A restaurant in the popular shopping area near the UCSD campus specializing in burgers. We ordered a tuna salad burger(White albacore tuna salad, cheddar, jack, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo), a Hula burger (Sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, swiss & mayo), and I ordered the Luau island tacos which the menu describes as (Two corn tortillas stuffed w/kalua pork, caramelized onions, teriyaki sauce & avocado salsa. Served w/a side of ranchero beans.)
I could only speak for the tacos but they were absolutely delicious. Was quite impressed with the kalua pork which was perfectly cooked and tender. The cartelized onions, teriyaki sauce, guacamole, plus a couple pieces of lettuce in a very thick corn tortilla which was able to hold up to all the liquid and meat. Surprisingly filling dish but easy to eat.
Service was pretty quick and servers were very friendly. Best part is the wait is quite low even during a peak time for dinner on Friday and they even take Triton Cash for students nearby.
The first 100 people today get a complementary burger for their 35th year anniversary. The burger was good and the staff are friendly. I tried the Island Golden Ale and Kona Longboard Lager samples and ordered the Kilauea burger on a whole wheat bun with fries. The fries and burger are good.
Draiden “The Legend” James
+5
I thought Island restaurant was pretty damn good! From there burgers & fries, to the wings and drinks the tastes across the board were all pretty consistent! I highly recommend giving this place a try if you've never been before! I will definitely be returning from time to time!
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