Disclosure: this is a sponsored post in collaboration with Islands. All thoughts are my own.
Islands is such a great family restaurant. Regardless of which location you visit, they always have a fun, kid-friendly environment with delicious food. My daughter loves to eat there and it’s one of the places we visit often, as a family.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a Summertime Happy Hour media preview with some of my social media friends. I jumped at the chance to spend time with the girls and have adult conversation while sampling some of the drinks and food that are available this summer at a special price during happy hour!
There were so many different delicious-looking drinks to sample. I just wasn’t sure where to start so I decided to try the Hapa Bourbon Tea first, which is made with Maker’s Mark, passion tea and fresh mint. Although I haven’t had many bourbon drinks before, this was really refreshing and didn’t *taste strong at all.
Next, I sampled the Makaha Maggie, which was made with handcrafted, infused tequila. Anything with pineapple is my weakness. The drink, itself, was like a vacation in a glass!
I munched on some chips, salsa and guacamole while trying a Spicy Mango Shandy, which is made with mango, Coors Light, and a dust of cayenne pepper for a kick. Fun fact: The Spicy Mango Shandy was created with the World Cup in mind!
All of the drinks from the Summertime Happy Hour that we tried, paired so well with the food. I decided to be brave and go straight for a Heat Wave burger! This is a seasonal menu item that’s been brought back by popular demand for the summer. The Heat Wave burger is topped with grilled Serrano and green chilies, pepper jack cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce and spicy mayo. If you love HOT, you’ll love this burger.
We also got to sample the Beachside Sliders which are mini burgers topped with caramelized onions and ketchup, Island Reds and pickles, served on toasted buns. I am drawn towards things that are “mini” and these were no exception. I feel like you can eat more of something if it’s mini! Another “mini” option on their Summertime Happy Hour menu are the Hawaiian Sliders, which are a smaller version of the regular Hawaiian burger. These sliders are topped with fresh pineapple, teriyaki sauce, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and swiss cheese. You can’t have a burger without some of Islands famous fresh-cut fries. I honestly can’t get enough of their fries, especially with ranch dressing to dip them in!
With so many great World Cup games to watch this summer and this awesome Summertime Happy Hour menu , you need to head over to an Islands to enjoy some of the stress relief they’re offering Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm and Sunday through Thursday from 9 pm-close!
Another reason to visit Islands this summer is so you can also enter to win weekly giveaways at each location. Weekly raffle winners will score a new beach towel, while each Islands location will end the summer by giving away a custom beach cruiser as the grand prize. Guests can enter to win a beach cruiser every time they visit an Islands location, and the winners will be selected during happy hour on Friday, Sept. 5.
I have even more good new though…you have ONE MORE lucky chance to win some Islands goodies right here on my blog!
Islands has generously provided me with a package to give to one lucky reader, which includes an Islands beach towel, a set of Islands grilling tools, and a $50 gift card for Islands Restaurants! Just enter on the Rafflecopter below!
I love the hula pie at Islands!
I LOVE the Hula pie!
This would be an awesome win! Haven’t been to Islands in years! I think it’s time to go back, just looking at your blog made me hungry. I will be stopping by soon and treat myself to a much needed burger.
I think it’s definitely time for you to go back! 🙂
Yum! I could use dinner and a drink at Islands!
Sounds like a perfect ending to any day!
I’m ashamed to say that I have never dined at Islands. But after reading your blog and seeing what the summer menu has to offer, I MUST try it out!!!
Oh you MUST get to Islands soon! Everything they serve there is yummy!
I’ve only been to Islands once but I had the Kilauea burger & it was so yummy!!!
I love their burgers, especially their sliders!
I love the cheddar fries with ranch!
Oh me too! And everything with their ranch! mmmm!
I like their sweet potato fries
Yummy!
i love their Island fries!
Yes! (especially with lots of ranch)
I like the cheese burger.
Their cheeseburgers are the best!
I LOVE the Northshore tacos!!!
with extra guacamole!
I love the shorebird.
Me too!
I am afraid to say that I have never been here before, so winning this would be an awesome first time experience. I would like to try some of those yummy drinks mentioned in the menu above. Thank you for the opportunity Wendy! 🙂
It’s OK…we’ll just have to change that and get you to an Islands ASAP! 🙂
April.. You better take me with you!
Love the soft tacos with onion rings!
Oh, the onion rings! I love those too!
I’ve loved everything there, but I’m addicted to their passion iced tea!
me too! 🙂
I love their Maui burger & fries!
Islands is my favorite & so are you, so this is like a 2 for 1 special! 😉 hehe! Awesome write up, as always!
hehe! 🙂 I think that’s called a win-win! 🙂
I forgot to include my fave menu item! The Sandpiper & those onion rings are to die for! ☺️
Mmmmm….we love Islands, too! My fave is the point break burger…with a side of ranch for the fries, of course!
I love Islands! Sounds like you had a great time Wendy!
I ALWAYS get a big wave with cheese.
I love their Malibu burger. Yummy!!!
Oh!!! I love way too many things here! LOL I’d love some Sunset Sangria, there Salads are amazing, as are the burgers, and you can’t forget that Hula Pie! Now I’m hungry! lol When can we go? 😉
Mmmmmm ~ Hula Pie
The hula pie looks delicious!