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Bali Hai Restaurant

San Diego, CA
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2230 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA
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Opened in 1953
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm
Sun 9:30am-10pm
balihairestaurant.com
(619) 222-1181
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Bali Hai Restaurant

7.9

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Decor 7.9
Drink Quality 7.6
Drink Selection 7.9
Food Quality 8.1
Food Selection 8
Mood 7.7
Music 7.4
Service 8.5
Tikiness 8.1
Tilt 8.1
Vibe 8.1

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Humuhumu’s description

When Bali Hai first opened, it was called The Hut, and was a subsidiary of Christian's Hut
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Christian's Hut
Newport Beach, CA
Bar & Restaurant
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 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
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When you arrive at Shelter Island's large roundabout, take it to the left, to the island's north-east end.

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Bali Hai has its own free parking lot.

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Justinw_206
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Tuesday, July 4, 2017
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Tentatively flying down and hoping to be in around 7pm
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Hexi Lee Voodoo
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Thursday, August 10, 2017
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I will be at the opening night of Tiki Oasis, looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Robot Tiki
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Friday, August 11, 2017
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Will visit at lunch or dinner time on the second day of Tiki Oasis.
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A.E.Mitchell
A.E.Mitchell has visited Bali Hai Restaurant.
May 11, 2017, 12:47 PM
Started the evening at False Idol and ended the evening at Bali Hai. We had a selection of appetizers and I tried the classic Navy Grog. The food was excellent and the Grog was as well. Since we are outside rather difficult to grade the Tiki-ness. All in all a totally enjoyable evening.
KevinCrossman
KevinCrossman has visited Bali Hai Restaurant.
April 8, 2017, 9:13 PM
Lunch on a Saturday and the place wasn't too crowded, though unfortunately we were next to a table of 12 including four loud kids.

I should have listened to the comments about the Mai Tai, which had even less non-Rum than the menu implied. Really all it needed was a little something else but as it is it is very strong but really not very good. Mai Tai lovers, be sure to avoid this!

Out lunch was outstanding as we sampled pupus. The other drinks we had were good (not great) but really liked this place. Lots of old school touches and the views were amazing. Good service too.
Disarmed
Disarmed has visited Bali Hai Restaurant.
November 25, 2016, 9:24 AM
I wish they would use real orgeat instead of Trader Vic's high fructose concoction. =(
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