Islands Restaurant

3 ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers
Safety Rating
2 ratings

As rated by the community

240 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

This establishment is not celiac safe at all. I spoke with the manager and they said there is a high risk of cc with their food and she advised me to eat somewhere else. Apparently, they no longer have a gf fryer etc.

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Taste
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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
8 years ago

I called ahead to confirm prep procedures and the manager assured me they had good protocols. when I got there I asked for a gf menu, not too many choices but I went about my way asking questions like normal especially because my server didn't know what gluten was. NO dedicated fryer so the fries and the chips were out. which meant half the gf menu wasn't actually gf. I ended up getting a lettuce wrap patty with tomato and guacamole. I did not have a reaction. But it might have just been luck and the fact that it was slow. But it was very sad to see that they didn't seem to know much about cc. mixed drinks are fantastic tho, good price.

Safety
11 years ago

I have been there twice now and had great experiences both times. The manager even came to our table to assure us he would make sure our food was prepared correctly.

Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Celiac
1 week ago

I ordered a salad with grilled chicken (marked GF). When it arrived, the chicken looked different than “safe” grilled chicken usually does. Often, restaurants will dust the chicken or pan with flour to get additional browning & crispiness on grilled chicken. I triple-checked with our server & was told that it was gluten free, including that the celiac note I’d requested. I was wary but had a few bites of the after they repeatedly reassured me. Unfortunately, I definitely was glutened :(

Safety
Variety
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 month ago

Server confirmed they have separate fryers for their French fries and are not cooked in the same oil as the onion rings, fish, and breaded chicken. Beef patties are cooked on their own grill top. We requested a GF bun. However, they mentioned buns are cooked on the same grill top. We opted to get the GF bun off the grill due to celiac.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Fries, Burgers
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
2 months ago

Good choice of gluten free foods. Outside patio is dog friendly! Friendly servers. Food was good and I stayed healthy!

Safety
Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Burgers
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Gluten Sensitive
3 months ago

It was awesome. They had a menu that had a gluten-free symbols on it to see what was gluten-free. What was not! the gluten-free bun was delicious can’t go wrong.

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Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Dessert, Bread/Buns, Fries, Burgers
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
Other
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Vegan options
  • — Good for kids
  • — Good with other allergies
Asymptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

Their French fries are made in a dedicated gf fryer!! It’s the little things.

Decent burgers, can choose a gf bun or wrap in lettuce. And fries!

I want to try the tacos some time. Will still get fries.

Their gf alcoholic drink selection is a bit wanting. Wine or hard mixed drinks - no seltzers or ciders. But they have gf fries, and that goes a long way.

Did I mention that they have safe fries? They have fries!

Safety
Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Fries, Sandwiches, Burgers & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer

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