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:
Visit our San Diego Islands Restaurant located on Balboa just east of the 805, next to 24 Hr Fitness.
Love the feeling of a day at the beach with your family and friends? Escape to Islands for our beach-inspired menu offering the best burgers in San Diego. Island Fries are fresh cut daily and our tropical drinks and cold beer are the perfect partner for any menu item. Visit weekdays from 4pm to 7pm for happy hour for specials on your favorite appetizers and drinks.