I'm honestly really disappointed by my recent experience. I came in with the intention of giving this place another chance and supporting a local business, but was immediately told to leave in a very aggressive way. As someone who just wanted to come in with good intentions, being treated like that felt unfair and upsetting. It's especially discouraging when it feels like people aren't welcomed or respected for who they are. I hope the owner reflects on how situations like this are handled moving forward, because no one should feel unwelcome when simply trying to support a local business. Jerry, money is money and you clearly need it as the your establishment lacks professionalism. It was hilarious to see you run out and ask who let me in when I haven't done anything but write a review. Maybe you should do some deep reflection and you clearly don't like the lgbtq community. Look at your other reviews people have posted. It's sincerely disheartening. Do better read more

Always a vibe when I come here. Whether it's during the week or the weekend I always enjoy myself. Not only is the food amazing but the drinks are even better. Being apart of the LGBTQ+ community I always feel welcomed and safe by all the staff and owner. If you're looking for a spot to come and chill and have amazing food come to Islanders read more

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It was my first time going to Islander's and it was a great experience. Food was delicious, their sampler was such a good choice if you want any to try a little of different items. Service was amazing, Jerry (The Owner) was so pleasant and attentive. I like the decor and ambiance. It was a good time. read more

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Really great food -- the short ribs were super tender and full of flavor. Cocktails were on point, and the staff couldn't have been more friendly or attentive. Solid spot all around. read more

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Good ambiance and very nice customer service. Connected with the old wrestling team from high school and had a great time. The drinks and food were well priced. I snagged a few of their different wings and really enjoyed them - would drop back in if in the area read more

Islander’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Stockton, California

I like their appetizers with spam and wrap with some leaves I forgot what you call it. Drinks are awesome and after you ate dinner it turn it to club. Good for group of people and dancing. read more

Salt and Pepper wings were really tasty. I called my order in over the phone and once I got there the my order came out quick.

The service was 10/10 The food was amazing. Had a loco moco, pain killer and Mexican candy shot. My new favorite place in Stockton!! read more

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This was my first time to this restaurant/bar. The bartender was a cool guy and took time to get to know me he seemed interested in what brought me in and what I did in Stockton. The vibe was pretty chill with some Hawaiian music going on in the background. I went with the chicken teriyaki and the garlic edamame. Both were very good. The chicken teriyaki came out, very fresh and hot from the kitchen. I had the edamame for an appetizer, and that was equally as fast . There is tons of room for people in this establishment, and it looks like they have a stage for music. I would definitely come back. read more

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This place is lit! I was very excited to try this new spot out and it did not disappoint! We arrived about 6:30 and got seated right away even though there was 2 large parties already in full swing. The inside is pretty spacious but there aren't a lot of tables I think to leave room for dancing. However, the bar is long with lots of seating. For starters we ordered the spam musubi and salt and pepper wings. Spam musubi was good but the wings were on point! Served hot and crispy with sliced jalapeños on top-delicious. For dinner my man ordered the short rib plate and my son and I split the sesame chicken. Each entree came with rice and macaroni salad. Take note-it's Hawaiian style macaroni salad so it has tuna in it and that is not stated on the menu. I'm glad I asked when our meals arrived because my bf hates seafood of any kind and it would have been all bad had he tried it, lol. Short ribs were grilled and very flavorful but the sesame chicken was slightly over cooked and and a little tough. Had it not been for that, it would have been good. As for drinks, my bf stuck to Lagunitas but I tried a pina colada and it was DELICIOUS! Last but not least, our server and the bartenders were all super friendly and totally on top of it. The DJ and music was fire and the place was packed by the time we left. Long story short...we had a blast. read more

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Drinks were good. We Missed the live music but we stayed for the DJ music which is for the younger crowd.

Wish happy hour was longer but drinks were good. Great place to unwind after work. Will come back again read more

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I was skeptical about this place but it is a safe place on Miracle Mile. Tell your hostess that she is da bomb. A keeper at best. This place is legit to throw parties. A place to mingle read more

Islander’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Stockton, California

Islanders is the place to be for all things! For good food. Good food music. For food drinks. To dance the night away or enjoy a girls day. The owner and bartenders and even the door man are some of my favorite people. I always feel safe and at home here. Thank you Jerry and crew for consistent service, always delicious food, and giving Stockton a safe family place to enjoy. You guys rock read more

Visited on a Saturday night with my partner and we were seated right away. We went around 8p and they had great music and vibes. Very clean establishment and the food was amazing. Unfortunately we did not have cocktails this time ask us but we look forward to coming back to try drinks. When we were leaving security was arriving (a good thing for Stockton evenings) and there is plenty of parking close by! read more

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I was really excited to hear about this place opening up here on the Miracle Mile. It is brand new and they just celebrated their Grand Opening a few weeks ago. They have a great bar and selection of cocktails that can take you to Hawaii. Plus, the food is tasty and variety of items from appetizers to full rice plates. Plus, they have Happy Hour with $5 appetizers and $8 cocktails from the Happy Hour menu. On the weekend they have DJs and music (I haven't been on the weekend yet). Stop by for a great place to hang out with good vibes! read more

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Love the relaxed atmosphere, the owner and staff are attentive and welcoming, the Hawaiian-style food and drinks are delicious and an added bonus... the entertainment is top notch with live bands or a DJ (or both) on weekends! Islanders is a must visit with dinner and entertainment all in one spot! read more

I was introduced to this bar/lounge/restaurant by the owner's brother. We walked in when they had their grand opening and boy the place was packed! We were able to have a few of their signature drinks and also ordered the garlic edamame appetizer and let me say, that was really delicious! The garlic sauce was amazing and I wish they would make a shrimp plate with that sauce as it is tasty. We tried to head in there another time but they were super busy, having some sort of event as there was a band playing at the back of the place and we just weren't dressed properly for the evening. I figured they wouldn't be too busy but I was wrong. This evening (6/24/23) though was a different story. We were 30 minutes early because I thought they opened at 4:30 pm because when you look up Islander's business hours on Google it states 4:30 pm but they actually opened up at 5 pm. We took a walk around the block and got something to drink from Starbucks and once it was 5 pm we walked back in. It looked like they were getting ready to have another event that evening but fortunately for us it wasn't till later. We sat down and the guy at the bar sat us, took our orders, and checked in on us from time to time. He basically did every single job at the place besides make the food! He was very attentive and that was great. The menu variety is small however all the entrees sounded good. We started out with an order of the Gyoza and the garlic edamame and those two appetizers were very good. The gyoza was perfectly pan fried and not overly cooked and the gyoza sauce was the correct sauce and not just soy sauce like how GK Mongolian BBQ gives you. I ordered the classic chicken katsu plate and it did not disappoint. I liked the fact that this establishment uses actual katsu sauce instead of the sweet ketchup tangy sauce other Hawaiian bbq places use. I wasn't a fan of the mac salad though. I've had some very good ones so when it comes to the mac salad, I'm very picky on the taste and texture. My girlfriend ordered the Korean short ribs (kal-bi) and that was very tasty. The meat was tender and not tough. The only dish I didn't find all that interesting was the teriyaki chicken plate. It seemed like something that would be out of a pre made chicken teriyaki bowl. The sauce just wasn't that great especially over the rice. I ordered one of their cocktails, the Hawaiian Sunset, that was made by the bartender/server/host (lol), and that was very good! If you have visited Hawaii in the past, and you like the local cuisine, this place has some of the local favorite entrees on the menu. Enjoy a cocktail or two and you just might get to enjoy one their live events happening. I will definitely have to come back in the evening to see what their nightlife is like on the weekends. Overall, an easy place to come and hang out at and their food an drink menu isn't overwhelming so it's easy to pick something out. Great service and good food, what else is there to ask? Stop on by! read more

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Been awhile since we been back here but finally got to run into our awesome amazing bartender again mades but in the awesome moment we also meet another amazing bartender teresa. Definitely will be back only for these amazing awesomeness bartender read more

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Our group of Mexicans was turned away at the door, supposedly because I was wearing a white T-shirt. But when we looked inside, we saw plenty of other people who weren't Mexican wearing white T-shirts with no problem. It was obvious we were being singled out. The owner and security came across as rude and racist. If you're looking to enjoy a night out without being profiled or disrespected, I highly recommend staying away from this place. read more

Great food and a fun island vibe. Friendly staff and excellent happy hour options. I love coming here with my family for dinner or even special occasions. We've never been disappointed! read more

What a fun local spot! One of my best Jenns text me- like "Hey! Neon Radio" will be at Islanders tonight. 80's music, wanna go?" Um, YES!!!! I'm pretty disappointed in myself because I didn't even know this gem was just a few miles from home. We were welcomed by Jerry. SUPER nice guy with an excellent memory because he recognized that he went to high school with my sister. We were given a great table in the middle on the place were we could see the band, the bar and close proximity to their unique bathroom. My best Jenns were already waiting for us with DELICIOUS garlic edamame. Holy smokes. I ate all of their order and then ordered my own and ate all of those . They also ordered egg rolls that they loved and another friend ordered LocoMoco and hot dog! Or hamburger- it was beautiful and SO delicious. We stated off our drink quest with some AMF's (Audios MoFo), I had 2 delicious MaiTais that challenge my love for the Maitai's of Monkey Pod in the Hawaiian islands. We also had a delicious shot that i cannot recall the name of. Over all- we had a freakin great time. We ran into a ton of people that we knew, one of which was singing in the Neon Radio band. Duran Duran, Madonna, Bono Jovi, Heart- YES PLEASE! We enjoyed the atmosphere. Parking was easy. Our waitress was superb and there was never a time when she wasn't right on top of everything. I can't wait to go back! Thanks so much for the hospitality, Jerry! read more

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Great food, awesome drinks and the staff always brings out a good vibe!! Never a disappointment, always a fun and safe place to be!! read more

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Pros: The Chicken Katsu was actually done to perfection, tender inside and crunchy on the outside. The Mac salad was decent too. I'd say it's a pretty large portion for their well reasoned price. Cons: The Katsu sauce was so not good. I'd rather eat the chicken plain than dip it. It was basically just salty and tangy. Tasted weird. I had a cheese Rangoon too, which was a bit too much. The cream cheese was thick, pasty, and not sweet enough. There was a hyped party going on when I arrived and it was just so loud. The service was slow too because there were practically only two workers. We had to wave the waiter over when we were ready to order, get drink refills, and pay. read more

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This was a last minute decision for family dinner. We didn't think it was a restaurant but of course, with the big sign on their building, we know it's a restaurant. It's just different because you can't see the inside building and you don't know if they are in operation. However, when we went inside, we were greeted with friendly crew. The food was good but just a little blah. It needs a little more of the salt side. Other than that, it was all good. read more

Awesome little restaurant, very welcoming. Great drinks took the food to go and it was great! read more

Islander’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Stockton, California

Fun place! Chill vibe. Yummy bites. Great owners and staff! I would definitely come back again!

I love the edemame whatever sauce you guys put on it please consider bottling it up and selling it. I would forever be a loyal customer. The wings are amazing too. Maybe do the wings normally how they're already done and saucing them up with that sauce the garlic bits and sautéed jalapeños all those combined would be heavenly lol just throwing that out there. Customer service is amazing. I also got the chicken teriyaki wasn't a fan of that. Nothing wrong with it just a personal preference. I prefer the nice charred bits on my chicken teriyaki but I reminded myself this is Hawaiian style and not Japanese. read more

Decided to try this place because who doesn't like some hawaiian bbq!? It did not disappoint. My favorite was the ahi tacos. I wish I didn't have to share lol. My fiance and I will definitely be back! read more

Great food and incredible food. Service is always on point, and it is nice that the owner is always visible. Their brunch is also great. I suggest a "breakfast shot." read more

BAD SERVICE::::My husband went to this place for the first time he sat at the bar for bout ten minutes so and the bartender just kept walking back and forth not acknowledging him but when his PEOPLES comes miles away he'll shout asking Hey What You Want To Drink,literally in front of him so my husband say hey I've been sitting waiting on yall,he finally a damn service and the drink ain't good either.. I told my husband I would walk out after order that drink!!! YALL GOT SOME BAD ASS SERVICE!!! read more

I have previously gone to islander's several times. This time I was told at the door that my boyfriend and I can not kiss in the establishment because it makes them uncomfortable. I am a gay man. I generally don't do alot of PDA. If they chose to tell everyone that they can't then I wouldn't have complained but that was not the case. This is completely over the line. I will not be spending my money there and I will make sure none of my friends do either. The owners of this establishment should be ashamed of themself. read more

Beer selection is not great. No wine. I didn't care for the Mac salad. But the short ribs were bomb. I wish there was more haha.

Their loco moco is delicious and they have amazing service! I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and really enjoyed the live band.

I have experienced dinner, happy hour, day parties and night parties here and it has all been amazing! Service was always helpful and management were always accommodating. We've also hosted parties, whether it was a birthday party, baby shower, or even an intimate wedding reception! Manager always made sure we were well taken care of. It is a great space for private parties, especially with their delicious food and drinks!! read more

Food was good. Service sucked. Went there for a private party. They wouldn't allowed us to order our drinks at the bar and pay for them separately. We had a server but for the amount of people we had it took forever to get our food. Our party provided us with one item and a drink of our choice. I wanted an appetizer and wanted to pay it myself and they didn't want to do separate checks. Would go again to eat, wouldn't do a party there. Take cash, it's easier but very inconvenient read more

Islanders has come to be my new favorite stop of the night!!! Best spot on the miracle mile in a long time!!! Amazing service, music, food and vibes!!! Well rounded crowd and good security through out so we always feel safe. If you haven't tried it, Gooooo and try the Mexican candy shots!! Your welcome :))) read more

It's a great place with great workers and a great manager. Super nice and the food was also amazing. I saw other reviews saying the manager sucks but never have I, or anyone I know said anything bad about the workers or the manager. read more

the owner is an a**hole. he will only let you in if he knows you. I went to meet my family one night and he said we weren't allowed in because it was a "private event". until my fam came outside to get us he said "oh I dont know them so I lied". why open a bar on the city's most popular night life street if you're not going to welcome everyone? to top it off, while we were inside our car window got smashed and broken into. read more

This place used to be Whiskey Barrel Tavern but the new concept is so much better! The atmosphere was so relaxed and chill, the food was so good we ordered the musubi and the loco moco 10/10 recommend and had a few drinks while watching Sunday football. Our server took care of us and we even were greeted by one of the owners! It's a family friendly place and they even host events. read more

Islander’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Stockton, California