Stopped in to grab lunch. Caught the happy hr and ordered the passion margarita. Very refreshing. I ordered the beach bowl with teriyaki sauce. It was fresh and filling. The peppes and chicken and pineapple paired well with the teriyaki sauce. The staff was friendly and our waitress was attentive. read more

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What on earth happened?! This place used to be so spot on good you could set your watch by it. Today's order featured three undersized and undercooked burgers and three orders of over cooked and stuck together fries. The fries were obviously old and recooked to heat them up. The burger topping were pathetic and what once was a drippy burgery delicious mess was now a sad excuse for a burger. Tarrifs? Shrinkflation? Corporate greed? Whatever it is im not going back. Had i paid with a credit card I would have reversed the charges. read more

The Bottom Line 2 stars: Islands gets a downgrade from me for its consistently bad service :( It is a nice place to relax and have a tasty burger and a drink, but I hope they seriously work on improving their table service "a lot". Despite this, I do visit them often for the convenience and the comfortable vibe, hopelessly expecting better service. Service 1 star: Hit and miss depending on the server you get, ranging from average to bad. Servers tend to start enthusiastically and taper off as the evening progresses. They also randomly disappear for extended periods of time. It is hard to get their attention for refills on drinks or to add to your order. Sometimes you will not see your server after talking your order (other staff usually bring the food and ask if you want ketchup or ranch) until towards the end of the meal, when it's time for the ceremonial "would there be anything else?" and the presentation of your check. They also stand over your head and watch you as you pay (and tip) on the remote terminal, which I find annoying :D Location 4 stars: On the Western end of Porter Ranch Town Center, off of Rinaldi and Porter Ranch Drive. Plenty of free self-parking available. Venue 3 stars: Nice and friendly setting with an island vibe. Plenty of indoor and some outdoor seating. They do not take reservations, so be prepared to wait 30 minutes to an hour during busy times. Full bar with high tables (in case you don't want to wait for a dining table). Food 3 stars: Nice assortment of soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Some decent desserts. Reasonably priced. Drinks 3.5 stars: Full bar, beer, wine and soft drinks. A few specialty cocktails which look nice and taste ok. Beer on tap is always icy cold and a good option. Reasonably priced overall. read more

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The endless tortilla soup is always my Go-To. Add some lime, it tastes absolutely amazing. Definitely recommend the soup & the longboarder. So many more great options but those two are always my best bet read more

Islands Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

I can't believe how much time flies and I haven't been to Islands in a while so as soon as I finished my appointments I headed over already knowing I'm getting my fave Shorebird sandwich. I was seated quickly and my server took my order and it felt like within only 10 minutes my food came out piping hot. It was so fresh straight off the grill to be in front of me. There's just something about the Shorebird I can't explain. Even though it looks like it's just another chicken sandwich something tastes so good about it. I can't get enough. Saving all my islands points for my next visit. read more

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Love this location! Quick service delicious drinks and food! Love the Hawaiian tiki interior really makes you feel like you're close to the beach! Tons of parking! Great for family night or date night! The Kona pie at the end is a must! It's like a jamocha macadamia ice cream cake! Soo good! read more

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Islands is the kind of place I always order the same thing. It's like that staple ya just can't go wrong with. This time, I went with something different, the China Coast salad. Overall, it was good. As a Chinese Chicken Salad goes, if looked and tasted healthy with quality ingredients. It was pretty light as far as flavor goes. I pretty much attribute that to the dressing. Islands and fries are pretty much synonymous. Weather they accompany your main dish or as an add on, I think it's pretty much a must. Everyone at our table enjoyed the fries. They are set portion now-a-days, but years ago, they offered unlimited fries which was dangerous. The portion served is perfect, if not a bit much. For a lunch time visit, I was definitely impressed. The service was fantastic! For being quite busy, our service didn't miss a beat. read more

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Happy Hour is great! I like most of the food here also. The service is fast and accommodating. I've never had an issue. Might be really noisy during a game night but otherwise you can carry on a decent conversation. Lots of TVs. Drinks are tasty and food is hot and flavorful. This place even has a good sized parking lot. read more

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There isn't too much good or too much bad about Islands. The food is pretty good, definitely try the nachos and the Malibu Burger. Service is fine, not too pushy but don't come around enough to notice if you need a refill. The place is cute, I like how there are tvs that are showing the baseball game or a surf competition. Overall pretty good. read more

Islands Restaurant - Malibu Burger and Kilauea Burger - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

I haven't been to an Islands in years because all the ones that were by me closed a long time ago...I even just recently deleted the app due to not visiting in years. I used to go all the time, so I was happy when coming back from an event with a friend, she mentioned there was an Islands along the way if that sounded good. Everyone at this location was welcoming and we were greeted and seated right away. We started off with the tempura green beans, which was a perfect appetizer. I ordered an old favorite, the Hula burger, which was great. As has been the case with all of the locations that I have visited in the past, there are plenty of TVs to watch sports, and it is a casual vibe inside. If there was a location closer than 10 miles from me, I would definitely visit on a regular basis. read more

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Came to Islands burger for a casual burger night and it was a decent experience overall. The burgers were big and filling, loaded with melted cheese and crispy fried onions, and the buns were soft and fresh. The fries were hot and crispy, and portions were generous. The atmosphere felt relaxed and family-friendly, which made it a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy a meal. That said, the burgers were a bit greasy and pretty heavy, and while everything looked great, the flavor didn't completely wow us for the price. Solid choice if you're craving a hearty burger and fries, but not necessarily a standout. Service though is excellent but wait time is long. read more

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First time at Islands for Fourth of July day and it was awesome. We got to eat some very yummy pork tacos. Perfectly well balance portions however I didn't like that the tortilla was pretty stale or like very tough to eat like it felt like it wasn't cooked through all the way(I know tacos) Their nachos from their appetizer were really good if you drop them off with their spicy chicken, it was delicious and quite frankly very filling. Their chicken strips were also pretty good. Everything came out so fast piping hot so just be careful on that but other than that Islands was great. The service was amazing. The establishment was well taken care of very clean. It was a very busy day just because in that area, there is a lot of like firework shows and so people tend to get there earlier or at least order to go and then they eat in the street while they watch the fireworks. read more

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Thank you so much Giselle! You were so kind and attentive! Love a good burger from Islands, and love the surfer vibes inside with the TV always playing the surf channels. A staple in Porter Ranch! read more

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I hadn't been to Islands in years-I mean years! This past Saturday I met a galpal for lunch. We were there for three hours and the entire time, it was packed with lines waiting out the door on a super windy day! Honestly since the pandemic and the minimum wage increase I've only seen one other restaurant this busy. Food was excellent. I had their tortilla soup (did you know they give you refills?!) and the Kanaapali Kobb Salad. And an ice cream sundae for dessert! Madison was our server. She was engaging, personable, fun and her attention spot on. She appeared when we needed something, left us alone when we were satisfied and kept us in the loop every step of the way. I always make a trip to the bathroom to determine its cleanliness. Acceptable. If you've never been there, try Islands. If you haven't been, try it again! This place is hoppin'. Outdoor seating too. read more

It was national Hamburger Day and Islands had a special. The wave for $10 with fries. A good deal since the usual price is almost double. It is their basic burger, which is good and different to the competition. We ordered two for pick up. I stressed that they need to give us a fresh batch of fries, since I've been jipped almost every time getting old, cold, stale fries. The voice on the other side replied by saying it would not be a problem. We ordered one burger medium, the other medium well. They said it would be ready in 15 minutes. When, I got there and called them for curbside delivery, they didn't sound happy at all. Then they kept quoting the regular price for the order. Someone else came on the line, same story. I had to reiterate, that they had a deal. Again clueless. Finally they came out with the order and the correct price. In 5 minutes we were eating. They had switched the labels on the burgers. That was not what annoyed me. It was the fries (what again?) They were clearly from an old batch. Another disappointing visit with the standard issue, that highlights the lack of customer attention and care, at Islands. Oh well. read more

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I LOVEEEEEE coming to this islands I have never had a bad experience with services from the server or restaurant. I ordered the flight and each drink kept getting better when I already thought I had a favorite. They truly did the job of what a drink should be doing to you in a safe manner of course. I will come again for chill vibes and flights. read more

Islands Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

Wanted to give Roland a shout out. The restaurant was packed and there were only two servers working, but he never looked overwhelmed. He stayed on top of everything, checked in regularly, and always had a smile on his face. You could tell he was working hard, yet he made the whole experience feel smooth and effortless. Great service and a great attitude. Keep it Rollen read more

First, the nacho appetizer is 10/10 The rest of the food was meh 3/5 Our server was great, but we had ordered a drink and it never came, so we ended up canceling. Restaurant was not busy so we got seated fast Parking is great there's always spots read more

Islands Restaurant - Hula with plant based patty - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

Amazing Service, Subpar Food :( I'm really disappointed because Islands used to be my go-to spot for great burgers. After last night's visit, though, it's clear the quality has dropped significantly while the prices have only gone up. We ordered a few burgers, chicken nachos, and a kids' meal. Unfortunately, the burgers were below average. I distinctly remember the patties being much thicker and more flavorful in the past, but the ones we received were thin, bland, and seemed hastily assembled. The nachos were overpriced and again lacked flavor and freshness. I also didn't appreciate that they charge $3 for extra chicken but barely give you any as you can see in the picture. The kids' meal had the same issues. Overall, I wouldn't recommend ordering food from here again since you're not getting your money's worth. That said, the service was fantastic. The staff was friendly and attentive, and honestly, they're the only reason I'm giving this review 2 stars instead of 1. The ambiance was just okay. read more

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Awesome time after an initial bad experience. With Johnny maybe he was having a bad day but kind of ruined ours. Until Jenny at the bar took over this is the second time we had interaction with her and let me tell you she's the best very attentive person and super nice as well as one of your managers Christina they are the best my we started talking to Christina without knowing she was one of the managers and she listened and thank us for the feed back. Kudos and congratulations on having this 2 amazing personas in your team i will definitely continue to come back just trying to avoid Johnny don't let him ruin my day or yours. Thank you Christina and Jenny read more

Who doesn't love islands, this location accommodated me perfectly with an outdoor table when I brought in my fur babe (a 85lb pitty) after a hike. The service was great, the food is always delicious, and they immediately brought me a bowl of cold water for my pup. I was able to get him an unsalted patty too as a snack while enjoying happy hour, so we all were happy :) My only complaint is them taking away the unlimited fries, but they do load up the ones you get read more

Islands Restaurant - A delicious patty for the furbabe :) - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

Happy hour food and drinks. Monday - Friday , 3pm -6pm. Easy going and inviting. Good air conditioning. read more

Islands Restaurant - Happy hour food Monday - Friday , 3pm - 6pm - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

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Just had lunch at Islands today, 4th of July. Our hostess was very hospitable and pleasant. She seated us in a very comfortable location and kindly accommodated our dog stroller. We were seated at Andres's table. He was extremely professional and responsive. His service was impeccable. He took his job seriously, despite him working on a holiday. I cannot recommend Andres enough. The food was great and came exactly as we ordered. It hit the spot perfectly. This place is a great spot, especially for families. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you Islands. read more

Islands Restaurant - Baja bowl with no beans (even though I did not exclude it), no rice and no tortilla strips. It was supposed to include double chicken. - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

Donovan stands out a an excellent ambassador for this restaurant. If he's not part of the training staff, he should be. The food was pretty good too. read more

Pulled up casual. Left converted. The fries are the headline. Hot. Crispy edges. Soft centers. Seasoned just enough to keep you reaching back in. They land fast and stay good longer than expected. This is fry confidence. The kind that doesn't need sauce but welcomes it anyway. Burgers keep it classic. Beef cooked clean. Juicy without grease drama. Cheese melts right. Lettuce and tomato feel fresh, not decorative. Bun is soft and sturdy. No reinvention. No gimmicks. Just the burger you picture when someone says "burger." Then the ranch. Absolute show-stopper. Cool. Tangy. Herby in a way that tastes made, not poured. Thick enough to cling. Bright enough to wake everything up. Fries dunk better. Burgers level up. Even a napkin gets involved by the end. This ranch changes behavior. Service stays relaxed and friendly. Orders move. Food lands hot. No rush. No neglect. Feels like they want you to enjoy yourself, not just turn the table. The room leans laid-back. Sports bar energy without chaos. Families. Groups. Everyone comfortable. Nothing flashy. Nothing wrong. At Islands Restaurant, the formula works because they don't fight it. It's giving... Ted Lasso comfort food energy. read more

Well, it's been awhile since I have returned eating here and it was a disappointment. This establishment used to consistently give out great food at reasonable prices. Now you have burgers with fries at around $18. An upgrade to sides are $2 on average and since when is it $3.29 to add one egg?! I wish they kept the impossible burger option. Now that was delicious! But now I have to pay $3.69 extra?! No thanks, I don't want to pay for a burger & fries for over $20. I already paid almost $20 for adding onion strings. There was a Dodgers game occurring last night so I understood the mini wait time and that the place had many booths/tables occupied. However, having a lot of customers should not be an excuse for "okay" food. We ordered the Maui and Malibu, with alterations, like asking for grilled onions, but that wasn't given. I asked for medium yet both patties were cooked well done. The onion straws were not crispy :/ read more

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It was perfect. Just perfect. I loved the bright, open air atmosphere, clean and friendly service. My Bleunami burger was cooked to perfection and I subbed my fries for onion rings. And how about that Kona pie?? Loved it. My friend and I were enjoying our long chat in this cool, burger joint. read more

Islands Restaurant - Bleunami is awesome! I added a little bbq sauce to balance the strong blue cheese dressing - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

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I am not feeling well so I dragged myself in for something I don't need to cook. From the greeter to the manager everyone was super great. This is especially true of Jamie (pictured ). The e food was great and she remembered I needed a delayed 2 part order to take home to my kid. This is outstanding on its own, particularly when you take into account that the water has been off and store closed for 2 days read more

Islands Restaurant - Janie from the Porter Ranch, CA Islands - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

Thank you for hiring servers/bartenders like Andres! As you might have noticed, I am a loyal patron of islands. It's not the food it's the servers. They keep me coming back! The extra star is missing bc the menu is not good! Please provide a vegetable option. Celery, carrots, tomatoes... etc. read more

What I like about islands is that it is predictable. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly and that is the experience I have had at every islands location I have visited. read more

Update! Came here this morning and had a much better experience. Being fully honest, still not a WOW, but also not awful like last time. Definitely left feeling satisfied. So the burger sliders were really tasty! Bread and patties were a tad over done but I still really enjoyed it as an appetizer We also ordered the cheddar cheese fries and these were great! Not over done at all, plenty of cheese, seasoned, just so good! And the ranch was amazing as usual! We also got the classic fish tacos. They were fried very well and cooked well but honestly tasted like nothing. Really lacking on the flavor. Wouldn't get this again. Ended with a chocolate lava which was yummy! Loved the warm brownie and ice cream and the almonds. Also server was wonderful! Her name was Crystal and she was so sweet and attentive. Really enjoyed her energy! I'm thinking the key to this place is to stick with appetizers and burgers! I look forward to returning and trying that approach read more

Islands Restaurant - Classic fish tacos - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

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Came to have dinner with my daughter and got excellent service from Jimmy. Thank you Jimmy for the wonderful service !! read more

We have been regulars at the Porter Ranch Islands for many years. Janie and Jonathan have captured our hearts many times over. No matter how busy they are they always welcome us with smiles and our regular drink orders. No matter how busy they are, they buzz around the room and serve all the patrons in the bar area with a smile and speed. They have awesome helpers to complete the dance to make everything run so smoothly. We think so highly of them we forgot to take pictures of our food. Thank you, Janie and Jonathan for all you do. read more

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Blonde waitress asked what are we celebrating, knew there was a birthday in the large party for dine in, proceeds to go through the night without a birthday sing along or desert! She's weird for that, also the food was ok read more

Gotta love Islands - and this location was a winner! When I come here I expect some good ol' bar food bites and drinks. It was pretty crowded at dinner time on a Saturday but only a 10 minute wait, which we were able to make a 0 minute wait by snagging two open seats at the bar. The bartender attended to us very quickly and I fully enjoyed my beer, spinach artichoke dip, and dinner. I got the bleunami burger and added bacon (highly recommended!). The burger was messy yet delicious and the fries were good and crispy and flavorful. They even gave me a side of blue cheese for dipping and it was a great chunky blue cheese - so if you're a fan, you'll love it! I couldn't even finish the meal but it definitely hit the spot. read more

Islands Restaurant - Bleunami burger with bacon added - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

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Omg this is the only Islands around here since the other one closed down. The food is amazing and delicious. Their fries and ranch are just too good to pass up. Seasoned to perfection. The vibe is soooo nostalgic and has a literal island aesthetic to it. The waiters are super hip and act more excited about the fries than me. And I LOVE fries. read more

I thought this place was just ok. My hawaiian burger was good, but at $18.39, it's a little steep. I know it comes with fries, but still, that's pricey if you factor in taxes and tips. You are out about $25-$26. I remember when the fries used to be unlimited. The other reason why I'm giving it 3 stars that the table I was seated at was sticky. The table top was sticky that I had to place a napkin on the table so I can rest my elbows on. Maybe next time I will come here during their lunch specials. But, I did notice that they don't have my hawaiian burger as part of that menu. read more

Plastic in our food! This place has some questionable hygiene and quality check. I can only imagine what the kitchen looks like. My wife could have swallowed this! Never coming back here again! read more

Islands Restaurant - Black plastic piece found in the tortilla soup! - Burgers Near Me - Northridge, California

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Good Food, lots of Fries, ample Parking, Handicapped access. Good Bar, reasonable prices. Great Mudpie Dessert. We go there quite often. read more

Taste: 3 Creativity/Authenticity: 3 Atmosphere: 5 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 3.5 I was on a burger binge this week and decided to try islands, I remember they used to have fire burgers. With so many choices, ended up getting the MOA Crisp which is a chicken burger, though it was good, my only criticism would be the actual chicken meat was bland, so either it's just a frozen patty or they don't brine their chicken before they batter and fry it. The Fries are fire, good seasoning and crispy. Last had to try the new butter cake and let me tell you! Hit the spot! Overall not bad of a burger, tbh it taste just like the Carl's Jr bacon Swiss chicken sandwich but who am I to judge, but it will save you a few bucks lol! read more