Bali Hai Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Bali Hai Restaurant, a gem located on Shelter Island in San Diego, where Asian fusion meets the vibrant spirit of tiki bars. The menu is a delightful tapestry of flavors, offering a wide array of options including pescatarian, vegan, and vegetarian dishes, making it an inclusive dining destination for all.

  • Reservation and takeout services ensure convenience, while a full bar and happy hour specials provide the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening or casual group gathering.
  • Enjoy heated outdoor seating under the stars or partake in private dining for special occasions.
  • The ambiance is classy yet inviting, ideal for families, kids, and those looking for a little fun with dancing and games.

The flavors burst in every dish, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality and innovation. Every visit feels like a mini-vacation, making Bali Hai Restaurant a true culinary oasis.

Pupus

Alii Tasting

Coconut Shrimp, Bali Hai Tuna Poke, Spinach Lumpia, Beef Skewers

$$18.00

Bali Hai Tuna Poke

avocado cream cheese, seaweed salad, masago, wonton

$$19.00

Coconut Shrimp

ginger lime dipping sauce

$$15.00

Spinach Cream Cheese Lumpia

passion orange guava sweet and sour

$$10.00

Island Beef Skewers

pickled bahn mi salad

$$13.00

Bali Fries

savory spicy seasoned or wasabi

$$7.00

Flash Fried Shishito Peppers

japanese peppers, garlic ponzu, sea salt

$$10.00

Firecracker Pork Ribs

scallion, sesame seeds

$$15.00

Crispy Calamari

sweet garlic chili sauce, thai basil oil, micro cilantro

$$12.00

Beef Skewers

pickled bahn mi salad

$$13.00

Edamame

spicy ponzu or sea salt or garlic or hurricane

$$7.00

FlashFried Shishito Peppers

japanese peppers, garlic ponzu, sea salt

$$10.00

Local Greens

goat cheese, macadamia nuts, seasonal berries, li hing mui vinaigrette

$$9.00

Thai Caesar

romaine, housemade thai caesar dressing, parmesan, rice crackers

$$12.00

Crab Louis

lump crab, mixed green salad, asparagus, tomato, egg, creamy island dressing

$$18.00

Cashew Chicken Salad

fried noodles, cashews, mandarin orange, orangesesame dressing

$$16.00

Poke Salad

bali hai poke, avocado, tamarilime vinaigrette, daikon sprouts, rice crackers

$$18.00

Signature Salads

Sandwiches

Smoked Albacore Tuna Melt

smoked tuna salad, tomatoes, cheese

$$17.00

Bali Hai Chicken Club

bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, lemon aioli, sourdough bread

$$16.00

The Cheese Burger

truffle black pepper mayo 15 wpan fried egg or bacon

$$19.00

Bali Hai Cubano

char sir pork, kalua pork, fontina, pickles, spicy mustard, ciabatta

$$18.00

Bali Hai Crispy Lobster Tacos

crispy fried lobster, pineapple salsa, feta, basil, jalapeno ranch

$$20.00

Kalua Pork Island Style Bowl

served with steamed rice and macaroni salad

$$19.00

Kalua Poke Island Style Bowl

served with steamed rice and macaroni salad

$$19.00

Pan Seared Salmon

yakiniku glaze, pickled enoki, sweet potato mash, grilled bok choy

$$19.00

Grilled Market Fish

ginger coconut basmati rice, chili mango puree, toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, pickled ginger

$$22.00

Fish And Chips

breaded cod, bali hai tarter sauce, japanese pickles

$$17.00

Specials

RawCold

Oysters On A Half Shell

oyster of the day, lime pickled sweet onion, house sambal

$$10.00

Bali Hai Tuna Poke

avocado, seaweed salad, masago, wonton

$$19.00

Local Greens Salad

goat cheese, macadamia nuts, seasonal berries, li hing mui vinaigrette

$$12.00

Grilled Caesar Salad

grilled romaine, blistered tomatoes, white anchovies, smoked butter herb crostini

$$12.00

Roasted Squash Salad

mixed greens, candied walnuts, spiced brown butter dressing

$$12.00

Thai Caesar Salad

GF

Island Style Macaroni Salad

Salads

Aina

12 Oz. New York Steak

fried potatoes, japanese steak sauce

$$30.00

14 Oz. Ribeye Steak

mushroom gravy, fried egg

$$40.00

Pork Belly Stir Fry

onion, scallion, cilantro, thai chili, citrus soy glaze

$$27.00

Korean Fried Chicken

onion, scallion, sesame seeds, sweet sesamesoy sauce

$$19.00

Braised Short Rib

lo mein noodles, mushroom medley, scallions, garlic butter sauce

$$27.00

Roasted Whole Fish

coconut melange, black tahini

Crispy Ahi Tuna

furikake rice, spicy pickled cucumber, dynamite sauce

$$26.00

Seared Salmon

lemon grass risotto

$$26.00

Spicy Black Bean Shrimp

noodles, shallots, garlic, ginger, thai chili, napa cabbage, spicy black bean sauce

$$26.00

Pan Seared Scallops

macadamia nut butter, chili jam, arugula, orange, fennel

$$35.00

14 Oz. Wok Fried Bass

corvina seabass, ponzu, szechuan style vegetables

$$36.00

Kai

Sides

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$$3.00

Steamed White Rice

$$3.00

Black Bean Tofu

$$6.00

Chinese Broccoli

$$6.00

Island Macaroni Salad

$$5.00

Chinese Garlic Noodles

$$6.00

Woked Vegetables

$$6.00

Steamed Vegetables

$$6.00

Thai Brussel Sprouts W Chinese Sausage

$$8.00

Vegetable Fried Rice

$$7.00

Vegetable Chow Mein

$$7.00

Tropical Cheesecake

Macadamia Coconut Crust, Mango Passionfruit Sauce, Coconut Tuille

$$10.00

Lemon Strawberry Cake

Lemon Curd filled Cake, Strawberry Lemonade Jam, Shortcake Crumble, Strawberry Ice Cream

$$10.00

Butterscotch Pot De Creme

Rich Butterscotch Custard, Sweet Chantilly Cream, Chocolate Almond Cookie

$$9.00

Smore Cake

Devils Food, Graham Cracker Ice Cream, Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cookie

$$10.00

Fresh Cookies

Cinnamon Rolls

Seasonal Fruit Tarts

Assorted Chef Selected Desserts

Dessert

Entrees

Burger Sliders

two hamburger sliders with cheese, steamed broccoli and fries

$$9.00

Teriyaki Beef Bowl

steamed broccoli and rice

$$9.00

Mac N Cheese

topped with buttered bread crumbs and steamed broccoli

$$9.00

Chicken Tenders

steamed broccoli and fries, sweet and sour sauce, Bali Hai BBQ or ranch

$$9.00

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

steamed broccoli and fries

$$9.00

Buttered Noodles

chinese noodles with drawn butter and steamed broccoli

$$9.00

Bali Hai Restaurant Sunday Brunch Buffet

Seating 930AM to 2PM Buffet Will Close At 245Pm Coffee, Hot Tea Iced Tea Included

Local Greens Salad

GFMay Contain Nuts

Thai Caesar Salad

GF

Island Style Macaroni Salad

Bacon Sausage

GF

Bali Hai Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes

Crab Benedict With Hollandaise

Coconut Pancakes

Nutella French Toast

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

GF

Spam Vegetable Fried Rice

Firecracker Pork Ribs

Chefs Choice Salmon

Honey Sriracha Fried Chicken

Vegetable Chow Mein

Korean Short Ribs

Oysters On The HalfShell

Peel Eat Shrimp

GF

Bali Hai Poke

Snow Crab Legs

GF

Hand Carved Prime Rib

GF

Carved Ham

Build Your Own Omelets

GF

Fresh Cookies

Cinnamon Rolls

Seasonal Fruit Tarts

Assorted Chef Selected Desserts

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Breakfast

Bacon Sausage

GF

Bali Hai Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes

Crab Benedict With Hollandaise

Coconut Pancakes

Nutella French Toast

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

GF

Spam Vegetable Fried Rice

Firecracker Pork Ribs

Chefs Choice Salmon

Honey Sriracha Fried Chicken

Vegetable Chow Mein

Korean Short Ribs

Lunch

Cold Seafood Bar

Oysters On The HalfShell

Peel Eat Shrimp

GF

Bali Hai Poke

Snow Crab Legs

GF

Hand Carved Prime Rib

GF

Carved Ham

Build Your Own Omelets

GF

Action Stations

Bali Hai Originals

World Famous Bali Hai Mai Tai

Over 2 million sold....NO JUICE ADDED!!! Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Coruba Jamaican Dark Rum, dash of Trader Vics Orgeat Syrup, dash of Triple Sec, splash of Sweet Sour Quite Possibly the Strongest Drink Youll Ever Consume...Limit 2 Per Person

$$11.50

Aloha Kiss

Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Grand Marnier, Squeeze of lemon, Orange, Cranberry Guava Juice

$$10.00

Paralyzing Puffer Fish

Cutwater Spirts Three Sheets Barrel Aged Rum, Fugu Horchata Vodka, Cruzan 137, Passion Syrup, Pineapple Juice and fresh squeezed lime

$$13.00

San Diego Sling

Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin, Sloe Gin, Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice, fresh lime juice, splash of Sprite, Soda, Sweet Sour, dashes of Bitters and Grenadine

$$12.00

Harpoon

Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Cruzan 137, Blue Curacao, Orange and Pineapple Juice, float of Coruba Dark

$$10.00

Rainforest

for 2 Gold Rum, Light Rum, Vodka, Orange Pineapple Juice, float of Midori

$$20.00

Blue Mystique

for 2 Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Orgeat, Brandy, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Sweet Sour and Sprite

$$20.00

Peles Relief

Locally Made Malahat Spiced Rum, Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut, Dole Pineapple Juice, Splash of Orange Juice, squeeze of lime, float of Hamilton Demerara 151

$$13.00

Big Bs BriTo

A tribute to our legendary bartender, also known as Big B. Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka, Soda, splashes of Pineapple Guava Juices, fresh squeeze of lime

$$12.00

Monkey Wrench

Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Monkey, blended with Banana Puree, Chocolate Syrup, Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum, topped with Whipped Cream

$$13.00

Cutwater Spirits Mai Tai

Same great Mai Tai recipe made with Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Dark Rum and Cutwater Three Sheets White Rum Same Mai Tai Rules apply..Limit 2 per person

$$19.00

Gilligans Island

Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Orange Cranberry Juice

$$10.00

Sharks Tooth

SinShip Ferryman Silver Rum, Pineapple Juice, Sweet Sour, float of Sloe Gin

$$10.50

Kopiana Pog

Cutwater Spirits Mezcal Joven, Passion Syrup, Orange Guava Juice

$$11.00

Planters Punch

Coruba Jamaican Dark Rum, Cruzan Aged Light Rum, housemade fruit punch, splash of Cruzan 137

$$10.50

Navy Grog

Myers Dark Rum, Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Grand Marnier, Cruzan 137, splashes of Pineapple Juice and Sweet Sour

$$11.00

Zombie

the name says it all Plantation Barbados 5 year Gold Rum Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Peach Brandy, Cruzan 137, Guava Pineapple Juice, float of Coruba Jamaican Dark

$$12.00

Scorpion Bowl

for 2 Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Orgeat, Gin, Brandy, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Sour, orange and Pineapple Juice

$$22.00

The Classics

Frozen Drinks

Pina Colada Bali Hai Style

Myers Dark Rum, blended with Dole Pineapple Juice, Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut with Whipped Cream

$$11.00

Daiquiris

Cruzan Aged Light Rum, blended with your choice of Mango, Strawberry, Banana or Island with Whipped Cream

$$11.00

Cup Of Gold

Cruzan Aged Light Rum, blended with Dole Pineapple Juice, Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut Orange Juice

$$11.00

Hurricane

Plantation 5 Year Gold Rum, Myers Dark Rum, blended with Passion Puree

$$11.00

The Jetty

Cutwater Spirits Devils Share Moonshine, Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum, blended with Caribbean Puree

$$12.00

Lava Slide

Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, Vodka Chocolate Syrup, blended and topped with Whipped Cream

$$12.00

Fall Brewing Co. Plenty For All Pilsner

Local

$$7.00

Coronado Brewing Co. Salty Crew Blonde Ale

Local 12oz Can

$$7.00

Coronado Brewing Co. Orange Avenue Wit

Local

$$7.00

Societe The Harlot Blonde Ale

Local 12oz Can

$$7.00

Aguamala Brewery Vieja Amber Lager

Ensanada, Baja California

$$8.00

Karl Strauss Mosaic Session IPA

Local

$$7.00

Fall Brewing Co. Lets Go IPA

Local

$$8.00

Latitiude 33 Blood Orange IPA

Local

$$8.00

Maui Brewing Co. Coconut Porter

12oz Can

$$8.00

Two Roots Brewing Co. Enough Said Hells Lager

local nonalcoholic

$$6.00

Bud Light

$$6.00

Stella Artois

$$7.00

Fall Brewing Co. Sound System Hazy IPA

Local 16oz Can

$$8.00

Beers by the Bottle

Dessert Drinks

Bali Hai Coffee

Cruzan Coconut Rum Amaretto Disaronno

$$9.50

Keoke Coffee

Kahlua, Brandy Creme De Cacao

$$9.50

Chip Shot Coffee

Tuaca Baileys Irish Cream

$$9.50

Orange Nut Coffee

Frangelico, Kahlua Grand Marnier

$$10.50

Angostura 7 Year, Trinidad

$$10.50

Angostura 1919, Trinidad

$$12.00

Angostura 1824, Trinidad

$$16.00

Angostura Cast No. 1, Trinidad

$$20.00

Appleton Extra 12 Year, Jamaica

$$12.00

Appleton 21 Year, Jamaica

$$22.00

Cruzan Black Strap, St. Croix, USVI

$$10.00

Cruzan Single Barrel, St. Croix, USVI

$$12.00

Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Gold, San Diego, CA

$$12.00

Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Dark, San Diego, CA

$$14.00

Cutwater Spirits Three Sheets Cask Strength 128 Proof, San Diego, CA

$$20.00

Diplomatico Reserva Exculsiva, Venezuela

$$12.00

Diplomatico No.1 Batch Kettle, Venezuela

$$16.00

Diplomatico Single Vintage 2005, Venezuela

$$22.00

Diplomatico Ambassador, Venezuela

$$45.00

El Dorado 8 Year, Demerara, Guyana

$$10.00

El Dorado 15 Year, Demerara, Guyana

$$16.00

El Dorado 21 Year, Demerara, Guyana

$$22.00

El Dorado Single Barrel EHP Marque, Demerara, Guyana

$$20.00

El Dorado Single Barrel PM Marque, Demerara, Guyana

$$20.00

El Dorado Single Barrel ICBU Marque, Demerara, Guyana

$$20.00

Flor De Cana 12 Year, Nicaragua

$$12.00

Flor De Cana 18 Year, Nicaragua

$$14.00

Flor De Cana 25 Year, Nicaragua

$$27.00

Hamilton New York Blend, Guyana Jamaica

$$12.00

Malahat Spirits Co. Spiced Rum, San Diego, CA

$$10.00

Plantation Barbados 5 Year, Barbados

$$11.00

Plantation Panama 2000, Panama

$$16.00

Plantation Trinidad 1999, Trinidad

$$16.00

Rhum Barbancourt 8 Year, Haiti,

$$12.00

Rhum Barbancourt 15 Year, Haiti,

$$16.00

Santa Teresa Selecto, Venezuela

$$12.00

Santa Teresa 1796, Venezuela

$$13.00

SinShip Spirits Co. Charon The Ferryman Silver Rum, San Diego, CA,

$$12.00

The Real McCoy Single Blended 12 Year, Barbados

$$12.00

Zacapa 23 Year, Guatemala

$$14.00

Zacapa XO, Guatemala

$$20.00

Zaya Gran Reserva, Trinidad

$$12.00

Bali Hai Sipping Rums 2oz Pour

Wines by the Glass

Sanford, Estate Grown Rose Of Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills

$$11.00

Josh Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California

$$10.00

Hess Select, Chardonnay, Monterey Bay

$$10.00

FerrariCarano, Chardonnay, Sonoma

$$13.00

Ruffino, Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy

$$11.00

La Marca, Prosecco, Italy

$$10.00

Peachy Canyon, Westside Zinfandel, Paso Robles

$$12.00

FerrariCarano, Siena, Sangiovese Malbec Red Blend, Sonoma

$$12.00

Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

$$12.00

La Crema, Pinot Noir, Sonoma

$$14.00

Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

$$10.00

Daou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

$$15.00