Bali Hai Restaurant is a polynesian-pacific restaurant in Shelter Island, San Diego.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Phil's BBQ in San Diego is the Sports Arena Boulevard BBQ counter, a mesquite-smoked Texas-leaning shop with beef ribs, pulled pork and the onion-ring tower.
OrderThe Mr. Pig sandwich and a half-rack of beef ribs; the onion-ring tower for sharing.
TipTake-out from the side window has a shorter line; full table service runs the indoor dining room.
Common Theory in San Diego is the Convoy Street gastropub where Asian flavours run through a craft-beer menu, with a long bar, 40 taps. Priced at $$.
OrderThe Mongolian BBQ ribs; the kimchi-slaw burger with a Pure Project IPA.
TipTuesday Hapa Half-Off runs half-price wines until close; the patio is heater-equipped year-round.
Tasty Noodle House in San Diego is the Convoy Street northern Chinese noodle counter, with hand-pulled noodles made through the open window and reliable.
OrderLanzhou hand-pulled beef noodle soup; the xiaolongbao steamer for sharing.
TipCash is fine and faster than card. The dan dan noodles are the room's secret order.
Kettner Exchange in San Diego is the Brian Malarkey-designed rooftop dining room on Kettner Boulevard, a tri-level space with a covered indoor-outdoor.
OrderThe crispy lamb shank; the Korean BBQ ribs to share.
TipBrunch on the rooftop runs Saturday and Sunday; book the terrace, not the indoor room.
Trust Restaurant in San Diego is Brad Wise's Hillcrest small-plates wood-fire kitchen since 2016, the room that anchors the Trust Restaurant Group.
OrderWood-grilled octopus on harissa; the cauliflower steak.
TipBook counter seats for the open-fire kitchen view; Fort Oak and Rare Society are the sister rooms.
Cesarina in San Diego is Cesarina Mezzoni's Point Loma trattoria on Voltaire Street, a glass-walled pastificio where hand-rolled eggless pasta is made.
OrderTortelli di zucca with butter and sage; the tagliatelle al ragu finished tableside.
TipThe eggless dough is unusual; ask for it explicitly if you want the canonical Cesarina experience.
