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Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Bali Hai Restaurant

4.6 (6107)
$31 to $50
Polynesian
2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 51 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

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What 6,107 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bali Hai Restaurant offers a "stunning waterfront view" and "tropical ambiance," transporting guests to a "Polynesian paradise." The menu, though reduced, remains a hit with "delicious Polynesian flavors" and "vibrant drinks." While the atmosphere can get lively, the "service is consistently excellent," making it ideal for celebrations and memorable dining experiences.
6,107 Reviews
  1. Tim VIP

    San Diego71 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunch has a multitude of offerings from fresh seafood to omelet station. We had a window seat (request table 42 whenever possible). Service is spot on and it's a pretty festive situation with large groups enjoying the food and ambience.

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  2. Pam VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality of food was not good and the selection was odd. The atmosphere is nice and the service was good. Not worth the price.

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  3. Hannah

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They had excellent, unique buffet brunch items. We haven’t been to an all you can eat buffet in a while and left so satisfied with the variety and quality. Very nice experience!

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  4. jill VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible view, excellent food and ambiance. Best Mai Tai in town.

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  5. KEITH

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service & views were awesome And our server Victor was great!

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  6. Barbara VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place ! Salmon was awesome . Waiter was so much fun and made the evening extra special with his wit !!

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  7. Todd

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat at the Bali Hai at least once a year and always on our anniversary, June 12th. We had our wedding reception there on that date in 1999 so it makes for a nice annual tradition. Always great food and a great view! The menu has been reduced to fewer items, but all are great. The restaurant is loud when it's busy and difficult to maintain a conversation at times. Seems like they have less experienced wait staff then in the past but I've noticed that at other restaurants, likely due to the tight labor market in this post covid world. We requested a window table and got it. Nice to see they look at the notes in the OpenTable request. Excellent tropical drinks and the strongest mai tai being their signature drink with 2.4 million sold, at least per the counter on their website. It's like getting away to Hawaii / the pacific islands with great food & drink.

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  8. Harvey VIP

    San Diego46 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    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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  9. Renee

    San Diego57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    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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  10. 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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Bali Hai Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6107 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. San Diego
  5. Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 51 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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