

Beachy gourmet burger chain also serving beer & tropical drinks in laid-back surroundings.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 24180 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 284-5903
Website: https://www.islandsrestaurants.com/locations/santa-clarita
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Reviews
When we arrived, the greeting at the host stand was a bit disorganized. The restaurant was fairly empty, but there was some confusion among the hosts about who was seating us, and we were eventually taken to a table in the far corner by the bathrooms. It took a while for our server to arrive, so we were ready to order everything at once.
We started with the cheese fries, which were excellent, served on a hot plate so the cheese stayed melted and the fries stayed warm. For mains, we ordered sliders, a cheeseburger, and the classic fish tacos. The fish tacos were unfortunately dry and lacking flavor, the sliders were just okay, and the cheeseburger was solid. Service throughout the meal was on the slower side, and even the water had an off taste, which led me to switch to a Diet Coke.
While seated, I happened to look down at the side of our booth and noticed dried splash marks from old food and drinks. It was not a good look for a restaurant and made the space feel less cared for. At the end of the meal, we asked our waitress for a to-go box twice, but it never arrived. We eventually had to ask the host, who finally brought it to us.
Overall, while it was not the worst meal I have had, it did not live up to the fond memories I had from years past, and I do not see myself returning anytime soon.
We came in during the week between Christmas and New Year’s, which I understand can be busier than usual, but the service was extremely slow. It took over an hour to receive two hamburgers and a bowl. Our server, Ronnie, seemed very unenthusiastic and clearly not thrilled to be serving customers that day, which didn’t help the overall experience.
I ordered a patty melt from the lunch menu, but it arrived with just the meat and cheese There were no onions, despite being advertised that way and had to be sent back to be corrected. The fries were also not great, and we never received drink refills. Our bill was also incorrect and the lunch special prices were not incorporated.
Typically, Islands is a reliable spot with solid food and friendly service, which is why this experience stood out. While I’m willing to chalk some of it up to the holiday rush, it’s worth setting expectations: if the restaurant is busy, service may be slow and food quality may not be up to the usual standard.
Hopefully this was just an off day, as past visits have been much better.
I’m saddened to have to give this location one star (honestly zero if I could). Just when I was starting to enjoy this place, they completely disappointed me with their odd and uncomfortable service.
When I asked for the check and mentioned I’d be paying in cash, the server stood right at the table and waited, watching me dig through my money pouch—even after I asked her to give me a minute. Literally HER EYES WERE INSIDE OF MY PURSE!!! It felt very intrusive and made me extremely uncomfortable. A little privacy would have been appreciated, along with a printed receipt first.
On top of that, I can’t stand when restaurants clear dishes while we’re still eating. Please don’t reach over guests to grab plates—it’s rushed and makes the whole experience unpleasant.
Unfortunately, this was enough for us to decide we won’t be coming back.
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I used to frequent Islands a lot back in 2008–2010, but over the years I stopped going as much. The last time I visited in 2023, I wasn’t impressed with the food and didn’t feel the need to come back. Recently, though, I gave them another try—and I think they’re winning me over again with their burgers. This time, everything came out hot and fresh, with buns grilled to perfection. The Hula Burger especially hits different—amazing! The only downside was that the fries were a bit hard and overcooked. Hopefully next time I can request them to be cooked a little less crispy.
The chips and salsa came first and were warm and the chips were thin and crispy, nothing special but the salsa was delicious.
I had a longboard Beer in a large / tall mug. The beer was cold and tasty, perfect for a 102° day.
The burger and fries came out next, the fries were crispy and very hot and they were essentially perfect. They stayed crispy and flavorful to the last fry.
The burger however, was another story. It smelled funny. Not unappetizing, just “off”. The bun was heavily charred on the inside, and the burger itself was burnt on the outside, but rare on the inside, even though they say they only cook them medium and higher.
The burger itself quickly fell apart and I used a fork to eat most of it. It was not a great burger, I give it 6 out of 10. Everything that came with the burger was fine, it’s just that the meat patty left a lot to be desired and that off-putting smell. It tasted fine, just smelled…”off” is just the best way to put it.
The staff was friendly and helpful and at no point was I ever in need of a refill of my water or another beer. Twice the waitstaff came and insured that I was happy with my meal. When I was finished with a plate they quickly came over and asked if they could take it, again very very good customer service
All in all I think I’ll stick to the tortilla soup as the burgers were lackluster at best and nothing is cheap anymore so I expect quality, high quality at that, when paying $15.75 for a burger and fries.
Parking is plentiful as it is a very large shopping center, kids are always welcome here and they do have a nice bar area where you can watch some games and grab a quick bite without having to wait for an open table.