Islander Drive Inn — Restaurant in Oʻahu

We’ve been taking out from Islander Drive Inn for many years. Its not a fancy place, just a simple, hometown spot, but i gave them 5 stars for 5 reasons. #1 Consistency - What i ate many years ago tastes the same every time we went including today. Im not left scratching my head figuring they changed cooks again. If they did, I didn’t notice. What makes me so sure? I eat the SAME THING every time. #2 Accuracy- They have never messed up my order. Nothing different, nothing missing, I get what I ordered. Utensils too. #3 Hot Food- I paid higher prices at places 5 minutes away from my house that left me feeling cold. Literally. Not here though. #3 Communication- They answer the phone quickly, I understand what they are saying and they understand me. Pleasant. #4 Convenience- Fast Service. Good location. Good parking. I always need medication picked up at Longs so picking up a meal at the same time makes it easy. #5 Local Business- Always support local. My personal favorite is always the Honey Garlic Chicken plate with all white rice. Nice,Sweet Honey sauce with perfect amount of garlic, not overpowering and Crispy juicy Chicken. Very flavorful. Good portions. My husband enjoys the homemade hamburger steak with onions and requested gravy all over everything. Fries are crinkle cut and perfect Good selection of other different plate lunches as well with pictures. If you haven’t been, we recommend this humble spot in Wahiawa.

Updated: 7/14/2025 Food was awesome today. Fries were perfect. Whoever was working in the back cooking during 5-6:00 shift make sure you keep them....

We decided to try this place for the first time. The place had only 2 other customers. We ordered hamburger steak with chicken Katsu and a cheeseburger deluxe combo. Price is reasonable. However, the food didn't taste fresh. The hamburger steak was cooked perfect and the gravy was delicious but the meat hamburger had that taste when blood absorbs and it stays longer in the freezer/fridge for to long. The chicken katsu was crispy but the chicken didn't taste fresh either. Mac salad and rice was good. The cheeseburger was ok but the meat tasted the same as the hamburger steak. The French fries was great! The employee seemed ok. Didn't really smile but at least she said thank you. Restaurant a little sticky but tables and floor seemed clean enough. I think I'm going to give it another try with more people to get feedback and try something different. Always good to go back and give places...

ALWAYS TERRIBLE SERVICE NEAR CLOSING Came in around 7:20-7:30 to get dinner & tried to order special, girl at the register whispers something to cook than says special is out but doesn't cross it off the board.... than the cook says that she's not cooking anything fried or with gravy cuz it takes to long. Shouldve walked out than but waited for my food anyway, just as I'm leaving at around 7:40ish(20 minutes to closing) a miracle happens & someone orders the special & a plate with gravy, I know many ppl with unfortunate stories about this place around dinner time & it's really sad .... just wanted to share the kind of things that happen at night here, but I'm sure the owners wouldn't be to pleased with the service or rejection of honest...