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Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Bali Hai Restaurant

4.6 (6100)
$31 to $50
Polynesian
2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.

The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over 70 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.

Cancellation Policy:
The Bali Hai Restaurant requires a credit card to secure all Sunday Brunch and Holiday reservations and large groups. All credit card information will be processed securely. Changes to reservations can be made online through OpenTable up until 24 hours before the reservation. No-shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance may be subject to a charge of $25 per person.

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
  • 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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 6,100 people are saying

Bali Hai Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bali Hai Restaurant offers "incredible views" and a vibrant atmosphere with authentic Polynesian decor. Guests enjoy "fantastic service" and flavorful dishes like ribs and coconut shrimp. The buffet brunch is popular, featuring fresh seafood options. While noise levels can be high, the "amazing view" and "delicious food" make it a must-visit.
6,100 Reviews
  1. Harvey VIP

    San Diego46 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Noise level was”jet engine “ loud. No sound dampening in ceilings and ultra thin carpets made all sounds increased to 10 levels. Food was almost uneatable. The scallop entry went half uneaten and the same for the K fried chicken. One big positive to the service staff. They saw how unhappy we were and offered a free dessert cake which was the best part of the meal.

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  2. Renee

    San Diego57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious drinks. Loved the salad. The short rib and Korean chicken were both tasty.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible view and fantastic service. We had an excellent lunch and will be back.

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  4. Pearl VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrating my son's passing the bar and received his license for his law degree and was expecting a comp small dessert other than that was fine

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  5. Amy

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, especially outside! Good size portions! Delicious Polynesian flavors, especially the ribs and calamari and garlic noodles. Skip the Korean fried chicken: soggy and not flavorful. Our waiter Mario was terrific!!

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  6. Kay

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large parties of 15-18 people made it very noisy in circular space Very nice vibe and drinks Wonderful waterfront view

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  7. JW VIP

    Hawaii84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all the way around, Bali Hai is always a great time

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  8. Wayne VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal with fun, friendly service. We had a nice view of the harbor with a window seat too.

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  9. Emily

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attended the Sunday brunch. Amazing food and dessert selection was the best! Oysters were addicting. We love the decor and atmosphere.

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  10. Leo

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and flavorful. It was buffet style that had an omelette station, carving station, cold seafood station, and desserts. Our server was attentive throughout our reservation even though the restaurant was packed and chaotic. She had our nonalcoholic beverages full before we asked and made sure to ask when we ready for our next round of alcoholic drinks. She was kind and very attentive. I wish I had remembered to ask her name again before we left so I could let the management know that she was a great member of their team.

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FAQs

Bali Hai Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6100 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
11:30 PM
Booked 59 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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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