Nothing fancy, but the food is consistent, and this is why we chose to have lunch here. This is a review for their LUNCH menu: We both ordered the Pacific Rim Bowl which is essentially a cabbage salad with a citrus, lime cilantro dressing which makes this so tasty! Portion wise, it was perfect. The grilled chicken, tiny pineapple bits edamame, red onion, shredded carrots with avocado and sprinkled sesame seeds is delicious! It is $13.99 + $2.49 for a drink, ( limited options). We both enjoyed our ice teas! This is a healthy option and a filling one too! I like how the menu tells you how many grams of protein and calories. The music playing on the speakers were a bit too loud and the music carries into the restrooms too. Service was good with the staff smiling and friendly and checking in on us. This is a casual Hawaiian, surf themed restaurant vibe, known for their burgers and fries, but they also have healthy options. I am happy Islands is still here in the Manhattan Village Shopping Center. read more

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Went with the pipeline burger and a side salad while my guest decided on the Hawaiian burger with fries. I ordered extra chili and my guest was quick to pour some of it over her fries-nice move! The CSA of this experience was Jennifer, who just came upon her one year anniversary here-pictured. She was attentive, efficient, and very conversational. Some folks may not care for that style of server, but then again they're probably used to robots too! Talk to me.....please! All....day...long! Jennifer is a credit to the Islands brand. read more

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Pretty solid spot for a casual meal. The service was friendly and the portions were good. We enjoyed some of the dishes, but the fish tacos were a bit disappointing they lacked flavor and needed more seasoning or sauce to stand out. Overall still a decent place for a quick bite, but the tacos could definitely use a little more punch. read more

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The staff was courteous. The restaurant itself was clean and spacious with different areas to dine like the booths, a bar and a patio. Unfortunately that is where the "good" ends in my review. The main reason to go to a restaurant is to eat and the food was disappointing. From best to worst: The onion rings were average. As for the burger it was subpar. The fries were the worst part, they tasted like they sat out for a while, or maybe they had freezer burn. Such a disappointing experience. For the price of everything and how it tasted we won't be returning. read more

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I never really go to islands. I always thought this place was overrated. Had to go hear for a work function to celebrate milestones. Was here on a Thursday, 5pmsh. Ordered some appetizers and drinks. The food and Drinks did not disappoint! Happy hour was definitely worth it. Prices were all half off from the happy hour menu drinks and special menu and appetizers. We kept ordering drinks and Food. Lol Overall had a good time. My pocket did not hurt. I left around 8pmsh and was feeling good. Great service and parking. Definitely worth it for happy hour. I am yet to try regular hours. read more

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Here for a quick bite. Sat outside in the patio. Server was friendly but not attentive. Quiet inside and outside, so can't blame it on that. Got a bowl of the tortilla soup, skimpy on the chicken. Got the Islands Tropical flight and that was awesome, especially the Big Island Iced Tea and Shipwrecked-- delicious!! Hate to see it offered only as a summer item. The Redondo Beach location offers easier parking (Do not like the central parking structure nor the one by Macy's; neither very convenient) and better food and service. read more

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First time at Islands and stopped in with my husband and daughter for a quick bite. The menu is pretty extensive--lots of options, which some might love, but I personally find a little overwhelming. Service was nice and the place seemed very busy but clean and in order. I went with the fried chicken salad, which was fresh and tasty, and also ordered the chicken tortilla soup. If you've read any of my previous reviews, you know I always try the soup if it's on the menu. This one was just okay--not one of my favorites. My husband had tacos that must have been great because he didn't save me a bite. My daughter had the chicken strips and fries, which she enjoyed. We also ordered the sweet potato fries--definitely recommend those! Overall, a casual spot to have a quick bite. read more

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I have been coming here to this specific location for 20 years and this time I have noticed major differences than the islands usual. The spinach dip is maybe a quarter of the size with 15 chips. I would not order again. My favorite is the endless tortilla that has stayed consistent over the years. The chips and salsa has gotten worse from the usual. The tuna burger was okay but I would still recommended the Kiluaua or classic big wave. We will continue to come back because of the great service and islands ambiance despite the food quality and quantity changing. read more

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I being coming to this location for a while now I like the food is very tasty. They have very good customer service, the restaurant is always nice and clean. I really enjoy the tortilla soup is one of my favorites., I also like the pork tacos too., the green sauce has a really good flavor. I do have to mention that is very unfortunate that they not longer serve carrots with the order of wings., not sure why tho! read more

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We sometimes stop by this location on our way home from LAX to kill time so traffic will die down a bit. It is in an upscale mall with several parking garages and outdoor lots. Nevertheless, parking can be challenging during dinner hours, holidays, and any peak times. The restaurant itself can get quite loud when busy. We have not had to wait to get a table, but we have seen a short line when we were leaving before. Sometimes the servers can take a while to initially get to your table, but once they arrive, they provide good and friendly service and check back on you. The food quality is comparable to about all the other locations. We like the burgers, fries, salads, and burger bowls. Other items have hit and miss quality. Plan to wait 10-20 min when not busy and 20-30 min when busy for your food. They have a happy hour with nice tasting cocktails. Check the website for current hours as they change. Tastes will vary but the margarita, daiquiri, deep blue sea, and shipwreck are good. The deserts are small but have a lot of calories. They are not bad, but you are either better off getting a cocktail or shake or smoothie or going elsewhere for desert. All and all this is a great place to go for a sit down dine-in burger experience. Just expect to pay more, wait longer, and leave a tip as compared to fast food. read more

Seems like they always need to sweep this place. You'll usually find food items on the floor. But, service is usually good. We like to sit in the bar when available. The speed of service depends on how busy they are but either way, pretty fast. Big TVs with today's sporting event and some surfing ‍ and snow skiing videos . Fries are hit and miss. Today's were just okay, even after sending the first round back because they were not hot. Two entrées, one soda and tip, $45. Normal for today's prices. Nice place to take a break before, after or during your mall shopping. Enjoy! read more

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Bar service was great in my visit . I was constantly checked on and was greeted very warmly from the very beginning . The bartender was super quick to help me clear the table . I think we had telepathy she got me napkins right when I looked up at her at some point lol . I wanted an appetizer and a drink. If you like a nice fruity Margarita try the passion paradise margarita on the rocks the Tajin rim is a plus . So far so good . Might be back next Sunday for more football, food and margaritas. read more

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It's been years since I last went to Islands and the menu items were as good as always in fact the menu has expanded.

Normally I'm a fan of Islands Restaurant and always go to the one located in Redondo Beach and receive excellent service every time. Coming here to the Manhattan location today, that was not the case. I arrived for happy hour and went to the bar area, not packed and it was easy to find a seat. However, not one bartender or waitress approached me, but as soon as a regular customer arrived, they rushed right over to her. Not until I gave the bartender the eye did she asked if I want anything. I ended up only having a drink and leaving. I did stop to speak to Victor,the manager and he apologized for the service I received and did what he could to make it right. So I do appreciate that. read more

The service was okay. The waitress came by to check on us. I just went for a drink, chips, and salsa. The drink was OK. I got an iced tea. The chips, on the other hand, tasted bad. They tasted as if they hadn't changed the taste of the grease. You can't definitely taste old grease. It had a bad aftertaste. The salsa also didn't taste good. It just tasted like tomato paste. There was no flavor whatsoever. read more

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I would love to say that Jennifer Manhattan is amazing not only did she take care of our order, but she made sure that we were OK every second every minute every hour and hour happy hour experience she deserves five stars as well island the bartender. read more

I'm doing the most here, but Islands is more than just a restaurant for me. My grandparents would always take my brother and I here since before we could walk. With my feet dangling from the booth, I would smash my Tiki Tenders (chicken tenders) and my brother would demolish his Sandcastle (grilled cheese). We would split a basket of endless fries that, to this day, are my favorite fries on the planet... TO THIS DAY. That "Islands Secret Seasoning" for the fries is the real life Krabby Patty. Our most recent trip was the most special yet. I was back in from NYC and it was my grandparents, my mom, my brother and I, and his 3 month old baby posted in a stroller. 4 generations in this thang. Beautiful if you really sit and think about it. I've graduated from the tiki tenders to a Big Wave ($15.59), which is essentially just a hamburger. HUGE portion though. It also comes with a big side of their infamous fries, which in 2024 is a rarity. Even though it hurts my soul they got rid of the endless fries, I can't really be mad. My brother and I would actually eat our body weight in those fries back in the day lol they were forsure losing money on us. Living in New York City, words can't begin to describe how much I miss Islands. There is no substitute. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

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I had to wait for the hostess for a long time and after we finally got seated, the waitress did not come for another 10 minutes. The service is very slow we left we didn't even try the food. They definitely need to improve the customer service. read more

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Yuri (You're Friendly Neighborhood Server) was absolutely stellar! Thank you for the amazing service!

WORST experience at islands today. First of all I have never heard of not heating up tortillas while serving fish tacos! (the waiter Chris stated they don't heat up the tortillas) So that means I'm eating raw tortillas!!!! please explain? EVERYTHING WAS ORDERED AT THE SAME TIME 1. The food came first before the appetizers? Plus we waited an hour before our food came out (please explain) 2. It took the waiter (Chris) 30 minutes to bring our drinks. Missing a cup of water. 3. Waiter Chris didn't check up on us till the table behind us was seated. Keep in mind we were sat at 8:30 p.m. Overall this the last time I will be coming to islands ever again. Corporate will be hearing about this. read more

Just had one of the best happy hour experiences I've had in a long time! The food and drinks were good, but what really made it stand out was Sabrina,the bartender. Super friendly, attentive, and had such an awesome attitude the whole time--made everyone feel welcome and taken care of. You can tell she genuinely enjoy what she does. Great vibes, great service, and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

We were meeting up with relatives flying in from the East Coast who we hadn't seen since 2019. Their flight was unknowingly delayed. My son and I waited at the restaurant in a nice large booth (for 6-8) just around corner from the front street entrance. The server ... was GREAT!!! He kept checking on us while we waited and was so pleasant . Sadly, I didn't get his name. He had a brown beard and was a tiny bit husky. Brownish hair. He was outstanding and professional. When the relatives arrived ... the server was on his game getting everything we needed. Our meals were very tasty and served hot. We had appetizers, Kanapaali Kobb, tacos, different burgers, grilled chicken sandwich, etc. What a pleasant afternoon. We love Islands! AND, the server we had made a huge difference for us. He made it fantastic. read more

Drinks were good , price is very affordable , the only thing I probably have to say is service could use a helping hand or 2 but other then that everything was good just chicken can barely eat bc it had a lot of fat good happy hour if you asked me read more

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Our waiter Chris made sure we had the absolute best experience. He went above and beyond! Food was delicious and a great price. Thank you so much for making this a memorable experience for me and my family. read more

We live near this location and dine here often. About halfway through our meal this evening a customer came into the restaurant with a large curly haired dog and sat down at a booth. A few minutes later his owner walked with the dog through the restaurant and went into the bathroom and then returned to the booth. There is sign on the door saying that dogs are allowed on the patio. The website says this as well. I asked our server what the dog policy is. She said that dogs can come into the restaurant as long as they stay under the table. I asked her if they ever check to see if the dogs are service dogs. She said "no." Later I called and talked with the manager - Victor. He told me that service dogs are allowed in the restaurant but they must stay under the booth. He also said that service dogs must have a vest of some sort indicating that they are a service dog. This particular dog had nothing indicating it was a service dog. I told Victor that we would not be returning to his establishment. read more

This place is my go to always! The food amazing every time! The service never disappoints! The vibe is always welcoming. recommend

Wow! Came here for game one of the Dodgers World Series run. I was blown away by the service and hospitality of Islands in Manhattan Beach! When I got there, there were lots of seats still, even though the game had just started. They had all the games on TV. There was only two servers at the bar, but they actually kept up with everyone's orders. The server behind the bar came and took my first round of order and had my food and drinks out within 10 minutes . I was pleasantly surprised at both the quality of happy hour and the friendliness and service of the Islands restaurant team at Manhattan Beach .... way to go ! Best location in the South Bay read more

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Sat at the bar and Bianca went above and beyond, made sure we loved our drinks and food and was super attentive. She made the whole experience! read more

I have eaten at this Islands location (and numerous other locations) countless amount of times. However, last night I was out running errands and was craving tortilla soup. As I was driving, I figured I could call in an order as I was about five minutes away and it would be ready by the time I pulled up. Called at 9:05 on the dot. Asked to place a to go order. The host said "we don't accept orders after 9pm". My response was "But you close at 10pm?" She says "Yes, that's correct." Now I get she doesn't make the rules so this isn't an attack on her, but I need people to repeat things so maybe they understand how foolish it sounds. NOTHING on Islands menu takes more than 10min tops, to make! NOTHING! So you stop taking order a whole hour before you close! I have literally sat down, eaten and left Islands within an hour and I can't get some damn soup? Wow! I drove on past and went home because I didn't even want it anymore. Play with someone else, not me! read more

Food is good as well as the service and atmosphere. Easy casual place to just pop into for a quick bite.

We went here during a weekday before standard dinner time, and the food and service was horrible. We ended up being forced to sit here for 2+ hours for just two drinks each, chips & salsa, and two burgers. I don't have our waitress's name, she was a young girl with blonde hair and a ribbon in her hair. During our 2 hour trip here, she only checked on us 4 times. We sat at the table with dirty dishes that she would visibly look at, but refused to take it. We would go long periods of time with no drinks. We were served burnt, bland burgers that we didn't eat. We asked for the check multiple times and then I had to hunt her down in the restaurant to get her to process payment. Our waitress seemed to have no issues helping and checking in on the other tables, so I am not sure what her issue was... Save your time and money, get a burger way better at In & Out with better service. read more

Came in to MHB Islands for another family dinner and tried the new fried Chicken Sandwich and it was very tasty! Loved the Mango Chilada Margarita with the Chile rim & straw too! Sucks that our server was giving off a bit of an attitude; Like we were bothering him with all our requests or something. Aside from th, it was a nice dinner trying a new dish! read more

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I ate at islands on Sunday April 19th. I got severe food poisoning and I'm sure it's e. coli. Don't eat here please. I was in the emergency room since 3am vomiting and using the bathroom over 10 times. I had a fever of 101. Will not be returning to any islands. read more

The hostess was inviting and welcoming us as we entered the restaurant. She is the perfect person for that job. This is one hot summer night. We opted for the patio area to enjoy the live music coming from the courtyard. Our waitress came over within a few minutes of sitting down and wanted to know what could she get started for us. We ordered our drinks. She shorty there after she returned with our drinks. These drink were deliciously crafted. She came back to get our food orders. Our waitress was fast at getting our food for us. The food was well seasoned and full of flavor. Enjoy our time here at this restaurant. One thing was puzzling, our waitress never introduced herself. ‍. But her name did appear on my receipt. So with that being said. I say thank you Saharai for being our waitress. read more

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I ordered delivery through the Islands website and the order never arrived despite being 'completed' on their end. I called about a refund but they refused saying that it was the couriers responsibility even though I ordered straight through Islands website. Never received my food or refund. Currently waiting to dispute the charge read more

Placed a Mobile Order for pickup at 2pm, I get there and the Doors are Locked with a Sign saying Temporarily Closed. No notification via App or EMail about this issue. Made the drive for a random inconvenience. I had to manually Cancel my Order. Tried giving this location another chance and of all times, something had to happen again. read more

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By far the worse burger and fries I've ever had! Do they think they're serving diabetics? I mean the fries and burger didn't have any seasoning. We asked for well done but the meat was still pink on the inside. I need to keep my butt on my side of town where the good shit be at 4 real. read more

I always have a good time at islands but tonight was even better because Rosa our waiter. She was attentive, detailed and kind. She went above and beyond for us. She was the cherry on top to our date night. read more

I've been going to Islands for years, and this location is my favorite. It's conveniently close to home, and the service is consistently friendly and efficient. On my last visit, I ordered my favorite: the Hula Burger on wheat bread, topped with sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, and Swiss cheese. It comes with a side of their freshly cut fries, seasoned with garlic salt, which I always request extra crispy. As always, the food and service never disappoint read more

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I have not been to an Islands Restaurant in years but on a night out my friends and I decided to come and check it out once again. Islands restaurant is infamous for tasty sit-down burgers. Their menu has changed since I've been here I ordered the nacho plate to share and we got the big wave which is just a regular burger with tomatoes, lettuce, onions pickles, mustard, and cheese. Our other friend got a protein-style burger and we had a side of fries and onion rings. All the food came out pretty quickly it did take a few additional minutes to order but they were busy. This place is an alright place to enjoy a nice and simple burger. Even the nachos were with the right amount of nacho cheese. read more

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