Islands Restaurant Mira Mesa

I’ve been to this Islands multiple times now with my family. Always friendly servers and hostesses! Environment is great for a dinner night out at a restaurant with kids. They always have the crayons with the kids menu activities. And the food is always delicious. The Kilauea burger is number one, but they have a lot of other good choices too. Also always good beer on tap and plenty of ranch for the fries!

Upon arrival my husband and I were immediately greeted by the hose and sat at a small booth, it was a very snug fit so I asked to be moved to a more comfortable table. We were then were sat at a more comfortable table for us. Our server Emmy came to our table with napkins and coasters and asked us what we'd like to drink. I ordered a root beer and my husband ordered a coke. I had a coupon for a free order of chips with guacamole and salsa, so I presented that to the server. She entered my code in and brought us our drinks and gave us a few more minutes to decide what we'd like to eat. Our server brought us the chips and took our food order. I ordered the Yaki tacos and my husband ordered the Kilauea burger with fries. We really liked the chips with guacamole and salsa, although the guacamole needed a little more salt(which we added ourselves). Our dinners came out scattered, which I did not like. My husband's fries and burger came out atleast 5 minutes before my tacos. My husband liked the fries and his burger, he says he'd definitely get it again. My Yakima tacos were very good, although I wish there was more chicken and more teriyaki sauce in them. You could tell all the ingredients was very fresh, which we appreciated. On our way out, I did see a few tables that still looked like they hadn't been cleaned up and that was unappealing. Overall it was a good experience and we'd definitely come back again. It was a decent price and alot of food, we even took home alot of our dinners and chips too.

Islands has great burgers, beers, and cocktails with a Hawaiian/surf/beach theme. Portions are large and satisfying. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We had the Malibu and Hula burgers and both were perfectly cooked. This location is also good for watching sports. Highly recommend.

My cousin and I had a delightful lunch at one of our favorite burger places. Michael, our server, was not only friendly but also incredibly accommodating. I ordered the Mainlander Salad, a refreshing choice, and my cousin had the chicken wrap with sweet potato fries. We both relished our meals and the top-notch service, leaving us with a satisfying dining experience.

Great burgers, I had the blue cheese one. Fries are hot and crunchy. Kids Mac & cheese was tasty and the chicken tenders were big and didn't taste over processed like so many my niece tried while she was visiting. Service was fantastic. Friendly and attentive.

We stopped at Islands to kill some time before heading to the cinema, and it was a fantastic decision! The atmosphere was pleasant, the staff was friendly, and the drinks were superb (with many options available). The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious. We will definitely return to Islands!

Was greeted when we walked in the door. The young greeter helped us find a table instead of a booth. We were created with a smile feim out wait person. Got our drinks quickly . Then, we took our orders, all with a smile. Food came out in a good amount of time. Waitstaff, keep checking in on us. Check came. we gave her thank you rocks , she was very grateful 🙏. Generous tip was given and deserved even penny. What a great eating experience.

The Moa Crisp chicken sandwich is absolutely amazing! 10/10. And it's quite large, and the basic fries it comes with were also very good. The Kilauea burger bowl was unfortunately a bit disappointing. The burger patty on first bite is really good, but the more I ate it, the more I realized it was extremely over peppered. And they amount of onion crisps on top of what should be a refreshing bowl really dried it out.

I had not eaten at islands in yeaaaaars, but my daughter and her friends wanted to grab lunch there (today around 1:30) after seeing a movie next door. Honestly the food is just normal chain food, but I'm giving it 5 stars because the service was excellent. We were the annoying customers who changed seats to the shade because we got too hot, then kept asking for condiments and refills. Our server (whose name I THINK was Kenny) was exceptional! So helpful and friendly. As someone who waitressed for years, I really appreciate good service and hope he is recognized:)

SAN DIEGO, CA: April 2025. Late night decision to find something to eat that's on the lighter side. Anything open around 8:30 PM seemed to be on the heavy side, especially in an unknown food territory. I saw that this was a not a five star chain restaurant, debated, but glad I chose here. I was greeted immediately, seated immediately, server came immediately. I like that menus were on the table so I could start food cruising immediately. $17.59 for most salads. Prices were a bit on the high side, yet seemed average as meals are heading to the $20 range everywhere save for In-n-Out. Islands had some protein bowls for only $10 which sounded like what I needed. But after reading the ingredients of the Kaanapali Kobb salad, ordered that without regrets. Crisp greens mixed with blue cheese crumbles, diced tomatoes & scallions, bacon, hard egg, avocado, and generous strips of grilled chicken. Chicken was plentiful, tender and thankfully not overcooked. Mind you this was not a high-end elevated salad, but it was very good, solid "Kobb" salad. Fresh and crisp. Nice portion. I would order it again. I don't usually point out a server because sometimes it seems...pointless. This young server named Lena was so genuinely cheerful on a holiday weekend who, despite being nearly closing time, displayed the cheerfulness of someone just starting a shift on the first day on the job. Lena went above and beyond. She won't be there long because that girl will soon be a college grad or be stepping up the corporate ladder. Kudos. Hence the five stars for service for a decent four star salad.

I'm pretty Meh about Islands, but I have friends who are big fans. They offer plenty of seating, and it's an easy spot to hit up. Mostly a beer and burger type of place. Prices are a bit high (SD pricing?). It's not a go-to spot for me. But I'll go if friends wanna grab a quick bite.

Upon arrival my husband and I were immediately greeted by the hose and sat at a small booth, it was a very snug fit so I asked to be moved to a more comfortable table. We were then were sat at a more comfortable table for us. Our server Emmy came to our table with napkins and coasters and asked us what we'd like to drink. I ordered a root beer and my husband ordered a coke. I had a coupon for a free order of chips with guacamole and salsa, so I presented that to the server. She entered my code in and brought us our drinks and gave us a few more minutes to decide what we'd like to eat. Our server brought us the chips and took our food order. I ordered the Yaki tacos and my husband ordered the Kilauea burger with fries. We really liked the chips with guacamole and salsa, although the guacamole needed a little more salt(which we added ourselves). Our dinners came out scattered, which I did not like. My husband's fries and burger came out atleast 5 minutes before my tacos. My husband liked the fries and his burger, he says he'd definitely get it again. My Yakima tacos were very good, although I wish there was more chicken and more teriyaki sauce in them. You could tell all the ingredients was very fresh, which we appreciated. On our way out, I did see a few tables that still looked like they hadn't been cleaned up and that was unappealing. Overall it was a good experience and we'd definitely come back again. It was a decent price and alot of food, we even took home alot of our dinners and chips too.

Jimmy is the best. Had a fantastic experience all because of him . Give that guy a raise . Great advice about the theater and nearby restaurants , Quick Service and very friendly conversation . Thanks jimmy!

Thankful Islands was open on Christmas Eve following church service. Service was great and efficient. Our server was attentive and always smiling and accommodating, I ordered #BeachsideSliders which I had before but the meat was lacking this time. I love pickles and it came with lots of them and it made up for the lack of meat. The #CheddarFries was loaded with cheese and scallions and very yummy Maybe since it was near closing they were skimpy on the meat but everything else went well.

We are enjoying the blue Consisting of blue cheese dressing red onion lettuce and tomato, blue cheese crumbles and you pick white or wheat bun. Beach bowl is yummy w grilled pineapple, bell peppers edamame and water chestnuts, scallions and broccoli. Choice of hoisin or teriyaki sauce. Drinks, sunny blonde and super delicious mai tai! A/C cranked up, nice tv's and the Celtics are celebrating 2024 NBA title! Alareece gave us such good cheerful service and I was very impressed with a waitstaff that was not our waiter that came by to clear some dishes. Good teamwork

I haven't been to an Island's in awhile, but used to go often back in the day. It made me kinda happy with nostalgia because it looks exactly like it did in the early 2000's, but in a good clean way. This location seemed well kept. I was happy to see that they still offer a real veggie patty, in addition to an impossible patty. You choose what type of burger you want, just sub for a veggie patty for free. I ordered the longboarder which has thousand island dressing, but with a veggie patty. It comes with fries, but I requested a garden salad instead. They charged $1.85 extra.. which is honestly kinda crazy considering the burger itself was $17.39. Aside from that, the garden salad was a perfect size, and I enjoyed the cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes in it. The burger was good, however I wished grilled onions was offered. OR, I really don't mind raw onion, but when it's 1/2" thick, noooo! Why is this acceptable? Lol. I recommend 3-5 thinly sliced onions, and then it's easier to eat instead of sliding all over the place. I made such a mess in front of my friends. Haha! Service was pretty good for a party of 6 for a Friday lunch. The server was smiley, attentive, and brought some kind of joy to the rainy weather we were having.

After a long day of moving a burger at Islands is the way to go. We haven't been in so long so it was nice to visit again and have a classic tasty burger. I always forget that there are many other options on the menu but I have always gone with a burger and fries and their secret seasoning! Their new (well new to me) bowls on the menu also sounded super good so I will definitely be getting one to try next time we go back! And if you are a soup person don't miss out on the chicken tortilla soup during happy hour. Our food came out so fast which was awesome as well!

I have been a patron of Islands for decades, but today they went above and beyond. Threw a 60th birthday party for 43 guests. Islands staff helped us every step of the way. They were able to run their restaurant efficiently and gave us space to dedicate for our large group. Cannot say enough about the amazing manager Cyndi who organized it ahead of time with us and managed the event, Jody, Amanda, Ashton and Dani who made all of us feel special and taken care of. THANK YOU for not only having great ambiance and great food, but for being caring part of the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch community!

It's been a long time since we've dined at this location. The last time we were here they must have been short on servers as we had to wait a long time receive our food. So we decided to give this place another chance. Chris was our server. He was kindhearted, attentive and personable. We ordered the following ... *Tempura Green Beans -Served with Huli Huli dipping sauce. Those are so crisp and delicious! *Fish Tacos -Three corn tortillas stuffed with cabbage, cilantro, chipotle white sauce & pico de gallo. Those were good but the white sauce was dolloped a lot on top of it. Would have been nice if I had the choice to put how much I wanted on myself. *Beach Bowl -Fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, edamame, water chestnuts, red onion, broccoli & diced scallions. Served over white rice. with teriyaki and w/grilled chicken My Dads favorite go to meal. Can't go wrong with this choice. It's healthy, full of vegetables and prepared perfectly. *We also ordered 2 Chicken teriyaki beach bowls and 1 beach bowl with fish to go. Again this visit was nice, good food,service was great and we appreciate it.

This islands has a great vibe and service is consistently good. The bar has great seating and cocktail drinks. We love their toucan chicken sandwich and long boarder burger with fries. It's our family favorite. We love to grab a bite and cocktail here before the movies next door. It always fun, delicious and friendly here. Love it!

For a $17 Chop Chop Salad, they didn't shop up much, maybe two to three pieces of avocado, a fell small pieces of tomatoes and onion and yes, lots of lettuce...on top of that they want a great tip...but if your salad doesn't measure up...and homeless backyard garden can provide better ingredients and quantity...like seriously you are charging $17 for a chicken salad and your main solid ingredient is the chicken, you are serving $3.00 at best for chicken..you can't really justify the poor servings for what you charge in your salad..and as prices keep rising in CA, quantity and quantity are expected

I have been coming to Islands for decades. Something ominous has happened in the last 10 years. It was once a family favorite with delicious, quality Americana staples. We used to go the Thousand Oaks and Westwood locations but after moving to San Diego in 2016, we haven't had the same experience. We went to the Mission Valley location in 2017 or 2018 and noted something was off. Last night, we decided to try again. It will be our last visit. My favorite dish, the North Shore, which was previously a set of yummy tacos with a chicken fajita vibe, is now watery, boiled chicken in a stale tortilla with iceberg lettuce and pico de Gallo. It used to come with beans and sour cream, and it was such a favorite. DH had the tuna sandwich, which he assumed would be more like a tuna melt given it has cheese on it, but nope, just a cold tuna sandwich on a burger bun. The staff was friendly, which gives this review an extra star, but I'm disappointed at whatever ownership changes have happened that have caused this place to deteriorate. Maybe we will try again in L.A., as it might be a regional difference. I hate giving bad reviews on Yelp!, but here we are.

Islands sliders is my all-time favorite. I also like their great selection of cocktails, especially during happy hour. Fun to bring the kiddos also. We all like the Islander vibe.

I haven't been to Islands in a long time. Decided to give it a try after so many years when I went to the Eastlake location. We got seated quickly and I was looking at the menu before I even got here. I went for the Malibu burger with truffle fries. Taste was ok. Burger was piled up high, which I'm not really a fan of burgers being that big that you can't take a decent bite of out it. Flavour was ok. The truffle fries were good, but were given so little. Fries flavor is comparable to that of Jack in the Box or In N Out. I probably won't be back for a while. Prices were also a bit high compared to the quality.

Great food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly servers. Enjoy going here for food, but over priced beer.

It has been over 2 decades since I've been to an Islands and I honestly do not remember it being this good! The restaurant is decked out with Hawaiian decorations and surf boards and had a really energetic vibe. For sports lovers, there are plenty of large screen TVs. For our visit, we ordered the buffalo wings, Malibu burger, and Kilauea burger. We upgraded to sweet potato fries for one of the orders for $2.29 extra and it was well worth it! The prices for the burgers were on the slightly higher end, but you get a huge burger with a very generous portion of fries so is definitely worth it! I didn't particularly love the Malibu, but 100% recommend the Kilauea! Kilauea $17.65 Jalapeño & black pepper-crusted burger, pepper jack cheese, Islands Reds chipotle aioli, lettuce & tomato. Malibu $16.89 Cheddar, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard. Great food and great service! I won't wait another 2 decades before I come back! Lol

Been at various Islands locations since moving to So Cal in 1998...never been disappointed at any of their fabulous Hawaiian themed burgers! My favorites are the Bluenami or the spicy Kileaua. The burgers are always fresh, thick, and juicy. The fries are some of the best in the industry...thick, hot, and crispy, but somehow lighter on the oil...love them! Try with ranch dressing too! Ambiance is always fun, chill, and clean. Service is always friendly from all the staff. Burgers are a little pricier at $14-16, but that seems to be the normal price these days for an upscale burger and fries these days. They used to be $5-6 back in 1999! But that's life, and I still think these burgers are worth it!

Burgers, fries and an ice cold beer, what's not to love? Came here on a packed Friday night before a movie and after about a 30min wait got seated. Omg the fries!!!! Soooo good! It's been at least 10 years since I've been to islands and I don't remember them being so good. The Hawaiian burger (pineapple and teriyaki sauce) was good, but the teriyaki sauce was cloyingly sweet and salty and too intense. The receptionist team and staff was... a bit rude. While I didn't love the table (it felt like a hallway) we took what we could get at such a peak time. Solid choice if you're in the area for a movie or shopping!

I went with a party of 9 adults and 2 kids. We chose this restaurant because of the variety of food choices. The host was very friendly and efficient and found us the perfect table. Our server was absolutely fabulous and went above and beyond. It was my second time at an Islands and the decor is always pleasing with a Hawaiian theme. We each received our food in a reasonable amount of time. I was the first to order so unfortunately my food was completely cold. However the situation was handled quickly. And another situation was also handled well. Great service! Our table ordered: Appetizers- Artichoke dip and chips and salsa. A hit! Meals - Tortilla soup was fabulous. Sliders were tasty. Everyone loved their hamburgers and fries. Kids ordered quesadillas of which they ate all of it. $2 vanilla ice cream. Some of us had hot fudge or caramel, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. Perfect amount to end the meal.

Every time I go. The service is great. The burgers are amazing. And not to mention the fact the restaurant makes you feel welcome to be there.

Stopped here after work, I love the decor! It is decorated Hawaiian style with surfboards up on the walls. Great happy hour prices with food options like chicken strips, pretzels and sliders. I personally love the chicken tortilla soup here. We also got the chicken tenders and the Cobb salad and both tasted really good. Staff is very friendly and parking is easy with a huge parking lot as it is located in a shopping center.

Spinach Artichoke Dip washed down with a 22 ounce Coronado Brewing Company Orange Avenue Wit! First time at this store. Good service. Food was good. Beer was refreshing! #Islands #Boysan

This place remains a solid pick for burgers and chicken sandwiches. Hula (mushroom) burger ($16): juicy, meaty and cheesy, 8/10. Onion rings: typical, 7/10. Truffle fries ($12.05): pretty good, but had better, 7.5/10. Server was fast and friendly. No doubt that I'd return.

Thought we give this place another shot. The last time we came the service was poor. Looks like it hasn't improved. This place really needs to up their game. We came in for a late dinner. Hostess sat us and waitress got our sodas and completely forgot we hadn't ordered yet. We were so close to walking out because we thought they forgot about us. The waitress finally came and took our order. Food was delicious and the place was your typical island restaurant ambiance. We will probably not visit this place again just for the lack of service this particular restaurant has given us.

My chicken was looking pretty undercooked/ raw. Service was good, all the other food was good but undercooked chicken is extremely unsafe and one of the few meats that needs to always be cooked through. Super disappointed. Hopefully i don't get super sick.

OH MY ! Where can i start ?! Oh wait , DAN THE MAN! What a gentleman and scholar . bro is the best bartender in the country ! his service is master class . and the energy he brings to this establishment is 1 to none. Whatever he's getting paid , double it !

Maybe on this friday someone called out our they were just having a bad day whatever it was idk...all I ordered was a Ceasars salad fries and onion rings U wouldnsay no way they mess that up...I'd say yes they did how do u bring out a salad with no dressing just dry!!!and then when I tell the waiter they forgot the dressing he said " oh you need some more" No sir I need the dressing that should have been on the salad! Lol then he never even went to go get it I had to asked someone else! A mess guess I'll try Applebee's instead there not even enough options for a vegetarian!

We decided to grab lunch and try Islands. We were greeted with a nice hello and seated at a big table. Our waitress (Reese) was friendly and helpful. Her recommendations all looked good. I tried the Beach Bowl. It was easy to make some changes and I was able to try both of the sauces that came with it. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were crisp but not raw. My husband had the Moa Kai Sandwich. It was loaded with tuna salad and the fries were nice and crisp. Even the Tropical ice tea was good. This is a great place for lunch with tons of choices.

We arrived and were told we had to wait 30 min to be seated. It was odd because plenty of tables were empty... but I understand there could be staff shortages that affect the wait time. No big deal. We were seated after 45 min. Our server seemed to be in a rush and we felt a little pressured to order as soon as we got seated. We didn't get to ask questions or for suggestions, which is a bummer because it was our first time. It seemed very crowded yet not obnoxiously loud. Many of the customers were watching a baseball game so it kind of gave me sports bar vibes. The burgers were okay but the price is high for the quality, in my opinion. We paid about $75 for 2 burgers and fries, a beer, a soft drink, and chips and salsa. The burgers and fries were kind of cold when we got them too. Overall 7/10. Might have to try again.

The food was amazing, but the main reason i'm writing this review is to brag on our server, Daniel. Daniel created a welcoming environment with his friendly attitude. He was direct, and accommodating. Truly made our experience the best so far compared to any establishment we've been to. Will definitely be coming back :)

Dan was beyond amazing ! Made our group feel important and appreciated! Can't wait to come back with my work group

I was very specific about how cooked I wanted my order. It came back way undercooked. Our server was absent a lot of our meal. I brought friends here because this restaurant is normally amazing. As a whole our experience was very subpar compared to other times a this restaurant

I came here to meet up with my coworkers for Happy Hour before our movie next door. The place was pretty busy for a Friday afternoon and the food and drinks took awhile to get to our table. Not sure why the drinks took so long. We ordered shots and there was a bottle that ran out so the waiter gave us a free shot that was almost filled. Although ordered at different times, all of our foods came out at the same time which was nice. I only had the cheeseburger sliders which was good. I like the fried red onions inside. I've only been to Islands a couple times and the last time was years ago. I like this location since it's in a big shopping plaza and plenty of parking. However I most likely won't be back to this location since it's out of my range. Looking forward to hitting Islands up again but at the Convoy location since it's a bit closer. Hopefully not as busy as Mira Mesa.

Very disappointed with my experience at the Islands in Mira Mesa. My family and I visited tonight, just after 8pm. Crowds had died down and the restaurant was not that busy. Our server was Jacob and the service started out great. Jacob took our order and everything was good. About 10 minutes after taking our order, Jacob dropped off our drinks. He dropped the drink off and before we could even ask for a straw, he was gone. On his next pass I tried to grab his attention....no luck. When our food arrived, my burger was not as requested. I had asked for "only sauce and cheese" and instead got a dry burger. I waited for Jacob to pass by again to explain the issue and see if I could just get a side of sauce....20 minutes later, We still I'd not seen Jacob or any server. I began to eat my dry burger. Over 35 minutes after getting our food, Jacob came by. I asked for some ranch, straws and refills on our drink. Jacob immediately gave us straws....and then left. Returned and handed me our check. I again asked for a drink refill, and added the request for a "to go" box. Jacob said no problem and left...another 10 minutes and our drink refills arrived. No "to go" box and still no ranch from earlier in the night. Jacob took my payment, when he returned I again asked for a box. The point of my review is there is no customer service. As I watched Jacob he was just not attentive to any of his tables. Besides my order being wrong, the food was fine. The overall condition of the restaurant was below average. Tables were taking a while to clean and turn over, and walking to the restrooms, there was a foul smell in the hallways. The men's bathroom had paper towels all over the floors and over flowing from the trash. The towel dispensers were both broken open. This location has gone downhill in the 20 plus years that I have lived in Mira Mesa. I doubt I will be back.

I feel like their menu offerings haven't changed in a long time but not a huge deal since I don't eat here too regularly. I was surprised to find parking so easily but it could've been because it was still early afternoon on a Saturday and not a lot of movie-goers out yet since the movie theater is next door. The staff was prompt and friendly. My Hula burger was ok, I'd give it a 6 out of 10. Wish they did medium rare, they only do medium or well done.

Making the most of a tough situation I went here with a date in the afternoon. While they were quick to seat us, it was about 20 minutes before they took our order. The manager, Cyndi, came out and took our order personally. Our server, Kenny, came out and explained they had to send a person home. As someone who works in food service, I know how tough it is to deal with being understaffed. Everyone was very kind and helpful and overall, this was a good meal and great service. I applaud the workers and the managers who help to make this place a wonderful lunch and dinner restaurant and I admire their dedication and ability to roll with the punches. Keep up the good work.

I've been here a few times because they have a good happy hour. All islands have the same menu, so this is really no different from any other islands that you may go to. The staff here are very kind and attentive. I tend to go around 3-4pm when happy hour starts and there's not many people, so the food comes out quickly. Beer gets served in a nice frosty glass, so i have 0 complaints in that department. It's islands so there's an obvious surfer/hawaiian vibe within the restaurant. The only reason i'm going for 4 starts instead of 5 is simply the price of the regular menu. This isn't something that's controlled by the staff here obviously, but it does make me less likely to choose islands vs the other restaurants in the area. Edit: i forgot to mention, if you're a ranch person, islands does have good ranch!

Great service. Hula Burger over medium had great taste. Fries tasted a little older. Great music and sports on all the TVs. Id come back again.

We had lunch today at this restaurant. The menu is loaded with wonderful choices. They have several new choices for special diets. The traditional burgers are amazing and the tuna on a bun is always delicious! Today we tried the new truffle fries, if there are fries in heaven, they will be from this restaurant! And hey, Mia Tai Tuesday, half price, you can't go wrong. Mike was our server again and he does a great job of making sure you have what you need. TV everywhere so sports all around, today the Olympics!! The tropical decor makes it a very relaxed atmosphere. You'll love it all!

Plenty of parking in the shared lot. Great service. Huge portions. Amazing food. Will be coming back!

Dear Island, Whoever in charge of making order need to work on reading process. Hawaiian Burger without NO CHEESE, you took off Teriyaki Sauce. I ordered 3 times & same result. Working on it or leave it.

Food, service, and ambiance are just okay at this restaurant. I had ordered a Quesadilla, Diet Coke, and Sundae. Quesadilla was basic with just cheese and came with sour cream and sauces. Sundae included vanilla ice cream like the kind you get in a tub at a grocery store drizzled with a little chocolate sauce...nothing special. I will likely not be returning.

A group of us who worked together for years have a once monthly luncheon at this restaurant. We can have up to 20 people and everyone has a wonderful time and enjoys the food and the service. Michael our server knows our individual likes and accommodates them. Recently a long time beloved fellow employee passed away. She didn't want a service but we decided to expand our monthly luncheon in her memory. Our crowd was going to Triple to 60 people! I got a hold of Michael and let him know what was coming and he figured out a seating plan and set aside that portion of the restaurant for all of us. Michael, his manager and the staff did a heroic job of making sure everyone was well taken care of.. once I got all these people who hadn't seen each other in years to finally sit down so they could take orders! In the few days since our event I have received numerous texts and phone calls saying how wonderfully the staff at this Islands took care of us. Our experience at this Island's restaurant over several years is they always accommodate whatever our group size is that month with a pleasant attitude and smile. We always look forward to our monthly lunches there

I'm really disappointed in the quality of the food the past two visits. We are regular, longtime customers. The last time my gluten free bun was cold and falling apart, like it just came out of the freezer and had been in there too long. Today the fries were lukewarm and the bun was cold and falling apart again, although not quite as bad as last time. I knew better than to complain about the fries because I have done that before and it took a long time to get a fresh basket and I was charged for it (the server didn't mention it when he said they would remake them). Super reluctant to drop another $50 on a disappointing lunch after trying again today. It used to be much better. Service was good or else it would be a two star review.

We went to Islands a lot before pandemic. And this time, I found they changed their menu so we went back to give a try. Their foods are kind of typical bar foods, but their burgers are super delicious. Their cocktails are tasty as well. They are definitely better than regular bar foods. We both ordered burger. But they didn't cook the burger patty right, since we orders medium or medium rare, but they cooked both very well done. I still loved the flavor but my husband sent the burger back. The staffs were really helpful and returned a perfect medium rare burger back very quickly, and my husband loved it. We will go back for sure for some casual dinners.

This review mainly concerns the service. Island's burgers are always good but Kenny's service was exceptional. Makes me want to go back over and over again. Thanks, Kenny!

The place is nice The fries were too salty and the burger was average The service was friendly but slow. We got our fries 15 minutes before our burgers.