I've now been to this restaurant twice, once with a work meeting where they had us off to the right hand side of the entrance. Not particularly private, but still okay for the event.
It's not a particularly large restaurant in more temperate weather. I believe there is an option to sit outside at the rear of the restaurant.
Last time my wife and I went for a dinner on Halloween night. As usual it was packed and we had seats basically at a bar with a view out the front of the store which turned out to be quite nice.
Our server was quite fantastic to be honest. The place was packed and the food took quite some time to be served, but we enjoyed our time together. It wasn't that big of a deal.
When it arrived the halibut which was on special was quite fantastic as were the sides. My Wife ordered the steak medium. It was actually quite rare to be honest. We opted to not have it cooked more as we know how that usually turns out. For $43, that was quite disappointing.
We don't drink alcohol often, but did try a couple of specialty drinks which we enjoyed.
In general, I would consider this a special night out, not somewhere that you would go every weekend as the bill could get quite high, especially if you like to have several beverages with your meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Howard Salters Jr
Really enjoyed our time here. Went on a double date with some friends. Oysters were great along with the sea bass entree.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dina Gruschnevskaya
Hands down our favorite restaurant! Every dish is incredible. Highly recommended checking out their specials on Facebook- crab corn chowder is out of this world. Also try any of their rissotto dishes, they are always fantastic. Great desserts, you can't go wrong with any one of them. We come here for every celebration and whenever we want to treat ourselves. There is no other.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn MacIntosh
Would recommend upstairs have an additional server. The 2 tending bar and also responsible for covering seating upstairs were a bit overwhelmed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Judith Hardy
Absolutely delicious! While the menu is primarily seafood, there are lots of non-seafood options that are absolutely incredible! Had the tenderloin and it was absolutely incredible! My spouse had one of the specials of the day and was blown away! They also had a great selection of drinks, including mocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Domenick
Stopped by to try the oysters and drinks. We had 3 dozen of different flavors. The grilled borracho oysters and fried buffalo oysters were outstanding. The 3rd was great as well but don't recall which ones we ordered. Drinks were very good. It is a bit on the expensive side but i will say its worth it. May need to try an entree on the next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Sheffron
Great food. Raw James River & Down South baked oysters. Salmon and lobster rolls Great service from Jacob F.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marilyn Cox
My waiter made my birthday dinner very special! We had wahoo and lobster rolls. It was amazing service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger Kyle Moore
I'll be honest, when I first sat down and looked at the menu I was a little disappointed. I love seafood but I'm always skeptical about trying fish I've never had (I'm a child I know). The selection of fish was great, it just wasn't some that I've had before. But I was determined to make the best of the situation. When the waitor came over and told us the specials I was highly intrigued with the hanger steak. It's a cut of beef I've never had but I love all steak so I took a shot. It was SO GOOD! I highly recommend it. My wife ordered the lobster roll and she loved it. The whole restaurant looks like it was plucked from Charleston and placed in Spartanburg. It's a great atmosphere, with great service and great food. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Vakar
This experience turned out to be more surprising than I anticipated—in a good way. The food was excellent, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The restaurant had a lively, fun atmosphere, and the service was truly exceptional.
That said, I do have two complaints. First, the lobster Roll wasn’t worth ordering—it fell short compared to everything else. Second, the music felt completely out of place. I don’t mind EDM-style tracks, but we came for dinner, not a rave. The soundtrack really threw off the vibe and put a damper on an otherwise great evening.
Isla’s is unmatched in every category. Let’s start with the food and drinks - I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad thing here. From something as simple as fries to their lobster rolls or ravioli, it’s all done to perfection and made with top quality ingredients. The desserts are also to die for! Their cocktails are unique and fun, as well as, absolutely delicious. The bar takes pride in putting out the best looking and best tasting drinks in the area. Their espresso martini is a must try. Next, the service. If anything could top the food and drinks it’s the service. I’ve never met a more attentive (and fun) group of people. The servers are always kind and accommodating and the bartenders make sitting at the bar an experience like no other. I’ve never had a less than wonderful interaction with anyone in there- hosts, servers, bartenders, management- they are all wonderful people. Bring all of that together in a beautiful restaurant and you have a great atmosphere to enjoy dinner and drinks for any occasion. 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Odom
Oysters were delicious! I got the New York strip special and lemon mascarpone cake. Enjoyed everything. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Swayngim
Such a fantastic vibe… Sit at the bar, and let Albie and Primo do what they do. The drinks are next level. The service is personal and engaging. Their recommendations on the menu are perfect. We absolutely adore these guys, and every time we get to go, we love it more. One of our most favorite places to go. Always a great night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J T
We were in town this past weekend moving our son into the Wofford dorms and decided to stop here before heading back to our hotel for the night. After a long, exhausting day, we were ready to just crash — but that all changed the moment we sat down. Our server, Molly, was absolutely incredible. She brought such a sense of refreshment and energy to our table that it turned our entire evening around. The oysters and entrees were just as impressive, perfectly complementing the outstanding service. This was hands down one of our best dining experiences ever. We’ve already booked a reservation for our next visit to Spartanburg, and we can’t wait to come back again and again. Truly a fabulous experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joy Hernandez
Delicious lobster rolls and perfectly cooked oysters on the half shell! Disappointed the steamer was down so no steamed oysters, but the amazing espresso martinis (too many to count!) made up for it. Great food, great drinks, great night.
I've now been to this restaurant twice, once with a work meeting where they had us off to the right hand side of the entrance. Not particularly private, but still okay for the event.
It's not a particularly large restaurant in more temperate weather. I believe there is an option to sit outside at the rear of the restaurant.
Last time my wife and I went for a dinner on Halloween night. As usual it was packed and we had seats basically at a bar with a view out the front of the store which turned out to be quite nice.
Our server was quite fantastic to be honest. The place was packed and the food took quite some time to be served, but we enjoyed our time together. It wasn't that big of a deal.
When it arrived the halibut which was on special was quite fantastic as were the sides. My Wife ordered the steak medium. It was actually quite rare to be honest. We opted to not have it cooked more as we know how that usually turns out. For $43, that was quite disappointing.
We don't drink alcohol often, but did try a couple of specialty drinks which we enjoyed.
In general, I would consider this a special night out, not somewhere that you would go every weekend as the bill could get quite high, especially if you like to have several beverages with your meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Really enjoyed our time here. Went on a double date with some friends. Oysters were great along with the sea bass entree.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down our favorite restaurant! Every dish is incredible. Highly recommended checking out their specials on Facebook- crab corn chowder is out of this world. Also try any of their rissotto dishes, they are always fantastic. Great desserts, you can't go wrong with any one of them.
We come here for every celebration and whenever we want to treat ourselves. There is no other.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would recommend upstairs have an additional server. The 2 tending bar and also responsible for covering seating upstairs were a bit overwhelmed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely delicious! While the menu is primarily seafood, there are lots of non-seafood options that are absolutely incredible! Had the tenderloin and it was absolutely incredible! My spouse had one of the specials of the day and was blown away! They also had a great selection of drinks, including mocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by to try the oysters and drinks. We had 3 dozen of different flavors. The grilled borracho oysters and fried buffalo oysters were outstanding. The 3rd was great as well but don't recall which ones we ordered. Drinks were very good. It is a bit on the expensive side but i will say its worth it. May need to try an entree on the next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Raw James River & Down South baked oysters. Salmon and lobster rolls Great service from Jacob F.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My waiter made my birthday dinner very special! We had wahoo and lobster rolls. It was amazing service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'll be honest, when I first sat down and looked at the menu I was a little disappointed. I love seafood but I'm always skeptical about trying fish I've never had (I'm a child I know). The selection of fish was great, it just wasn't some that I've had before. But I was determined to make the best of the situation. When the waitor came over and told us the specials I was highly intrigued with the hanger steak. It's a cut of beef I've never had but I love all steak so I took a shot. It was SO GOOD! I highly recommend it. My wife ordered the lobster roll and she loved it. The whole restaurant looks like it was plucked from Charleston and placed in Spartanburg. It's a great atmosphere, with great service and great food. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This experience turned out to be more surprising than I anticipated—in a good way. The food was excellent, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The restaurant had a lively, fun atmosphere, and the service was truly exceptional.
That said, I do have two complaints. First, the lobster Roll wasn’t worth ordering—it fell short compared to everything else. Second, the music felt completely out of place. I don’t mind EDM-style tracks, but we came for dinner, not a rave. The soundtrack really threw off the vibe and put a damper on an otherwise great evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Isla’s is unmatched in every category. Let’s start with the food and drinks - I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad thing here. From something as simple as fries to their lobster rolls or ravioli, it’s all done to perfection and made with top quality ingredients. The desserts are also to die for! Their cocktails are unique and fun, as well as, absolutely delicious. The bar takes pride in putting out the best looking and best tasting drinks in the area. Their espresso martini is a must try. Next, the service. If anything could top the food and drinks it’s the service. I’ve never met a more attentive (and fun) group of people. The servers are always kind and accommodating and the bartenders make sitting at the bar an experience like no other. I’ve never had a less than wonderful interaction with anyone in there- hosts, servers, bartenders, management- they are all wonderful people. Bring all of that together in a beautiful restaurant and you have a great atmosphere to enjoy dinner and drinks for any occasion. 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oysters were delicious! I got the New York strip special and lemon mascarpone cake. Enjoyed everything. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a fantastic vibe… Sit at the bar, and let Albie and Primo do what they do. The drinks are next level. The service is personal and engaging. Their recommendations on the menu are perfect. We absolutely adore these guys, and every time we get to go, we love it more. One of our most favorite places to go. Always a great night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were in town this past weekend moving our son into the Wofford dorms and decided to stop here before heading back to our hotel for the night. After a long, exhausting day, we were ready to just crash — but that all changed the moment we sat down. Our server, Molly, was absolutely incredible. She brought such a sense of refreshment and energy to our table that it turned our entire evening around. The oysters and entrees were just as impressive, perfectly complementing the outstanding service. This was hands down one of our best dining experiences ever. We’ve already booked a reservation for our next visit to Spartanburg, and we can’t wait to come back again and again. Truly a fabulous experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious lobster rolls and perfectly cooked oysters on the half shell! Disappointed the steamer was down so no steamed oysters, but the amazing espresso martinis (too many to count!) made up for it. Great food, great drinks, great night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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