Benitiz (619) 222-1181

Getting there

Cross Street: Scott or Rosecrans
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Lots of free parking. Sorry no valet.

A word from Bali Hai Restaurant

Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.

Bali Hai Restaurant

4.3

263 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View

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274 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

274 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(227)
special occasion(187)
romantic(149)

good for groups(113)
fit for foodies(82)
great for outdoor dining(79)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (274)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My husband and I visit this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My husband and I visit this restaurant once a year. We continue to go back because of the memory it holds for us, and the ambiance. The view of downtown San Diego and the bay is amazing. The food is good. The menu is small so there's not much to choose from. We usually order something different every time we go since we haven't found our favorite dish. We'll definitely be back."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

It is all about the view.

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It is all about the view. Lunch service was friendly but slow considering the restaurant was not even close to full. Absolutely great tempura-style onion rings and the hoisin beef skewers were tender, spicy and flavorful. Attention to details lacking--lettuce cups wilted and inedible, soup tepid and the cute jar holding sauce still had its price label. Lettuce cheerfully replaced and soup taken off the bill. I would go back for onion rings and beef, other diners said their sandwiches were great."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lovely place...only gave three

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Lovely place...only gave three stars for the food because my husband said his sweet and sour chicken was very mediocre. Everything else was very good. Thanks!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The view was spectacular.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The view was spectacular. We could see the skyline of San Diego perfectly. It was raining when we got there but the sun came out and made the skyline standout against the dark clouds...wonderful! We saw a bird diving into the water for food, seals, dolphins and cruise ships leaving for their journeys. Our waitress was always there to make sure we needed anything. I am so glad I picked this restaurant and my sister from Kansas was very impressed!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and views!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2008

Dined on 04/12/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a bit of trouble tryin to find the place even though it was located walking distance from the Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites where we stayed. The restaurant is on Shelter Island and has great views of the bay. I ordered the 8oz Chimichurri steak which was cooked just perfectly. My wife ordered the charsui pork tenderloin which was moist and very tender. We shared sides of steamed white rice and wok veggies. Our daughter had the pepperoni pizza. The mixed drinks were wonderful. Great way to end the day after walking around Seaworld for 8 hours."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was great! I recomend

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was great! I recomend getting reservations it fills up quick! The veiw is amazing and so romantic! Great for any occasion big or small!"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I've been to Bali Hai off

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been to Bali Hai off and on for close to 30 years. I thought it had lost some of the charm when they did the major remodel, but my last visit there really changed my opinion.

The food was spectacular, the service was great, and the views are amazing. This is something I will look forward to every time San Diego is on my travel agenda for business or pleasure."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

no promised 'bday cake'

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We came in for a bday dinner & i made the recommendation to eat at this resto. I had called in hours before our reservation to inform them of the purpose of the dinner and I askd if i can pay extra for any celebratory extras. The girl told me they will give a small bday cake on the house for dessert. But in the end of our dinner, we were just handed the menu for dessert and when we opted out of their selections, was just handed the check. I was too embarrassed to have to ask for that 'supposed free dessert bday cake' that we just left and i havent mentioned it to anybody ALIVE. And though I was very satisfied with my food selection, the bday boy didnt fall in love with their thai seafood. Sadly, he will not be a huge fan of Bali hai"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We hadn't been there in years.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2007

Dined on 04/01/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We hadn't been there in years. It's been remodeled since and the updated, contemporary menu, a delight."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The seating spacing was appropriate

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The seating spacing was appropriate for a special occasion brunch of this type (Easter). We had to wait about 10 minutes for our table. The window table was well worth the wait! Good selection of items and all were good, some very good-especially the sashimi!"