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Bali Hai Restaurant


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4 of 5 stars 45 ratings
45 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
9
4.0 of 5 stars
22
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#191 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: Polynesian, Hawaiian, Californian
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4 of 5 stars
Luth44 2 contributions
May 16, 2009

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4 of 5 stars
gordonsvillegal 5 contributions
gordonsville, virginia
May 4, 2009

The food was good. My husband's Mahi Mahi was better than my Shrimp and Chicken. The drinks were average--tasted like mixer rather than fresh ingredients. The view was SPECTACULAR. We even saw a seal begging from a fisherman while we were eating. Also love the Tiki decor. It's a nice, classy ,old restaurant. more

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1 of 5 stars
onzh20 3 contributions
San Diego
May 2, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The view is fantastic. The service is okay. The food is inconsistent between very good and acceptable. But my biggest concern about this restaurant occurred when I walked past the area where they keep their trash one evening. I saw about half a dozen rats scurrying around. I haven't been back since. more

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4 of 5 stars
Trip4AWeekend 38 contributions
Deerfield Beach, FL
Mar 14, 2009

My mom and I went here on our last day of vacation in San Diego and we were pleasantly surprised. I had the coconut shrimp and my mom had the island chicken. The view is amazing and the food almost stands up to it (it's almost as good). The house dressing on the salad is good, nice ginger flavor. The... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Go for the drinks and the view. Skip the food if you can. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 12, 2008

Love the rib appetizer things, my auntie had her wedding rehearsal dinner there. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 9, 2008

Wonder bay views. Nice buffet. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 7, 2008

One of the best views of downtown you can get. The owner Larry is great. Also, you can tie your boat up at his dock. more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 4, 2008

Used to be good...not so much now. Lives on it's past laurels, tourist attraction more

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5 of 5 stars
dukeofearl13 1 contribution
san diego
Jul 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I have been dinning off and on since 1959 when my senior class in high school had its "Senior Banquet" there. In the early days there were polynesian floor shows on the first floor on weekends. Kimo and the troops put on some amazing shows. The place has had its ups and downs over the years. Recently it has gone... more

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Bali Hai Restaurant Address

2230 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Tel: (619) 222-1181 Fax: 619-222-4081
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.