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Isla Grand

3.7 (444 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Dogs allowed
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Happy hour specials

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Buenafe S.

We came here to eat as a family of 10. Eight of us did the buffet and two of us ordered from the menu. The food was good, service was friendly but they didn't come around very often. No one cleared the buffet plates so they sat piled high on our table which I didn't like very much. Mandatory service charge for our party was 20%. I feel the buffet is a bit overpriced, it is $45 per person. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is very big, lots of seating areas.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After eating it did take quite a while for them to bring us our check and then another long while to collect our credit card. Overall our visit was good but I'd probably just order from the menu if we visit again. The menu does have more options then the buffet.

Masha G.

My friend and I came here for lunch and I already can't wait to come back! Our waiter gave us some recommendation and we decided to listen: *Litsun Kawali (pork belly) - the pork belly was perfectly crispy and tender! *TNT prawns - this was delicious! Definitely don't do this on a first date as it gets messy, but man were the shrimp and the sauce delicious! The food was delicious and I'd highly highly recommend.

Crispy pata Sisig Brisket  Nilaga
Marthin M.

I really liked the food because it wasn't too oily or salty which is sometimes prevalent in many Filipino food. The portions were a bit smaller than I expected and their beef nilaga should've had more flavor. Their isla chicken was disappointing. The service was decent as we got the appetizers in a good time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was nice because they had a section for the bar (dark and loud) and another section for those who want to listen but want to see their food (bright area)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Pancit Canton
Karen W.

First time here and we got Eventbrite tickets to see The Jets as it was more intimate seeing them at a restaurant where we could buy food and drink and get a VIP Photo Opportunity, plus free parking in the lot! Once we checked in with the front desk, we whisked to our table after searching for the numbers on the tables which some were not visible. There is a QR code at the table to look at the menu but our server didn't hand us menus right away. It was a flurry of excitement and after looking at the menu which has so many choices, we decided to have Pancit Palabuk and Pancit Canton as well as lumpia. The food was plentiful and tasty. The opening act of the show was a-ok but one of the singers sang a bit loud. However, The Jets made up for it and sang some of our favorite songs, acoustic was great and we sat in one of the front tables. Service was attentive initially but later it got busy and it was hard to get the server's attention. Next time we come, we better look at the menu ahead of time to try something new as they have an extensive menu.

Tocino, Adobong Bangus / Boneless Milkfish Adobo, Gataa, Isla Chicken Inasal, Black Gulaman

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place made me feel like I was eating at home! Inside has a cozy feeling and they have a whole separate place for the bands and the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good, we got seated pretty quick and they let you wait for the rest of the party if they're still looking for a parking spot :D. Lastly, the food was super good. My family and I ate the whole thing so fast, I forgot to even take photos beforehand because of how hungry I was! We ordered Tocino, Chicken Inasaal, Gataa, Adobong Bangus along with garlic and white rice (P.S, white rice is free). Had so much food we could eat it for breakfast! Anyways, this place is good if you're looking for a filipino spot to dine at! Good food, good atmosphere, and lowkey cute servers .

Kris P.

This place is huge. You would never know it from the outside, and it didn't feel like the best neighborhood. There were some interesting characters outside, including a dude trying to clean my windshield. Oh well. Walked in and specifically went on this Saturday so I can see a live band. And boy was it amazing. First the eats. I opted to sit in the bar area where the music was blaring. In hindsight, it might have been a little too loud for the kiddos to enjoy their food. We ordered the standard stuff. The food was just ok. I was unimpressed by the pakbet, it was way too oily for my taste. And the lumpia was burnt and overpriced for what came out. The other location in Newark is leaps and bounds better in terms of food. But we came for the music. And boy it didn't disappoint. The stage was perfect, the layout was nice, and the energy was great. I love live music and sipping on some San Migs. Chatting with some of my peeps from the P.I. It was great. I'll def be back for the vibes.

Margie L.

So excited to be here for lunch for the first time.This restaurant is conveniently located steps from lamps plus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's one of the biggest restaurants I've been to.We got seated right away,we like the huge round tables[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .We ordered Kare kare brisket,meat is tender and a bit watery, sinigang,sisig is a bit too oily ,chicken adobo,lumpia shanghai is too small and halo halo is mostly corn and kaong.Food is good but we noticed everything has extra sweetness to it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We hope that there'll be improvement on service as well,it took a while for our food to come ,for waiting to check out and cleaner restrooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Bangus sisig- yum
Rachel M.

Okay Isla, as a pinay you do quench that Filipino food craving! Isla has it all - tasty authentic food that hits, super spacious dining and entertainment rooms, friendly attentive service and an authentic fam vibe from a ton of Filipinos dining there. Also they give unlimited rice! Some faves: - crispy pata - chicken inasal - beef nilaga - bangus sisig - kare kare - pinakbet Docked a star due to some of the items being a tad too salty like the pancits. Hope they can work on that!

Menu 12/2025
Jay R.

If you need that quick fix but don't want to buy the ingredients for a full family dinner, then Isla is for you! The food is pricey, especially when the portions are so small. That said, I would still come here again for the dishes that we don't already cook at home that often, namely sisig, puso ng saging, and kare kare. We tried all of these today and they were all pretty good! The pusong saging was vinegary and I loved that. The kare kare was probably made with smooth peanut butter (so no whole peanuts, which is how my family makes it) but that's not a deal breaker for me. The sisig tasted how I expect sisig to taste like. No calamansi tho, which was a bummer. They did have a lemon instead. The white rice is unlimited as long as you bought entrees, but they have specialty rices as well. Isla is a Kapampangan establishment, whoch is a specific region in the Philippines. I'm a kapampangan, so this menu is typical at my home. It gets busy here on the weekends but not so much during weekday lunches, in my experience.

Sinigang Boneless Bangus
Janice T.

Party of 2 went on a Saturday at around 2pm. Had to wait a couple of minutes by the door as there was no hostess in sight. We were told to wait a couple of minutes for a table but it took more like 5 minutes. At least our order was taken promptly and the food came out after about 10 minutes. We ordered sisig, pig ears, and sinigang na boneless bangus, rice is free and unlimited. Everything tasted amazing (as expected). I wanted to order dessert but it was so hard to flag down staff. It took us another 10 minutes just for the bill. The place is great for huge groups. They also have function areas for private events. They have live bands some evenings (but I haven't attended). I deducted a star because there's always nobody around to seat us. I saw a Caucasian couple walk in, wait for a couple of minutes, then leave. They missed out on great food but who can blame them for leaving? It would have been better if someone at least acknowledged their presence and asked them to wait a few minutes. Anyway, we will still return and maybe try their other dishes.

Sisig Silog
Jonny T.

We were in the area, looking for something to eat for dinner. Being Filipino, and craving some Filipino food, we found Isla Grand, solely by accident. We rolled up on this hidden gem! My beautiful wife and I were surprised how spacious it was and very, very ADA friendly! The service was great and gosh damn the Sisig Silog, was amazing! My wife and I shared some of her Sinigang, and it was also delicious! Great service and great food! I'll definitely be back to try more, Filipino cuisine, from my Filipino folks!

Jemellee S.

I've been hearing good things about this place and finally I made my first visit. First when looking for directions to get here you have to type in Isla Grand not restaurant because Isla restaurant is a different place. Isla is pretty big. There's lots of seating and there's different sections in the restaurant. There is a separate spot where entertainment happens with live bands and karaoke. Food: It is good but it does not quite hit the aaaaamazing level. For our first visit we ordered the following: Sisig pork and bangus, Litchun Kawali, Lumpia Shanghai, Calamari (free item), Kare Kare Seafood, and Sinigang Baka (beef). We also received a free Halo-Halo because it was someone's birthday in our group. The Kare Kare seafood was actually not too bad. I was skeptical but the seafood actually went well with the peanut sauce. We weren't really a fan of their version of Sinigang. Also, the calamari looked pale, was chewy, and not crispy. Everything else was on point especially the Sisigs which was the best thing we ordered that night. I am not sure if the halo-halo we got is the way they usually make it, but it was really plain. (See picture). Service: was ok. The Kuya's that helped us were nice enough but they rarely came back to our table to check on us. We had to call on them a couple of times. But I did like that they mentioned we earned a free item since we ordered a certain amount of food. And something free for the birthday celebrant. Hoping next visit will be better.

Desiree Ann Z.

Came on Halloween night to celebrate a few birthday celebrants in the family. First off, it was my first time there and I personally did not enjoy eating there. All of the food that was being served was extremely salty. I was soo excited for the egg drop soup since it was cold outside and needed something to warm me up, but even THAT was too salty! I added water from my drinking cup to try to water it down, and it was still so salty.. Then, the place was covered with disco lights which made me dizzy while trying to eat. If you have light sensitivity, I probably wouldn't recommend dining here at night. To top it off, the music was way too loud. You know it's too loud when you can't even hear the person sitting NEXT to you. I felt like it would've been more enjoyable for everyone if they turned it down to a level where we can still talk to people around us and enjoy the music at the same time. Service was okay, nothing good or bad to say. Other than that, I enjoyed the pineapple drink, and KRMA the band, entertained us with good music, thank you!

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Can't believe they don't do breakfast buffet on Father's Day !!! They did it for mother's Day ??!!! Why ??? Does not make sense !

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Ask the Community - Isla Grand

What time you open on father's day?

At 10:00 Am

Is isla Grand open on Christmas Eve?

Hi, We are open on December 24 from 11am-5pm.

Is the live music only on Friday/Saturday?

Hi, we have our live music Thursday-Sunday Thursday and Sunday: 5pm-7pm… 

Will Isla be open on the day after Thanksgiving ? If yes, what are the hours? Thank you.

I am guessing it’s there regular hours but best to call them directly to double check. Also on there social media pages they have there times for holiday hours

If I had a party, is there space for karaoke and dancing?

I'm not sure yet if it's fully open the 2nd phase of the restaurant which is next door, it's for karaoke and all. Definitely call Isla Grand to ask. Or if your on social media pages like instagram and Facebook search isla Filipino restaurant (which… 

Is there a long wait right now?

There is po. We suggest to try and come as early as yoi can possibly. Expect a 30min-45min wait po. Thanks

Any vegetarian or vegan dishes?

Not really, best to ask the servers directly. In Filipino cooking though it says veg, there is meat inside it

Any special dishes on weekends? Some Filipino restaurants only have lechon or Kari Kari on Saturday & Sundays?

They actually do, specials are always mentioned on there facebook, Kari Kare & lechon kawali perm on menu

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