This place was amazing. Came for dinner on a Thursday and also enjoyed happy hour deals - sparkling wine, beer and egg rolls. For dinner we had fried Mochiko chicken, fried wonton with cheese dip, cheeseburger with salad and pineapple fried rice with spam and Portuguese sausage. Everything was tasty and the vibe was easy going and fun, service was friendly, quick and attentive. Definitely a place to try and enjoy. Looking forward to coming back here when in town. read more

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We were on the Island to check out the hotel and the beach. I was a nice sunny day so we took a stroll down the main drag near the Coronado. We just stumbled upon the Islander and decided to stop in to eat. We were there around 1 or 2 so it was a bit off of the rush. There wasn't a huge crowd in the restaurant so it was easy to get a table. I got a burger and fries while the rest of the group got a mixture of fish and salads. Everything we got was excellent and the service was fantastic. read more

The Islander - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Oh man, if you want a restaurant with a tropical vibe, look no further than this spot. Right on Orange Ave in Coronado (close to MooTime Creamery) is this Hawaiian themed place. We sat at a high top table close to the bar and street and had great people watching views. Our waitress, Emily was fabulous and very friendly. There's a great happy hour menu. I had the kalua pork and it came with macaroni salad (tasted homemade) and rice. For me, that's a lot of carbs so it would have been nice to have a side salad instead of the rice. However, the pork was perfectly prepared and tasted great. The menu seemed a bit pricey but everything is nowadays. If the cost of some of the entrees could be lowered a bit, I'd give it 5 stars. Regardless, we really enjoyed our meal and the fun, relaxing vibe. Mahalo! read more

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Cool little spot right off the main drag. Bartenders super nice, cold beer! Stop by and have a drink or some food! read more

The Islander - Bar area - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

10 months ago this place was kind of disappointing, but today Karen (yes Karen) was an AMAZING server. She was very patient and attentive. I got the Fried Chicken & Churros and it was delicious. This place worked out their kinks and it shows. If you're craving flavors from the island, you have to try this place. read more

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Wanted to like this food SO bad. This place has great vibes. But... the food. Bleh. Pineapple fried rice was soaked in tamari. No flavor except salt. We also ordeeed huli chicken- seemed like it was salt and peppered, boiled and then at the end the sauce was put on top. NOT a real huli, or, anything even close to it. Disappointed since I always try to support Hawaiian style. This was an imposter. Also service was subpar. I'm the middle of ordering our waiter took off because he saw a friend passing by the restaurant. Apparently it was important reunion. Then came back to resume taking our order. read more

The Islander - Wanna be Huli chicken. Needed to order the side of teriyaki for it to have flavor . - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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It's been a little while since we were here. Food was good, drinks were great and service here was even better. When in Coronado we will definitely be back at The Islander. The place is a little bit Tiki and definitely Surfer / Island decor. Love this place for Coronado. read more

The Islander - Great cocktails!!! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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I'd give a solid 5 stars for atmosphere alone. The Islander has such a laid back and friendly vibe, it makes you want to throw back a few drinks and chill out. The staff is attentive and very friendly as well. The manager was kind and kept checking on us, which was nice. Speaking of drinks... I think that deserves 3 stars. The whole damn pineapple was very tasty! But that was it... I ordered the POG cider and got a seltzer instead (which I don't really care for) so then I decided to get something that I'd seen on the website's menu: The LavaFlow. Guess what? They don't have it anymore. So I settled for a Pjña Colada... and found out that wasn't frozen! Idk, maybe it's just me but I think those should be served as a frozen/blended beverage. What a bummer. Lastly... the food. I'll start by saying we really only came for pupus and drinks to end the weekend, so we didn't really order meals or anything. I rate the food 3 stars also. We got the pupu platter for four. For $14 per person each person gets a rib, Kalua pork slider, eggroll and teri chicken skewer. The ribs were falling off the bone but everything else was just ok. I think my favorite part was the little carrot and pickled cucumber salad that came with it. It has a nice little kick to it. We also got a jumbo shrimp entree to split. This thing was nearly $30 and came with 7 pale shrimp, a giant scoop of Mac salad and rice. To me, it wasn't worth the price. I can get a whole bag of extra jumbo shrimp from Vons for $20 and make this dish at home with better flavor. The best part about the entire meal though was the Hula Bula Pie. Get it. You won't regret it. Overall, I think I'd give this place another shot... if only for the dessert. read more

The Islander - The whole damn pineapple - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

First time trying The Islander. My daughter loves Hawaiian food so we gave it a try. We didn't know that Fridays is a Brunch menu, so we'll have to come again for their regular menu. We got the Pineapple Fried Rice with Spam, the Kailua Pork Sandwich, and the Chili Crunch Fried Chicken Tacos. For a starter we got the Crab Rangoon Dip and was delicious! There are lots of games to kill time and we were able to squeeze in a game of Jenga just as the appetizer came out. We started a game of Uno but a few reverse cards and +4 cards in we realized we had to stop as our food was ready. The Pineapple fried rice comes out in a 1/2 pineapple just like Chicken Charlie's at the Del Mar Fair but it much taster. We thought when we chose Spam it would only have Spam but in fact came with Portuguese sausage as well. It was better than Ono Grill but not as good as Homestyle Hawaiian. The Kahlúa Pulled Pork sandwich was great and came out with Cole slaw and a tasty Potato bun. The weakest dish was the Chili Chicken Fried Tacos, being spoiled by Korean Fried Chicken, these weren't crispy enough or spicy enough. But the vibe was great, better than the other Hawaiian restaurants in town. Our waitress, Britney, was super sweet and helpful. If you get her be sure to tip her well, at least 20%+, she deserves it. All in all we'll be back and bring friends. read more

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We're so glad we came here. My boyfriend and I are being tourists in our own town today and we saw that they had a great happy hour so we came. We got the $3 crispy beef tacos and the $6 Volcano fries -SO good! Definitely order that if it's your first time. The decor/theme is surf/tiki style, very cute and fun. I spotted some giant copper mugs hanging at the bar! They have giant bucket sized offered for parties of 2/4 people. The service was so friendly and attentive, thanks Jason (server) and Tanya (bartender)! Because of that we will definitely be back. I'm a server in the industry myself so I appreciate a place that checks all the boxes! Thank you read more

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Great food, cool atmosphere, no complaints. Family of four, all had different dishes and we all shared because they all looked great. Short walk to the beach, good beer and non alcoholic drinks too if that's your thing. Excellent service. read more

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Love the theme of this restaurant. Went on Mother's Day for brunch. Large portions for the kids menu can't complain there. Great customer service. Karen was a good server nice and attentive on a busy day. read more

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Good food, better service and the ambiance reminds me of drinking at a beach hut. The best was our service at the bar with Shanna Marie taking care of us. She was very friendly and provided recommendations for food and drinks. Very funny. Try the signature drinks they are fun to sip on and have a bit of a buzz read more

The Islander - He makes any day Christmas Bright. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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FOOD AND DRINKS WERE AMAZING! They were pretty busy but our service was steady the whole time. We went to Coronado with zero places in mind and was so glad we stumbled across The Islander. If I lived closer to the area, I would be back in a heartbeat! read more

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I love this place for happy hour. Very good mai tais and some nice food offerings. Planned to go yesterday but plans changed. New plan was to visit today...guess I waited one day too long. It's suddenly gone. read more

The Islander - Guess I should have gone yesterday. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

The tiki drinks here are fantastic! Had a great meal and really enjoyed the food. I love that they have a pupu platter! The cocktails are very tiki fresh and forward also I love the local vibe. The big sign is really neat at the front! I really like the cute tiki vibe though out this whole restaurant. read more

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My husband and I need a somewhat quick dinner before a show in Coronado. We had eaten at The Henry earlier in the week and decided to try The Islander the next time. We were sat immediately at a table on the patio. It did take quite a while to have a wait staff visit our table and take our orders. I was starting to worry since we were on a tight time frame. I ordered the shrimp fried rice and my husband ordered the fish and chips. A few minutes after ordering we were informed there was no shrimp. At 5:00 on a Saturday? Seems fairly early to already be out of things. My husband ordered a beer and I ordered iced tea. His beer arrived quickly. My tea did not. It came out seconds before the entrees. The food was great. The service was mediocre. read more

We stumbled in this restaurant one afternoon about a week after it opened, lucky us! We just wanted some drinks and a little snack and they really nailed it! We got a punch bowl to share (full disclosure I was immediately buzzed so the food review that follows might be a little skewed). But the hummus with vegetables and taro chips was like stunningly good? Everything about this combination was perfect, I wish I could buy this hummus at the store. Amazing. It's a cute place for a chill time on the beach, I'm not sure what more you could want. read more

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Awesome food and drinks! Super cool atmosphere that plays live music on Wednesdays. The Manager Manny had some great recommendations and is an overall great guy to talk to. I always come to eat and drink at the bar and Karina and Eric are the absolute best at what they do. Always a good experience at The Islander!! read more

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So we landed here to watch the Super Bowl 2023. The food & drinks is awesome. I only docked a star b/c we asked to turn up the volume when halftime comes & I believed other customers asked the same question but for some reason they didn't grant it & never told us why but regardless food & drinks is good. Our waitress & waiter is very nice. The bowl can be like 3+ ppl. read more

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A cute little island themed restaurant! The service was decent for a Saturday night. The crab rangoon dip will have me coming back here! read more

The Islander - Crab Rangoon Dip - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

OUTRAGE! As you can see I never write restaurant reviews, but today is an exception. I ordered the Pupu platter which comes with chicken skewers. They appeared cooked on the out side and were fully raw internal. I bit and swallowed before i realized. The waiter and manager apologized and were very polite and took the appetizer off the bill. This however does not rectify the fact that I'm already having diarrhea, sweats, and feeling nausea. Your kitchen staff needs to be trained properly cause you're going to hurt someone. Im a healthy 44yo man so I'll get through it. Your staff should've completly taken care of the bill. You feed a customer raw chicken and make him sick... lots more should've been offered. Owners this is UNACCEPTABLE! I'll be expecting a responce ASAP. read more

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Very cool new spot in the heart of Coronado w/ an upscale, yet mellow tiki, beachy vibe. We grabbed the last two open seats at the bar, and enjoyed some friendly, excellent service from Josh. We tried a few of their cocktails- the Lapu Lapu, painkiller and mai tai, and my favorite was Josh's old school mai tai. We also split a Pupu platter, which was pretty tasty, and the steak and noodles which was really delicious. This is going to be a new hot spot. read more

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After waiting months for LeRoy's to be transformed into The Islander, my wife and I decided to have lunch there. The decor is San Diego's version of 'Hawaiian' apparently, and the restaurant was doing good business. We were greeted at the sidewalk podium and shown to our table. However, it was under a massive speaker (maybe two) belting out contemporary music at near-painful levels. I could feel my Aloha shirt vibrating with the bass. I told our host that we wouldn't be able to converse here. He looked at me blankly, realizing I had spoken to him, but hadn't heard a word. With much more emphasis, I repeated the statement, which elicited "What?" from him. Finally, I pointed to the table and practically shouted, "Not a good table for us!" He got the message, shrugged his shoulders and was unwilling or unable to suggest an alternative table. He simply walked back to his sidewalk podium retaining the menus. While I was attempting communication with the host, my wife spied the bar with only two people seated. It was the farthest location from the blaring speakers in the restaurant. We walked over to the bar, and sat down in the nice new modern chairs. We were the only two patrons at this side of the bar. We sat about 10 feet from the bartender, who was busy fiddling with some equipment or supplies. On two occasions, other staff members came up to him and spoke with him. We waited for menus, hoped for even a greeting, but after a time we realized that nothing was going to get us menus or service, let alone simply being acknowledged. We left, went across Orange Avenue to a restaurant which treated us like valuable customers and which allowed us to converse in normal voices. But gosh, it didn't have the Hawaiian motif. In retrospect, it seems like the budget was blown on the decor, and employee training was shorted. read more

I am a strong supporter of local restaurants and I had high expectations for this island-style restaurant. Although the wait for the table wasn't long, the wait for the food was unbearable (about an hour) . I wanted to leave severe times . Only about 45 minutes into the the wait, did a server come with complimentary fries. We were informed the fried chicken would take about 20 minutes to cook, this dish came out an hour later . We were told of more delays so we were comped with a small pupu dish . My pineapple fried rice with skirt steak was overly drenched with soy sauce to the point that is was disgusting and salty. The chili fried chicken dish -fried skin part fell off completely upon bite and the chicken itself looked and tasted undercooked. The other star is for the ambience . Nice vibe but non-authentic, over-priced island food coupled with reggae-style music . It's Polynesian not Carribean -very faux pas. Maybe someone doesn't know their geography? read more

The Islander - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Went there For brunch and everything was amazing the entire menu except for dinner entrées was offered we had the Chilaquiles l,the uncle Benny's eggs Benedict, ceviche, the Mary Jane pancakes, the wave cheesecake and multiple tasty different drinks (both alcoholic and mock tails). The staff was super friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. Will definitely will be making this my go to spot for food when I'm in town! The concept of the restaurant is tiki w cute surf boards on he ceiling and bamboo everywhere. Nice clean bathrooms to read more

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My bf and I came here for lunch and we weren't disappointed! From the moment we walked in, we liked the Christmas decor, the host was nice, and once we got the food, wow! Our waiter was extremely nice and answered all of our questions about the menu. The food was delicious! Everything that we ordered was full of flavor, the portion sizes were great, and the drinks were tasty. This is a place that I can't wait to go back and enjoy some good food! Do yourselves a favor and go try it out! read more

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Was sightseeing in Coronado and stopped in for a bite. The vibe is great and the music is fantastic. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. The drink was really good...sweet, just like I like it. The food was fantastic. read more

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We spotted the takeout window and tried it for a quick breakfast. The donuts were small, but perfect for trying a variety. The breakfast burrito was good - the perfect size to be handheld on the go, but they also have a few tables if you have time to sit and eat. The girl at the window was super friendly and helpful in selecting donut flavors (so hard when they all look so good!) and the food came out quickly. We chowed down and made it to the zoo just before it opened! read more

Delicious Hawaiian fare. Loved the pork tostada and sandwich however Pricey Bar was super cute. Hopefully Happy Hour comes soon Liked the aloha decor. Friendly service. read more

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Didn't stay long, stopped by for a round of drinks while we waited for our table at another restaurant down the street. Pleasantly surprised by the vodka and "fresh" grapefruit cocktail I asked the bartender for. When I asked if the grapefruit juice was fresh he said no but he could make me something that wasn't too sweet that mimicked the drink I wanted. I was very skeptical watching him shake up a bunch of ingredients, but when I got it I was pleasantly surprised. The bartender was welcoming, accommodating and extra friendly. He was also skilled at what he was capable of preparing. While I can't speak to the food they serve, the ambiance was definitely tiki style and the bar was a fun stop. read more

The Islander - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Coronado doesn't rotate real estate as often as other communities so i was really excited to check out The Islander. I really appreciated the decor, simple, beachy, and open. The "LOCAL" sign mimics the "LOVE" sign in Philly which i thought was pretty neat. The service was a mix. Staff was incredibly friendly but the service was terribly slow and it wasn't busy at all. We ordered 2 drinks, 1 appetizer, and 3 entrees. It took us 2 hours. However; the drinks were good and the food was hot. It could've been an off night, but just in case, be prepared for a long seating time. The food was decent, nothing that absolutely shook the earth but it was a fun meal. We got the Crab Rangoon, the Portuguese Sausage Fried Rice, the Fried Chicken, and the Ahi Tacos. I'd come back again! read more

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Chef Katherine is back in action! Thank you so much for inviting us to the soft opening, Chef! Incredible menu and vibe that will make you want to stay for hours. The tuna poké tacos melt in your mouth. The shrimp appetizer had a delightful surprise of a little heat and tang of banana peppers. The mac salad took me back to days in Hawaii. The price point and value is unmatched. You have made going out to lunch and dinner fun again. We will see your team and you again this week - we look forward to being your guests! read more

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Disappointing. With for stars was expecting better food. Ordered the fish sandwich. The fish was good quality and well prepared but the sandwich overall was bland cheaply made. Seems like something you'd get at Chick-fil-a. At a shocking $24 this should have been much, much better. That price is obscene for what you get. Fries were good. Ketchup was weird, more like a spicy banana sauce. Service was inattentive This place seems built for the tourist churn. Cannot recommend. read more

Party of 3 on a slow Friday afternoon. Lacking staff. Excessive wait time to be seated. Excessive wait time for a waiter to come to our table. We ordered the Baja Ceviche as an appetizer to share. Chips were stale. Don't even know how to describe the ceviche. Was that really fresh fish in there...NOPE! All 3 of us thought we were going to throw up right away. Overwhelming! And I mean overwhelming lime flavor. Don't get me wrong I love lime, but this was overkill times two! Breakfast burrito was just ok. Very dry and sloppily put together. Chilaquiles were disgusting. The pork was super fatty and the meet was dry. Overall lacked flavor. The chips underneath were a greasy red sauce mess, which was not even edible. Lava Flow Nachos were disappointing. Would have been nice to see an employee smile or look like they wanted to be there. Honestly, I don't even know how this business has a 4 star Yelp review I definitely do not recommend. We will not return. read more

I came here for an afternoon drink with a coworker and we had a great time! We loved the vibes and aesthetic. Sam was at the host stand and he was so friendly and welcoming. We decided to sit at the bar just to have a few drinks. Nate was the bartender, and he told us he makes a great old fashioned so that's what my friend had. I told him I liked gin and wanted to be surprised, and he ended up making me a gimlet. Both drinks were so good! He was really talkative, friendly, and knowledgeable about all the drinks and sprits as well. We'll be back for more, Thanks guys! read more

The Islander - Gimlet and Nate! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

I can only speak for the takeout. The food was really good! A bit on the pricey side but scrumptious. The ube cheesecake has passion fruit and is a good combo of sweet and tangy that gets you right in the jaw corners. The fish tacos were good but I think the fish itself could use a bit more seasoning. The Baja style fish ceviche was really good and the chips it comes with were delicious as well. The crab Rangoon dip was amazing! I closed my eyes while eating that just to savor the flavor more. Now the reason for the one star is because the only way to place our to go order was in person. We tried going online, that was unavailable. We tried calling but no one answered the phone. We tried for a half hour and it was starting to get close to their kitchen closing so had to drive in person to get there before the kitchen closed. read more

Cute decor and right in the main strip. The food is yummy and I'd check their donuts out for sure. I had a beer and the poke tacos that were delightful! Their nachos are HUGE! The service could have been a tad quicker, but it was a Sunday afternoon. Great little spot! read more

Came here around 1pm on Saturday 27 August, it was only a 15 minute wait, the place is very nice and they played Island music which actually takes you back to Hawaii. My server is Frankie, he was great and took note of my order since I have dietary restrictions, he was totally able to accommodate my needs. So the service was great and the time to receive the food I order was also great. I ordered the Hanalei Hippie salad with Kailua Pork also the North Shore grilled shrimp, I omitted the watermelon radish and the hearts of palm. With what I got it was plenty. That combination of food with the proteins was a perfect match. I took a chance on the Tamari-Ginger vinaigrette and it was also a hit. Overall, great service, good food and also a very nice atmosphere and music. Thanks guys and Frankie. Here's a picture of my Hanalei Salad with the Shrimp & Kailua Pork. read more

The Islander - Hanalei Hippie with Kailua Pork and North shore shrimp. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Are you looking for the best Mai Tai on the "Island"? Then look no further because Taylor is your girl! I'm not gonna lie, her Mai Tai rivals the Bali Hai, and yet is actually tasty straight out the gate. If you have had Bali Hai Mai Tai's you get it. That ice needs to melt. This Mai Tai is flavorful and tropical right away! They don't claim to be Tiki, Hawaiian, or anything else, just a cool blend of Island Vibes. The Poke is on point with a sweet and salty thing. That sweet onion really lifts the poke, wish there was a little more. So sweet. The Tuna is so fresh and tasty it melts in your mouth and it's just a great starter. Having been to Giovanni's Food Truck in North shore Oahu I wanted to try the North Shore garlic shrimp. The flavor is good but I think the slaw and sauce overwhelmed that flavor. I can't be mad because it was still delicious and they are still getting their footing. The staff was very helpful and I hear a walk up breakfast bar with a Moco Loco is coming. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and beach vibe and will definitely be back to try more food. So good. For you Leroy Fans the burger with the bacon jam is still on the menu. Mmm mmm mm ok read more

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