Great place for lunch. Aside from happy hour, lunch time is the second best thing to order from the menu. The prices are affordable. Went here for lunch with my co workers. Our assigned waiter did great job for a party of 24. He was courteous, friendly and professional. He executed all of our orders with a TEE! I wish I got his name. Kudos to the staff at this location. Clean establishment with great ambiance. Definitely will come back at this location. Food was delicious and service was good. Had a great experience. The double patty burger was excellent! It also came with fries but can substitute it with soup, salad, sweet potatoes or veggies. read more

Islands Restaurant - Double patty Hamburger - Burgers Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Went to dinner with a friend tonight (Sunday). We were throwing out different ideas and Islands popped into my head (it's been a long time since I've gone). I looked at their website and saw they have Happy Hour 7 days a week. Sold! We met there at 5pm and still had 1.5 hours of HH left. We each got a $7 cocktail plus chicken strips and fries for $9 (I also got a pint of Coors Light for $3). The drinks were good as was the food. Where can you get a cocktail and meal for $16 these days!? I also signed up on their rewards club on the app. For doing that, I got a FREE order of chips, salsa and guacamole. Such a deal! Knowing they have great deals 7 days a week I will probably start going here more often. read more

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Still good, still yummy. We had China Coast salad and Hawaiian burger. All good. Our server Jarod was money and very attentive. We even liked most of the music...except Christopher Cross, oh well, no accounting for taste. Rock on Islands read more

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i usually don't like to leave reviews, but as a server myself, i was very disappointed in the service i got today. i came in a little before 5 pm (4:50ish maybe) on sunday, september 20th with a group of 3 and decided to sit in the bar. we were greeted within a few moments and our drinks came out very quickly. we started off with chips and salsa while we were looking over the rest of the menu. however, it took the bartender over 25/30 minutes to come back to us. within that 25 mins, i watched her as she was just wondering around the bar, cleaning and putting cups away. not really doing much, as there was a second bartender who was walking around helping other tables. we literally watched as a couple got seated, greeted, and given their food before she even came back to take our order (they ended up leaving before we even got our food). not really sure why it took her so long to get back to us considering all of us in our party made eye contact with her MULTIPLE times. when she finally came back over to us, she goes "were you guys wanting to order some food too or no?" well, yeah we would have ordered 20 minutes ago if you actually came by. she then rushed through our order, so much so that she almost completely missed my boyfriend (party of 3 btw). both my water and drink were empty when she came to grab our order & didn't offer any refills. our food came out fresh so that was a plus. our food runner ended up getting me another water. thank goodness we didn't need anything else throughout our meal because it wasn't until i had to stack our dishes and push them to the end of our table that she came back. i wish i remembered her name, but honestly don't even know if she even introduced herself & even if she did, i wouldn't have remembered because she barely took care of us. i really am an easy customer, not needy, and was still very polite even with the terrible service.there was just no way i could tip her. just please do better and stop ruining it for all of us servers. read more

Service and food are always consistent...a reliable go-to with a festive 'island' vibe. A solid selection of hamburgers....some salads..chicken sandwiches...a couple taco options. Something for everyone. read more

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In collaboration with ABC's 10th season of "Bachelor in Paradise", Islands has a limited time special. Islands' "Flight to Paradise" is only $9 on Mondays, till August 25, 2025. The "Flight to Paradise" is their "Tropical Flight", renamed in theming with "Bachelor in Paradise", i.e, Shipwreck to Emotionally Wrecked & Deep Blue Sea to Sea of Love, etc. The regular price is $17+, making the Monday "Flight to Paradise" almost 50% off! Great deal! On a hot July day, the flight was thirst quenching, and buzzed me up real good. Of the 4 drinks, I preferred the Golden Mai Tai, as it was the most stiff. The others were a tad too sweet and/or bright. However, still refreshing. Service was good, and the wait for the "Flight to Paradise" was exceedingly minimal. Ample seating, Islands Restaurant is located off Seal Beach Blvd., with parking at Old Ranch Town Center. Cheap way to get drunk! The $9 "Flight to Paradise" Monday special is a cooling reprieve on a hot summer day. I thoroughly enjoyed the cocktail flight of Islands favorites, and look forward to indulging in this great promo again, before the collaboration expires August 25, 2025. read more

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The service is amazing. The 2 Brittney's hands down are the best. They are always doing their absolute best and are so friendly. We came in for lunch and watched some of the World Cup games. Good food and outstanding hospitality. read more

Number 1. The family thought the burgers were okay but pricey. For 3 people to get the least expensive Wave Burger which is nothing special, plus fries was $60 all in, including a 15% tip I included, even though I placed the order online and picked it up myself. Number 2. We do not like the overly sized plastic containers the burgers and fries come in. That alone may prevent us from getting burgers here again. I realize they want the take-out to be nice and hot and for burgers to not get smashed, but these plastic containers with lids are so large, they could hold an entire roast chicken. We think it is not eco-friendly at all. Number 3. I didn't know where the take out counter was inside since I'd previously used the drive-up service (which was not available apparently) so I stood in the entry for quite awhile at the hostess station and during this time, got nothing from all the waiters passing by except some mean stares, until finally one of them asked if she could help me. So, not only do your staff have an attitude, but you need better signage because that take-out counter is truly hidden. Between just "okay" food, non eco-friendly packaging and the rude staff, it makes you want to go somewhere else next time you're hungry for burgers and fries. read more

I'd give a way better rating normally because the burger, sweet potato fries and chicken sandwich was good! Now the side garden salad I paid extra for instead of fries had spoiled tomatoes in it?? It even smelled gross, I cannot believe someone does not check the product before sending it out (I'm assuming they prep "to go" salads ahead of time). read more

I went here for "one last trip" for good ol' times sake as I try not to eat corporate. WOW was I surprised! Food was incredible, I got the burger bowl. Service was great, shout out to Anthony. Prices are expected. This may not have been my last trip. read more

Islands Restaurant - Burger Bowl - Burgers Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Was at this location Wednesday September 9th 2026. Sierra and Carissa made my date night with my gf a pleasant experience. Will be back soon . Thank you guys for the top tier customer experience. read more

The food was pretty good and perfect for splitting each plate. The margarita flight--truthfully the worst tasting margaritas I've had. That said, I was glad we ordered the flight since it allowed us to finish the drinks faster with less waste. Update: I originally wrote this review before leaving the restaurant. Mid-bite, our server approached the table and asked us to pay the check. It was unclear what indicated we were ready to leave, as our food wasn't finished and our drinks were nowhere near done. The interaction felt rushed and uncomfortable. Disappointing to see no diversity among the staff. Overall vibe felt very early 2000's. read more

Islands Restaurant - Weak looking fries, but yummy & crispy - Burgers Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Islands has Happy Hour on game days and weekdays at certain times in the bar seating area, seats are first come first serve. It was busy on a Sunday evening, but no wait for seating. We ordered the Spinach Artichoke Dip, Tiki Tenders, and a Burger. Everything was very well priced and a good deal! ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Islands Restaurant - Spinach Artichoke Dip, Tiki Tenders, & Big Wave Burger (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Burgers Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Great stop for a dinner with family Food came out in a decent amount of time. Hot and ready to enjoy. Megan was a great server. Visited just enough to make sure we were taken care of. Great personality. Had March madness on which was awesome. Highly suggest stopping at this location. Great food. Great value. Great ambiance. read more

Islands Restaurant - Dessert is delicious - Burgers Near Me - Seal Beach, California

The entire staff at this restaurant couldn't be any nicer. All were so helpful, and with a smile. The manager, Katy, was so accommodating of our son's food allergies. She made sure his food was prepared separately to ensure no cross contamination. She even made his food herself, and stopped by our table to reassure us. She was amazing and we really appreciated her. Was our first time at this location, but it definitely won't be our last now! read more

It is so hot inside I have to leave. Although I would like nothing more than to watch the soccer game here... I have no choice.Food is great, service is top notch. Please fix the AC for patrons and for the poor cooks that have to work their shifts. read more

We want to express our gratitude to our local Islands staff, including the management and all servers and bartenders. We appreciate everyone's efforts, especially Apollo, Katie, Omar, Carissa, Sierra, David, Cece, and Brooke. Thank you for consistently hosting us and supporting our cause of honoring veterans of the American Legion 716 over the years. read more

Always a great experience at Islands! Great food and phenomenal service! Summer and Carissa are the BEST!!! read more

Food was decent. Onion rings top notch. Very poor service. Our server was overwhelmed and didn't ask any teammates for help. It's frustrating that a manager wasn't roving to check on tables or fill gaps. Not worth it. So many other options. read more

Jalen is the reason I'm giving 5 stars. He's earned it!! I feel like great service & politeness is hard to come by. Well Jalen is an asset here at Islands. He's pleasant, respectful, & took very good care of us today on Mother's Day. Thx Jalen!! read more

Came here on a Saturday 12/20 night to watch the football game with family and friends at the bar area. Mark, their manager and David was very accommodating and attentive to our needs. Mark checked on us often to see if there was anything we needed to such as food, drinks and even desserts for our kids. David often came around asking if we needed any refills or wanted to order other food while watching the game. The food was great, drinks was spot on and the atmosphere was fun and friendly! My family and I will be back again! Mark and his team made our night out with friends fun and full of laughs as we all had a great time! Special shout out to Mark and David! You both are amazing! read more

We had a frustrating experience here regarding our bill. At the end of our meal, we realized there had been a mix-up and we accidentally paid someone else's $86 check instead of our actual $54 check. Our sever was Kobe Mistakes happen, but it was the restaurant's handling of the situation that ruined our night. Instead of a manager coming over to speak with us face-to-face, apologize, or offer some form of compensation for the massive price difference, the issue was handled incredibly poorly. We felt completely dismissed. We essentially paid almost double what we owed, and the lack of management presence or accountability was entirely unacceptable. We won't be returning. read more

I love this establishment. Despite being a busy Friday night, the staff was attentive including the manager who helped us while the server was busy. Islands forever!!! Especially ISLANDS ROSSMOOR. Thank you. read more

Came in today just before the 49ners game. The place was pretty empty yay for us. As we finished and it began to get busy. Service at the bar was great thank you. Glad we stopped by before the crowds. Bang bang ‼ See ya next time read more

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Solid burger place. Wasn't memorable, but good enough for teens who were hungry. I got tortilla soup and fries which were good too, as I wasn't super hungry. Friendly and appropriately attentive staff. Got a table right away. Plenty of parking. I'd come back if I were in the area again craving Hawaiian inspired burgers. read more

Carissa is an amazing bartender and islands should be glad to have such a gem. She is polite welcoming knowledgeable and observant. All without hovering around you and letting you enjoy your own time. I WILL be back read more

Islands Restaurant - Amazing - Burgers Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Seal Beach's best local happy hour and hangout spot consistently delivers great service and delicious food. I truly appreciate the hard work and dedication of everyone from management to the servers and bartenders. read more

03/10/24 I haven't been to an Islands Restaurant in years! My daughter and I were starving after a long day of errands. She ordered the Big Wave burger: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard with side of sweet potatoes fries and I ordered the Malibu burger: Cheddar cheese, smoked hickory bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard - protein style. I'm currently on keto and thought that ordering onion rings instead of fries was better. I guess I was super hangry because I failed lol onion rings are not keto due to the batter and flour coating. Next time, it's a side of veggies or fruits lol The food came out timely and fresh and plated well. Our server was attentive and on it, though I caught a glimpse of a look she had like she was ready to go. I didn't blame her. It was a gorgeous afternoon with the sun beaming through the windows. I'm sure she was waiting all day to be outside to enjoy it. Food was so good! Service was great! It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon! We very much enjoyed our meal. 10/10. Will be back to try their lunch specials. read more

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... I should really come here more often because every time I come, I JUST LOVE IT. Not my choice again today, but I'm happy my friend picked it for her birthday lunch. I had the Hawaiian burger with pineapple on a wheat bun. She had the Chinese Chicken salad and instead of only eating half of my burger, I polished off the entire thing! Also, didn't even realize they have the BEST fries!!! They are fresh, with skin and have this nice crispy-chew to them. They used to be unlimited refills, but since I haven't been here for "awhile", our server said that was no longer offered. Mud pie? Yes, of course. It's the most generous "complimentary" birthday dessert compared to anywhere else. Love it and we ate the entire slice! Thanks, Islands! You rock. read more

Islands Restaurant - Fantastic Hawaiian burger on whole wheat bun. Yum! If you like pineapple on your pizza... - Burgers Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Los Al local here - a great spot! A relaxing spot to enjoy some Sunday football, especially when paired with Happy Hour! Carissa has always provided wonderful service with a friendly personality as well! read more

I would give Islands a 5, however, it's ALWAYS freezing in there. We came in to spend Sunday watching football and left 2 1/2 hours in because it was so cold. Unfortunately, we had to leave. Why is it always SO cold in this Islands???? As always love having Carissa serve us. read more

Islands restaurants always provide a consistent & satisfying meal. The perfect comfort food. At this Islands restaurant, the wait staff was attentive, and the restaurant was orderly & clean. The pineapple burgers are always tasty, but the salsa & chips appetizer was the hit of the day. read more

Islands Restaurant - Great sandwich & tasty onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Seal Beach, California

We came to Islands in Seal Beach and had such a great experience thanks to Toby. He took amazing care of us the whole time -- we never had to wait for anything, and he was always checking in to make sure we were good. Honestly one of the best servers we've ever had. If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would! Thank you Toby! read more

Omar in the bar at this location is great!!!! So far only positive reviews each time we come in! They are very personable, friendly, and accommodating. Can't go wrong with this location! read more

Had a great experience at islands walked in with a party of 8 and the manager Apollo helped seat us. I had the pipeline burger was really good and the chicken wings were fire. Definitely was a great experience thank you Apollo for going above and beyond to make it a wonderful experience read more

My mom and I enjoy visiting this location and we had another great lunch on Friday, 8/15/25. Our server, Caitlin Elizabeth, was very kind and helpful and we want to wish her luck in her next adventure pursuing her Masters at UCLA! I always order the Toucan sandwich and it was great, Mom tried the Pacific Rim bowl and she will definitely order this again. We're new to using the Islands app and manager, Apollo, helped over the phone after we had left, as I had trouble adding our points via the new member page. All good now, Thanks Apollo! The team at this location is always friendly, the food is great and served quickly, and we never feel rushed to leave. We look forward to another visit soon! read more

On Friday September 19th, my 9 year old niece and I had a dinner date at Islands in Seal Beach. The place was packed and the servers were trying their best to keep everyone happy. I normally don't leave reviews, but the service that we received was second to none. The server that we got was Omar, and this young gentleman went out of his way to make sure that my niece and I had a great time there. He even asked my niece what she wanted, he didn't look at me and wait for me to order for her, he treated her like an adult, and my niece LOVED IT. Our drinks were filled without having to ask, the food came in and he made sure to ask if we needed anything else.My 9 year old niece even looked at me and said "Wow, he is really nice!" Omar got really busy, and he had the manager stop by and ask if we needed anything else. The manager, Apolo, was apologetic because they got so busy, he brought my niece a free desert. Who does that now days? I travel all over the country for work, and I eat out EVERYDAY, service has gone down every where, except at Islands in Seal Beach. This was a great experience and can't wait to go back. Thanks again to all the crew at Islands Seal Beach, especially Omar and Apolo read more

This was by far the best service I received the kindness and the communication goes a long way so when we arrived, I said we were a party of eight the pretty hostess at the front said it was gonna be 25 minute wait which I was OK cause it's Saturday night and it's my husband's birthday so we chilled in the lobby had good laughs. We got sat a little after eight but the hostess was so kind to keep us updated with what was going on with the booth since we were a big party. We had a young server approach us right away. She was so kind and quick to get our drinks. We put an appetizers. They came out super fast. Everything was so perfect. I couldn't be much happier. My husband got refills. This was definitely a 10 out of 10. I wish I would've gotten the hostess and the server's name to put in this review, but I didn't really think about it at that time, but thank you so much for the great service and the abundance of love that was given. read more

The food and service was great, I'm a big fan of the bluenami burger. Their ranch was a bit too runny for my liking and my friend's burger came out a little too medium when she ordered it well. Nonetheless, everything was very yummy. There is always a great ambiance here-- super nostalgic. read more

Our server Brie was super sweet and super energetic. She gave us quick service with a smile! We will be back to see her soon so we can experience her amazing service! The food was also great and the kids love the decor.... Especially the birds! read more