Islands Restaurant Vista

240 S Melrose Dr, Vista
(760) 631-1535

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Big Wave Burger and Fries
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Malibu Burger and Fries
Cheeseburger with Fries
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Blackened Fish Sandwich
Burger & Cheese Fries
Bacon Cheddar Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Beachside Sliders

Menu

Featured items
Big Wave
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard.
Malibu
Cheddar, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard
Tortilla Soup
A hearty soup with chicken, fresh vegetables, topped with jack cheese, avocado & tortilla strips.
Jr. Tiki Tenders
Jr. Wave W/ Cheese
Island Shakes
Kilauea
Jalapeno & black pepper-crusted burger, jack cheese, Island reds, chipotle aioli, lettuce & tomato.
Longboarder
1000 island dressing, cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, onion & tomato.
Bleunami
Bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion & bleu cheese crumbles.
Lemon Freeze
Frozen lemonade blended w/a touch of ice cream.
Beach 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. w/grilled chicken or grilled fish.
Shorebird
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.
Kona Pie
Perfect for sharing! Mocha almond fudge ice cream & cookie crust topped w/chocolate fudge, roasted almonds & a cherry.
Tiki Tenders
Crisp chicken tenders, served with ranch dressing
Hula
Sautéed mushrooms, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo
Cheddar Fries
Island fries covered with melted cheese & scallions.
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.
Chicken Club Wrap
Grilled & Chilled chicken, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, avocado, cheddar, jack, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing & BBQ sauce. Served in a flour tortilla.
Maui
Guacamole, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
Yaki
Three flour tortillas stuffed with grilled chicken, fresh pineapple, teriyaki sauce, cheddar, jack, lettuce & tomatoes.

Tortilla Beach
Tortilla Beach Bowl
Choice of protein, cilantro-lime rice, jack & cheddar blend, smashed beans, green cabbage, sherry-lime seasoned tortilla strips & pico de gallo. Served with salsa verde on the side.
Tortilla Beach Tacos
Choice of protein, 3 corn tortillas, jack & Cheddar blend, pineapple-cilantro slaw, avocado slices & limes. Served with salsa verde on the side.
Tortilla Beach Burrito
Choice of protein, flour tortilla, smashed beans, jack & cheddar blend, cilantro-lime rice & pico de gallo. Topped with salsa verde and pico de gallo.

Limited Time Only
Chip n' Dip Burger
French onion dip, lettuce, tomato, Havarti cheese, carmelized onions, and potato chips. Served with Islands fresh cut fries.
Caramel Apple Butter Cake
A rich butter cake with vanilla ice cream
Candy Cane Shake
A crushed peppermint and Oreo shake

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
Wings
Your choice of traditional spicy buffalo, BBQ or teriyaki. Served with carrots & ranch dressing
Beachside Sliders
Four mini burgers with caramelized onions & ketchup. Served with Island Reds & pickles.
Fresh Guacamole w/ Chips & Salsa
Truffle Fries
Tossed w/ truffle oil, sea salt & a parsley parmesan cheese blend. Served with truffle aioli.
Quesadilla
Flour Tortilla stuffed with cheddar, jack, green chiles & topped with scallions. Served with sides of sour cream, salsa & salsa verde.
Tempura Green Beans
Served with spicy soy aioli & pineapple chili dipping sauces.
Island Nachos
Cheddar, jack, jalapeños, tomatoes, smashed beans, sour cream & guacamole. Served with a side of salsa
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Chopped spinach & artichoke hearts mixed with sautéed onion & garlic in a creamy alfredo sauce. Served with warm chips & salsa.
Chips & Salsa
Sweet Potato Fries

Burgers
Malibu
Cheddar, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard
Big Wave
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard.
Hawaiian
Teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
Kilauea
Jalapeno & black pepper-crusted burger, jack cheese, Island reds, chipotle aioli, lettuce & tomato.
Longboarder
1000 island dressing, cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, onion & tomato.
Hula
Sautéed mushrooms, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo
Bleunami
Bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion & bleu cheese crumbles.
Impossible
Plant-based patty with avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & roasted garlic aioli
Maui
Guacamole, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
Pipeline
Chili, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard

Soup & Salads
Tortilla Soup
A hearty soup with chicken, fresh vegetables, topped with jack cheese, avocado & tortilla strips.
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.
Chop Chop
Fried chicken, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, avocado, hard cooked egg, tomatoes & scallions with mixed greens, corn, cucumber, cheddar & jack cheeses. Served with a side of our own Surfboarder BBQ dressing.
Small Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with a side of caesar dressing.
Jungle Caesar
Grilled & chilled chicken, romaine, 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)
Small Garden Salad
Mixed greens, shredded carrots, croutons, tomato & cucumbers. Served with your choice of dressing.

Sandwiches
Chicken Club Wrap
Grilled & Chilled chicken, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, avocado, cheddar, jack, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing & BBQ sauce. Served in a flour tortilla.
Moa Kai (Tuna)
White albacore tuna salad, cheddar, jack, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.
Moa Crisp
Fried chicken breast, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, Swiss, red onion, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing.
Shorebird
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.
Toucan
Grilled chicken breast, teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo.
The Wedge (BLT)
All-natural hickory smoked bacon, cheddar, jack, lettuce, tomato & mayo.
Huli Huli Crisp
Fried chicken breast, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, mayo & Island huli huli sauce.

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, grilled onions, pickled red onion & cotija cheese. Served with a side of salsa verde.

Beach Bowl
Beach 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. w/grilled chicken or grilled fish.
Veggie Bowl
Fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, snow peas, 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. Quesadilla
Jr. Wave Burger
Sandcastle (Grilled Cheese)
Jr. Macaroni & Cheese

Shakes & Smoothies
Lemon Freeze
Frozen lemonade blended w/a touch of ice cream.
Island Shakes
Cool Breeze Smoothie
Coconut cream, banana & strawberries
Root Beer Float
Candy Cane Shake
A crushed peppermint and Oreo shake

Desserts
Kona Pie
Perfect for sharing! Mocha almond fudge ice cream & cookie crust topped w/chocolate fudge, roasted almonds & a cherry.
Tres Leches Buttercake
A rich butter cake served with a tres leches topping (sweet milk), caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream.
Ice Cream Sundae
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, roasted almonds & a cherry.
Chocolate Lava
Perfect for sharing! Fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, roasted almonds & a cherry.
Fudge Brownie
Rich fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and powdered sugar.

20 oz Bottled Drinks
Coke Bottle
20 oz
Diet Coke Bottle
Sprite Bottle
20 oz
Topo Chico Bottle
Smart Water

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

Ethan, young dude with blonde hair, could use a mentor. Service was less than mediocre. It wasnt the worst service in the world and I wouldn't even recommend firing him, but management needs to mentor him. Not getting orders in, nachos came in at the end of the meal because he didn't get the order in when we ordered it, never asked if anyone needed refills on drinks, that's a common thing to be asking. When asked for a refill it took a long time to get it and he...
July 2025
Wow how the mighty have fallen. We have been going to islands forever and we're excited to get back there on our trip but it has changed so much I don't think we'll ever go back. First off we had chips and salsa, the chips were store bought and the salsa was definitely pace picante sauce. Then my son had chicken strips frozen pre packaged strips he barely ate any of them. Burger was good but so much smaller than they used to be and way more expensive. I can...
July 2025
Islands is one of those iconic chain restaurants that has truly stood the test of time, consistently delivering mouthwatering dishes that keep customers coming back for more. Our experience was made even better by our server, Nina, who was simply fantastic. She made sure we had everything we needed, seamlessly enhancing our dining experience.

We kicked things off with a heaping plate of nachos, and let me tell you, they were a game-changer. Picture crispy chips...
October 2024

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Islands Restaurant Vista

240 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081
(760) 631-1535