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Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Bali Hai Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6006 Reviews
$31 to $50
Polynesian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 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 6,006 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 "million dollar view" of San Diego Bay, complemented by "phenomenal" and "delicious" tiki cocktails. Guests rave about the "warm and welcoming" service, with standout servers like Aaron and Victor. The sunday brunch and mai tais are especially recommended. While some mention noise and occasional wait times, the "gorgeous" view and "great atmosphere" make it a memorable dining destination.

6,006 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the Sunday buffet. Definitely worth the cost! The crab legs and oysters were delicious. And the breakfast food was as well. Service was amazing. Our waiter was on top of it. Will definitely go again.

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  2. Kate

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've never been disappointed at Bali Hai! Everything's great, the view's amazing, the service is phenomenal, and my waitress was awesome!highly recommend to eat there!

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  3. Liza

    VIP

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful fresh seafood Buffett with oysters crab legs chilled shrimp, crab Benedict- perfect poached eggs! Also a carving station with prime rib nicely rare and excellent horseradish sauce Plenty of desserts and other items like a variety of ribs, coconut pancakes and more! Highly recommend one Mai Tai as well as their deliscious fruit tea.

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  4. John

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated promptly in a perfect seat by the window. The brunch was amazing with a wide variety of selections. We tested nearly every item. Lol. 2 hours to enjoy the brunch so we weren’t rushed. Our waitress was attentive and saw to our needs (refilled drinks, water, coffee). This was our first time for the brunch after several dinners. I have no doubt we’ll be back for more brunches.

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  5. Sarah

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Location and view are to die for. Friendly service, but our waiter had a visibly runny nose and mucus in his nostrils, greasy hair and his uniform was not as clean as I’d hope for a restaurant like this. The other servers had soiled uniforms too. Table was clean but the salt and pepper shakes were filthy. Food was meh. Coctail wasn’t great…served an old fashioned with small ice cubes. But the prices weren’t bad and the vibe was peaceful in the late afternoon. It was the vibe we needed.

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  6. Jullie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch buffet. The variety really exceeded my expectations.

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  7. Bob

    VIP

    Phoenix

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well what can I say...?! Bali Hai on New Year's Day has been a family tradition for 16 years! And it is AWESOME! Best brunch in San Diego and the best restaurant run by the best family! And the World's BEST Mai Tai's !

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  8. Evie

    San Diego

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely the BEST!! Betty our server… the BEST!! Will always return!!

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  9. Randy

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was half way thru first plate of food before even being greeted and drink order taken. Thru second plate before we received our drinks.. Food was fair at best. How can you not have mashed potatoes or scrambled eggs at a brunch buffet. We asked for a window seat. Which were available on first come first serve basis according to their website. We were denied a window seat even though there were plenty. One and done , we will not be returning.

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  10. Roahne

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent our new years' day morning brunch the view is amazing the server were very accomodating and the food is a good price for a brunch

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Bali Hai Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6006 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 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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