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Islands Restaurant Carlsbad

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Surfer Starters14 dishes

Islands Nachos16.15

Jack & cheddar, jalapeños, tomatoes, smashed beans, sour cream & guacamole.

VegetarianGluten-free
Milk
Cheddar Fries13.35

Island fries covered with melted jack & cheddar, topped w/ scallions.

VegetarianGluten-free
Milk
Tempura Green Beans13.15

Served with ranch dipping sauce.

Vegetarian
EggsMilkWheat
Spinach Artichoke Dip16.35

Chopped spinach & artichoke hearts mixed with sautéed onion & garlic, served with chips.

VegetarianGluten-free
Milk
Beachside Sliders15.29

Four mini burgers w/ caramelized onions & ketchup. Served w/ Island Red sauce.

EggsMilkWheat
Onion Rings12.99

Seasoned with our own secret blend of spices.

Vegetarian
Wheat
Wings15.39

Six wings with your choice of traditional spicy buffalo, BBQ or teriyaki. Served with ranch.

Spicy
EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Tiki Tenders14.99

Crisp chicken tenders, served w/ ranch dressing.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Island Fries8.45

Seasoned with our own secret blend of spices.

VegetarianGluten-free
Small Island Fries3.65

Seasoned with our own secret blend of spices (small portion).

VegetarianGluten-free
Small Sweet Potato Fries3.69

Sweet potato fries (small portion).

VegetarianGluten-free
Large Sweet Potato Fries10.70

Sweet potato fries (large portion).

VegetarianGluten-free
Chips and Salsa5.99

Corn tortilla chips served with salsa.

VegetarianGluten-free
Chips, Guacamole & Salsa9.78

Corn tortilla chips served with guacamole and salsa.

VegetarianGluten-free

Tacos4 dishes

Three Northshore Tacos16.05

Three spicy chicken tacos w/ jack & cheddar, lettuce & pico de gallo.

Gluten-freeSpicy
MilkSoybeans
Three Yaki Tacos16.39

Three grilled chicken tacos w/ fresh pineapple, teriyaki sauce, jack & cheese.

MilkSoybeansWheat
Kalua Pork Tacos16.39

Three kalua pork tacos w/ salsa verde, fresh avocado, green cabbage.

Gluten-free
Three Island Fish Tacos16.05

Three Islands fried fish tacos w/ cabbage, cilantro, chipotle white sauce.

EggsFishMilkWheat

Burgers & Sandwiches14 dishes

Big Wave

Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard on a bun.

Wheat
Malibu Burger18.79

Cheddar, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Bleunami Burger18.55

Bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion & bleu cheese crumble.

EggsMilkWheat
Kilauea Burger19.50

Jalapeño & black pepper-crusted burger, jack cheese, Island reds, chipotle mayo.

EggsMilkWheat
Maui Burger18.89

Guacamole, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.

EggsMilkWheat
Hawaiian Burger18.79

Teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Hula Burger18.85

Sautéed mushrooms, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo.

EggsMilkWheat
Longboarder18.55

1000 Island dressing, cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, onion & tomato.

EggsFishMilkWheat
Pipeline Burger18.79

Chili, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & mustard.

MilkWheat
Shorebird Sandwich18.05

Grilled chicken breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.

EggsMilkWheat
Toucan Sandwich18.49

Grilled chicken breast, teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple, Swiss, lettuce, mayo.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Moa Crisp Sandwich18.69

Fried chicken breast, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, Swiss, red onion, lettuce, mayo.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Sandpiper Sandwich18.69

Grilled chicken breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, sautéed mushrooms & mayo.

EggsMilkWheat
Moa Kai (Tuna)15.35

White albacore tuna salad, cheddar, jack, lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo.

EggsFishMilkWheat

Soup & Salads1 dish

Kaanapali Kobb Salad18.49

Grilled & chilled chicken, crumbled all-natural hickory smoked bacon, mixed greens, croutons, dressing.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat

Salads7 dishes

Jungle Caesar Salad16.99

Grilled & chilled chicken, romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons.

EggsFishMilkWheat
Chop Chop Salad18.49

Fried chicken, all-natural hickory smoked bacon, avocado, jack & cheddar, mixed greens.

EggsFishMilkSoybeansWheat
China Coast Salad17.09

Grilled & chilled chicken, mandarin oranges, edamame, water chestnuts, sesame dressing.

Dairy-free
SoybeansWheatSesame
Small Garden Salad7.45

Mixed greens, shredded carrots, croutons & tomato. Served with dressing.

VegetarianDairy-free
Wheat
Small Caesar8.60

Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with dressing.

Vegetarian
EggsFishMilkWheat
Small Tortilla Soup7.99

Hearty soup w/ chicken, fresh vegetables, topped w/ jack & cheddar, avocado.

MilkWheat
Large Tortilla Soup13.75

Hearty soup w/ chicken, fresh vegetables, topped w/ jack & cheddar, avocado.

MilkWheat

Kids5 dishes

Jr Tiki Tenders9.45

Kids-sized chicken tenders (ranch dressing optional).

EggsSoybeansWheat
Jr Wave8.95

Kids-sized burger, no cheese.

Wheat
Jr Wave w/ Cheese9.45

Kids-sized cheeseburger.

MilkWheat
Sandcastle8.95

Kids-sized grilled cheese-style sandwich.

Vegetarian
MilkWheat
Jr Mac & Cheese8.95

Kids-sized macaroni & cheese.

Vegetarian
MilkWheat

Bowls4 dishes

Beach Bowl17.35

Grilled chicken, fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, edamame, water chestnuts, rice.

SoybeansWheat
Veggie Bowl14.19

Fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, edamame, water chestnuts, rice.

VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Soybeans
Burger Bowl16.69

Mixed greens w/ jack & cheddar, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and scallions.

VegetarianGluten-free
Milk
Baja Bowl

Choice of protein, white rice, jack & cheddar, smashed beans, green cabbage, salsa.

Gluten-free
MilkSoybeans

Aguas Frescas3 dishes

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 Smoothies5 dishes

Cool Breeze6.99

Coconut cream, pineapple, banana & strawberries.

Gluten-free
Milk
Lemon Freeze5.19

Frozen lemonade blended w/ a touch of ice cream.

Gluten-free
Milk
Root Beer Float5.89

Tillamook ice cream topped w/ Barq's Rootbeer.

Gluten-free
Milk
Island Shakes

Choice of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Oreo Mint ice cream.

MilkSoybeansWheat
Ultimate Chocolate Shake

Chocolate milkshake.

Gluten-free
Milk

Desserts5 dishes

Kona Pie10.55

Mocha-chocolate ice cream on a cookie crust & chocolate syrup swirl.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Chocolate Lava10.55

Fudge brownie topped w/ vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Ice Cream Sundae5.15

Two scoops of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, roasted almonds & whipped cream.

Gluten-free
EggsMilkTree Nuts
Fudge Brownie5.79

Warm fudge brownie topped w/ vanilla ice cream.

EggsMilkSoybeansWheat
Jr Sundae (No Nuts)

Kids-sized ice cream sundae without nuts.

Gluten-free
EggsMilk

Breads & Tortillas6 dishes

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 & Dressings16 dishes

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 Beverages12 dishes

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

Other22 dishes

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).

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