Bali Hai Restaurant

About the Business

Specialties

Sprawling Polynesian eatery known for its mai tai cocktails, seafood dishes & enchanting bay views. We also offer three private banquet rooms and a bay front ceremony site for weddings.

History

Established in 1955.

Locals and visitors flock to San Diego's iconic Bali Hai Restaurant for its beautiful views and distinctive Pacific Rim style menu. The landmark restaurant, located on the northern tip of Shelter Island, is a chic, sleek Polynesian paradise opened in 1955 by San Diego restaurateur Tom Ham. Bali Hai was the island's first "tiki temple," named after the song popularized by the musical "South Pacific," and remains one of the largest remaining original tiki temples. Family owned and operated for over five decades, Ham's vision continues through his daughter Susie Baumann and her husband Larry, and sons Grant, Andy and Tommy.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Bali H.

Business Owner

Guarding the front entrance of the Bali Hai Restaurant is the Famous Mr. Bali Hai Tiki. Modeled after early Headhunters of the South Pacific, Mr. Bali Hai was first put on guard back when Tom Ham took over the restaurant.

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