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    Islands Restaurant

    3.8 (287 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Claire S.

    We have a family get together at Islands. It's easy for a bigger party here. The staff are all super nice and attentive. Love the beach vibes. We came on a Saturday night but it wasn't busy. We ordered some burgers and sliders. They are all tasty. The fries are really good. I got a beer flight and it's great. Only complaint is the beer can be colder.

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    Fran S.

    Great surfer vibes complete with surfing network! Big indoor and outdoor seating. Service was great . The menu has a lot of choices and even protein bowls. Yummy yummy

    Here's the hoops game! Won some free fries!
    Terry T.

    Stopped by after being on the road for a couple hours. Let me start out by saying the service was very impressive from the moment I walked in the door. I was politely greeted and when I asked if I could sit at the bar, they happily obliged. The bar top looks like a cool vintage surfboard which fits the theme of this place. The bartender was very friendly, fast, and promptly poured me a tasty Topa Topa IPA. This hit the spot! They have several burger specials - which I had the Big Wave burger with fries. I didn't expect to be asked about burger temp, and was amazed when it came out as I ordered - perfectly medium rare. The fries remind me of a larger cut size of In & Out, which I loved. The best part - the manager, a super nice and friendly young lady named Bailey, told me about a "special" basket ball game and if I wanted a try! Shoot the hoop, spin the wheel, and win! Scored me some free fries! I'd definitely come back and will stop by when I'm in the area. Thanks Bailey for the awesome experience!

    Spicy chicken tortilla bowl - yum!
    Michael P.

    Islands consistently nails it! Solid all around!! Delicious quality food and drink options (burgers, salads, fries, appetizers, desserts, tacos, substitutions, kids meal options, etc), endless summer vibes, welcoming staff, happy hour specials, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! I'm a huge fan and have been back many times! The service is top notch - responsive, accurate, and speedy! The casual and fun ambiance is wonderful. See you again soon!

    Happy Hour
    Rosie O.

    Seems like a fun place. Lots of surfing motif; surfing on large TV's and great old school booths. Service was great, greeted with a smile and server's attentive. That's why I did give three stars; but they fell down on the food department. I ordered Cobb salad, husband ordered chicken sandwich and our granddaughters ordered nachos and junior burger. Well, my husband sent chicken sandwich back because the chicken tasted tainted, my salad tasted like a pre made on the shelf of convenience store type, nachos tasted stale, and our youngest granddaughter junior burger was dry and bun stale tasting. We did enjoy the strawberry lemonade and beer. We usually stay away from chain restaurants and this is the reason why, usually lacking in flavor. So I guess this is on our do not return list.

    Lunch Patty Melt with onion rings

    Amazing place for lunch/happy hour! Lunch Patty melt with onion rings were delicious. Plus they have Topa Topa on tap!

    Only photo I took... our dessert lol
    Genezaret C.

    I brought my younger siblings here because they'd completed the summer reading program at the local library. They all earned a certificate for a free kids meal. They were excited to come in and chose to sit at the high booth. They excitedly ordered their kids drink, meal and at last... dessert! My siblings were a little distracted by the tvs everywhere so it was a bit difficult to have a conversation with them. Staff were friendly and kept checking in on us. I ordered the unending chicken tortilla soup, the first bowl is huge. Then each bowl after is a small bowl. Good food and big portions. It wasn't too busy, overall chill vibes.

    Ruth G.

    This is a primary go-to for my friends when we want consistently well-prepared food and excellent service. There is ample parking, indoor and covered outdoor seating. Manager James goes out of his way to make sure we are happy. If something needs to be tweaked he takes care of it PRONTO and with a smile. Tell him Ruth sent you if you go. Pictures are of the China Coast salad. After writing this review and seeing my pictures again, I have to order it now! It's great for two or three meals... well, at least 2!

    Truffle fries
    Roslyn L.

    Vegetarian friendly options! I go for the china coast salad without chicken. but my new favorite is the Kiluaia with a veggie patty. I love the black pepper patty and onion smalls Inside! I top it off with onion rings. Clean and easy place to eat.

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    So glad I tried it here. Best burger I have had in a long time! Looking forward to going there again next time I am in SB

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    Another yummy meal @ Islands after watching a great high school baseball win! Sophie took great care of us -- make sure she's your server

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    Good variety the burgers and fries were so good. The service so friendly. The seating was right away .

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    Ask the Community - Islands Restaurant

    When is Happy Hour offered?

    Islands offers great happy hour specials weekdays from 3pm to closing.

    Is it Pet friendly?

    Islands is located in the (outdoor) La Cumbre mall. People walk with their dogs all around the mall. I would consider it pet friendly. There is plenty of shade and leash tie up spots. As far as the restaurant, I've seen a water dish outside near the… Read more

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    First time visiting SB Biergarten and this place absolutely delivered. Perfect spot to grab a cold…read morebeer, catch up with friends, go on a casual date, or even just enjoy a solo afternoon in Santa Barbara. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and full of good energy from the moment we walked in. I had the MadeWest Hazy on draft served in an ice-cold Pint, exactly what you want on a warm Santa Barbara day. My girlfriend had a great time, and the whole experience felt effortless and fun. One of the coolest parts of the visit was meeting Chris, a local who told us this is one of his favorite hangout spots and where he brings his dog Harlo. He gave us some awesome local recommendations and really added to the laid back community vibe that makes this place special. The bartenders and hosts were all attentive, friendly, and professional. You could genuinely tell the staff enjoys what they do, and that energy carries throughout the entire place. It's refreshing to see hospitality thriving like this in Santa Barbara. Definitely adding this to my regular stop whenever I'm in SB. Great drinks, great people, great atmosphere. Highly recommend. - Ian Lantz

    Great place Great beer selection…read more Lots of seating Friendly helpful staff Great menu selection Prices are comparable Cheeseburgers are great not frozen French fries are good Pretzel was good Poutine was excellent Beer was great Definitely recommend

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    Absolutely stunning dinner at The Lark last night on our only night in Santa Barbara and I feel…read moreglad to say we picked the right restaurant! The place was full, including indoor and outdoor seating, great ambience and light level, and lovely string lights above the seating outdoors. To start they bring over a delectable dill popcorn which was a rich, salty, dill and butter creation. Totally set a fun tone for the meal. Then we had the crispy Brussels sprouts (ORDER THESE!!!) they were divine, the sesame and lime combination was reminiscent of a great pad Thai, with the perfect amount of sauce and tiny bites of figs which all worked together in a way I wouldn't have expected. For the mains we had the shrimp toast and the pork ribs, both fantastic both well portioned and both 10/10s. Pork ribs fell off the bone easily and were spicy and tangy without overdoing flavor and the shrimp toast tasted like a great gumbo sauce and the shrimps were big! This is a meal I'll be thinking about and recommending to others for a long time, thank you Lark!

    We are at the Lark tonight and had a good experience. It's a fairly casual and comfortable…read morerestaurant. We were greeted and seated immediately. I was glad we made reservations. The restaurant was busy. Our server was great. She introduced herself (Giana I believe she said) and helped us understand that the intent of the menu and dining approach is a sharing format. The plates and portion sizes vary depending upon the item. Cocktails: The Lark has a very interesting (in a good way) cocktail menu. Our party tried 5 different cocktails. Everyone loved their drink and commented on how well made they were. Food: The restaurant provides complimentary dill pickle popcorn (10/5) as a snack to get your appetite moving. This unique popcorn flavor was one of the best things I had all night. Everyone in our party agreed. We ordered 40% of the menu. The standouts were the fried chicken (5/5), the duck confit (5/5), and the pork ribs (4/5). Dessert: The chocolate pot-a-crème with banana cream (5/5) and donut holes (5/5) were both very tasty. We had a real good experience at the Lark. My only comment as a first timer was gauging how much food to order. We found the menu items in the Farm and Ranch sections were entree sized plates, while the Ocean section plates varied in size considerably. We consequently over ordered and wasted some food. Although our server Giana was helpful, we could have asked more specific questions to assess the quantity of food better. We enjoyed the restaurant vibe, cocktail program and many of the plates. If I lived in SB, I would have dinner here every other month and enjoy the dill pickle popcorn and the fried chicken with their signature Paloma to wash it all down.

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