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 Mira Mesa Islands Restaurant located in the Mira Mesa Marketplace, next to Regal Stadium 18 theater.
The perfect stop for a bite before a movie or drinks after, Islands has the best burgers, specialty drinks and cold beer in Mira Mesa. The large, open bar is great for watching sports with the coldest local beer in town. A spacious patio is the best way to enjoy a beautiful San Diego day with family and friends. Join us for happy hour specials weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.