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Bali Hai RestaurantBar & Restaurant
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Mon-Sat 11:30am-3pm
5pm-10pm Sun 10am-2pm 4pm-10pm
Opened in 1953
Defunct tiki not included,
distances are as the crow flies.
ad, 134
matchbook, 126, 133 mug, 131 picture, 52, 130-132 text, 82-83, 130-131, 133-134
picture, 14
Postcard from Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego
date unknown, from the collection of Mimi Payne
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When Bali Hai first opened, it was called The Hut, and was a susidiary of Christian's Hut in Newport Beach. The business didn't do well initially, until the manager Tom Ham took it over and renamed it Bali Hai. Atop the building, you can still see "the Goof," a funny-looking guy who was the mascot for Christian's Hut. Bali Hai developed their own mascot, Mr. Bali Hai, whose droopy-lidded face can be seen at the front door, and on the tiki mugs. Today, Bali Hai remains a popular polynesian restaurant, with many fine examples of polynesian art both indoors and out.
Bali Hai is located on Shelter Island in San Diego, along with Humphrey's Half Moon Inn and Trader Mort's Liquor. How to find it:
When you arrive at Shelter Island's large roundabout, take it to the left, to the island's north-east end.
Parking:
Bali Hai has its own free parking lot.
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DoktorTiki
September 28, 2008, 4:27 PM
So sad...killer location and history; nice classic decor but the drinks and food have fallen so far from what they used to be. The most undrinkable Mai Tai! The other drinks were also more about lots of liquor and little about flavor. The food selection was good but of ten guests, none had anything they would rave about. They should send the bartenders and cooks to the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale to rediscover what great drinks and food are like. You should come here as a tribute to one of the oldest Tiki's in America but be prepared to enjoy the nostalgia more than the present.
John S. james
February 6, 2009, 10:03 PM
Right on the mark Doktor Tiki! They do have a great tiki oriented gift shop on the ground floor just to the right of the main entrance and I recommend it highly - as prices and selection can be surprising both up and down.
Builtiki
September 4, 2009, 4:29 PM
the historic importance makes this a must to visit...the photos of the place as it is being constructed are great to see...
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Slacks Ferret
November 5, 2009, 12:37 PM
Bananabobs posted this on TC a while back, but it's worth checking out if you're a fan of the Bali Hai. Here is a You-Tube video of a Chrysler Turbine car that's driving around Shelter Island back in the early days of the Bali Hai (stayed tuned around 1:40): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gy_fNjOy98
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PackmanWSU01
July 15, 2010, 12:27 AM
The food was good (I had chicken of the Gods) and I also like the drinks (especially Goof Punch) with the souvenier glass. The place seems too modern for my taste, but overall it was a great expirience and I'd go again.
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