2230 Shelter Island Dr
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 222-1181
www.balihairestaurant.com
Classic Tiki Restaurant on San Diego’s Shelter Island with a large collection of Oceanic Art.
Opened in 1953.
Hours:
Lunch
Monday-Saturday: 11:30-2:45
Sunday Brunch: 10:00am-2:00pm
Dinner
Monday-Thurs: 5:00pm-8:45pm
Friday-Saturday: 5:00pm-9:45pm
Sunday: 4:00pm-8:45pm
Lounge
Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm-8:45pm
Friday-Saturday: 3:00pm-9:45pm
Sunday: 4:00pm-8:45pm
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3:00pm-5:00pm
All Ages
Reviews (Updated 5/7/2025)
Trip Advisor Rating: 4.2/5
OpenTable Rating: 4.6/5
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Yelp Rating: 3.7/5
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Seaside OG tiki
The first time we visited Bali Hai it was between lunch and dinner services. We were sat for drinks but it felt off, like we didn’t get the full experience. The second time we went, we had dinner reservations and had a lovely time. The decor is so classic, that Mai tai is something else. We loved our food and the service. If you can manage to stay at Humphrey’s and walk back after dinner, that’s good living.
Using the Critiki rating system:
Decor 5
Drink quality 4
Drink selection 4
Mood 5
Music 4
Service 5
Tikiness 5
Tilt 5
Vibe 5
Food 5
Average 4.7
The view gets better every time.
Twice we’ve come here for lunch and twice the food has been insanely good! Reasonable prices and huge portions. I didn’t try a mixed drink there so I am not familiar with them to be able to write a review. The decor is amazing and the staff are great!