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Islands Restaurant Carlsbad

Islands Restaurant Carlsbad Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks at Carlsbad offers a casual dining experience with a unique beach vibe, specializing in their all-natural burgers, fresh cut fries, ice-cold draft beer, and specialty tropical drinks. This burger restaurant is perfect for families and groups with kid-friendly services, takeout, and waiter service available. Come in your casual attire to enjoy the island-inspired atmosphere.
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Sharp, melty, and worth celebrating.It’s National Cheese Day, so you know what to do. 🧀
06/04/2026

Sharp, melty, and worth celebrating.
It’s National Cheese Day, so you know what to do. 🧀

Meet your new Lunch Break obsession 🌴Pacific Rim - grilled chicken with pineapple, edamame, avocado, sesame seeds, and 4...
06/02/2026

Meet your new Lunch Break obsession 🌴

Pacific Rim - grilled chicken with pineapple, edamame, avocado, sesame seeds, and 48g of protein.

What are you digging into first?

Celebrate National Burger Day your way. 🍔Order your go-to burger or try a new favorite, and enjoy FREE delivery with pro...
05/28/2026

Celebrate National Burger Day your way. 🍔

Order your go-to burger or try a new favorite, and enjoy FREE delivery with promo code BURGERDAY on all direct online & app orders now through Sunday.
Fresh-cut fries already included.

Valid only on orders placed through the Islands website or app from 5/28 - 5/31. Minimum $40 purchase required. Not valid for third-party delivery. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

05/21/2026

No self control when it comes to chips & salsa, especially when they’re FREE. If you’re a loyalty member, you get free chips & salsa all month in May with any $5 purchase

05/20/2026

Spectacular, give me 14 of them. Toasted Coconut and Prickly Pear are doing the most with their $10 Margarita Month specials.

05/17/2026

We wanted a hype edit. Gen Z gave us… 15 seconds of carbonation sounds

05/13/2026

Meet the Volcano Burger — stacked, saucy, spicy, and not here to play.
Handle with caution (or don’t 😏)

05/11/2026

It's time to gather & have a yapping session

Mom said share… but we’re not making any promises 🍔💅Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmas, and mother figures 💗
05/10/2026

Mom said share… but we’re not making any promises 🍔💅
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmas, and mother figures 💗

Are you more of a meat or a cheese lover? 👀No wrong answers
05/08/2026

Are you more of a meat or a cheese lover? 👀
No wrong answers

Margarita Month is calling… 🍹🌴Two ways to sip your way through it:🥥 Toasted Coconut Margarita – smooth, a little tropica...
05/05/2026

Margarita Month is calling… 🍹🌴
Two ways to sip your way through it:
🥥 Toasted Coconut Margarita – smooth, a little tropical, dangerously easy to love
🌺 Prickly Pear Margarita – bright, juicy, and just the right amount of bold
Both for $10 all month long.
Which one are you starting with 👀

Margarita Month is calling… 🍹🌴Two ways to sip your way through it:🥥 Toasted Coconut Margarita – smooth, a little tropica...
05/05/2026

Margarita Month is calling… 🍹🌴
Two ways to sip your way through it:
🥥 Toasted Coconut Margarita – smooth, a little tropical, dangerously easy to love
🌺 Prickly Pear Margarita – bright, juicy, and just the right amount of bold
Both for $10 all month long.
Which one are you starting with 👀

05/05/2026

The edge is gone when you’re in the club
Free chips & salsa all May
Loyalty members only

Turn up the heat 🌋🔥The Volcano Burger is bringing the fire for a limited time.Pepper jack, fresh and fried jalapeños, a ...
05/04/2026

Turn up the heat 🌋🔥
The Volcano Burger is bringing the fire for a limited time.
Pepper jack, fresh and fried jalapeños, a crispy onion ring, and that sweet & spicy huli huli sauce. 🤤
Balanced with lettuce, tomato, and mayo so every bite hits just right.
Get it while it’s hot. 🌶️

04/25/2026

Your personality, but make it a tee 👕
🍺 🍹 🌴
Comment your vibe below 👇
$10 flash sale. Limited time only.

Friendly reminder: good people get Mai Tais. that’s the rule.
04/22/2026

Friendly reminder: good people get Mai Tais. that’s the rule.

It's pretty easy tbh Happy Hour every day, 3-6:30 pm in the entire restaurant!
04/17/2026

It's pretty easy tbh

Happy Hour every day, 3-6:30 pm in the entire restaurant!

04/17/2026

bffs f4ever💞

04/15/2026

The only return I care about is cheddar fries
$10 off your $40+ online order

Step 1: Spend $40+ 🍔
Step 2: Use code TAXDAY at checkout 💸
Step 3: Enjoy $10 off and kick back 🌴

Only valid on online orders for curbside pickup, take out, or delivery from islandsrestaurants.com. Not valid on third-party delivery. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Sorry, my hands are preoccupied
04/12/2026

Sorry, my hands are preoccupied

04/09/2026

A Malibu burger with an egg or Hawaiian will solve this

04/06/2026

Championship game is set 🏀🔥
UConn vs Michigan
Comment who you have 👇
Then pull up for all-night happy hour (3pm–close) on 4/6 🍹

Four drinks. Final Four. April 4.Four drinks. Final Four. April 4.Four drinks. Final Four. April 4.The math is mathing 🍹...
04/04/2026

Four drinks. Final Four. April 4.
Four drinks. Final Four. April 4.
Four drinks. Final Four. April 4.
The math is mathing 🍹🌴
$10 Tropical Flights, one day only, 4/4.

Address

889 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA
92011

To get to the location at Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad, you can take public transport via the Route 325 bus or drive yourself and park in the lot nearby. If you choose to drive, take the exit for Palomar Airport Road from either I-5 or CA-78. Once on Palomar Airport Road, continue until you reach the destination. If taking public transportation, exit at the stop nearest to Palomar Airport Road and walk towards the area.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 9:30pm
Thursday 11am - 9:30pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+1 760-602-9898

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What people say

Islands Restaurant Carlsbad on Palomar Airport Road is a must-visit for anyone looking for a casual dining experience with an island vibe. This burger restaurant and bar & grill specializes in all-natural burgers, fresh cut fries, ice-cold draft beer, and specialty tropical drinks. The atmosphere is relaxed and beachy, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a long day.

One of the highlights of Islands Restaurant Carlsbad is their epic Beer Flight. It's the perfect way to dive into the world of flavors and try something new. And if you're a fan of their delicious food, you'll be happy to know that their Fan Favorites are back! Savor the flavors you've been craving with their limited-time menu items.

But let's not forget about National Cheese Day! Islands Restaurant Carlsbad celebrated this cheesy holiday in style with their mouth-watering cheeseburgers. And if you're looking for something tropical, be sure to check out their sneak peek of the magnificent Tropical Flight featuring Deep Blue Sea, Mai Tai, Big Island Iced Tea, and Shipwreck.

If you're on a budget, don't worry! Lunch Break at Islands Restaurant Carlsbad is from 11 am-2 pm Monday through Friday, and everything on the menu is under $11. So gather your crew and head over to Islands Restaurant Carlsbad for an unforgettable dining experience.

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