Bali Hai Restaurant

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   LisaY

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

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   Family get together dinner with brother during a 2-day getaway quick trip.

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   DANTHEMAN

   San Diego

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   I wanted to have my birthday dinner here. The service was very good, the salads were great as was our appetizer. The Entree was flavorless, very disappointing. I would order salad and appetizer only next time.

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   DonP

   New England

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Was aghast that the only drinks included in the Sunday brunch were coffee and water. Between that and the limited food selection, Tom Ham’s is now my go to for a Sunday brunch!

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   The restaurant has a great view and a great vibe. The food was excellent and the service was awesome. They were able to split our check because we were a smaller table which was very convenient. Loved the place and we can't wait to go back.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Great atmosphere, food, and drinks. Fairly priced. Service was a bit slow on this visit, but that is rare from my experience.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   15 reviews

   2.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Restaurant has beautiful views, our waiter Kevin was outstanding but I got to say the food was terrible it was all very bland totally lacked seasoning. The coconut shrimp appetizer was pretty good. But the rest was just ehhhh. 1. Crispy Ahi Tuna, with rice, spicy pickled cucumbers and dynamite sauce. Only thing dynamite was the whit rice. 2. Spicy black bean shrimp, Absolutely no flavor I was completely surprised could’ve got a better meal at Panda Express. 3. Korean fried chicken, tasted like something frozen out of a bag from Walmart….again no flavor. 4. Pan Seared scallops…were a hit with my 79 year old mother, she enjoyed those and the garlic mashed potatoes. Pina colada not one drop of alcohol, Bloody Mary wasn’t to bad. Check came out to 186 bucks to 225 with the tip, Got to say I will never go back there again the food was just totally subpar only thing great was our waiter and the view.

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   SeanP

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   The food was mediocre but the view was spectacular and the service was wonderful. Dry club sandwich and sad poke salad :(

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Date night with my husband. Everything was perfect. Food was excellent, we even saw a Seal swim by for an added experience

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9. FL

   FLASH

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   We have been coming here for over 40 years on vacation. The dinning area is Very loud. We enjoyed the meal and the view of San Diego

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10. ST

    ScottT

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Great experience. Can’t wait to go back!

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11. SV

    SukiV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2022

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    We sat outside on the lanai, it was pleasant and quiet, and we could have conversation without straining to hear. The food, drink, and service were ALL stellar! Daniel was our waiter, and he was top notch. He was knowledgeable about the menu and provided great suggestions. I will ask for him next time!

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    ErinD

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2022

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    Bali Hai is a lovely place to take visiting family for a great meal.

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    EddieG

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The fresh fish of the day that we ordered as our entree was not fresh. We had to order a couple sides. This was our first time eating there. Our server and environment was perfect,

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    JayLeary

    Minneapolis

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

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    Everything you’d want from a classic tiki spot! Incredible waterfront location with a classic view of San Diego, unbeatable upscale tiki decor, the best tiki cocktail menu around and the sense that your sitting in a lounge that’s made a lot of people happy for generations. This was the spot of my parents’ first date in 1955. It’s rare and a little bit amazing to find a restaurant that’s been around for so long & still run by the original family. And despite its age, it’s still clean, beautiful and looks good as new. No small feat! It’s a bit pricey, especially the cocktails. But for the ultimate upscale tiki experience and views second to none, I’ll gladly pay the prices. My only complaint is there was a storage room immediately behind my table and a floor to ceiling window looking into stacks of milk crates and other clutter. Completely out of place in the otherwise pristine tiki setting. I can’t wait for my next visit to Bali Hai.

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    MikelC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

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    Prices were a little high, but the food was great. Our server was wonderful.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

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    Love Bali Hai! Best Mai Tai’s, great food, and you cannot beat the view and service!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

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    Ambiance was perfect. Lovely panoramic views of the SD skyline. The food was just ok, not bad food just nothing to write home about. Our server was awesome! We liked him a lot. We’ll definitely go back.

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    MtnMama

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

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    Beautiful setting, great food and drinks, easy parking.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

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    We rented a yacht in the marina there right by Bali Hai. I did not realize how close we were to the restaurant or I would have made dinner reservations. But we got last minute reservations at 2pm on Saturday which was perfect after a morning on the water. Had some very good strong Mai Tai’s with the best spinach and cheese egg rolls. And for main course crispy lobster tacos and a pork Hawaiian bowl. Dessert was an amazing butterscotch like crème brûlée but no crispy top and passion fruit cheesecake. I’m salivating just typing it. With amazing views, spectacular drinks and food to die for, you can’t go wrong with Bali Hai!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

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    Great experience

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21. RC

    RickC

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

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    Horrible all around…..service, food, restaurant in general….dirty, outdated and loud.

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    BrendaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

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    This is an old classic with new amazing food! Wok fried sea bass and drinks, great! Fantastic service!

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    Marcus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

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    Great views, friendly and attentive service with delicious food

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24. DR

    DRMA

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

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    Our server was very professional. Food was okay nothing special. Drinks have a lot of sugar and ice.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

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    First of all, the view was amazing! Our table was a 2 person table tucked behind a pole but our server was attentive! The $15 coconut shrimp appetizer was lukewarm and not crunchy when it arrived at the table. Flavor was good but a bit disappointed for the price. Our entrees were very good. The atmosphere is more of a casual vibe and was very loud during the peak of dinner. We had to speak up to hear each other. Not a "romantic" restaurant to go to but we would definitely go again!

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26. RK

    RonKrasner

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

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    Amazing views of the city excellent service good value and awesome dinner

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2022

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    Had dinner before a concert at Humphrey’s. The views were spectacular. Our waitress Olivia was terrific, food and drink were great. Service slowed a bit as the restaurant got crowded, to be expected…

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28. CC

    CCSDCA

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2022

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    The coconut shrimp was tough, stringy and no coconut flavor in the coating. The dipping sauce was too watery and had a strange flavor. The Cubano sandwich tasted like it had a wasabi sauce and not a mustard sauce. The first were outstanding. The view is beautiful.

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    scvgal

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2022

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    Decent service but kitchen was slow and at two hours for dining we missed part of our concert. A glass of wine should have been comp’ed due to delay at the least.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2022

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    This is my 2nd time visiting this location from out of state. I absolutely love the ambiance and view. Both visits were with different people but our experience was the same, everyone loved our appetizers and drinks but unfortunately felt DUPED once we received our entrees. The wait staff was awesome and again the view keeps me wanting to visit but I will only have appetizers from now on.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service, great ambiance. Portion size was as perfect as well. We sat outside and the view of the water was amazing. Unfortunately, we just missed sunset, but it was still a great sight. After dinner we went down by the fire pit for extra views as well. Would highly recommend Bali Hai to everyone

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    BrianW

    Adelaide

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The ribs were amazing and the wok fried sea bass portion was very generous. The roasted squash salad was not amazing. The menu online had a few items we had planned on ordering that were not available. All in all it was a good dinner.

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33. L

    Lalas15

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

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    First time having lunch here. The service was good. Friendly server, got part of my request wrong but another lead staff made it up. Brought a fam member here for lunch. Surprisingly the menu was very, very limited. Fam ordered halibut w rice- rice and sauce serving portion was very frugal for $22. I ordered fish n chips but unfortunately the fish was bitter? Hu? It did not taste right. Server replaced w poke salad. Overall the food, except for the platter appetizers was disappointedly MEDIOCRE. The drinks were great though and the view was nice. We’re it not for the bad food and limited menus I would have rated 4 stars. As is 2 stars. Lots of room for improvement. Paid $175 for three people including tip.

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    yummy

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

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    Beautiful view of downtown and the ocean. Lots of parking!

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    JudyP1

    Las Vegas

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    This was our first time dining at Bali Hai. We started with a Mai Tai in the bar. The drink was not my cup of tea, rocket fuel would be a fair description. Bartenders were lovely and friendly. Ambience was perfect as well as the view. Dinners were very good and prices were fair in today’s economy.

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36. KE

    KEITHR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

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    Our experience with Bali Hai, was very good, with the execption of a very loud B.D. party. Service excellent, staff great, food good, Mai tais debilitating. We have gone there since 1958, when we arrived in San Diego. The city has changed, but the Bali Hai hasn't. I retired from the Navy Lab, Point Loma, and our group has had many enjoyable afternoons/evenings there for the past many years!!!

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    AndyB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

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    Excellent view of the harbour and wonderful food and cocktails.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2022

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    A little noisy inside bar and restaurant, much better outside. Have been coming here for over 40 years, including our wedding rehearsal dinner in 1982! Great view. Great food. Great service.

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    VictorT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Food wasnt that good for what you pay for. Servers weren’t too friendly either

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    AliciaS

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2022

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    It was my first time there. Amazing view. Great food. Great date spot

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