We lucked out and got Eric again. He's the best server! We always appreciate him Wonderful as always read more

Came during lunch for the lunch specials, and Steven provided attentive service. I ordered the Double Stack Burger and fries and it was delicious. Not a big burger but it was perfect for a lunch portion. I will come back to try Happy Hour items, with various price points, and it's awesome that it's 7 days a week. read more

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Islands Restaurant - solid food, chill beach vibes Came in with my wife for Saturday lunch and waited about 15 minutes, which is reasonable for the weekend. The beachy vibe, music, and laid-back atmosphere are what Islands does best, and it makes for an easy, comfortable dining experience. We shared the tortilla soup, fried shrimp tacos, and cheddar fries, and honestly, everything was flavorful and satisfying. The tortilla soup had good depth, the shrimp tacos were crispy and enjoyable, and the cheddar fries were pretty darn good. Crispy, cheesy and hit the spot. Overall, it's a bar restaurant with good food and a fun atmosphere. Nothing life-changing, but consistent, enjoyable, and exactly what you expect. Solid 4-star spot, and we'd come back. read more

Came with my Mom and Sister during Mother's Day Week Celebration and were kinda rushed by Laura. Pretty wack. read more

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Islands was overall good. We had an unfortunate snafu with my order, it didn't come out at first, and when it finally did, it wasn't correct. My replacement took another 20+ minutes, so by the time I actually ate, I'd already picked at the chips and some of my daughter's fries, and the rest of the table was basically done. They did remove the item from my ticket, which I genuinely appreciated. Once my warm chicken wrap which is no longer on the menu so I appreciate them making came out it was good! (Ask for hot chicken you won't regret it) Service was fine, just nothing memorable. The chips are usually warm, but this time they came out cold, which was disappointing. Overall not the best not the worst islands experience, but maybe just a bad day for me. read more

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The Food was super good Restaurant was very clean and waiter was quick and attentive. read more

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Anniversary dinner with one of play kids. He wanted to take us to dinner so Islands it was. I haven't been here in years so it was a treat. We all had burgers which were really good and chips with guacamole for an appetizer. Our waiter was attentive and friendly and the atmosphere gives you the island feel. It was a nice evening. read more

Islands Restaurant - Chips and guacamole/salsa - American Near Me - Riverside, California

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BEST FRIES EVER! I love the freshly cut fries at Islands, it's been a bit since I've visited this location as I've been busy. I'm SO glad to be back, there's a uniqueness to Island's burgers and fries. I paired my French fries with a Hula Burger (Mushrooms, Lettuce, Medium Well), it was a great dinner! The wheat buns could've been slightly better, I think they should've been toasted. The restaurant wasn't too packed and the Hawaiian decor was spot on! I love the tiki vibes and tropical aesthetic. The restroom was a little hard to find, but i eventually found it by the kitchen. Drop by soon, this location has special deals for $10.99 burgers! I'm definitely going to cash in on this special. Islands isn't far from Central's shopping plaza by the movie theater. It's got plenty of parking and not too far from the freeway! read more

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Great place for quick family burgers and salads. Service was friendly and inviting. I enjoyed the aloha burger, since I enjoy pineapple. If you have little ones, ambiance is family friendly. Always a great place to grab a burger. read more

Love this place. Been coming for years!! Best turkey burger meat. Fries and tortillas soup is good to

We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and had such a good time. The vibe was great -- loud, lively, upbeat music, and the game was on. It's definitely a fun spot with a lot of energy! We were seated right away, and our server Jessie came by a few minutes later. He was awesome -- super friendly, patient, and really helpful when we had questions. I appreciated that he gave honest recommendations when I couldn't decide what to get. My husband and I both ordered the Hawaiian burger on wheat and added bacon. He got fries and I went with onion rings. I had a Diet Coke and he got a fruit punch -- and I have to say, their fountain drinks are so good! Sounds funny to say, but you can tell when a place actually keeps their drink mix balanced. Here's how we'd rate everything: * Burgers: 7/10 * Grilled cheese (our son's order): 9/10 * Spinach and artichoke dip: 8/10 * Onion rings and fries: 7/10 * Service: 10/10 It's a little on the pricey side, but totally worth it for the atmosphere and great service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We love Islands, it's always fresh and hot burgers and the staff is always great. The restaurant is very clean and inviting.

Did not have to wait long to be seated. Staff was nice and friendly food came out in a timely manner and was good. Please seem to be clean. Would come back here again. read more

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Up in Riverside on Sunday so I decided to stop here. The outside of the restaurant really looks cool and stands out. Brings back memories of when they first opened these restaurants. I ordered the Bleu Burger and it was delicious! The fries were great as well. Service was solid. Inside the restaurant was super clean. The Saltillo tiles look amazing. Overall just a wonderful spot! Keep up the fantastic work and keep going. I'll definitely stop here again the next time I'm in the area! read more

Islands Restaurant - Great fries - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Amanda at Temecula Islands is amazing--attentive, courteous, and remembers us every visit.

Islands is one of my go-to guilty pleasures! Every time I come here, I stick to my favorites -- the Maui Burger with grilled pineapple (so juicy and flavorful!) and a fun, fruity cocktail. Their fries? Addictively good. Crispy, salty, perfect every time -- I could honestly eat a whole basket by myself. My fiancé is all about the mushroom burger. He loves how the mushrooms melt into the cheese and meat -- and he usually pairs it with an ice-cold Modelo. Classic combo and it always hits the spot. The service is consistently friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and it's a great place to unwind without breaking the bank. Whether it's date night or just a chill dinner, Islands never disappoints. read more

Islands Restaurant - American Near Me - Riverside, California

It was okay. It wasn't packed when I went. But my burger had no taste. It tasted very bland. I had to wait forever for my check and a soda refill. It's like you can't good customer service anymore. Even my little one a 5 year old kept on asking where is the lady so we can go. read more

Islands Restaurant - American Near Me - Riverside, California

I placed an online order for a side garden salad. When I opened my salad, it was so sparse! Maybe two cups of lettuce, some carrots, a.couple of slices of red cabbage, and croutons. For $7, I could buy a bag of salad mix and save gas by not driving to pick it up. read more

Islands Restaurant - Sparse dinner salad - American Near Me - Riverside, California

The Hawaiian burger with a veggie patty was really good...and messy. No complaints about service or ambiance. Would dine there again!

Currently eating here now but my gf and I came it not knowing they closed at 9 and walked in at 8:57 and simply asked if they were still open. The server Chuck with a smile on his face said "of course" and continued to seat us. They have patiently taken our order and served us as we realized we came in right at closing. Every single employee including our server Slater couldn't be nicer. We apologized for our timing but they were so kind and didn't rush us at all. I had to give them a great review. We had chips and guac and tortillla soup as well as some fish tacos and everything was delicious. Thank you Islands grill for your hospitality it did not go unnoticed. read more

Islands Restaurant - Fish tacos, chips and guac - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Excellent customer service. Because it sux when the food is amazing but the staff is acting like they don't want you there or replenish your water and I hate having to wait forever for a drink refill, like I get they really wish they could check our credit before sending my order to the bar. Buuuuuut this was not the case for Islands. Amazing customer service and excellent drinks delicious food side note CLEAN RESTROOMS awesome!!!! Thank you read more

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Such a great family restaurant. My husband and kids love going there. We always get great food and great service. Eric is one of our favorite servers and we appreciate how quick and friendly he is. read more

Came here a few times in the past week, service has been great, food is tasty, been loving the beach bowl, the only bummer was upon walking in was the hostess greeting us with a yawn and a unhappy? face, pretty unfortunate when you're the first person a customer sees when entering the restaurant. Update: after receiving our food, taste is excellent, so good, but there was a hair intertwined in my daughter's chicken teriyaki bowl, so definitely turns your appetite off but they ended up making her a fresh new o read more

Islands Restaurant - Children's chicken teriyaki. Didn't notice the hair until we looked back in the photo. - American Near Me - Riverside, California

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Slater was our awesome server this evening! From the moment he greeted us, he was kind and had a sincere way about him! He was attentive, checked on us regularly, and we hope to get him again as our servers real soon! Thanks Slater!!!! read more

Please bring back your OG impossible burger it was the best I've ever had in my life I had a handful of people try it not knowing it was plant based and they thought it was a regular avocado burger. I crave it everyday!!! Love this place, their happy hour and the bartenders are amazing read more

Server Kristen was on top of all our needs with 5 kids we always needed her attention. Cool Breeze is a must and cheddar fries came to table hot and cheesy!!!! read more

Five stars! Our server Eric was awesome! He is funny, attentive, and always checked in on our table to make sure we had everything we needed. My kids loved him and asked if we can request him every time :) He kept the experience upbeat and made our visit even better. Food was tasty as well! Great service all around! read more

Came into today for a burger and yap session! Our server Eric was on it!! Food was sent out quickly, exactly how we ordered it. Our margaritas never ran dry. Eric was friendly and took the time to note our modifications to our order, like I said, everything came out exactly how we ordered it. Despite the football game being on the the place being packed, he made sure to check on us and made sure everything was to our liking. Definitely recommend this location. Make sure to ask for Eric! read more

Eric was great. Friendly, efficient, and easygoing without being over the top. Service was quick, he checked in when needed, and everything came out right. Solid experience all around. Great personality! read more

Our server Eric did a great job taking care of us. Very friendly! Overall great service! Will definitely be back

I just take a moment and give Eric my server at islands some love he was amazing tonight. He made sure we had everything we needed, and the food was right and good. So if you want good service go see Eric at islands. read more

We had such a great dinner at Islands Restaurant in Riverside. On the recommendation of our amazing waiter, Eric (seriously 10/10 service), we ordered the Beach Bowl and sliders, and both were absolute hits. The Beach Bowl was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, and the sliders were juicy, satisfying, and ideal for sharing (or not ). Eric made the whole experience. He was super friendly, attentive without hovering, and spot-on with his suggestions. You can tell when someone genuinely cares about your experience, and he absolutely did. Great food and standout service. We'll definitely be back--and we'll be asking for Eric again. read more

Shout out to Eric with the A star service. Came here on a Friday and was seated right away. Eric's service was prompt and polite always had a smile on his face. (Would eat here again) read more

Islands Restaurant - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Always have good experiences here at Islands. Our server Eric was awesome and the burgers were great.

The nicest staff! Came in on Friday night, and it was only a 20minute wait to be seated. Drinks are pretty affordable too, all being under $12. The fish tacos were perfectly cooked! I'd like to go back to try a burger. read more

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We enjoy the large freshly cooked burgers here. The service has always been wonderful. Definitely a filling meal, love their fresh fries; plenty are served. The beachy theme is always neat to see and the surfing videos on their television on top of live sports. We come here about 3 times a year. read more

I haven't been for awhile so gave it a try. Took a minute to be seated but it was dinner time. Very loud and cold but ok even the bathroom was a mess but I was still ok until all the servers kept looking at us and not coming over. We smiled hoping someone would come over but no. Several walked by. I was done got up and left. Just to let someone know at Islands, it would be nice to recognize customers that clearly were seated for a while. read more

I, my uncle, my sister, and my grandma came here and we had the best food. I got the Jr. Wave burger with fries and a Jr. milkshake and it was delicious. The service was nice and I highly recommend coming back. read more

Islands is always consistent and the meat quality is always very good. The burgers are very very good. They're lean and they cook them the way you want. The chicken is legitimate chicken it's not frozen, weird rubbery stuff you get a lot. The secret on the menu is the soup. It is absolutely wonderful. The chicken tortilla soup is one of my favorite things on the menu. Also the northshore tacos are great and healthy. The salads are also very good... The chop chop is my favorite. You cannot go wrong at Islands . read more

I'm deeply disappointed to write this, as Islands used to be one of my favorite places growing up I've loved the cheddar fries since I was a kid. But during a recent pickup order at the Riverside location, I had a very upsetting experience. Even though I had already paid online, I was treated with suspicion the moment I walked in. Instead of checking my order or name, I was met with uncomfortable assumptions and made to feel as if I hadn't paid. It felt like racial profiling, and I was embarrassed in front of others for no reason. The food was just as good as I remembered, but the experience made it hard to enjoy. Sadly, it no longer feels worth it when the service makes you feel unwelcome. I truly hope the staff and management take this as an opportunity to reflect and provide proper training to prevent others from going through something similar. read more