Island's

Islands is a west coast-southwest chain. It is comparable to Red Robin, but with fewer menu items. Choices run from salad to sandwiches, burgers, and tacos. Island's always has customers; the food is good, the service quick and casual. Island kitche includes palm fronds and ceramic parrots.

Last night I had the passion fruit iced tea - it has a nice light fruit flavor. We ordered chips and guacamole as a starter. The chips are cooked when you order them so they are nicely hot and salted. The salsa is uninspired - probably Pace from a jar and the guacamole is from a plastic pouch.

I ordered the Wiqui Waqui BBQ salad ans it has lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar & jack cheeses, red onion & jicama, it's tossed with ranch dressing & topped with tortilla strips, bbq sauce & scallions. I had chicken added for an additional charge. Aside from sounding stupid calling it "wiqui waqui", it's a hearty salad with delicious chicken. The only problem is that the chicken is hidden in the salad and it's sort of like going on a bear hunt. Seriouly, at Island's they know how to prepare the chicken so it's moist and flavorful. The tortilla strips and BBQ sauce add a nice texture. Like most salad entree's it's really too big for one person.

The girl had a kid’s cheese burger, unlike most restaurants, you can get it with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions so it is just like a regular burger only a little smaller. She asked for apple sauce instead of fries (my kids are the only kids in the US who do not like potatoes-even in the form of French fries). The boy had the Maui - guacamole, lettuce, tomato, Swiss & mayo on a white bun. He has tried all of the burgers and this is the one he always orders now.
We will go back, mostly because Ruby's and Red Robin aren't quite as convenient as far as location and parking go and partly because it has a fun atmosphere.

One highlight is their new lunch special menu. For 6.95 you can have a nice lunch without breaking the bank.

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