Islands Restaurant
| Address: | 1380 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA |
| Phone: | +1 949-219-0445 |
| Site: | islandsrestaurants.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–10PM |
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Walter Macalma
I dont know what it is about cyclists and Islands, but we sure do love eating here after long rides. Specifically after hard rides or long rides. Perhaps its because they dont care if were a little smelly or grungy or its those dang fries baskets and burgers. Endurance athletes love to carb load and as most people know pizza is one of the better ways to do that, but for some reason pizza after rides or runs doesnt give the proper protein that burgers do. I personally love the fries since they leave the skin on, fry them up crisp and give a dusting of special seasoning. Truth be told root vegetables actually increase your VOMax when eaten before endurance exercise, but those benefits are vastly countered when fried (think beets). Spinach and Artichoke dip although not the best, it goes great with the fries and yes I eat both. Its hot and goes well with the chips, forget the salsa, it has no business with most anything on their menu except the tacos. Big Wave is my go to because its classic and I add the bacon and crispy red oninos. They say they cook everything medium, but sometimes Ive gotten them medium rare and they are better. The point break is far superior than the bleunami because the dressing runs while the cheese sticks. Hula has nice creaminess. Skip the salads as they are ok, but I did really enjoy the jicama in the Wiqui Waqui, but not the water chestnuts in the China Coast(basically a wokd dish, but not wokd with lettuce instead of topping rice. Some call me the birdman and I love a chicken breas. Actually all their chicken sandys are excellent and truth be told the flavor profiles work much better than on the burgers, but a burger is sometimes what you need to eat. How you call a BLT the wedge and not call a wedge salad the wedge is strange, but they dont have a Wedge salad and the BLT is cut like a club so I get that part. Its basic. I do enjoy their fish tacos, but not in the flavorful super authentic way, more like the dressings are rich and with guac and sour cream and beans it makes a carboliscious meal. Kona pie all day every day. So I know my review encompasses much of their menu, but after a long ride my usual is a basket of fries, artichoke dip, a burger or chicken sandy and a kona pie and a soda. Yeah thats all me and when I ride straight here its like half of that is wiped out before Im done. Service is pretty good and the bathrooms are nicer than expected. Parking can be a bear and the hills in the area make riding here not pleasant after a long ride, but its kind of a cyclists oasis. I regularly see other spandex clad riders pre and post rides. This place is as Hawaiian as the coconut, meaning it gives off the right vibe, but authentic its not. Its probably one of the original island fusion places to establish on the mainland and with dozens of locations all over the west coast and 1 even in Hawaii its sure to stick around for us cyclists or not.
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Teddy Sainphor
Islands is a popular bar & grill chain based in SoCal thats known for its burgers and mai tais. Today I went for lunch. The place was busy as usual and there were people waiting at the door. I was able to be seated right away as I was just a party of one. The lunch specials were typical. I chose the caesar salad. It came out in minutes. I was very pleased. Everything was chilled. The chicken was generous. The dressing wasnt overpowering or acidic as it can be in places that arent paying attention to detail. It was a nice portion and I was thoroughly satisfied. The service was great and all the servers seemed to be having fun with the regular lunch crowd. Good job. Next up: The Big Wave and a Kona
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Mike Turner
My wife and I (and sometimes the kids as well) go to Islands almost every week. We like to sit in the bar area since we are both sports nuts. I get different burgers depending on how Im feeling but I always substitute for turkey. It is the best turkey burger I have ever had and have tried a lot of them. Their salads are great, their fries are fantastic and the cost is very reasonable. Highly recommend Islands.
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Ali Vil
Food was great service was great. However the girl who sat us did not greet us with a smile, and instead rolled her eyes and told us they were gonna close in 20minutes.(b****h) I could have done without the attitude. Karma came back tho. Not 5 minutes later a party of 6 walked in and 2 other couples. We had fInIshed eatIng before they all got drInks.
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gee yuu
This place is a rip off I order a chicken sandwich with avocado an just got a regular sent to me But paid for avocado still got a the bill $13.00 Bucks for a chicken sandwich just like any other nothing special what are we paying for ..its a rip off joint ...done.
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en hy
If I could Id give this 3.5 stars. They make decent burgers, but I dont care for their salads or tacos. Overall the place is just average. Not great, not bad. I come here when the kids want burgers and shakes.
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ryanfarns
Islands makes the best onion rings Ive ever had, theyre burgers arent bad either. If you arent feeling like a burger, they have really good chicken fajita tacos.
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A Private User
I tried their veggie, which was long back in 2006, its huge, its crispy and its awesome, I still feel that its the Best Veggie burger I ever ate in America.
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Melissa
Has some nice drinks and love the nachos. The staff is pretty friendly, and usually dont have to wait too long for a seat.
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Glauco Pires
One of the best burgers I had in the region. Several options, including healthy ones. Informal, bar-like place, very neat.
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M Hamilton
When I was fat I would come here and get the cheese fries. Not sure if they still have them, but they were delicious.
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Leo Dicaprio
I got ripped off by the staff here. Do not ever pay cash here. Check your bank and credit card statements promptly.
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Eddie Gutierrez
Good burgers. Cold Beer. I wish they offered a better selection of beers but it trumps most chain restaurant bars.
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Sean Wilson
Veggie burgers always come out perfect here. Generally a happy crowd here too. Good natural lighting
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rebecca dunn
Great beer great burgers just a little pricey. Can run you $23 for burger and beer of the basics.
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Alfredo Mayen
Great atmosphere. The Bartenders are great and friendly. Good happy hour. Excellent spot.
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Tyrone Waight Jr.
Good food and the decor is fun. Nice place to grab a casual bite and relax for lunch.
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Jason
Great burger place. Watch surf and extreme sports videos while you eat.
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Weichun Tsao
I thought it was on the pricy side for the quality of the food.
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Paul Sutton
Best restaurant in California! I go at least twice a week.
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Arman Niazkhani
Good place, good service, the burger was kind of bland!
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Kerri Harstad
The food was terrible. .the new manager was great!
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steve smythe
Above average chain kiddie bar with mediocre food
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Danielle Larsen
The burgers here is just so juicy and good!
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Cyndi Wright
Cheap food, great burgers, ice cold beer!
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Chato Chatoavp
Less than two minutes in and out take out
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D Aydin
Service is good, food is not so great :/
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Judy Petersen
Delicious burgers and friendly service.
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Jesse Walters
Awesome food and excellent service! :)
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Chas Ramer
Quiet. Great service. Great Burgers.
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Hessam Kooti
Great burgers and unlimited fries.
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Annabelle Sanchez
The food here is really delicious.
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Andre McPhail
Great burgers and kobb salad.
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Arian Nemati
overpriced for the quality
