We stopped at this little diner on a whim and it did not disappoint! We ate here several times on our recent vacation to Surf City. My three boys cannot stop talking about how amazing the burgers and onion rings were and my husband can’t stop raving about the relish on his burger! It was so much fun checking out all of the vintage decor and listening to music on the juke box! We wish so much we could eat here all the time or find a place just like it back home! We will be back on our next vacation!
Kimberly Ogden
We took the whole family here for a delicious lunch! The burgers were full
Of flavor and juicy. The kids enjoyed looking at the oldies memorabilia on the walls. The service was friendly and fast too. We will definitely return.
Jamie B
Great food and ice cream! Diner style vibes. Go every year. Enjoyed it a lot.
Bradley Smart
While the service was friendly and helpful the food wasn't as good as the price. I was hoping for a thicker burger and fresher bacon than what I received. The milkshake, while made with Hershey Ice Cream, was delicious. Even the gravy was good but the fries were minimal.
Jennifer Souders
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A nostalgic gem with the best fries on the island—hands down.
Island Delights is exactly what you want in a classic burger-and-ice-cream spot: simple, delicious, and full of charm. The cheeseburgers are always hot, juicy, and cooked just right—nothing fancy, just done right. And the fries? Easily the best on the island. Crispy, golden, and perfectly salted every time.
I love the old-school, nostalgic vibe—it feels like stepping into a beach-town time capsule in the best way. Friendly staff, quick service, and a great spot to cool off with some ice cream scoops or a milkshake after a long day.
Whether you’re craving comfort food or just want to chill in a place that feels like summer, Island Delights delivers. A must-stop if you’re anywhere near the area.
Ray Philbrick
small portions with island prices.. my chicken salad sandwich was flavorless and the amount of chicken salad that was dispensed onto plain white toasted bread was very small.. not to mention the atmosphere did nothing for me... this is the beach, not an antique sideshow..
Lambo torres
This place is really good, the ice cream was really good and the nostalgia of the place felt nice, service was really good, my friend works here also but i didn’t get to see him, 10/10 place would recommend
Tony Degenova
Best cheeseburgers and gravy fries on this side of the ocean!
Karlyle
Incredible hamburger! It's one of the best in the Wilmington area, and the ice cream is great too! Very friendly staff!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Splits, Burgers, French Fries, Cheeseburger
Stacy Elofir
So cute. Came for ice cream with my grown kids and we spent 30 minutes exploring the decor. Super fun, came back for lunch. Delish.
Kid-friendliness: Everything on the menu is basically kid friendly- the pulled pork is amazing!!
Recommended dishes: Burgers
Shane Varughese
If you’re looking for a diner type vibe / a great spot for burgers and milkshakes, this is it! The spot has some nice little games for kids and makes great burgers and ice cream! Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burgers, 22 Flavors of Hand Dipped Ice Cream, French Fries, Cheeseburger
Waynette Cox
The food was fresh & hot. The server was friendly. Easy on the wallet. Will return to try some more items on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rhonda and Mitch Jackson
Great food! Old diner atmosphere. Service was good. Prices are a little high. (Cheeseburger, fries, and water..$13.00. ) I think it was worth it considering the quality of their food. Likes that they had outside sitting as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Burgers
Sebastian Beetz
Nice old-times atmosphere in the restaurant. Food was far too expensive for the portions. The chili cheese fries were sloppy. Pulled pork came without BBQ sauce - who dies that? The slaw as side in a tiny little cup. I’ll never come back.
We stopped at this little diner on a whim and it did not disappoint! We ate here several times on our recent vacation to Surf City. My three boys cannot stop talking about how amazing the burgers and onion rings were and my husband can’t stop raving about the relish on his burger! It was so much fun checking out all of the vintage decor and listening to music on the juke box! We wish so much we could eat here all the time or find a place just like it back home! We will be back on our next vacation!
We took the whole family here for a delicious lunch! The burgers were full Of flavor and juicy. The kids enjoyed looking at the oldies memorabilia on the walls. The service was friendly and fast too. We will definitely return.
Great food and ice cream! Diner style vibes. Go every year. Enjoyed it a lot.
While the service was friendly and helpful the food wasn't as good as the price. I was hoping for a thicker burger and fresher bacon than what I received. The milkshake, while made with Hershey Ice Cream, was delicious.
Even the gravy was good but the fries were minimal.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A nostalgic gem with the best fries on the island—hands down.
Island Delights is exactly what you want in a classic burger-and-ice-cream spot: simple, delicious, and full of charm. The cheeseburgers are always hot, juicy, and cooked just right—nothing fancy, just done right. And the fries? Easily the best on the island. Crispy, golden, and perfectly salted every time.
I love the old-school, nostalgic vibe—it feels like stepping into a beach-town time capsule in the best way. Friendly staff, quick service, and a great spot to cool off with some ice cream scoops or a milkshake after a long day.
Whether you’re craving comfort food or just want to chill in a place that feels like summer, Island Delights delivers. A must-stop if you’re anywhere near the area.
small portions with island prices.. my chicken salad sandwich was flavorless and the amount of chicken salad that was dispensed onto plain white toasted bread was very small.. not to mention the atmosphere did nothing for me... this is the beach, not an antique sideshow..
This place is really good, the ice cream was really good and the nostalgia of the place felt nice, service was really good, my friend works here also but i didn’t get to see him, 10/10 place would recommend
Best cheeseburgers and gravy fries on this side of the ocean!
Incredible hamburger! It's one of the best in the Wilmington area, and the ice cream is great too! Very friendly staff!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Splits, Burgers, French Fries, Cheeseburger
So cute. Came for ice cream with my grown kids and we spent 30 minutes exploring the decor. Super fun, came back for lunch. Delish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Kid-friendliness: Everything on the menu is basically kid friendly- the pulled pork is amazing!!
Recommended dishes: Burgers
If you’re looking for a diner type vibe / a great spot for burgers and milkshakes, this is it! The spot has some nice little games for kids and makes great burgers and ice cream! Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burgers, 22 Flavors of Hand Dipped Ice Cream, French Fries, Cheeseburger
The food was fresh & hot. The server was friendly. Easy on the wallet. Will return to try some more items on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Old diner atmosphere. Service was good. Prices are a little high. (Cheeseburger, fries, and water..$13.00. ) I think it was worth it considering the quality of their food. Likes that they had outside sitting as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Burgers
Nice old-times atmosphere in the restaurant. Food was far too expensive for the portions. The chili cheese fries were sloppy. Pulled pork came without BBQ sauce - who dies that? The slaw as side in a tiny little cup. I’ll never come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
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