Islands Fine Burgers Drinks - Orange

It's been about 10 years since the last time I have visited an Islands Restaurant and like the last it was very enjoyable. Islands is one of those special restaurants that transport you someone far away. You walk in the Hawaiian themes surrounds yougiving you a feel of a relaxing get away, away from home. From the decor on the walls to the bamboo decorations to the parrotshanging from the ceiling. It truly is a very tropical and puts your mind at ease. Our waitress, Melissa was so awesome! Bubbly,spunky and very attentive. Just what you want in a waitress. All smiles, the whole time we were there. Making you truly feellike your special. Great job, keep up the awesome service. If only one day more people would be just like you. Now on to thereason you truly read the review for-The Food. Fabulous, in short. I had the crispy fried chicken sandwich with bacon and I evenadded the fried red onions (spectacular, who doesn't like a little extra crunch). I also asked for the truffle fries instead ofregular. The chicken was crispy, perfectly cooked. The bun was excellent with just enough golden tones to it. The truffle frieswere covered in truffle oil and parsley parmesan flakes with a truffle aioli duping sauce. I do have to say it was quickfavorable and rich, but I was only able to eat a few because it was so rich. My sons had the pineapple crispy chicken and myhusband had the fish tacos. Both sons loved it and my husband said it was quite good, but he wished it would have had a salsato go with it it would have been perfect. Normally, I don't go for desert, but my kids talked my husband into getting the Oreomilkshakes and then I saw the lava cake. I had to try. The lava cake was basically just a chocolate brownie with fudge andvanilla ice cream with whipped cream and cherries. My husband and I both split it and it was very good. At the end of the meal,our waitress cleared our plates and made sure we had everything we wanted, including boxes. In all, it was

The food quality and taste is consistent. Their promotional entrees and drinks never disappoint. Their hosts, servers, etc have the friendly gene. It's always pleasant.

The burgers were ok but my onion rings arrived cold. They did redo them and they were just ok. My kids both had burgers too, and they barely touched theirs. I made the mistake of ordering a whole wheat bun after the waitress ensured they were fresh, andthey were just as bad as you remembered them. My son loved his chocolate milk and the coloring pages were nice. We saw twoother sports' families with little kids from our team, so it was a fun touch. It made me realize how spoiled our kids are asthis just doesn't happen anywhere we take them! The bathrooms weren't very clean, but I suppose this was to be expected for aFriday. I wanted to give this place a 3 for the sake of the kids, but I can't see ever wanting to return here. In N out is somuch better and cheaper! I don't remember when I last dined at Islands, but I don't remember it ever being this mediocre and Ihope that I don't have to return any time soon with so many better burger places to try in OC.

Really nice people here, food took a little long but for the most part, it was a pretty good experience ????

I enjoy coming here after work for a burger and few beers. The bar tending chicks that work here are cute. So it?s a good reason to stop by. They are cute. They serve cold beer. Delicious burgers. And delicious fries.