I've always liked this place and as always, they did not disappoint! My wife ordered pork tacos... not much later, the manager Christian came out and apologized that they were out of pork. He covered her meal since it wasn't what she wanted. He then came back several times to make sure we were good to go, and he even made a special dish to compliment her meal. Christian went over and above with the service and made us feel like we were old friends! Love this place and thank you Christian for the stellar service! read more

I like this islands. The cook here is amazing. He never disappoints. My dishes are always delicious, flavorful and fresh. Their turkey burger is divine. I also love their soup and salad. read more

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Let me start off by saying that our waitress was amazing, she was friendly, nice and attentive to me and my guest. The reason for my two stars is because 1. I order the mai Thai and the drink tasted horrible it taste more of the hard liquor than anything (I thought this drink was suppose to be fruity, which in other restaurants IT IS!!!)which my waitress did switch it without asking any questions. 2. I order the piña colada which it was better than the Mai Thai but was still missing something. 3. My burger well it just didn't had a good taste and why well because when I bit into it I took a bit a big chunk of onion. I love onions but not like that lol. Let's just say overall I would come back for the good service that I received from my waitress and the wings. P.S. Manager please train your bartender to do a better Mai Thai!!! read more

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The food was good but the service was lacking. We sat at the bar next to a server who was off the clock. Several working servers stopped by her to nonstop complain. They complained about there being too many "stupid people" meaning customers in the restaurant. And how they were "so busy". We instantly felt unwelcome and uncomfortable. read more

My Wife and I noticed this location after we were shopping at a Kay jewelers across the street and decided to stop and have lunch. Wife and I both have been to a different location before and really enjoyed our experience and hamburgers but this time we both felt like the food was not to par and brought it op to our waitress but we only got a eye roll and some attitude and was told that a manager would stop by waited awhile and the we both just decided to just pay.. probably won't be going back again anytime soon.. :( read more

Islands in Arizona was great. Staff were really friendly, respectful and courteous. I ordered the Maui burger with fries and had a refreshing glass of water. The burger was juicy & moist, the lettuce, tomatoes & onions were fresh, the guacamole was bland but I spiced it up with a bit of black pepper, the bun was soft & the french fries were golden, crispy and hot. If I crave a good meal and in Arizona, I'll be back here for sure! Thank you for making me feel welcomed, kudos to all of you! read more

My parents favorite place! The only reason I gave them a 4 is because they always have a long wait time and the food takes a while. But if you love bUrgers definitely give it a try. read more

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We've been to Islands Restaurant twice now and have nothing but positive praise to give. The spinach and artichoke dip, wings, burgers, cheesy fries, all amazing. They only provide happy hour in the bar area but during this covid-19 pandemic and due to limited seating the manager granted us happy hour in the dining room which was fantastic customer service . It truly goes appreciated. Thank you staff and management of Islands Restaurant for such a fun beach themed date night. We will be returning, and sharing this wonderful experience with our friends. read more

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The burgers are really good but it's so cold inside make sure you take a sweater the AC is full blast.

The Cool Breeze is delicious!!! Try one and tell me I'm lying If I ever figure out how to make them @ home I'd probably never come back honestly but until then... read more

My two stars are for the server (Eva) I swear she was by herself holding down half the restaurant doing the best she could; back of the house has to own this disaster. Ordered the Malibu w onion rings and Im gonna keep it real simple .. For a place to drop "fine burgers" alongside their name; expectations are elevated. I'd be willing to bet their meat is frozen at some point because it is dry, thin, and flavorless. The bun was forgettable, american cheese that covered some of the burger, 1 piece of bacon, old lettuce, and nasty ole "whataburger" style diced onions .. I just don't understand diced onions on a burger. I don't eat a lot of red meat/burgers but most people can identify quality and this wasn't it. The onion rings also; the batter I believe was corn meal based but didn't work. I think the best application is beer batter or basic dredge; not cornmeal because the coating just falls apart. Oh, and one last thing .. Prices are ridiculous! My large coors light draft (yes coors light, not a craft beer) was almost $8 and was maybe 22oz I think. Laughable! I will stick with Red Robin from now on. read more

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Brought my 2 friends here thinking it'd be good. We all got food poisoning. The server was agitated and half assed and didn't check in on us. They forgot our fries too, not like it mattered because they were cold and we all got sick. Disappointed. read more

I used to come here a lot as a kid and decided to try it again because the burgers used to be amazing... not so much anymore... they ask how you want it cooked but the size of the patty is similar to a 1$ menu McDonald's patty .. and charred to a crisp.. also the burger is now 90% bread, I had to peel off layers of the bread because it was so much and so dry. Very disappointed.. service is great and appetizers are ok, the wings are ok some just come out very dry. If I come back it will be for drinks and the fries. read more

I used to come to Islands in high school it's funny I don't think I ever had their burgers we saw always come for their tortilla soup cuz it was all you can eat I'm being starving high school kid it was great but wandered in here get their burgers I guess their island has no salt or seasoning though horrible no flavor I thought was just cuz I got a turkey burger but try my wives same way no seasoning in the flavor the meat Bland service was kind of shity she was slow at getting everything kind of that attitude and ask questions about things and then you but she didn't know I'm not sure which so many burger places are way better than this never going back read more

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If I could give 0 stars, I would. My burger was so awful, it was the worst burger I ever had. It tasted like dog food... and even that's a compliment. I ordered the burger that has Thousand Island on it and guess what my burger didn't have? Yeah, you guessed it. Thousand Island! It was so plain and gross. The ranch was watery too, and did not taste good. I will not return based on this experience. There are far better burger places than this one. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Food was fantastic, my husband said it was the best blue cheese burger he has ever had. The chicken tacos were a hit with the kids. Loved the atmosphere and the drinks were strong! read more

My wife and I are huge fans of Islands. But today was very bad. We ordered chips and salsa to start and they smelled bad. Tasted even worse. Like they were cooked in very old oil. Had to send it back. Waitress said they all smelled funny. My favorite Kailua tacos, which have corn tortillas also deep fried had the same issue. Never had a bad experience till today. Haven't felt well since we left restaurant. Didn't sit well at all. Not sure what's going on. read more

I was staying at a nearby hotel, and I decided to stop in here looking for a good burger and a fun margarita. I should've known when I walked in and the bar was almost empty at 6pm on a weekday. The bartender was very friendly, but other workers were obviously bored, standing around the bar and kitchen area, some even complaining about their jobs to each other, very unprofessional. I ordered the Kilauea burger and when asked how I'd like it cooked, I responded "medium". The bartender said medium is more on the medium rare side, or mostly pink. Please don't ask how I'd like my burger cooked if it's not going to be cooked correctly. I decided to go with medium well in order to be on the safe side, the burger came out and was definitely medium well, barely any pink. Mediocre food and drinks, won't be coming back. read more

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I'm here at Island burgers in Avondale Arizona off of McDowell Rd. I got a nasty ass glass with food all along the glass why didn't she see it when she poured my sweet green tea! My husband noticed it. When he waved at her to tell her which he didn't get to do she noticed it right away "oh you got a dirty glass?" Why didn't she noticed that when she picked up he glass! Strike fu..... 1! Got some Island fish tacos, dry as hell by the time I ate one here she comes once again I had to wave at her I ask does it come with some sauce? "Oh yes it comes with White Chipotle sauce. Strike 2!!. Everytime she pass by our table not once has she acknowledge us by eye contact or verbally! I guess her main focus was the 2 tables behind us. We are seated right by the kitchen! Waitress name is Maribelle! SMDH! worst experience here I've only eaten at Island burgers twice. Food was good. read more

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We have been coming to Islands for years for their wonderful freshly made turkey burgers! What happened ??? Last week we again ordered the turkey burgers & they were pressed with no taste!!! What has happened?? They were smaller which we didn't mind , all of us were very disappointed and probably will have to find somewhere else ! So sad for us , but we probably aren't the only ones to leave. Tasted like they were frozen also! Would love to hear from you on the reasoning for downgrading your once famous turkey burgers! Six Once loyal friends are awaiting your answer. Jenna chandlerTurkey Burger read more

Islands is a staple and should be on every families rotation when dining with children. This location was family friendly and the service was great. The northshore tacos were fantastic and the fries as an appetizer are always great. Give this place a shot. read more

Islands Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Avondale, Arizona

Always good food and service and one of the waitresses even recognized us! That's always a good feeling. I have never had an issue here and they're always trying to help accommodate you. Even when they're busy! read more

Just OK. Nothing great about it. Food service was slow and the fries were cold. Pricey too. Probably won't go back. There are a lot of better burger joints out there. read more

My mom and I sat in the bar yesterday for lunch. There was a lunch rush, but our server was so attentive and friendly! The foot came out hot and tasted delicious. Thanks Sami for the great service! P.S. I worked for the company for 10 years at a location in CA so I know the high expectations and standards Islands requires. Sami did a fantastic job! read more

I first visited this chain 20 years ago and have been back a few times in the last 30 days. I really like the service and staff. They are very friendly. I have a few different burgers but to be honest they are just above mediocre but they will make a burger medium (Love That). The fresh cut Island fries are real potatoes so try them. I have also tried the onion rings and they are good as well. read more

I'll usually come in here for HH when I'm in Phoenix and close by. Great HH and the food is always good, always well made. I'm a cheap ass so I only order off the HH menu. Managers and servers always show love. Every time I'm here. read more

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So being pregnant maybe I'm a bit picky, but shouldn't kitchen staff be wearing gloves? I personally witnessed the man in the kitchen grabbing fries with his bare hands and putting them onto baskets. I watched him wipe his nose with his hands then go right back into serving fries barehanded. I got a burger with fries and once I saw that (we were seated in the bar area) I immediately stopped eating my food. And as a pregnant woman, that sucks I was sooo hungry. The staff in the bar area were very kind and nice though, no one seemed super happy to be there but at the same time it was a Saturday morning and they're all really young so who can blame them. read more

This location is amazing! Christian the bartender is super nice and really attentive. He always remembers us even if we don't come in for a while it's always a pleasure read more

After re opening and during the covid -19 scare, jesica l and all of the staff made us feel very comfortable and safe. From cleaning the tables in front of us to everything being in disposable packaging. Food was also great, highly recomend this place!! read more

Cool design and decorations. I had the Hawaiian teriyaki pineapple burger. It was delicious. Fries were above average. It was pretty busy and noisy, but the service was prompt and friendly read more

8/27 updated review. After being contacted by a regional manager I did try this restaurant again. The burger this time was made perfectly and delicious! I tried the spinach dip again and it was MUCH better than the previous time. It must have just been an off day because the food was just so much better. I picked it up curbside and my order was delivered on time by a very friendly team member. I will be sure to return! Thanks Islands for taking my feedback seriously. read more

I visited today and my partner got food poisoning from undercooked chicken wings. When the wings were brought to the table my partner asked if the wings could be cooked longer. The manager told us we would be charged for a whole new order being put in. The truffle fries were ice cold and disgusting. the fries were topped with nasty parmesan cheese. As I type this review my partner is very ill and vomiting. We were charged and paid for unsanitary food that made my family sick. I'm very upset about this experience and will never be returning. read more

Their blue cheese burger was miserable! The blue cheese topping was just barely there. See the foto. And their cole slaw was disappointing. It had some pickled dressing because it was supposed to be "island" cole slaw, our waitress said, after we brought it to her attention. She didn't tell us that it didn't have the usual creamy dressing but she did give us mayonnaise to put over it after we told her. The veggies looked old. See foto. Service was good though but I'm not going back. I felt it was a waste of money and calories!!! read more

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Where's the Beach I really enjoy the atmosphere at Island Restaurant. The decor makes you feel as if you just strolled in off the beach. In addition, to the relaxing atmosphere, the food at Island Restaurant is really good and of high quality. One of my favorites is the Maui Burger. The Maui burger is absolutely delicious. In fact, all the burger at Island Restaurant are delicious, large, and loaded with your favorite toppings. Even the children's portions are large at Island Restaurant. My nelhew enjoys the mini slider, cheeseburger and hot dog with seasoned island fries. Island Restaurant is a fun place to take the family out to eat. The prices are reasonable, the service is great, and the food is delicious. read more

The first time I had Islands was in Los Angeles. The second time, in Mesa. The third, here are Avondale. And since I'm lazy, I decided to mark my review here. [focus point here] When I had first had Islands in Los Angeles, I thought this was as good as it gets. Pineapple slice on a burger? Count me in! As soon as I got home from my trip, I googled the joint and found that we have our very own Islands. I was ecstatic! So I rounded up the buddies and we went with high spirits. Although the food wasn't nearly as good as I remembered, it wasn't bad. It's definitely a good little place to get together with friends. As Margaret L. said, it' s pretty much like Applebee's except the quality is a million times better! I recommend trying Islands yourself. read more

I have had only recent bad experience here in the past, everything else has been great since. BUT....as much as I hate to say this, this last trip was awful. Food was great, place is clean and fun. We had a server named Mia or Maya (think with dark hair) who had these insanely long nails that I swear were in our food. We saw her chewing on the them and then grabbing food. She spoke to us like we were bothering her and she just didn't feel like being there. She was more interested in talking with her friends over by the computer. We love this place and usually have great service, but this girl was just rude and not hygienic as a server. If we had to sit in her section again, we would rather just wait until another section was available or go somewhere else. Sorry. PS the food and drinks were amazing as usual. read more

Went here for my 35th BIRTHDAY! My 1st time eating at the place. I was BLOWN away!! What a AMAZING choice! The food was to DIE for!! The mixed drinks were PERFECT! The staff was well mannered & helpful great customer service. To top of the experience, my FREE birthday desert LOOK LIKE a master piece!! Picture perfect !! Not to mention tasted fabulous !!! Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Islands Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Avondale, Arizona

Great service. Burgers are delicious. Generous amount of fries with the burger. Not loud.

What can I say an pacific coast feeling. Large screen tvs thruout the establishment. Many cozy nooks tiki hut corners parots on roof tops and surfing on the tvs with cutting edge views. The service is Great after a few minute waite. Our server was actually a manager and he made our experience extrordinary with helpful decisions . Our food was delivered hot and right to order and with a nice smile. Our glasses were filled and generous portions of fries. He sold us on a delicious deserts. Enclosed are some pictures of our food and interior Enjoy! read more

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server was rude. didn't even properly place coasters, just tossed them At us. even though we sat first he neglected our table and took the order on the other two tables after us. he was extremely rude for being in the customer service industry. maybe because we are Hispanic. either way we will not be returning. read more