You may be familiar with Islands Restaurants: Fine Burgers & Drinks, which is known (like the name says) for their awesome burgers & fries. What you may not be aware of is that Islands has a variety of food entrees beyond their burgers & fries, as well as thirst-quenching drinks.
Recently I went to Islands for a media tasting with my mom. It’s not often that I get that chance to go out to lunch with my mom on my own, so it was a fun “ladies lunch” for sure!
We started out with appetizers & drinks. Although we had ordered Arnold Palmers, we were also served a Mai Tai in small sampler glasses that were chilled. The Islands Mai Tai is their featured drink of the month at Islands.
My mom received the Fresh Cut Island Fries as her appetizer & I got the Tortilla Soup. It was a cold, rainy day when we visited Islands, so the soup really hit the spot!
My mom ordered the Kaanapali Kobb salad, which comes with grilled chicken breast bacon, chopped hard boiled eggs, avocado & bleu cheese crumbles.
I opted for something a little heartier, which was a chicken sandwich. When I asked the waitress what was the most popular chicken sandwich, she said the CA Flyer Chicken Sandwich. I was so pleased with what I ordered! It’s made with grilled chicken breast, BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese & thinly cut fried onion strings.
We also shared the Wiqui Waqui (pronounced Wiki Wacky), which happens to be the Islands Topanga restaurant manager’s favorite salad. In fact, when he placed it on our table, he told my mom that although she ordered her Kaanapali Kobb, that he wanted us to try the Wiqui Waqui salad which was equally good, if not better!
The Wiki Wiki salad was delicious from the tasty ranch/BBQ sauce salad dressing to the protein rich, grilled & chilled chicken! It also comes with yummy cheddar cheese, tomatoes, red onions & topped with tortilla strips & scallions.
Although we were stuffed, my mom & I shared a Fudge Brownie ice cream dessert. This dessert is just the right size for one person, but because we were so full, it was perfect for us to share.
Islands has gluten-free items on their menu, as well as tacos, burgers, “beach bowls,” low-cal entrees & an excellent kids menu! For more info, check out the Islands website here.
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So tell me, what food or drink item are you most excited to try?
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received complimentary meals which helped facilitate this review. Islands Restaurants is generously sponsoring this giveaway contest. All images & opinions are 100% my own.
Victoria says
YUM! I want the mai tai!!!
Judy E says
That cobb salad looks really good! I usually get the sandpiper but may need to try that salad. 😉
Denise says
I want to try the Wiki Waki salad and a side of fries of course
Stephanie says
i am exited to try the CA Flyer Chicken Sandwich it looks so good 😀
Stephanie says
meant excited lol
Surbhi K. says
We all love their kona pie! Look forward to it everytime we dine at Islands!
carey says
Wiki wiki salad looks amazing!
Kelly Fitzgerald says
Love the blue cheese burger!
Julie zagha says
A juicy burger! + the Mai-Tai
Carey Cole says
The wiki wiki salad!!
Rosa cuevas says
Excited to try the wiki wiki salad
Michelle D says
Love Island Burger
Lisa Robertson says
I am a tortilla soup fantatic! I would have to get that first.
sarah chaney says
I LOVE their burgers!
Genevieve says
The wiki wiki salad looks amazingly yummy
Donna W. says
Everything looks so delicious! I want to try that chicken sandwich and the fries. Yummy!!
Blanca villareal says
This mommy loves Islands, it gives me the feeling of being away at a tropical place in the middle of the city!
Bring on the drinks with little umbrellas!
Cami says
The muai burger sounds so good. Thanks for a chance.
Sandy Anderson says
Besides their Island Burger (I am drooling just thinking about it…) I’d love to try their Wiki Waki salad. You made that sound so wonderful!!! Thanks for the opportunity.
Edye says
The cobb salad would be my go to choice!
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sandi says
Islands fries are the BEST!
Michelle says
Mmm girls night out would include a mai tai for sure!
Jacie Gonzalez says
I can’t wait to try the Kobb Salad 🥗 and a juicy burger for my husband 🍔
Karen says
I love islands!
Moises says
The Kaanapali Kobb salad. Looks delicious.
Cassandra says
Mai Tai 🍹
Carolsue says
I really want to try out their Kona Pie!
Stephanie Azali says
Love Island’s tortilla soup!
Kelly says
That mai tai looks amazing!
Rebecca Rodriguez says
CA Flyer Chicken Sandwich.
Heather Dawn says
I want to try the Toucan chicken sandwich!
Selena says
Awesome post! I’m hungry 😜
Pam Hoffman says
Photos look great! Makes me hungry. 🙂
Blanca villareal says
Something with tropical fruits and and little umbrella!
nancy d says
yum ! the soup looks relish!