Genre Restaurants Website islandsrestaurants.com Type Privately held company | Founder Tony DeGrazier Founded 21 September 1962 | |
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Headquarters Carlsbad, California, United States Profiles | ||
"Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks" (also known as Islands) is a casual, dining restaurant chain that specializes in burgers, fresh cut fries, and specialty drinks. Their tropical-themed restaurant brings in the "Ohana" (family) feel to the restaurant's environment. Despite being known for their burgers and fries, various other types of food are offered.
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Entrees such as tacos, chicken sandwiches, and multiple entree salads are available. Appetizers including cheddar fries, chips and salsa, and spinach-artichoke dip are just a few popular guest choices. The two main dessert options include: a fudge brownie ice cream sundae known as the "Chocolate Lava", and a coffee ice cream mud pie, "Kona Pie". Islands is known for catering to the requests of its guests, and many changes to their menu have been made at guest suggestion. Some examples include a small order of Island's fries with any burger, chicken, or tuna sandwich, offering low-calorie entrees to promote lighter eating, and personal-sized desserts.
A few of Island's Most Popular Speciality Drinks on their menu include:
Big Island Iced Tea: Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Pineapple Juice, Strawberry Puree. Mojito/ Coconut Mojito: White Rum (Or Coco Rum), fresh mint, fresh lime, simple syrup, soda water. Sunset Margarita: Tequila, orange slice, lime, sweet and sour, Grand Marnier float. Mai Tai: Dark Rum, Myers Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, orgeat syrup, grenadine.
Happy Hour in the bar area: Monday - Friday 4PM-7PM
Corporate
The company is based in Carlsbad, California. It does not franchise out locations.
History
The company was founded in September 1982 by entrepreneur Tony DeGrazier in West Los Angeles and currently has more than 50 locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii.