I heard about this restaurant from my brother, and we decided to give it a try. My first impression walking into it was that the restaurant was surprisingly huge inside, and I loved how well air conditioned it was, especially on a hot day. Overall, the place felt very clean, tidy, and well organized. The service was also great and staff were friendly and welcoming, which was definitely a plus. Now, let's get to the food review. Original Sisig Kapampangan: Absolutely delicious. It was served on a hot plate and had a savory, creamy flavor (possibly from the mayonnaise) while still tasting a bit tangy once you squeezed lemon over it. I'd definitely order this again. Beef Brisket Kare Kare: I honestly thought I didn't like kare kare until I tried their version. The peanut sauce was rich and savory without tasting like peanut butter in a jar like Skippy. The beef was tender, and I also loved the assortment of vegetables included in the dish. What really took it to another level, though, was the bagoong sauce (on the side), which paired so well with this dish. This dish was absolutely yummy. Sizzling Beef Brisket Ala Pobre: We were really excited to try this because we'd heard great things about it, but unfortunately, it didn't really deliver. The flavor was pretty bland, and even though it was topped with fried garlic, it was still missing a strong garlic flavor. The beef itself was tender, which was probably the only good thing about the dish, but aside from that, the sauce and overall flavor were just underwhelming. Garlic Rice: This came in a pretty generous portion enough for three. I could definitely taste the garlic, but I think it could've used a little more. Still, it was good overall. read more

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For the food, I wouldn't go more than 3 stars. Maybe it's just not to my taste. I only had Filipino food a handful of times. We ordered Sisig, chicaron, lumpia, adobo rice, chicken adobo. Everything is okay. Good, not returning for more. I can't really say I like the service very much as well. Slow in general. If you are Filipino, you get better service. Not saying they mean it that way, but a very obvious observation. The ambiance was great, we had a friend preforming live on their stage and the whole place was popping. Drinks are good, performances are great. Great place for a party, just not the food and service for me. read more

My friend and I came here for lunch and I already can't wait to come back! Our waiter gave us some recommendation and we decided to listen: *Litsun Kawali (pork belly) - the pork belly was perfectly crispy and tender! *TNT prawns - this was delicious! Definitely don't do this on a first date as it gets messy, but man were the shrimp and the sauce delicious! The food was delicious and I'd highly highly recommend. read more

Isla Grand - Filipino Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Food was great good thing we made reservations. Great Boodle fight service. A little chaotic since it was real busy but very good. We would come back again and again. We had a blast!! read more

Isla Grand - Before we touched the food. It was so good I'm too embarrassed to post the after picture of what it looked like. - Filipino Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

So excited to be here for lunch for the first time.This restaurant is conveniently located steps from lamps plus. It's one of the biggest restaurants I've been to.We got seated right away,we like the huge round tables .We ordered Kare kare brisket,meat is tender and a bit watery, sinigang,sisig is a bit too oily ,chicken adobo,lumpia shanghai is too small and halo halo is mostly corn and kaong.Food is good but we noticed everything has extra sweetness to it. We hope that there'll be improvement on service as well,it took a while for our food to come ,for waiting to check out and cleaner restrooms. read more

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We've been here twice now and the food is great! This time we ordered the following for pickup through DoorDash -Kaldereta Brisket: I really liked this dish. The beef brisket was tender. The sauce was flavorful, and I liked that the potatoes had a bit of char. -Chicken Halang Halang: Reminds me of a very mild curry. This was great with rice -Palabok: This is usually my favorite dish, but I would have preferred a larger noodle, more lemon, and bigger pieces of chicharron! They gave us extra sauce. Otherwise, it is a solid dish. -Garlic Rice: Loved their garlic rice! Last time we ordered sisig, bangus, pakbet, and lumpia Shanghai. I remember the sisig and lumpia Shanghai being so addictive! It is a bit on the pricey side for portions, but delicious! This does seem like a pretty popular restaurant. It is very spacious. They seem to host many events, and they also have a weekend brunch (wish I had seen this earlier to have tried it). Service was friendly both times we were there. Overall, I'd totally come back here! read more

First time here and we got Eventbrite tickets to see The Jets as it was more intimate seeing them at a restaurant where we could buy food and drink and get a VIP Photo Opportunity, plus free parking in the lot! Once we checked in with the front desk, we whisked to our table after searching for the numbers on the tables which some were not visible. There is a QR code at the table to look at the menu but our server didn't hand us menus right away. It was a flurry of excitement and after looking at the menu which has so many choices, we decided to have Pancit Palabuk and Pancit Canton as well as lumpia. The food was plentiful and tasty. The opening act of the show was a-ok but one of the singers sang a bit loud. However, The Jets made up for it and sang some of our favorite songs, acoustic was great and we sat in one of the front tables. Service was attentive initially but later it got busy and it was hard to get the server's attention. Next time we come, we better look at the menu ahead of time to try something new as they have an extensive menu. read more

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Impressive ! Went there for after a service reception and I was amazed how nice and modern the restaurant is ! The Food looked, smells, and taste so delicious. It was presented with class! Salute to Raj who took care of all my requests ! I can't wait to party with my son and family, Bday in two weeks with dinner and live band. Partay 0n, people read more

Isla Grand - Pilipino cuisine for all world class travelers ! - Filipino Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This place is huge. You would never know it from the outside, and it didn't feel like the best neighborhood. There were some interesting characters outside, including a dude trying to clean my windshield. Oh well. Walked in and specifically went on this Saturday so I can see a live band. And boy was it amazing. First the eats. I opted to sit in the bar area where the music was blaring. In hindsight, it might have been a little too loud for the kiddos to enjoy their food. We ordered the standard stuff. The food was just ok. I was unimpressed by the pakbet, it was way too oily for my taste. And the lumpia was burnt and overpriced for what came out. The other location in Newark is leaps and bounds better in terms of food. But we came for the music. And boy it didn't disappoint. The stage was perfect, the layout was nice, and the energy was great. I love live music and sipping on some San Migs. Chatting with some of my peeps from the P.I. It was great. I'll def be back for the vibes. read more

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We came for the breakfast buffet on Saturday morning and had a decent experience. The buffet runs from 8am-11am; Sat and Sun at $25 pp. The food options were good with a whole range to choose from. My issue was, the flavor and taste of the food itself. Being a buffet, I think the food is rushed and not really given full concentration so most of the food either lacked flavors or just wasn't good. The garlic rice was a bit too moist, palabok tasted old and raw, the pork sisig was way too wet, the fried chicken wasn't cooked all the way so it had some pink, and more. Literally the best things was their grilled pork belly, longanisa, chicken adobo, fried fish. I wish they had sinigang to cleanse the palate and add would be a great soup selection. The condiments should've been separate at another bar and not at the very front with plates and utensils. The food wasn't refilled quickly so people had to wait a pretty long time for food. I think the next time we come back, we'll just order regularly because the food tastes different and more flavorful. read more

Very first time I went w my family just to experience the great filipino food. It was great tasty filipino food. I love how friendly the staff is, even tho' theyre tired they still manage to stay up and stay friendly. Over all food r great and so delicious. Put u guys on my 1st options! read more

If you need that quick fix but don't want to buy the ingredients for a full family dinner, then Isla is for you! The food is pricey, especially when the portions are so small. That said, I would still come here again for the dishes that we don't already cook at home that often, namely sisig, puso ng saging, and kare kare. We tried all of these today and they were all pretty good! The pusong saging was vinegary and I loved that. The kare kare was probably made with smooth peanut butter (so no whole peanuts, which is how my family makes it) but that's not a deal breaker for me. The sisig tasted how I expect sisig to taste like. No calamansi tho, which was a bummer. They did have a lemon instead. The white rice is unlimited as long as you bought entrees, but they have specialty rices as well. Isla is a Kapampangan establishment, whoch is a specific region in the Philippines. I'm a kapampangan, so this menu is typical at my home. It gets busy here on the weekends but not so much during weekday lunches, in my experience. read more

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SUBJECT OF THE COMPLAINT: Feedback Regarding Disappointing Birthday Celebration Experience - Saturday, May 16, 2026 Dear Management, I am writing to express my disappointment regarding my birthday celebration held at ISLA GRAND RESTAURANT in Pleasant Hill on Saturday, May 16, 2026. I specifically chose your restaurant because my family and I had visited before and had wonderful experiences. During our previous visits, there was lively music and an enjoyable atmosphere where people of all ages could dance and have fun. Based on those experiences, I confidently invited approximately 20 guests, including children and families, because I genuinely believed everyone would enjoy the same exciting atmosphere that we had experienced before. I spent close to $1,000 for this celebration expecting to create a memorable and enjoyable evening for my family and guests. I made this investment because I trusted that your restaurant would provide the same atmosphere that made us return in the first place. Unfortunately, nothing close to that experience happened, and I left feeling very upset and deeply disappointed. One of the biggest disappointments was the music and entertainment throughout the evening. We were at the restaurant from approximately 5:30 PM until 11:00 PM, and throughout almost the entire night there was virtually no danceable music at all. There was almost no music that encouraged dancing or created an engaging atmosphere. Song after song felt geared more toward a sit-down performance rather than creating an interactive and enjoyable atmosphere for guests. The music selection did not encourage dancing, participation, or celebration. The overall performance felt more like watching a small concert where people were expected to sit and listen rather than entertainment designed for a birthday celebration where guests of all ages could get up, dance, and enjoy themselves. My guests continued waiting and hoping the music would eventually change, but unfortunately it never did. Many people, especially the children, were excited and looking forward to dancing and celebrating, yet they never had the opportunity. Everyone was waiting for an opportunity to get up and enjoy the evening together, but it never came. There was not a single point during the regular performances where our group truly had an opportunity to dance and celebrate together. The only moment that briefly brought energy to the room was when a guest performer sang "I Will Survive," and for the first time people finally stood up and began to dance because it was a song people could enjoy and participate in. However, that moment ended almost immediately when the regular performance resumed. I understand that musical tastes vary, and I respect the effort of live performers. However, the entertainment felt very unbalanced and did not create the lively, engaging environment that we had experienced during previous visits. We did not choose your venue simply to sit and watch a performance. We chose it because of the fun and interactive atmosphere that encouraged guests to participate and enjoy themselves. As the host of this celebration, I felt embarrassed and very disappointed because I had highly recommended your restaurant to my guests and confidently assured them they would have a wonderful time, dance, and enjoy themselves. I had spoken so highly of your restaurant and confidently assured my guests that they would have a great time. I had spoke very highly of the experience because that was exactly what we experienced before. And because of this experience, I truly believed they would enjoy themselves. Unfortunately, none of that happened, and I was left feeling embarrassed in front of the people I invited because the experience I promised them was completely different from what happened. Instead of being excited and joyful, I felt that the money I spent in your restaurant was a real waste. It was a very sad experience. Considering the amount I spent for this celebration, I do not feel the experience reflected the value of what I paid for. Spending nearly $1,000 for a birthday celebration and leaving feeling disappointed and embarrassed was very upsetting. I honestly do not feel the experience was worth what I spent. It was extremely disappointing to invest that much and leave feeling that the celebration was not worth what was spent. I wanted to share this feedback because entertainment plays a major role in the overall experience at your establishment. I sincerely hope management reviews the music programming and entertainment selections to create a more balanced and enjoyable atmosphere that appeals to a wider audience and allows guests of all ages to participate and enjoy themselves. I appreciate your time and sincerely hope you take this feedback seriously. read more

Party of 2 went on a Saturday at around 2pm. Had to wait a couple of minutes by the door as there was no hostess in sight. We were told to wait a couple of minutes for a table but it took more like 5 minutes. At least our order was taken promptly and the food came out after about 10 minutes. We ordered sisig, pig ears, and sinigang na boneless bangus, rice is free and unlimited. Everything tasted amazing (as expected). I wanted to order dessert but it was so hard to flag down staff. It took us another 10 minutes just for the bill. The place is great for huge groups. They also have function areas for private events. They have live bands some evenings (but I haven't attended). I deducted a star because there's always nobody around to seat us. I saw a Caucasian couple walk in, wait for a couple of minutes, then leave. They missed out on great food but who can blame them for leaving? It would have been better if someone at least acknowledged their presence and asked them to wait a few minutes. Anyway, we will still return and maybe try their other dishes. read more

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Food was good. But poor service. 2 server with full of people. We have to wait for 20 min to get out bills. read more

Isla Grand - Crispy pata. - Filipino Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Okay Isla, as a pinay you do quench that Filipino food craving! Isla has it all - tasty authentic food that hits, super spacious dining and entertainment rooms, friendly attentive service and an authentic fam vibe from a ton of Filipinos dining there. Also they give unlimited rice! Some faves: - crispy pata - chicken inasal - beef nilaga - bangus sisig - kare kare - pinakbet Docked a star due to some of the items being a tad too salty like the pancits. Hope they can work on that! read more

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We were in the area, looking for something to eat for dinner. Being Filipino, and craving some Filipino food, we found Isla Grand, solely by accident. We rolled up on this hidden gem! My beautiful wife and I were surprised how spacious it was and very, very ADA friendly! The service was great and gosh damn the Sisig Silog, was amazing! My wife and I shared some of her Sinigang, and it was also delicious! Great service and great food! I'll definitely be back to try more, Filipino cuisine, from my Filipino folks! read more

Isla Grand - Sisig Silog - Filipino Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I've been hearing good things about this place and finally I made my first visit. First when looking for directions to get here you have to type in Isla Grand not restaurant because Isla restaurant is a different place. Isla is pretty big. There's lots of seating and there's different sections in the restaurant. There is a separate spot where entertainment happens with live bands and karaoke. Food: It is good but it does not quite hit the aaaaamazing level. For our first visit we ordered the following: Sisig pork and bangus, Litchun Kawali, Lumpia Shanghai, Calamari (free item), Kare Kare Seafood, and Sinigang Baka (beef). We also received a free Halo-Halo because it was someone's birthday in our group. The Kare Kare seafood was actually not too bad. I was skeptical but the seafood actually went well with the peanut sauce. We weren't really a fan of their version of Sinigang. Also, the calamari looked pale, was chewy, and not crispy. Everything else was on point especially the Sisigs which was the best thing we ordered that night. I am not sure if the halo-halo we got is the way they usually make it, but it was really plain. (See picture). Service: was ok. The Kuya's that helped us were nice enough but they rarely came back to our table to check on us. We had to call on them a couple of times. But I did like that they mentioned we earned a free item since we ordered a certain amount of food. And something free for the birthday celebrant. Hoping next visit will be better. read more

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2/13/2026 Wanted to go out to eat this evening and searched through my saved Foodies list. Asked the man if he wanted to try this Filipino restaurant I had saved for a while and it was a go. So happy we came from Vacaville and hit this place up. PARKING // 3 stars Eh, small parking lot and by the looks of all the cars it seems like this spot was pretty litty. We ended up finding a parking spot right in the front. #score FOOD Sisig // 5 stars Chicken Adobo // 5 stars Steamed Rice // 5 stars, fire duh Brisket Sinigang // 5 stars Be aware - their menu is like a filipino dictionary from all parts of the island. Impressed but overwhelming at the same time. I liked that they had the picture, filipino name AND english name of each dish along with a description of the dish. SERVICE // 5 stars Everyone and I mean everyone made sure our rice pot was filled, napkins were plentiful and we were good, good. ATMOSPHERE // 5 stars We ate at the main dining hall, which was fine. The bar area though, holy sh** it was litty AF! Had music, I mean no juke box or nutting, instruments, mics, speakers the whole nine. Had the lights on tilt and the bartenders were busy making those dranks. read more

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Came on Halloween night to celebrate a few birthday celebrants in the family. First off, it was my first time there and I personally did not enjoy eating there. All of the food that was being served was extremely salty. I was soo excited for the egg drop soup since it was cold outside and needed something to warm me up, but even THAT was too salty! I added water from my drinking cup to try to water it down, and it was still so salty.. Then, the place was covered with disco lights which made me dizzy while trying to eat. If you have light sensitivity, I probably wouldn't recommend dining here at night. To top it off, the music was way too loud. You know it's too loud when you can't even hear the person sitting NEXT to you. I felt like it would've been more enjoyable for everyone if they turned it down to a level where we can still talk to people around us and enjoy the music at the same time. Service was okay, nothing good or bad to say. Other than that, I enjoyed the pineapple drink, and KRMA the band, entertained us with good music, thank you! read more

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This place gets very busy especially weekends, so I would highly recommend calling ahead to make reservations if you have a large party. I had a party of 20 & we had no issues getting 2 tables reserved ahead of time. Our server was Jane & she was amazing! I told her that we were celebrating a retirement & she did her best to ensure we were taken care of. She made suggestions on what to order knowing we had a lot of people to feed & had so much patience dealing with everyone. At no point did we ever feel rushed out & the food came out quickly. For having a large party, the whole experience was a breeze! 10/10 - Chicharon Bulaklak & Lechon Kawali: crispy, delicious classic dishes. 10/10 - Black Gulaman & Banana Con Hielo: chef's kiss on textures & flavors. 9/10 - The Original Sulit Bilao #4: lots of variety of choices plus it came with some soda & desserts; there wasn't enough sauces provided so we did have to keep asking for more. Fan favs: Crispy Pata, Misua, Grilled Jumbo Squid 8/10 - Sulit Ala Carte #2: portions were a bit small for the price; potatoes & carrots in the Kalderetang Liempo were hard not fully cooked; the fish in the Bistik Bangus was dry; Palabuk was yummy. 7/10 - Sisig: the grilled char on most of the pieces gave it a bitter & burnt flavor which was too overpowering. read more

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Food was definitely delicious. Worth the wait. They were a little busy on this sold out show. But they didn't take too long to deliver our food. The music is very loud so if you're trying to have a conversation, either talk loud or maybe stay in the restaurant side then go dance at the bar side if there's no tickets for purchase involved. There is 2 versions of this restaurant: the bar side feels like a night club & the restaurant side is a cultural Filipino with a family style welcome. The staff is definitely fun, friendly, & nice. So if you want to experience the Filipino culture, definitely come here. Explanation on the food: Pork sisig - pork chopped up into tiny pieces mashed up with sauce & seasoning. Came out sizzling Banana con helo - banana on ice with milk or cream & syrup Bagaong fried rice - Bagaong with fried rice and pieces of lechon (crunchy pork) & also with mango & tomato slices. This will taste salty. read more

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Came here for a Sunday family brunch right when they opened at 10am. Great parking in the plaza and the restaurant is huge. They can easily accomodate large parties. Host sat us right away. We ended up ordering so much stuff to try and everything was amazing, rice was unlimited. Sad we didn't get to try any dessert becuase we were so full. I would definetely return. read more

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We had breakfast buffet on a Sunday. It's a big pricey. Sisig was very good. I had to put some hot water on my congee to make it less salty. I was surprised that they didn't even have any traditional Filipino dessert. Most of the dishes are salty for me. Still, the food was good and the variety kept things interesting. read more

Isla Grand - Filipino Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

I really enjoyed the food here. It was interesting to see all the different cultural Filipino foods. I came with a coworker who's Filipino so she was able to explain the menu to me and we were able to try different food that we normally wouldn't eat. The interior is very spacious and it's great to come with a big group. They have nice round tables where you can sit with a big party and another back area as well as a bar area so a good place to go with your family members. The food portions were stellar. We ordered a lot of food and we were shocked at the final bill because it was so low and tip was also included and we felt like we got so much food. We ordered the big banana leaf plate with different meats and vegetables. don't ask me what we ordered because my coworker who is Filipino did all the ordering, but I really enjoyed the different marinated meats and fish. I also really enjoyed the egg soup that came with it even though it was a bit salty. We also ordered a different soup that had tamarin flavors and shrimp. I'm Vietnamese so it reminded me a lot of a soup that we eat called cảnh chùa. Of course we also got the classic pancit, which was also very tasty 9/10. But my coworker does say that she could make it better of course homemade is always better. The service was not so stellar. It was hard to flag down our waitress, and when we needed to utensils and other things, it was harder to find her and we ended up flagging someone else down. read more

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Isla Grand is must visit for Filipinos! We were here for a group dinner, with about 20 or so guest. Staff were great getting the food out and helping us with any issues. We had so many dishes that were wasn't enough room on our table! Food was pretty good. We got the Sulit Bilao which was huge! Some things were pretty salty but not too bad. Someone in our party had a seafood allergy. Some of the seafood items in the Sulit Bilao were touching other items, so it be mindful of that when eating. The restaurant itself is huge! There are 3 dining areas, several with huge tables. Definitely a place for big groups. They also have live music playing in the back area near the restrooms. It was very, very loud but fun to watch and listen. Surprisingly you couldn't hear the band from the other side of the restaurant. Only downside is the parking lot. It's big but it gets really busy. read more

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Really good, authentic Filipino food. Ordered lechon, chicken adobo and their popular pork sisig with rice. Service was fast and it's a pretty casual restaurant. I would try to avoid the weekend crowds or at least get there early so you don't have to wait. read more

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Good Filipino food! I come here with my coworkers sometimes on a Friday. I brought my family here as well. I love crispy pata! read more

went in for sunday buffet and the $49 deal imo seem steep. On the photo they have the whole crabs but when i went to their buffet there was not a whole crabs but crab claws and arms. Some of their food offerings not even taste same as ala cart. like sisig and kare kare. Overall, not satisfied. read more

Isla Grand - not a whole crabs but legs and claw and some crab meat. - Filipino Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This visit was better than my last visit. It was Friday night at 6:30. Great service and the food was really good. Crispy Pata - moist meat and the skin was crispy and crunchy. Perfect perfect perfect! Sisig - we ordered it spicy this time. Canton - large serving of flavorful noodles. Love that there are a lot of veggies (and protein) Bistek na Bangus - delicious and bursting with tangy flavors. So good over piping hot rice. Halo Halo - lots of toppings. I wish the ice was shaved more. It was a little too chunky for me but it was good! read more

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We love coming here when we want Filipino food nearby. The ambience is like you've stepped into a restaurant in the Philippines. There is a Kamayan option which they lay out banana leaves on the table and pile the rice and bbq'd dishes on top. You can eat with your hands and gloves are an option. They have flavorful dishes and although some portions are a bit small, it is still good for sharing. Our faves: Kare Kare with Krispy Pata Pork BBQ read more

Came here for lunch with a big group this morning. I have never been or seen the place so I was worried about long wait times, but I called ahead and they were able to put us on a waitlist since they didn't take reservations. Luckily we were totally fine at 11:00 on a Sunday and we beat the lunch rush! Place was packed by the time we left a couple hours later. Service was great, always servers walking around so it was easy to flag someone down. They accommodated our two tables easily. And our food came out incredibly fast! We ordered so many things but I enjoyed the binagoongan, original sisig, and longanisa. The bangus bistec was also really good, something I've never seen before. They also give free noodles if your birthday is within 15 days so we got to try their pancit bihon. I'm not typically a big fan of pancit but I loved their version here. The noodles had flavor and weren't too dry. Also love that they do unlimited rice here but I personally preferred the adobo rice! Very happy with our experience here, may just be our new family meet up spot! read more

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If I were driving through the Bay Area, 45 minutes out of the way on a cousin's tip, I'd expect something decent -- maybe even memorable. But this place? This was something else. The kind of joint that doesn't just serve food -- it tells a story. Loud, proud, and absolutely Filipino. The menu? A beautiful, chaotic onslaught -- like Manila traffic during fiesta season. Dishes rolling out one after another, each more unapologetically flavorful than the last. It's the kind of food that doesn't ask for your approval. It knows where it comes from -- Pampanga -- the culinary nerve center of the Philippines, and it brings all that tradition straight to your plate. Service? Fast, friendly, and -- here's a rare one -- accountable. They fixed a mistake before I could blink and did it with grace. That's not just good service. That's pride. Multiple locations, same experience -- and that's the magic. Consistency in a world that rarely offers it. If you're looking for a taste of the Philippines, the real stuff -- the soul food, the comfort food, the celebration -- this is it. You don't just eat here. You remember it. read more

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Huge place. There's a dedicated area that can host a large party, maybe a wedding with a Karaoke and live band to boot? Menu was expansive. My favorite was their sinigang soup. Yummy. Lots of choices for sure. Great place to dine in for Filipino cuisine. It's good for 2 or large groups. Service was nice, many decor that will take you back and make you feel like you're back on the Island. A must try. Mabuhay!! Cheers! read more

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My daughter and I ordered sisig silog at Isla Restaurant in Pleasant Hill. I was almost done eating my food. When I bit into a hard object , it was later to be determined to be a clear 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch piece of plastic. Fortunately I didn't swallow it. Who knows what would have happened if had swallowed that piece of plastic. I told the server and showed it to another server. The other server came out and was very apologetic and professional. She didn't make me feel that I had possibly put the plastic in my food. She was nice enough to comp our meal and also gave us a free dessert. I know it's not their fault but it's just the fact that I found a piece of plastic. read more

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This is my 3rd time visiting Isla but the 1st time coming in the morning. The evening visits have been jam packed with diners, great energy but felt understaffed and food took over 45 minutes to arrive. This morning visit was a much better experience - for service and the food! We ordered the grilled pusit, pinakbet, lechon kiwali, fried bangus, and halo halo. We appreciated the bottomless bucket of rice. Grilled Pusit: good texture, almost a liquid smoke flavor, 7/10 Pinakbet: Small portion but flavor was delicious! The few slices of lechon kiwali was a good touch. 10/10 Lechon Kiwali: Well done! 10/10 Fried Bangus: Never had it prepared this way; with a crispy thin corn starch crust. small portion for the price but very memorable in a good way. The vinegar dip was a perfect compliment. Would def have this again. 10/10 Halo Halo: This was not a traditional halo halo - had a mais base, no red beans, langka, macapuno, or red beans. It was okay. 6/10 Overall, really good to see a Filipino restaurant do so well! read more

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The breakfast was AYCE @$24.99/per from 8:30am-11am pst/weekends only. Meal includes a free pitcher of ice cold water and drinks starting at $2.99. Food had flavor and the staff kept it coming with the refills--don't throw a fit if empty, just get up on the (immediate) replacement, it's a buffet! They had all "regular items" you'd expect from a Pinoy breakfast. Jeprox and talong? More than enough Service at the tables was minimal interaction since it was self-service/ AYCE We sat by the kitchen and the servers keep the hot food coming. The ambiance was nice & pleasant. Just people enjoying the only Filipino buffet this side of the Bay Bridge that had flavor and decently priced! Gave it 4/stars , it was great but I personally need to be Wow'd for a 5-star review. read more

Isla Grand - Eggs with tomato and Jeprox. - Filipino Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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It was busy on a Sunday, but the service was very quick! The staff were super friendly and attentive. We ordered the lumpia, sinigang, sisig, and tocino plate. I love that they give unlimited rice - perfect for family style dining. They also have a huge room in the back for parties. We had a great experience! read more

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Went to Isla to get my birthday Pansit and I must say that Isla Grand is by far the best Isla out of the chain. The staff here are very active as they all seem to jump in as a team to make sure that all of its table are getting top level service. They are very friendly and always greet you with a smile. The place is huge too and has a separate area for its weekend entertainment. The food is incredible here too with everything tasting fresh and authentic. I just wish they had some other traditional Filipino dishes like Embutido and giniling but other than that this place is definitely the place you want to check out if you never had Filipino cuisine before. read more

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Finally had a chance to visit Isla Grand since their opening. Isla here in Pleasant Hill is huge! Its probably almost twice the size of the one in Newark. It looks like Isla Grand took over two locations, and merged it into one large dining area with stage and music on the other side. In similar fashion like their other locations, Isla Grand is adorned with lots of decor and photos form the culinary capital of the Philippines, Pamapanga. I could be hyper-critical and point out some stuff that is different form the traditional Filipino style. But the fact of the matter is we thoroughly enjoyed each dish and left us with a smile on our face. We ordered the following: -Miswa soup. It has been years, decades maybe since I had one. And the impression I had was very good. Sure, bola-bola and patola were absent but the savoriness of the soup just hit right. Great way to start our meal. -Pinakbet. Vegetables are cooked perfectly. Love the calabasa and those lechon kawali toppings is always a great touch. -Crispy Binagoongan. It definitely hit the spot. Although they could have diced the mangoes and tomatoes more finely, the overall tastes is really solid. They have little morsels of lechon kawali as protein. And I must say that Isla fries their lechon kawai on point. -Brisket Kare-kare. IMO, a kare-kare without oxtail and tripe is 'almost' a kare-kare. But the execution of their sauce was very good. It was creamy with peanut flavor present plus a hint of sweetness too. Don't forget their baggong which I think is made in-house and perfectly compliments the dish. -Sisig. Ah, of course the famous sisig. I dig that theirs' is traditional Kapangpangan, which means no eggs or mayonnaise or any sauce of some sort. Although I did not detect and maskara (pig face) in their sisig, it did have some tenga (pig ears) in it. Flavor is spot on, with the proper umami and a little kick of spice. That is one good sisig. As you can see, my description above has some sprinkle of criticism. And some of their items were a bit expensive. But all dishes were very flavorful with profiles akin to the traditional recipes of the Philippines. Because of this, Isla Grand get 5-stars. Tip: save yourself and skip the Bilao. Sure an exorbitant amount of food served in a bilo is really pleasing to the eyes. But maybe a quarter or more of the items there are like filler food? Jeprox? Prawn Crackers? Scrambles eggs? Diced tomatoes? Go straight to their a la carte menu and order what you truly like. read more

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