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    Isla Grand

    3.7 (461 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ISLA GRAND ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Honest Joe ..

    Complex owner failed Chef Choy Chinese food to expand this restaurant. Shame on Building owner. Would not Re-new Chef Choy Lease.... Shame on building owner

    Lumpia
    Lai L.

    We came here for a birthday party with a large group and the restaurant is massive! The bar side with the live band is a little overstimulating and a lot was going on. We ordered way too much food and the food was good, but not the best Filipino food I've had. Our list of food is too long, but I'll point out the items that stood out. The beef kare kare was comforting, the sisig was good and I think the adobo rice was done right. I don't recommend the palabok -- the sauce was too thick and needed more noodles. The servers did their best with the volume of patrons. I mean they worked their tails off and everyone was serving every table. The music was waaaayyy too loud; we could not talk to each other. I love live bands but the sound system was on steroids to the point where we had to leave because many of us were overwhelmed. lol. The restaurant is nice but I think there's just a lot going on all at once. It has potential to improve for sure.

    Lumpia shanghai
    Cristina M.

    Came here last night (Saturday night) because we were craving bangsilog and learned they don't serve the combo plate on Saturday nights. We got the ala carte version, daing na bangus, garlic rice and fried eggs - it was delicious! They had a band on the other side of the restaurant that was very loud and blaring, we couldn't stand to be inside very long. I don't know how the guests inside are able to withstand that. We asked to sit outside but also learned they didn't have servers that were working the patio area. The hostess said we could order take out and eat it outside so she asked us to go to the take out counter to place our order - that was next to the band - the volume was deafening and the sound was piercing our eardrums. Dianne helped us who was so kind and sweet, we placed our order with her and offered to bring our food to us outside. It was very good indeed and satisfied our craving. We ordered halo halo to chase the fishy taste. It was topped with ube ice cream, a piece of leche flan but it had the bare minimum for what a halo halo should have. It had corn and soft white cube jelly, coconut strings, and some other brown stuff that sticks together, not the typical variety at all. It didn't have the red beans, garbanzo beans, langka, pinipig, nata de coco, etc. Although it satisfied our craving for dessert, the quality wasn't that great for $10 not to mention it was half melted when we got it. Sitting outside was much better as it diffused most of that blaring noise level but note that there are lots of people smoking outside. So I guess pick your poison.

    Peppers!
    Kev H.

    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.

    Longanisa
    Buenafe S.

    We came here to eat as a family of 10. Eight of us did the buffet and two of us ordered from the menu. The food was good, service was friendly but they didn't come around very often. No one cleared the buffet plates so they sat piled high on our table which I didn't like very much. Mandatory service charge for our party was 20%. I feel the buffet is a bit overpriced, it is $45 per person. The inside is very big, lots of seating areas. After eating it did take quite a while for them to bring us our check and then another long while to collect our credit card. Overall our visit was good but I'd probably just order from the menu if we visit again. The menu does have more options then the buffet.

    Masha G.

    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.

    Julieta M.

    Thanks so much we had a good day. Thanks to Alex for helping us and really appreciate your help. Come visit this place and Alex will be happy to help and serve you.

    Crispy pata Sisig Brisket  Nilaga
    Marthin M.

    I really liked the food because it wasn't too oily or salty which is sometimes prevalent in many Filipino food. The portions were a bit smaller than I expected and their beef nilaga should've had more flavor. Their isla chicken was disappointing. The service was decent as we got the appetizers in a good time. Ambiance was nice because they had a section for the bar (dark and loud) and another section for those who want to listen but want to see their food (bright area)

    $2 side of bagoong.
    Dennis P.

    I usually go to the Fremont location and have had good experiences there so it was really disappointing to have a bad one here in their newest location. I went early on a Saturday evening with a group of 7. We got seated quickly. Beware, groups of 5 or more are hit with a mandatory service charge. 18% for 5-6, 20% for 7-20, and 22% for 30 or more guests (see picture). I know it's customary for restaurants to levy a mandatory charge for big groups but they usually make us aware of it. The hostess or wait staff did not make us aware of this mandatory charge. 12 minutes passed after being seated and no one had approached us to take our order or give us water. We had to flag down a passing waitress to let her know we were ready to order. Apparently, tables are not assigned a dedicated waiter/waitress. From what I could see there was only 4 available wait staff for the whole restaurant; not enough for a busy Saturday night. Whenever we needed anything we had to flag down a passing waiter/waitress. They were doing their best, but they were clearly overwhelmed. We ordered some pancit and the Sulit Bilao # 3 which is a huge platter costing over $129; to our surprise it didn't come with any bagoong. We had to flag down the waitress again and ask for some and we were shocked when she said she could only give us 1; any more would have to be charged. I said that's fine but didn't realize each container was tiny; and each extra one cost $2! (see picture). For ordering a platter this size, I think that's very stingy. The food was ok. The waiters and waitresses were friendly and did their best. I cannot in good faith recommend this place until they get their staffing level and processes in order.

    Pancit Canton
    Karen W.

    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.

    Kris P.

    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.

    Bangus sisig- yum
    Rachel M.

    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!

    Menu 12/2025
    Jay R.

    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.

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    It was awesome. Nice ambiance.love the dessert lots of options.the singers were ok they need better sound. Couldn't understand the singing

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    Ask the Community - Isla Grand

    What time you open on father's day?

    At 10:00 Am

    Is isla Grand open on Christmas Eve?

    Hi, We are open on December 24 from 11am-5pm.

    Is the live music only on Friday/Saturday?

    Hi, we have our live music Thursday-Sunday Thursday and Sunday: 5pm-7pm… 

    Will Isla be open on the day after Thanksgiving ? If yes, what are the hours? Thank you.

    I am guessing it’s there regular hours but best to call them directly to double check. Also on there social media pages they have there times for holiday hours

    If I had a party, is there space for karaoke and dancing?

    I'm not sure yet if it's fully open the 2nd phase of the restaurant which is next door, it's for karaoke and all. Definitely call Isla Grand to ask. Or if your on social media pages like instagram and Facebook search isla Filipino restaurant (which… 

    Is there a long wait right now?

    There is po. We suggest to try and come as early as yoi can possibly. Expect a 30min-45min wait po. Thanks

    Any vegetarian or vegan dishes?

    Not really, best to ask the servers directly. In Filipino cooking though it says veg, there is meat inside it

    Any special dishes on weekends? Some Filipino restaurants only have lechon or Kari Kari on Saturday & Sundays?

    They actually do, specials are always mentioned on there facebook, Kari Kare & lechon kawali perm on menu

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