Since we had a little layover on our way back to Philly, we wanted to grab something to eat. This was convenient - right across from the gate we were leaving from and had some quick bites we figured we would enjoy. There's a dining and bar area - we sat at the bar. It was like a wrap around bar and gave sort of diner vibes with the decor, lighting, and overall look - kept up well and clean. The service was good, with the bartender/waiter greeting us as soon as we sat down and being pretty friendly and attentive the whole time. Guessing since it's in the airport and they know might be pressed for time, they moved in a very timely fashion that we didn't wait long for our food. We ordered apps to share: Island Wings and this seafood platter special that had calamari, shrimp, red snapper and scallops (all fried) with fries. Everything was served hot and was okay - nothing spectacular but also nothing bad so we were satisfied. I think I was expecting a different taste for the wings - like a little spice or kick to it - but it was more bbq saucy which was ok. The drinks were made really well and we did a shot for di road. Decent option to try if you have a some time to sit and eat and your in that part of the airport. read more

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Our waitress was great. We were able to sit outside of the restaurant in the terminal which was great since the restaurant was cramped. The food was terrable. I had the shrimp and fish fry. They did not have cocktail sauce for the shrimp. The breading was soft like they boiled it in water and not oil. The fish was tasteless. My wife had the chicken sandwich. It was also tasteless. Before I retired I traveled a lot and would eat at least 1 meal a week in airports. This was by far one of the worst meals I had. 1 Sandwich, 1 shrip and fish fry and 3 beers was $72. Not worth it at all. read more

Ok for an airport restaurant. Light and airy. The espresso martini was actually good. The breakfast combo with bacon tasted like something you'd get at IHOP, not terrible, not memorable either. Service was ok. read more

In a world where you've been wronged by airport food, paying high prices for mediocre food fear no more.... This place serves amazing burgers and some awesome local beers if you're in the mood for that. Had to write this review to tell weary travelers that THIS is a good spot for a good burger and beers. It's a airport spot so still pricey but atleast your not wasting money and feeling like ass about it read more

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We only had time for a cocktail and an order of fries but it was amazing. The service was top notch h. Rebecca was fantastic . It's an airport restaurant so it's busy and crowded but we had a great time waiting for our flight. read more

Islander Bar and Grill - Mango mojito - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Stopped in after getting off the ferry from St Thomas. It was the first place we saw and we were hungry! Seems like a tourist trap for sure. The food was underwhelming and overpriced. Our server was overly cheerful and left in the middle of our meal. The new server was new and struggled. It took forever to get our check. We had the crab cake Benedict and the jerk mahi sandwich. Food was mid at best. Crab cakes were mostly breading. The jerk mahi sandwich was literally unseasoned. The fish was dry and over cooked and the waffle fries were ice cold and hard like hockey pucks. The happy hour menu didn't look bad, but we won't be back to try it out. I'd skip this place and walk further down the strip or on a side street for more options. read more

Islander Bar and Grill - Dry unseasoned jerk mahi sandwich and cold fries $23 - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

We found a 5-star gem in an airport! We stopped in for dinner because our flight was delayed. Made it home really late, but dining at Islander made it worthwhile... the atmosphere was nice, and it was crowded! Service was great, swift and attentive, our waiter knew the drinks and the food and helped us land keepers. Mojitos were great, not too sweet. The Cuban Spring Rolls were crispy, hot and delicious. Great twist on a common appetizer. Red Snapper tacos and the blackened Red Snapper filet were both huge and delicious, fries were piping hot! On the recommendation of a fellow diner, we had the key lime pie for dessert. Great choice and strong finish to an awesome meal. We'd definitely stop in again! read more

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Thankful they were open after 9 pm as my flight was delayed. Ordered the Red Snapper Reuben with truffle fries. The snapper was very moist and flavorful, with a 6 oz filet. Argelio was an amazing server, attentive to our needs and brought extra napkins and wet naps. Sat to under a speaker. The music was not overpowering, but made conversation a little difficult. read more

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Included a photo of my $20 double shot of tequila. I swear it's a crime you can't bring your own liquids at the airport. I sat at the bar, which is this round bar top area in the middle of the restaurant. You have a full size food menu, and plenty of tables to sit up. If you're desperate enough for a cocktail, you need some food. Well then come here and be prepared to spend $100. Welcome to airport traveling. read more

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Stopped in here at 8 this morning for a nice kale chicken Caesar salad. Took a few minutes to get seated, as they were crazy busy. Wanted something to eat before hopping on my 5 hour flight to Barbados. My waiter was friendly, gave me a sweet tea to go. 18% tip is added to your bill automatically. I'd probably eat here again. They had a rib eye special but just couldn't see eating it at 8 am! lol read more

Islander Bar and Grill - Kale Caesar with chicken - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

18 precent gratutiy is automatic . You can add or leasen this Bartender said for an extra $4.50 you can get double shots. The bill showed a Shooter topper for $4.50 not actual double shots. She lied. Even on the menu it says $6 for double. She insisted a double shot was $4.50. Misleading staffer read more

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I have been in many many airports throughout my life. I ordered the fried fish and shrimp along with Keylime pie. Everything was outstanding. The shrimp were incredibly crisp and snapped when you bit into them. The fish was cut into bite-size portions that you could pick up with your hands I believe it was mahi-mahi. The Keylime pie was outstanding in the presentation is on par with what I would expect from a highly rated restaurant for an airport, I found these prices to be very inexpensive. I'm not sure why they only has three stars. Maybe some hit and miss on who was cooking the food but today I guess I just got lucky job well done! read more

food was dry and server was no help ridiculous prices 20 dollars for a drink is outrageous

They fraudulently charged me $500--I did NOT spend $500 at this crappy bar and restaurant. I called the bar for an hour trying to dispute to dispute and understand why they did that, and they did not pick up, nor do they have an answering machine. I don't know why they can't pick up the phone when all the servers do is stand around and take forever to take your order. They charge you for WATER and add an automatic 18% gratuity for the crappiest service at the airport. Go ANYWHERE else and you can find better Cuban and/or seafood. read more

Before I start I would like to begin by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further ado let's begin... This is a restaurant located in Concourse D in Miami International AirPort upper level. My wife and I stopped here on the way home before catching our flight!. We both ordered breakfast combos that included two eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage, white or wheat toast and home fries.. we also ordered coffee with our breakfast for $3.95 It was very good and filling for about $15.70 and $1.75 extra for cheddar cheese in our eggs.. I would definitely return for breakfast the next time I'm at Miami International AirPort! If you're in the airport I suggest you give them a try. The service was also quick and convenient. The waitress was kind and courteous with a great sense of humor!. Rebecca was awesome!! There was a 18% gratuity that is suggested on your bill. You have the option to decrease,increase or remove the gratuity from your bill if you choose to. If you're ok with the suggested 18% gratuity on your bill you can just leave it and give them your form of payment! read more

I saw my daughter off at the airport, and we stopped at this place so she could have a quick lunch before her flight. This was a convenient spot near her gate. The service was quick and friendly. It's a small place, so it didn't take long to be served, which is a good thing if you are in a hurry. She ordered chicken wings and sweet potato fries with water. She said her food was pretty good. I tasted a wing and a couple of fries, and they were ok. Good for airport food. The place was clean and looked cared for. No complaints. read more

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We went looking for a spot for breakfast and Islander Bar & Grill was located outside our gate. First and foremost, it's pricey. We spent $100 for 2 drinks, two omelettes, and a side of corned beef hash. One top of that, they gave us the wrong omelettes. The omelettes were good but the toast was not. We didn't care for the type of bread they use. The drinks were great. I guess for $18 a piece they should be. The location is clean and the staff is friendly. The service is prompt. Overall decent place just prepare to pay a hefty price. read more

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We ordered the mahi mahi appetizer and a burger. The portion of mahi mahi was tiny. All the food was just lukewarm. Burger was undercooked. Service is slow. Go a few yards down the concourse and enjoy a warm homemade empanada for a fraction of the price. read more

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Ok, so i already expect high costs and tasteless food, though I know some airports are bucking this trend. However, based on my experience at this restaurant, MIA is not one of those airports. We chose this restaurant solely because it was right next to our departure gate and we needed a filling sit down meal after turbulence on our previous 4-ish hour flight left us with no food service and only water. We were quickly seated inside and waited on promptly by Rosa. We selected the blackened fish sandwich and pork Cubano egg rolls. Rosa very persuasively asked if my husband wanted cheese, jalapeño, and avocado on his fish sandwich (which frankly was an odd combo for a fish sandwich), and if i wanted guacamole with my egg rolls, to which we said sure, not thinking there would be an up-charge. Both of these meals came with their intended sauces and there was no mention of additional costs for the items suggested by our server, nor do they appear on the menu. I feel Rosa took advantage of our being in a hurry and already travel weary to jack the bill up another $9 on an already expensive bill. In the end, my husband liked his fish sandwich, and the filet was large, tasty, and by itself, worth the price charged. However the added toppings detracted from the tasty sandwich, and my egg rolls were tasteless and nothing like a Cubano, clearly heated up from frozen and certainly not enhanced by guacamole Do yourself a favor and skip this restaurant all together, or at a minimum buyer beware of the upsells and things that could easily be made from frozen. read more

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Everything is good except he horrifying music wtf I've been coming here for years because of my gate.. I hate AcDCrock heavy metal while trying t eat and chill... ugh really!!!!! It's an island vibe grill !!! read more

Near Gate D49/50. Very decent food at expected higher airport prices. Portions are larger and flavors are on point. We had a layover in MIA and dined here at the Islander Bar and Grill for a late lunch. Service was efficient and friendly. Searing was decently comfortable, and they have seating both inside and outside (outside means outside at the hallway area inside the terminal ;) ) Decent food all around. Very on point with flavors and ingredients tasted fresh and good. read more

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So I had a very early layover and was on the hunt for breakfast. I stopped at this spot and grabbed a seat at the bar. The server was friendly and attentive. She got me my drink and recommended the special which she made sound appetizing. When it came it was as she described minus the portion size. It was a massive plate of food and more than I could eat. It was delicious and I enjoyed it. The bill came and I was also a bit disappointed because when I hear a dish referred to as a special there is usually a "deal" involved. In this case this breakfast dish was nearly the most expensive item on the menu. Great food but you live and you learn. read more

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Worst service and food This is located in the Miami airport Because you are basically "trapped" here; you'd think the food would be better. Ordered the breakfast combo ie: two eggs, bacon, toast, home fries. It too the server over 15 minutes to even acknowledge us, there was a total of 20 customers who already had there orders so YES the wait was ridiculous. The food came out quickly and ICE COLD. We waited another 20 minutes for her to again acknowledge us. I had the Oder take off the bill. I can only say if you like waiting long periods of time, cold under cooked food then by all means go here. read more

Good burger and fries. Service. Was great. Little crowded but that's to be expected in the airport. Overall it's a good place to eat

They were open early, they were friendly and attentive, and they had a full menu offering all day! The club chicken salad croissant was wonderful and the coffee was decent. read more

We were surprised with the service and quality of the food. Our server Rosa was friendly, helpful and also a good salesperson. They don't mention it up front but there are up charges for toppings such as jalapeno or avocado. They also include an 18% gratuity on the check (which for this level of service is fine). Both up charges and gratuity are noted on the receipt but if you are not paying attention, what then? All that being said the food was quite good for airport food. We had the shrimp appetizer, Red Snapper tacos and the homemade key lime pie. All delicious too! If I'm ever back by MIA at gate D49 I'll go there again. Urban Cowgill February 2024 read more

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A busy, noisy airport restaurant felt like a institutional cafeteria. I sat directly under a speaker that played, loudly and sometimes distorted, oldies and honkytonk music rather than anything Caribbean that you might expect from an Island restaurant with a Caribbean menu. Turkey burger was satisfying despite the meager red pepper and $2.50 slice of avocado. I didn't want fries and asked for cole slaw instead. It was inedibly sweet. On the plus side, my Pellegrino water was cold and the waiter seemed nice although I couldn't hear him over the music. I recommend getting a Cuban or Midnight sandwich at Versailles instead. read more

Horrible service!!!!!!! Cold food. All the wait staff just stands around talking. Could t even get a second cup of coffee. Individual next to us left without food due to long wait. Avoid this place!!! read more

I would put 0 stars if I could. This place is a complete ripoff. Food is bad and drinks are worse. And then they add the tip to your check automatically. This place is a joke and I suggest to eat anywhere else but here. read more

Islander was the closest restaurant to my terminal, so I stopped by before my flight. It was packed with fellow travelers and I was able to get a seat at the bar. For airport food, it was actually fairly decent. Since it was burger day, I ordered their Cuban style burger. This was a tasty buttery brioche roll with a juicy patty of beef, a slice of medianoche ham and a sweet plantain for garnish & a sweet surprise. The sweet potato fries were decently crispy and my Zacapa mojito good. Make sure to get a double shot though! It was good enough to be able to nap through the one hour ground stop weather delay prior to takeoff! Speaking of sweets, the key lime pie was just how I like it - slightly jiggly and not overly sweet. Since it was packed, there was a slight delay in getting my order and a miscommunication with my fries (regular vs the sweet potato ones I ordered). However, it got straightened out pretty quickly. read more

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Luz was our server and was amazing. They did not have hot drinks so we'll grab a coffee next but the sparkling water was served with a glass and lime. I had the Cuban burger with onions and avocado as well as truffle fries on the side. My wife had a cheeseburger with grilled onions and mushrooms and sweet potato fries. Finish it off with a Keylime pie to go for the plane . What a wonderful meal at the airport. Probably the best burger we've had at any airport. read more

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Not impressed. We order two rum runners and they barely put any alcohol in it and they were $20 each. It tasted like pure juice. Ordered an egg, bacon and cheese sandwich and it was egg beater not real eggs. Don't recommend wasting your money. $65 for juice and a fake sandwich. read more

Islander Bar and Grill - Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Lots of staff stumbling over each other and everyone seems to be confused. They're out of eggs and fruit at 8am. sine menu but if you try to order something not on the menu, a side of bacon or a grilled chicken breast. It comes out on your check to 14.95 which is more expensive than an alcoholic drink or an actual Entree ..for a side item. Team is also very inattentive and most patrons are trying to flag anyone down to check them out. 18% gratuity auto included. read more

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My husband and I dined here before our flight. Service was great met the manager she made sure we were in and out not to miss our flight. Definitely recommend it. read more

The Breakfast Egg Sandwich was delicious. Ours came in a brioche bun - soft, buttery and pillowy - with a thick fried egg and two bacon slices plus melted cheese. And this sandwich was absolutely delicious. For the side we went with fried potatoes which were super well seasoned and super yummy even just on their own. I enjoy my sandwich and my potatoes with generous helpings of mayonnaise and ketchup. Yum. I would definitely get this again for sure. read more

Islander Bar and Grill - Breakfast Egg Sandwich with Fried Potatoes. - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

The thing is I can't remember the food, because the drinks saved my life after I missed my connecting flight and had a full on meltdown like Sally Fields in any of her movies. I walked up to the hostess stand and asked to be seated with all of extra carryon luggage. The server was a very pleasant young lady who saw the frustration on my face and tears in my eyes. I asked her what her favorite drink was and then she kept them coming. I want to say the food was good, but it's an airport so I didn't have high expectations. Thank you Islander Bar from keeping me from pulling my hair out. read more

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I had the fish of the day - Snapper - blackened in Taco shells. Luckily we overheard a nearby table rave about the Bonfire hotsauce so even though that really only comes with the shrimp we got it too. The fish was good and tasty, but man - that hotsauce is great! - somehow creamy and hot and spicy - you must ask for the hotsauce. I was just eating it straight up! Only downside is the upselling- I thought the question 'do you want onions or tomatoes in your tacos" was merely a preference thing - no - I was charged extra for the onion! But all in all the price wasn't that bad for an airport and the food was much better than the usual airport food. read more

Understanding that it is an airport and repeat business is rare, prices are unnaturally high, the food was AWFUL! And Super overpriced. Luckily the small portions were of no consequence because it was impossible to eat it all even after a full day of travel. The only reason I give it any stars is because the waitress was pleasant. read more

Probably the worst breakfast I've had in five years. I had a build your own omelette and got two bites of the things I added. The cheese tasted like it came out of a can. The toast was the thinnest slices I've ever had and it was soft and flimsy. Yuk read more

Good morning Miami! Arrived here on a red eye from LAX. Was interesting as the terminal does not offer that many places to eat. I was able to sit immediately upon entering the restaurant and ordered the egg sandwich and a cup of coffee. The sandwich was good, messy but good. The bacon was alright and the eggs were cooked to perfection. The only thing that was eh...was the potatoes but I wasn't planning on eating them anyway. Service was fast enough for me to catch my connecting flight but lacking slightly. I was just great to eat and run. I wish there were 1/2 stars as I'd of given them 3 1/2 but it wasn't an option. My bill was $21 plus tip. read more

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