One of Point Loma\u2019s high-profile restaurants and an iconic destination for locals and visitors alike, the Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island will host a 60th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m.
\nThe Polynesian-theme restaurant at 2230 Shelter Island Drive is throwing a party with live entertainment, including performances by Creepxotica, Desi Realtor, Pride of Polynesian and live painting by Norm Daniels.
\n“There are two generations who have done really well, and we have a legacy to uphold,” said Tommy Baumann, Bali Hai general manager and son of owners Susie and Larry Baumann. “My brothers Andy and Grant and I enjoy that challenge, and we know how lucky we are to be the third generation to continue the success.”
\nBaumann also touted the success of the Bali Hai over six decades in the Point Loma community.
\n“There weren\u2019t very many restaurants in neighborhoods back 60 years ago; we were one of a handful of the restaurants people went to,” said Larry Baumann. “This gave us the opportunity to become woven in the fabric of these people\u2019s lives. These families have allowed us to be a part of every special occasion including weddings, graduations, anniversaries, etc. over the years.”
\nThe landmark restaurant, located on the northern tip of Shelter Island, is a chic, sleek Polynesian paradise opened in 1954 by San Diego restaurateur Tom Ham. Bali Hai was the island\u2019s first “tiki temple”\u00a0and remains one of the largest remaining original tiki temples in the United States.
\n\u00a0Family owned and operated for more than five decades, Ham\u2019s vision continues through his daughter, Susie Baumann, her husband, Larry, and sons Grant, Andy and Tommy. Generations of diners come for the delicious food, spectacular views and the restaurant\u2019s world-famous Bali Hai mai tais. Its Asian-inspired food features farm fresh ingredients with Hawaiian, Chinese and Japanese influences.
\n\u00a0The structure, originally built with more than 15 types of wood, some very rare, has been restored to its natural, original sheen.
\nThe interior design and d\u00e9cor includes Bali Hai\u2019s collection of more than 100 Polynesian artifacts, including tiki figures, antique tapa cloths, wood weapons, ocean charts, maps and native pictures \u2014 all creating a museum-like space for guests to explore.
\nThe venue\u2019s outdoor waterfront Hawaiian Village pavilion \u2014 the only one of its kind on San Diego Bay \u2013 has hosted scores of weddings, graduations, reunions and other celebrations in its special-event spaces featuring stellar San Diego bayside views and lush landscaping.
\nBali Hai\u2019s dining boat dock caters to Bali Hai\u2019s “dock and dine” guests.
\nTickets to Bali Hai\u2019s 60th Anniversary Celebration are $40 per person, which includes one limited release anniversary tiki mug, one drink ticket and a ton of fun.
\nJoin the festivities and rub elbows with longtime customers, Tiki “fanatics,” friends and family and community dignitaries while dining on succulent roasted pig, fried rice, poke and a beverage of choice.
\nFor more information, visit http:\/\/www.zvents.com\/san_diego_ca\/venues\/show\/53851-bali-hai-restaurant.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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