Islands Restaurant Carlsbad
Last updated on 4/16/2026
Mexican
889 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States
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Surfer Starters
Islands Nachos
Jack & cheddar, jalapeños, tomatoes, smashed beans, sour cream & guacamole.
VegetarianGluten-free
Milk
16.15
Cheddar Fries
Island fries covered with melted jack & cheddar, topped w/ scallions.
VegetarianGluten-free
Milk
13.35
Tempura Green Beans
Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Vegetarian
EggsMilkWheat
13.15
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Chopped spinach & artichoke hearts mixed with sautéed onion & garlic, served with chips.
VegetarianGluten-free
Milk
16.35
Beachside Sliders
Four mini burgers w/ caramelized onions & ketchup. Served w/ Island Red sauce.
EggsMilkWheat
15.29
Onion Rings
Seasoned with our own secret blend of spices.
Vegetarian
Wheat
12.99
Wings
Six wings with your choice of traditional spicy buffalo, BBQ or teriyaki. Served with ranch.
Spicy
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
15.39
Tiki Tenders
Crisp chicken tenders, served w/ ranch dressing.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
14.99
Island Fries
Seasoned with our own secret blend of spices.
VegetarianGluten-free
8.45
Small Island Fries
Seasoned with our own secret blend of spices (small portion).
VegetarianGluten-free
3.65
Small Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries (small portion).
VegetarianGluten-free
3.69
Large Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries (large portion).
VegetarianGluten-free
10.70
Chips and Salsa
Corn tortilla chips served with salsa.
VegetarianGluten-free
5.99
Chips, Guacamole & Salsa
Corn tortilla chips served with guacamole and salsa.
VegetarianGluten-free
9.78
Tacos
Three Northshore Tacos
Three spicy chicken tacos w/ jack & cheddar, lettuce & pico de gallo.
Gluten-freeSpicy
MilkSoybeans
16.05
Three Yaki Tacos
Three grilled chicken tacos w/ fresh pineapple, teriyaki sauce, jack & cheese.
MilkSoybeansWheat
16.39
Kalua Pork Tacos
Three kalua pork tacos w/ salsa verde, fresh avocado, green cabbage.
Gluten-free
16.39
Three Island Fish Tacos
Three Islands fried fish tacos w/ cabbage, cilantro, chipotle white sauce.
EggsFishMilkWheat
16.05
Burgers & Sandwiches
Big Wave
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard on a bun.
Wheat
Malibu Burger
Cheddar, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
18.79
Bleunami Burger
Bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion & bleu cheese crumble.
EggsMilkWheat
18.55
Kilauea Burger
Jalapeño & black pepper-crusted burger, jack cheese, Island reds, chipotle mayo.
EggsMilkWheat
19.50
Maui Burger
Guacamole, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
EggsMilkWheat
18.89
Hawaiian Burger
Teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
18.79
Hula Burger
Sautéed mushrooms, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo.
EggsMilkWheat
18.85
Longboarder
1000 Island dressing, cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, onion & tomato.
EggsFishMilkWheat
18.55
Pipeline Burger
Chili, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard.
MilkWheat
18.79
Shorebird Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.
EggsMilkWheat
18.05
Toucan Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, mayo.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
18.49
Moa Crisp Sandwich
Fried chicken breast, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, Swiss, red onion, lettuce, mayo.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
18.69
Sandpiper Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, sautéed mushrooms & mayo.
EggsMilkWheat
18.69
Moa Kai (Tuna)
White albacore tuna salad, cheddar, jack, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.
EggsFishMilkWheat
15.35
Soup & Salads
Kaanapali Kobb Salad
Grilled & chilled chicken, crumbled all-natural hickory smoked bacon, mixed greens, croutons, dressing.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
18.49
Salads
Jungle Caesar Salad
Grilled & chilled chicken, romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons.
EggsFishMilkWheat
16.99
Chop Chop Salad
Fried chicken, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, avocado, jack & cheddar, mixed greens.
EggsFishMilkSoybeansWheat
18.49
China Coast Salad
Grilled & chilled chicken, mandarin oranges, edamame, water chestnuts, sesame dressing.
Dairy-free
SoybeansWheatSesame
17.09
Small Garden Salad
Mixed greens, shredded carrots, croutons & tomato. Served with dressing.
VegetarianDairy-free
Wheat
7.45
Small Caesar
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with dressing.
Vegetarian
EggsFishMilkWheat
8.60
Small Tortilla Soup
Hearty soup w/ chicken, fresh vegetables, topped w/ jack & cheddar, avocado.
MilkWheat
7.99
Large Tortilla Soup
Hearty soup w/ chicken, fresh vegetables, topped w/ jack & cheddar, avocado.
MilkWheat
13.75
Kids
Jr Tiki Tenders
Kids-sized chicken tenders (ranch dressing optional).
EggsSoybeansWheat
9.45
Jr Wave
Kids-sized burger, no cheese.
Wheat
8.95
Jr Wave w/ Cheese
Kids-sized cheeseburger.
MilkWheat
9.45
Sandcastle
Kids-sized grilled cheese-style sandwich.
Vegetarian
MilkWheat
8.95
Jr Mac & Cheese
Kids-sized macaroni & cheese.
Vegetarian
MilkWheat
8.95
Bowls
Beach Bowl
Grilled chicken, fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, edamame, water chestnuts, rice.
SoybeansWheat
17.35
Veggie Bowl
Fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, edamame, water chestnuts, rice.
VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Soybeans
14.19
Burger Bowl
Mixed greens w/ jack & cheddar, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and scallions.
VegetarianGluten-free
Milk
16.69
Baja Bowl
Choice of protein, white rice, jack & cheddar, smashed beans, green cabbage, salsa.
Gluten-free
MilkSoybeans
Aguas Frescas
Pineapple Agua Fresca
A refreshing combination of pineapple, prickly pear, and citrus juices.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Mango Passion Agua Fresca
A tropical mango Agua Fresca with a hint of passionfruit.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry lemonade.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Shakes and Smoothies
Cool Breeze
Coconut cream, pineapple, banana & strawberries.
Gluten-free
Milk
6.99
Lemon Freeze
Frozen lemonade blended w/ a touch of ice cream.
Gluten-free
Milk
5.19
Root Beer Float
Tillamook ice cream topped w/ Barq's Rootbeer.
Gluten-free
Milk
5.89
Island Shakes
Choice of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Oreo Mint ice cream.
MilkSoybeansWheat
Ultimate Chocolate Shake
Chocolate milkshake.
Gluten-free
Milk
Desserts
Kona Pie
Mocha-chocolate ice cream on a cookie crust & chocolate syrup swirl.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
10.55
Chocolate Lava
Fudge brownie topped w/ vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
10.55
Ice Cream Sundae
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, roasted almonds & whipped cream.
Gluten-free
EggsMilkTree Nuts
5.15
Fudge Brownie
Warm fudge brownie topped w/ vanilla ice cream.
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
5.79
Jr Sundae (No Nuts)
Kids-sized ice cream sundae without nuts.
Gluten-free
EggsMilk
Breads & Tortillas
Corn Tortilla
Corn-based tortilla.
Wheat
Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread.
Wheat
Flour Tortilla
Wheat flour tortilla.
SoybeansWheat
Slider Bun
Small slider bun.
MilkWheat
Kids Jr Bun
Kids-sized bun.
SoybeansWheat
Wheat Bun
Standard wheat burger bun.
SoybeansWheat
Sauces & Dressings
BBQ Sauce
Barbecue sauce.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Chipotle Aioli
Chipotle mayonnaise‑based sauce.
Gluten-freeSpicy
EggsMilk
Islands Salsa
House salsa.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise.
Gluten-free
Eggs
Pico de Gallo
Fresh tomato pico de gallo.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Salsa Verde
Green salsa.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Surfboarder BBQ Dressing
BBQ‑style salad dressing.
Gluten-free
EggsFish
Wing Sauce
Buffalo wing sauce.
Gluten-free
Milk
Yellow Mustard
Yellow mustard.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Bleu Cheese Dressing
Bleu cheese salad dressing.
VegetarianGluten-free
EggsMilk
Caesar Dressing
Caesar salad dressing.
VegetarianGluten-free
EggsFishMilk
Honey Mustard Dressing
Honey mustard dressing.
Gluten-free
Eggs
Italian Dressing
Italian vinaigrette.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
1000 Island Dressing
Thousand Island dressing.
Gluten-free
EggsFish
Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin sauce.
Gluten-free
SoybeansWheatSesame
Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce.
Gluten-free
SoybeansWheat
Alcoholic Beverages
Agave Old Fashioned
Agave‑sweetened old fashioned cocktail.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Big Island Iced Tea
Island‑style long iced tea cocktail.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Bloody Mary
Classic Bloody Mary cocktail.
Gluten-free
Fish
Deep Blue Sea Cocktail
Blue‑colored tropical cocktail.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Espresso Martini
Espresso‑based martini.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
High Noon
High Noon hard seltzer.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Islands Spritz
Islands signature spritz.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Kentucky Mule
Bourbon‑based mule cocktail.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Lava Flow
Tropical strawberry‑coconut rum cocktail.
Gluten-free
Tree Nuts
Mai Tai
Classic Mai Tai with rum and almond flavoring.
Gluten-free
Tree Nuts
Mangorita
Mango margarita.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Margarita Frozen
Frozen margarita.
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Other
Margarita Frozen Strawberry
Frozen strawberry margarita.
Margarita Light
Light margarita.
Margarita Rocks
Margarita on the rocks.
Mojito
Classic mojito cocktail.
Moscow Mule
Vodka-based Moscow mule.
Paradise Mule
Tropical mule cocktail.
Passion Paradise Margarita
Passionfruit margarita.
Piña Colada
Classic piña colada with rum, pineapple, and coconut.
Tree Nuts
Prickly Pear Margarita
Prickly pear margarita.
Shipwreck
Signature Shipwreck cocktail (contains coconut rum).
Tree Nuts
Sunset Colada
Sunset-style colada cocktail.
Tree Nuts
Sunset Margarita
Sunset-style margarita.
Tropical Flight
Tropical cocktail flight.
Truly Hard Seltzer
Truly hard seltzer.
Truly Pineapple
Truly pineapple hard seltzer.
Truly Wild Berry
Truly wild berry hard seltzer.
White Claw Hard Seltzer (12oz can)
White Claw hard seltzer, 12 oz can.
White Claw Hard Seltzer (per oz)
White Claw hard seltzer (by the ounce).
White Claw Mango (12oz can)
White Claw mango hard seltzer, 12 oz can.
White Claw Mango (per oz)
White Claw mango hard seltzer (by the ounce).
White Claw Black Cherry (12oz can)
White Claw black cherry hard seltzer, 12 oz can.
White Claw Black Cherry (per oz)
White Claw black cherry hard seltzer (by the ounce).