Disclosure: I was invited to a blogger event at Islands Restaurant to sample their new summer menu and share with Toddler Trails fans. In no way did this alter my opinion about Islands or their menu items. All opinions are my own.
Last week a few blogger friends and I had the opportunity to check out the new Summer menu at Islands. I know you’ve been there, Islands Burgers is a delicious burger joint with the Hawaiian Island theme. To celebrate the season, they have added a few items you need to check out!
First, we’ll start with the summer drinks. Islands has added several new refreshing options like three kids of seasonal beer: Saint Archer Blond, Firestone Walker Solace and Sierra Nevada Summerfest. I’m not a beer drinker, so I’ll leave those up to you.
However, when it comes to Sangria – I’m on board. I sampled the Moonlight Sangria and I must say, it was really good. With Woodbridge Pinot Grigio, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, sweet and sour, pineapple juice and sprite, it was the perfect cocktail to start off lunch. Many of my fellow blogger friends tried the Sunset Sangria, the I-Shandy and the Ginger Berry Shandy – all seemed to favor the I-Shandy and the Sunset Sangria.
For Appetizers, I truly enjoy a good spinach and artichoke dip – now a delicious option served with fresh chips and salsa. And if you like tuna, you really need to order the Poke. Diced albacore tuna that is marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil and sambal, served over cabbage and topped with diced scallions and sesame seeds. We had them on fried wonton – let me just say, it was so good.
For our entree, we were served the Heat Wave. If you are a fan of spice, this is the burger for you!
The Heat Wave is loaded with grilled green chiles, fresh serrano chiles, pepper jack cheese, tomato, red onion and a spicy mayo. (fire extinguisher not included) I do not do well with spice, however, I did give the burger a try, that is, after I took off some of the chiles. With a hint of the heat, I actually did like it. So I recommend trying it – again, if you like “HOT”.
The Wiqui Waqui (love the name) was just delicious! A gorgeous salad loaded with grilled and chilled chicken breast, cheddar and jack cheese, tomatoes, red onion, jicama; tossed with ranch dressing and tortilla chips, bbq sauce and scallions. Certainly a new favorite of mine!
To finish off the luncheon, we were served the new summer shakes. The Coco Colada is a mix of Captain Morgan Rum, fresh pineapple, cream of coconut, vanilla shake and Myers’ Rum was very good – the pineapple being my favorite part. The Irish Shake was the hands down favorite of the group with Kahlua, Jameson Irish Whiskey, vanilla shake topped with whipped cream.
Islands has been one of my favorite restaurants for years. I’m one of those creatures of habits that usually orders the exact same thing every visit. Now, I have some new favorites – I’ll probably mix it up a bit and completely confuse my family!
GIVEAWAY
Two lucky Toddler Trails fans will win $25 gift cards to Islands Restaurants to try out their new summer menu.
Valid for US Residents only. All fans have an equal chance to win, however, you must enter to win. Winners will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and be notified via email. They have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be randomly selected the same way. Winners can only win once per month. Not liable for unclaimed prizes or fulfillment.
Thank you Islands for a great afternoon with friends!
The heat wave burger!
So you’re a “spicy” girl? You’ll love it!
I’ve never tried Poke, but after reading your review, I would love to give it a try!
I’m not a fan of their burgers and their salads are too big, so I usually stick to boring stuff like chicken strips. This post is encouraging me to spread my wings at Islands!
Tana, why not order with a friend or loved one and split? I also love their tacos!
I nearly always order tacos! The grilled veggie tacos are soooo good!
I almost always order tacos. The grilled veggie tacos are sooooo good. But I’d love to try their sangria!
The Heat Wave sounds delicious, minus the red onions! 🙂
I usually order the Yaki. I’m a fan of pineapple and teriyaki.
Yummy!
The wiqui wiqui – I love jicama in salads!
Last time I went, I got tacos and they were SO good.
I want to try the Wiqui Waqui! It looks delicious!
I usually order their grilled chicken sandwich.
I would be interested in trying the Wiqui Waqui salad.
We usually order one of their burgers, we switch it up a bit depending on our mood.
Poke
Coco Colada??? Sign me up!
I’m usually pretty traditional and just get the Big Wave. Gotta love the basic foundations of a burger. 😀
The Wiqui Waqui looks delicious!
I usually order the Shorebird sandwich; time to try something new!
really wanna try that poke!
I usually order the Toucan Chicken sandwich on a wheat bun.
I would try the Heat Wave
I usually order teriyaki chicken bowl
ooh, i wanna try the poke!
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The Heat Wave burger sounds delish!
I want to try the new Wiqui salad!
I usually get the tacos!
We Love Islands
We Love Islands soft tacos
I do too April, especially the fish tacos
It all looks good! I really want to try the Wiqui Waqui
The Heat Wave – yummm!
I usually get the Shorebird.
All of them! Looks delicious!
Coco Colada
I haven’t eaten Islands in about 4 years! If I won I would like to try the tacos since I had no idea they had that as an option. I would defiantly try the Veggie tacos.
I just HAVE to try the Poke!
You’re gonna love it!
the heat wave sounds yummy!
I usually get some type of burger.
I have not been to Island burger in about 20 years. But those pictures you have here, looks great. I would love to go and check it out with the family.
If I win I would like to try their salad and burgers and drink and shakes, LOL.
These new menu items look great! Thanks for sharing!
poke…POKE!!!! AND MORE POKE!!
I usually order burger or just a basket of fries and a drink.
I wanna try the coco colada! The wacky salad looks good, too 🙂
When I go to Islands, I usually order the Maui Burger with bacon!
Yumm -The wiqui salad please!
I usually order the China Coast salad.
The Wiqui Waqui looks really yummy!
I haven’t been there in years but I have had the Maui burger there! I love the new items on the menu so I need to go back soon 🙂
The Heat Wave burger sounds yummy!
I usually get the chicken tenders.
That salad looks amazing! I’ll try that!
Bring on the HEAT!
The Poke sounds delicious!
I usually order the Big Wave burger.
The burger looks delicious!
I usually order the burger with blue cheese.
I love anything spicy, so the Heat wave would definitely be my first thing to try!
Thanks for the contest!
The Poke is on my list of must try!
i usually get the veggie burger or turkey burger!
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I have to get fries every time!