Islands Restaurant Carmel Mountain

12224 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego
(858) 485-8075

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Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Basket of Island Fries
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Sweet Potato Fries
Longboarder Burger
Impossible Burger
Northshore Tacos
Chop Chop Salad
Root Beer Float
Gluten Free Bun

Menu

Burgers
Big Wave
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard.
Kilauea
Jalapeno & black pepper-crusted burger, jack cheese, Island reds, chipotle aioli, lettuce & tomato.
Longboarder
1000 island dressing, cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, onion & tomato.
Maui
Guacamole, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
Malibu
Cheddar, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard
Hawaiian
Teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
Bleunami
Bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion & bleu cheese crumbles.

Limited Time Only
Summer Berry Salad
Grilled & chilled chicken, fresh strawberries, feta cheese, and slivered almonds, served with a side of strawberry vinaigrette.
Strawberry Butter Cake
A rich butter cake topped with fresh strawberry puree topping, & vanilla ice cream

Family Meals
Slider Box - Family Meal
9 build-your-own mini burgers with Island Reds, caramelized onions, 1000 island dressing, pickles & ketchup.
Tortilla Soup - Family Meal
A family-sized serving of our famous hearty soup with chicken & fresh vegetables & sides of jack cheese, avocado & seasoned tortilla strips. Served with tortilla chips, guacamole & salsa. Serves 4

Surfer Starters
Island Fries
Seasoned with our own secret blend of spices!
Cheddar Fries
Island fries covered with melted cheese & scallions.
Tiki Tenders
Crisp chicken tenders, served with ranch dressing
Beachside Sliders
Four mini burgers with caramelized onions & ketchup. Served with Island Reds & pickles.
Wings
Your choice of traditional spicy buffalo, BBQ or teriyaki. Served with celery & ranch dressing
Island Nachos
Cheddar, jack, jalapeños, tomatoes, smashed beans, sour cream & guacamole. Served with a side of salsa
Tempura Green Beans
Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Chopped spinach & artichoke hearts mixed with sautéed onion & garlic in a creamy alfredo sauce. Served with warm chips & salsa.
Sweet Potato Fries
Fresh Guacamole w/ Chips & Salsa
Chips & Salsa

Soup & Salads
Tortilla Soup
A hearty soup with chicken, fresh vegetables, topped with jack cheese, avocado & tortilla strips.
Chop Chop
Fried chicken, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, avocado, hard cooked egg, tomatoes & scallions with mixed greens, cheddar & jack cheeses. Served with a side of our own Surfboarder BBQ dressing.
Small Garden Salad
Mixed greens, shredded carrots, croutons & tomato. Served with your choice of dressing.
Jungle Caesar
Grilled & chilled chicken, romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with a side of caesar dressing.
Small Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with a side of caesar dressing.
Kaanapali Kobb
Grilled & chilled chicken, crumbled all-natural hickory smoked bacon, fresh avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, chopped hard cooked egg, tomatoes, scallions & mixed greens. Served with a side of kobb dressing (creamy vinaigrette)
China Coast
Grilled & chilled chicken, mandarin oranges, edamame, water chestnuts, carrots, fried noodles, sesame seeds, scallions & mixed greens. Served with a side of sesame dressing.

Sandwiches
Moa Crisp
Fried chicken breast, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, Swiss, red onion, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing.
Moa Kai (Tuna)
White albacore tuna salad, cheddar, jack, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.
Shorebird
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.
Toucan
Grilled chicken breast, teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo.

Tacos
Fish
Three corn tortillas stuffed with cabbage, cilantro, chipotle white sauce & pico de gallo.
Northshore
Three flour tortillas stuffed with spicy chicken, cheddar, jack, lettuce & pico de gallo. Served with a side of salsa.
Yaki
Three flour tortillas stuffed with grilled chicken, fresh pineapple, teriyaki sauce, cheddar, jack, lettuce & tomatoes.
Kalua Pork
Three corn tortillas stuffed with kalua pork, salsa verde, fresh avocado, green cabbage, and grilled onions. Served with a side of salsa verde.

Bowls
Burger Bowl
Mixed greens with jack & cheddar blend, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and scallions. Topped with a sliced burger patty. Served with house-made ranch dressing.
Baja Bowl
Choice of protein, white rice, jack & cheddar blend, smashed beans, green cabbage, sherry-lime seasoned tortilla strips & pico de gallo. Served with salsa verde on the side.
Beach Bowl
Grilled chicken, fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, edamame, water chestnuts, red onion, broccoli & diced scallions. Served over white rice. Available with teriyaki or hoisin sauce.
Veggie Bowl
Fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, edamame, water chestnuts, red onion, broccoli & diced scallions. Served over white rice. Available with teriyaki or hoisin sauce.

Kids
Jr. Tiki Tenders
Jr. Wave W/ Cheese
Jr. Macaroni & Cheese
Sandcastle (Grilled Cheese)
Jr. Wave Burger

Shakes & Smoothies
Island Shakes
Lemon Freeze
Frozen lemonade blended w/a touch of ice cream.
Cool Breeze Smoothie
Coconut cream, banana & strawberries
Root Beer Float

Desserts
Chocolate Lava
Perfect for sharing! Fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, roasted almonds & a cherry.
Kona Pie
Perfect for sharing! Mocha almond fudge ice cream & cookie crust topped w/chocolate fudge, roasted almonds & a cherry.
Fudge Brownie
Rich fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and powdered sugar.
Ice Cream Sundae
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, roasted almonds & a cherry.

Iced Tea
Fresh Brewed Regular Iced Tea (unsweet)
Fountain FUZE Raspberry Tea (sweet)
Fountain Gold Peak Green Tea (sweet)
Fresh Brewed Passion Fruit Iced Tea (unsweet)
Arnold Palmer (regular iced tea & lemonade)

Lemonade
Fountain Minute-Maid Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade

Fruit Juice
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice

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Recent Reviews

I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the French fries — perfectly crispy and flavorful. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming; they went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and even helped me when I needed it the most. Their warmth and genuine care made the whole visit unforgettable. I truly recommend this place to anyone looking not only for great food, but also for exceptional service.
August 2025
Always a fun, casual place with good food and drinks. Fun bar area with sports on the TVs, then plenty of table seating with TVs showing surfing, snowboarding, etc. Extensive menu so lots to choose from.
August 2025
We love Islands, always stop by when we are in town. Service was excellent and the outdoor patio was really nice. My wife and I both went with the Toucan sandwiches, super tasty and the basket of fries is more than you can eat. Loved the location and parking options.
July 2025

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Islands Restaurant Carmel Mountain

12224 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-8075