When Islands founder Tony DeGrazier stepped off the beaches of Oahu after a day of surfing with his Navy buddies in the early 60s, he did what came naturally to him. He went searching for a juicy burger, a hot basket of fries & a cold drink. Twenty years later, in 1982, it was that sense of place & satisfaction he was trying to recreate when he took a little chunk of the islands & plopped it down right in the mainland of Southern California.
Today, Islands still is true to Tony’s original experience & his original vision. And though our menu has grown to include salads, soups & soft tacos, we still adhere to the basic philosophy that fresh food, friendly service & a laid back atmosphere is the perfect end to a hard day of work or play. We hope you taste it in every bite. And we hope that whether you’re a hungry surfer or busy salesperson, you walk into Islands & say to yourself, like Tony did those many years ago, “Ahh…this is the place I want to be.”
About this location:
Join us for lunch, happy hour or dinner at our Avondale Islands Restaurant located off McDowell Road and 99th Street in the Gateway Pavilions Center.
Stop in to watch your sports teams on our great HD TVs. Our huge patio is perfect for large parties or just enjoying the desert sun. Islands offers the best burgers, fresh cut fries, specialty drinks and cold beer in the valley. And be sure to join us for happy hour specials weekdays from 4pm to 7pm in our bar.