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    Islands Restaurant

    3.5 (403 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ISLANDS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Maddy M.

    Love the vibe of this location! It reminded me of the OG island days with lots of the birds hanging (and way less TVs). Overall the service was good and we got our food super fast. I got the burger bowl which I enjoyed and my son got the tiki tenders. A classic! The tenders were good but the fries were NOT. It was so disappointing because usually Island's fries are top tier and I don't know if we just got a batch of old ones or what, but they were not what I was hoping for. Overall, really like the aesthetics of this location but the ball was dropped in the French fry department.

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    Jowel G.

    First visit here in Thousand Oaks. Similar vibe to the other islands that I've been to. Always love the Hawaiian and tiki decore. Stopped in after a day in Camarillo. Great choice. I was going too opt for a burger but then was leaning towards a salad. Discovered the burger bowl on the menu. The best of both worlds! New item to me that's for sure. Bowl was satisfying although I do love their burgers and salads as stand alones. The fries are pretty great when double fried and doused with their islands seasoning. As always their ice cold mug for beer - truly the way to serve beer! Good to know this location is here. Stop in and take in the scene.

    Melissa L.

    Islands is one of those burger restaurant chains that I grew up going to in LA. Happy to have this location now that I'm in the 805 as it's just a solid burger and snacks type of a spot. It's consistent, has a fun menu, and generally speaking the service is pretty good. This islands is located in the busy shopping center right off of Wendy Dr. in Newbury Park. There are a lot of food options in this shopping center but Islands is the only formal, sit at a table and get table service restaurant in this center. Everything else is takeout or order at the counter and go. This location is pretty consistent with their service. Its efficient. Not always particularly memorable service but also no complaints. The restaurant is clean and I love their like tiki Hawaiian surfer theme. Hence the name, Islands. Their menu is bigger than you would think. Always impressed by their menu as they have burgers, salads, tacos, chicken and bowls. Their cocktail menu is actually not bad either. If you like a fruity tropical drink this spot is ideal. My go to items that I get here are this teriyaki burger (hold the pineapple), chicken strips, buffalo wings and the tortilla soup. The food here is good and no frills. Always hits the spot. Probably my favorite bites are their chicken, the buffalo wings have a great sauce and I love the crispy chicken stops. Good ranch too which is important. I can count on this spot for takeout for when I don't have the time to dine in. That's what I did today and my food was ready when they said it would be and the order was packaged correctly. All in all a good burger chain when you're on this side of town.

    Kimi A.

    Good was served hot and so quickly after we ordered!! Wait staff was efficient and helpful. Food was delicious and enough to bring home leftovers! Fun surf and snow board decor. Restaurant was clean and neat.

    Maui and side salad
    Lisa V.

    A mini vacation to Hawaii for dinner! The ambiance is reminiscent of the being on the islands and the staff are attentive and helpful! Our waiter Tristan was great! He checked in and refilled our drinks as soon as they weee empty, brought food out quickly and was helpful when aquiring about extras like ranch and ketchup! We enjoyed the chips, guac and salsa (free when you download the app) to start. The kids burger got a 4/10 from our picky eater, the Yaki tacos were pretty good, the tweaking sauce was a little overwhelming. The Maui burger and side salad were great! The longboard burger was excellent as well!

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    Lab P.

    Hello, this review may come off as a scathing review, so just to take off a little bit of that heat. I'm gonna give them five stars (also to get more attention to my review). I went in today around 1130 to pick up a burger bowl, for take out. Greeting: none. Waited patiently for 5-6 minutes to see if someone would come up to the front counter and I can pick up my burger bowl. some nice old ladies came in and we're also waiting so I chatted them up. I thought I worked there. I try to see them at the biggest table, but they wanted to wait for someone . less than two minutes later, a gentleman showed up and told them they could sit where they wanted to, and that a server would be with them with them soon. I was told I needed to go over to the bar. Turn left turn right behind the bar for to go orders. I follow the directions, and I found a young woman who was able to get me to my order, which was already ready, natch. $17. plus 2. :) Burger breakdown: simple mix of lettuce, chopped tomatoes, red onions, some pickles, some thin ranch dressing . on top sliced burger patty . The vegetables tasted fresh. The ranch dressing was good. The burger tasted good. I just wish I had been HOTTER. I may return when I'm working in the area but maybe not. oh, decor: if you've ever travel to Herb, tropical setting and gone into an old building, made of wood, wood planks, and round poles this looks like the attic for that place. it needs a little tidying, a little cleaning, a little touch up a little freshen up different lighting, different floor, fresh countertops, fresh booths, less booths, and less wood, otherwise, it's fine.

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    The time I've spent there has always been great! Food, ambience and the fantastic service is worth the checking out!!!

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    3.9(441 reviews)
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    Ordered the fish and chips (king sized) and the British Burger…read more Fish in chips has a great crust and the fish was flaky and juicy. The British burger meat is cooked the way you want and the flavor of the beef is top tier. The fried egg and secret sauce adds to the already tasty beef patty. Fries are thick cut and crispy soft. The only small quark is the fish and chips came with peas. Not a bad thing, but a first for me

    kim responded to me personally (where other yelp watchers cant see) and accused me of lying…read more.. here's what she said...copied and pasted.. Wow Andy you sure have a lot to say which is all false the owners and management work extremely hard in all aspects of our business sounds like your upset we cancelled trivia? All of your accusations are false and not accurate we sell hundreds of thousands of these dishes you've mentioned all made in house and fresh with rave reviews and what's funny most people will look at your outrageous post and list and laugh at how inaccurate it is. We obviously cannot help the ranting you have made and the quiz patrons feel free to not come back if you are going to falsely slander our business they way you have. Very disappointed in the amount of false statements you've made but that what Yelp is a platform for people to hide behind rather than calling an owner or manager to discuss true facts. Good luck in your future endeavors at better restaurants we obviously aren't the place for you. so kim... exactly what did I say that wasnt true? that one of my teamates won't come anymore because your ladies room is not up to cleanliness standards? that your food is wildly inconsistent? that your managers have told me that ownership doesn't give a crap about quality? Hate to break it to you but no one in the room of 60+ people was disappointed when our quizmaster told us that we wouldn't be having trivia at the crown and anchor anymore. There were even a few cheers! and we didn't miss a single trivia night because he had pre arranged to switch our wednesday night trivia to a different restaurant that although it is an even further drive for me and my team, the food is much better, completely consistent and ownership of the restaurant takes pride in the product they put out. We have been asking our quizmaster for years to find an alternative to the crown and anchor.... We go to wednesday night trivia because we love the quality of the quiz and we suffer through your food as a sort of "necessary evil" and you can accuse me of not approaching you personally when there was a problem with a meal but the fact of the matter is that I have approached your managers several times with issues (like when the iced tea had no flavor or the fries tasted like they were cooked in filthy oil or the chili breadbowl was stale) and those same managers (multiple) said that you weren't there and you didn't really care about the product the crown and anchor put out. you could have just apologized for my negative experience but instead you accused me of lying and slander. And just because you manage to stay in business doesn't mean that you are putting out good/consistent product.

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    3.9(1.8k reviews)
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    If you're anywhere near Thousand Oaks and haven't been to Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar yet, you're…read moreseriously missing out. From the moment we walked in, the experience felt dialed in. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between relaxed and elevated--comfortable enough to unwind, but still polished enough to feel like you're treating yourself. Now let's talk about the food... because this is where things really stood out. We ordered the Inside Out Quesadilla, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and the Honey Feta Dip--and every single dish delivered. The Inside Out Quesadilla was next level. Crispy, loaded, and packed with flavor in every bite. It's not your typical quesadilla--it's elevated comfort food done right, with the perfect texture and just the right amount of richness. The Chicken Lettuce Wraps were fresh, clean, and incredibly well-balanced. Great crunch, flavorful chicken, and that satisfying mix of savory and slightly sweet that keeps you going back for another wrap. And the Honey Feta Dip... easily a standout. That sweet-and-salty combo was addictive. Creamy, rich, and perfectly paired with what they serve alongside it--honestly one of those dishes you end up talking about after you leave. But what really took this visit over the top was the service. Our server, Chris, was outstanding--attentive without hovering, genuinely friendly, and clearly knew the menu inside and out. You can tell when someone actually cares about your experience, and Chris absolutely did. On top of that, the manager David came by and made a point to check-in since he heard it was our first time, which says a lot about how the place is run. He was professional, personable, and clearly takes pride in making sure guests have a great time. That kind of leadership shows throughout the whole operation. Overall, this wasn't just a good meal--it was a full experience. Great food, great people, and a place that clearly knows how to do things right. We'll 100% be back--and next time, we're bringing people with us.

    We came here with a group of 7 on Friday night. Because I am smart I made a reservation early in…read morethe day. I wish I could remember the name of our waitress because she earned every penny of her 25% tip. A mixture of ages at our table and a little loud to hear at times and she did not miss a beat. All of our food came out almost all together which I know is no small feat. I ordered Thai Chicken Salad it was light and delicious. We also had fish and chips, Korean bbq steak bowl, Tex mex chicken bowl, pot roast, ahi tuna bowl and Chicken Pot Pie. We were celebrating two birthdays and our sweet waitress brought us 2 ice cream Sundaes and extra spoons. She helped us with the new way to pay since we had cash and card and the learning curve is steep for me. All of us had a great time here and all of the food was done very well. That is also hard to do with such an extensive menu. I cannot wait to come again when it is warm enough to sit outside. Thank you!

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