Reviews Islander Restaurant & Bar

I feel their is two different experiences at the Islander. The Restaurant and the Bar in the back. While most times walking into the front, I've noticed no hostess at the podium to greet us. We opt out anyways and walk right past the restaurant into the back for the Bar. We personally don't know if happy hours happen in the restaurant but we like the tv's and the atmosphere in the Bar - oh did I mention happy hour!? Not many places on Mercer have good happy hours but the Islander knocks off a buck or so per item to actually feel like it's worth it. The truffle fries are probably our all time favorite where the pulled pork sandwich comes in close second. Having said all that, one thing is you need to be assertive in The Islander. I can understand why people say "it takes forever for someone to give service" as I am one of those people that will wait patiently forever. But with how busy this place can get with a small staff and kitchen; your best bet is to flag them down because they can't always do their steps. To counter the small staff and kitchen - food comes out amazingly quick. Even at its most packed times, 10-15 minutes max after ordering food.