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Islands Restaurant

3.6 (567 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Giselle M.

Located in the same building as CPK and Olive Garden, Islands is a well-known restaurant with American style food. I would say that this place is good if you're looking for a restaurant style burger. They also have a pretty decent $10 lunch special. The service is pretty fast for a chain restaurant. The ambiance is pretty cute and it feels like you're in Hawaii. The parking lot is easy to get to and it's 90 minutes free

Isaiah G.

We were shopping in the area and decided to stop by here. My kids and husband all ordered burgers and shakes. I had a type of burrito bowl. The service was pretty consistent. My bowl was okay I thought a little pricey but okay. My kids loved the shakes and smoothies. I think you're better off getting a burger. The portions were okay and fries were good. We overall had a good experience.

Lunch Double Stack Burger
Brian R.

Came here for lunch and got their double cheeseburger for $10. It was pretty good. I would come here if I was craving a burger. Their fries were really good and crispy too. They're located in the same plaza as CPK and BJs. The service is good as well and their ambiance is nice.

Happy hour spinach dip
Leah I.

I can always count on islands! A little cheeseburger, a little app, a little mai tai.... Been going to islands for 20+ years. I started coming to the Glendale islands when the paceo Pasadena location very sadly closed (please reopen!!!) Erin E is amazing. I hadn't been in for a while and she still remembered me AND my order. 10/10 every time. Thanks, Erin!!! See you next time :)

Kilauea, Beach Bowl
Isaac F.

Upon arriving, we were seated promptly at a cozy two top. Our server Seth was there in no time and greeted us with a warm and inviting aura. He helped navigate us through the menu with tender care, I'm a vegetarian, and he thoroughly explained all the options available for my dietary restrictions. Seth also recommended the Mango IPA for a drink, and it was exactly what we were looking for: a beer bursting with fruity flavor. I settled on the Kilauea Burger with a veggie patty, and my girlfriend got the Beach Bowl. The Kilauea Burger was exceptional, the crispy grilled onions paired with the chipotle aioli was truly divine, and the jalapeños added a spicy kick that was just right. My girlfriend also enjoyed her Beach Bowl, she was particularly fond of the crisp crunch of water chestnuts. All in all our experience at Islands was great. The food was amazing and our server Seth won us over with his charm and wit. We will definitely be back!

Burger fries
Luis M.

I forgot to picture my other meals. Great customer service. Greeted upon entry and well serviced throughout. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean everywhere. Food was ok. Fries felt a little cool and too much salt. Burger had good flavor. We got chicken tenders and I would definitely recommend that for anyone.

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Zerlina L.

I came with a group of 8 and although we were seated quickly, the rest of the service took a really long time. After eating, we waited about half an hour the check despite making it clear we were in a hurry-- and there was only one other table at the time. I got the Kilauea burger and it was good: I liked the faint jalapeno kick. However, a little overpriced in my opinion (that being said, I'm not very discerning for burgers). The interior did have cool island-themed decor and felt very cozy. The other members of my party enjoyed this restaurant more than I did-- it didn't align with my personal food preferences, and the wait times just left me with an overall negative impression of the whole experience.

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Dominic and Edgar provided incredible, attentive service. They were friendly and accommodated our admittedly needy party.

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9 months ago

ELLA, EDGAR. and MANNY are the best ever! Would totally recommend talking with Ella always ask for her! Very great service from them all!!

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1 year ago

Joana, you rock girl. Thanks for the good service & letting us watch the Canelo fight

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1 year ago

10/10 love this place. Joanna is the best server ever. Tortilla soup is always on point, love the tiki tenders.

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2 years ago

Came in last week for an outing before the blur of the holidays. Erin was amazing! Attentive, friendly, and kept the drinks coming!

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2 years ago

Brian is an all star! He is attentive and personable. He makes glendale islands a special place for me and my family.

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We saw Carrot Top having lunch at Islands!! How cool is that He knows exactly where to go to get good food!!!

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Always a great time at Islands. Sat at the bar, Erin the bartender was the best! The burgers and fries are always on point!

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Our waiter was the best. Brian was a great relief for a hard day Saturday. Good food, good service, great times. 10/10

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Great service from our waitress Johanna. She checked in on us often and had our drinks refilled.

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Ask the Community - Islands Restaurant

Do you have Happy Hour on the weekend?

As of 2.26.23 it's Monday-Friday.

I have a banana allergy... Can you get the Cool Breeze smoothie without the banana?

Hi Vanessa, Yes, you can get the Cool Breeze Smoothie without the banana. Just let your server know that you do not want the banana and they will make it that way for you.… 

When did this restaurant open in a glendale on Broadway?

Hi Daniel, Our Glendale location opened on 7/1/1992!… 

Do you have any vegetarian options other than the veggie burger?

We have our No Blame Grilled Veggie Tacos, you can order any salad without the chicken, you could also even substitute the veggie patty in it if you wanted to! You can order the Hoisin Bowl without the chicken as well and make it a veggie bowl. We… 

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