Reviews for Islands Restaurant Mission Valley in San Diego, CA

Haven't been here in a while and while the food is still good doesn't hold the same memory. One plus I can give them was that... the waiting staff was professional, friendly, and prompt didn't take long as I thought with the staff seeming a bit short. Greatjob! Read more

Went to watch some football on Sunday before the airshow and it was excellent from the service to the drinks & food. Recommend... the tiki tenders Mac n cheese fries and nachos or if you?re hungry then also try a burger as they have a good variety. I will beback soon to try more of the menu and they?ve gained a new regular customer for sure! Read more

l ordered an organic hot tea and only got hot water in a cup. It wasn't until I opened the cup of tea I noticed no tea bag was... in there or in the islands bag. The ketchup sauces were glued together with honey so I couldn't use them. I also bought aburger with a fried egg in the burger. It had burnt crispy eggshells in it. Read more

Awesome to visit during happy hour 4-7 M-F Wine and beer 2-4$ off, good selection of snacks. Have to sit in the bar... area. Excellent food. I like the sliders served in lettuce. Read more

Fabulous food, generous portions & delicious Mai Tai drinks! Such a fun vibe and the service was exceptional!! We will be back... for happy hour! ???? Read more

Islands: "Fine burgers and drinks." I dare say not. I'm not even going to touch on the service (it was severely lacking, at... best). I wasted $50 on two burgers that could've been bested by Jack in The Box's Buttery Jack. I wish I was kidding. It'sobvious that the patties are not seasoned and little thought or effort is put into the burgers. I ordered the Hula - Swiss andsautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and mayo. My burger was lukewarm and the mushrooms ontop were ice cold. Takes special talentto do that. Each bite was ruined by cold mushiness. There was no mayo. The burger was as a whole, completely dry and tasteless.I also ordered a side of the "cheese fries". Think, day old fast food fries that you nuked in a futile attempt to pep them up.Completely dry and stale. They were (what I could only guess to be) thrown into a microwave with some shredded cheese thenbrought out. Missing the scallions and, "housemade chili" that might've at least added some flavor. As a whole I'd skip the"Island" and go to whatever fast food burger joint you prefer; even In-N-Out would be a better option with it's 50/50 chance ofthe runs. Save your money and time. Read more

Burgers and fries are delicious! Great customer service. Everyone was so pleasant. Our first time eating here, definitely not... our last! Read more

After a horrific experience at another location, I said that I would never go back to Islands. I was contacted by one of Islands... representatives and asked that we give them one more chance. I was reluctant to go back to the same location that I had the badexperience with so I visited the Island?s restaurant near my mother and sister?s neighborhood. Proved to be a wonderfuldecision. The food was hot and tasted delicious. The service was the best part of the experience. We had a waitstaff namedYasmeen. She had the best personality and knew to suggest different items on the menu. She was so down to earth and soattentive. So refreshing to see staff as genuine as she was. Based on this experience, I most definitely would come back toislands. Mahalo! Read more