Islanders Restaurant

Amazing food! Best on the island

Slow service, cold food, waited over an hour for our food that was way overpriced !Told the truth in Google review and the owner was rude in response.Read all reviews not good and MANY had the same terrible experience like ours. I wouldn't waste your money or time at this restaurant! Definitely not worth it!

2 tables that arrived 20+ minutes after us both got service after us. Just me and a small child. No drink 30+ minutes. Even after i asked if we had been forgotten it would still be “a few minutes” before Val could get to us…she never came. I’ve been coming here for 20+ years…it’s always been bad but never that bad like tonight.

Also had shrimp poboy and fries with water. Was all good.

We went for lunch during the week and nobody was there. We had quick service and promptly ordered Pelican Eggs- fried deviled eggs and drinks (their Beach Crack was fantastic!). Our main entrees were fish of the day, ahi tuna tacos (I didn’t think they would be so good but they were!), and a salad for my vegetarian daughter. I was able to substitute their seafood gumbo for my side with an up charge. We enjoyed it so much we’re going back tonight for dinner.

I would have given a higher review, but 4 out of 8 of us all got diarrhea immediately after eating here ? the food was good until that happened. The drinks seemed to have very little alcohol in them and everyone was disappointed. The service was decent and the ambiance was nice but again, diarrhea is kind of a moodkiller.

Menu had an amazing amount of choices. Food quality was better than expected. Place a little busy, food quality made up for it. Seafood sampler was done really well and had significant amount of fresh seafood.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Calamari, Seafood

For our first visit We had a nice experience for lunch, super friendly, attentive staff, fairly priced. 2 outdoor decks and inside seating as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari, Spinach Crab Dip, Island Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp PO Boy, Seafood, Shrimp and Grits, Islanders Seafood Sampler

So overall this was a nice place! The fact they allowed my dog out on the patio was the number one reason I came. The server was really sweet! The food was mid. Took an hour to get our food. Food was mediocre. My dog liked her chicken strips though and the onion rings were good. There was a group with really crazy wild kids and that was very annoying. Aside from that, it was a nice atmosphere and I would go back regardless of the food being mid.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Island Seafood Gumbo

Ate outdoors since we have a baby that gets a little crazy occasionally; glad we did! relaxing island feel, delicious food, perfectly fried and flavorful. By far the best place to eat on Dauphin Island that we have been to. Top shelf margaritas are pretty good too! We will be regulars whenever we are in town for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari

I got the burger, thinking I was going to be lame. The patty was about 3/4" thick and cooked perfectly. Very good. The staff was very nice and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not sure why this restaurant isn't a 4.5 or better. I've only been here in the off season. If others are worried about wait times, they shouldn't be vacationing on an island with limited access where there's only 3 restaurants. Just my $.02. I've flown in to the local airport and the staff will even come pick you up and take you back. Great little spot with good food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They had a nice deck that was dog friendly and even brought our dog a pup cup with bacon on it. He loved it.

We had a burger and a chicken breast for our dinner. Both were big portions and filled us up.

Great wait staff and food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The atmosphere is great, food was amazing!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Went to eat there today at 730, and they closed at 9. The lady taking names was extremely rude. She was wearing a blue Jamey Johnson shirt. She had a terrible attitude with not only me but one of the waitresses. She was yelling at her with me standing right there. Very unprofessional. Then she looked at me and said, "How many?" I said 6 she looked up at me and said. "OH NO, I CAN'T TAKE 6" and just starred at me. I just walked out and left. That's the 1st time while here that I've come across a rude person. It's like they don't want vacationers around here. But we are helping her to get a paycheck by coming to "eat" or at least trying to.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1