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The Islander is a well-known Mercer Island family restaurant and bar. Our cuisine is North West Americana, serving up local, fresh ingredients – from wild fish to baked goods, all locally sourced when available. We pride ourselves on good service, high quality food, spirits, regional wine, and beer in a pleasant, warm, contemporary atmosphere. The Islander is a great place for all occasions, large or small. Our menu is adventurous and affordable – perfect for kicking back and relaxing for breakfast, lunch or dinner or watching the game. The Islander features micro-brews and a variety of hard-to-get classic European-style beers and imports on tap, a full bar and specialty drinks.

Originally located on hill, we opened in our current space in 2014. We have 64 retail and public parking spaces in the new Aviara Location.

We continually strive to be Mercer Island’s finest dining experience and always welcome customer input and special requests.

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Dinner Menu

Small Plates

  • Chili Lime Shrimp Capri

    Large prawns, sautéed in vermouth, tomato, garlic & chili lime sauce, served with sliced sourdough

    $13.62

  • *Wellington Beef & Mushroom Tips

    Sauteed beef tenders, Portobello mushrooms, puff pastry & a savory sauce

    $14.17

  • Buffalo Mozzarella Tomato Caprese

    Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, toasted bread with balsamic & olive oil

    $10.32

  • Dungeness Crab Artichoke Dip

    Crab, artichokes, goat cheese and pesto croistinis

    $12.89

  • Steamed Manila Clams

    Dry vermouth, cream, tomatoes, basil, garlic & thyme, served with sliced sourdough

    $18.57

  • Mediterranean Plate

    Roasted red pepper hummus, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives, peppers, cucumbers, feta cheese, marinated mushrooms & pita bread

    $11.97

  • Edamame

    Steamed soy beans & kosher salt

    $8.12

  • Seared Scallops

    Seared large scallops, garden relish and tarragon remoulade

    $17.69

Soups & Side Salads

Soup du jour: cup $6.47 | bowl $7.57

House made clam chowder cup $7.57 | bowl $9.77

Mixed greens $6.47

Caesar $7.57

Entree Salads

Make a fantastic addition to any salad! Grilled chicken or chilled prawns $7.00. 6 oz. choice petite top sirloin $13.50. Grilled wild salmon $14.00. Dungeness crab $13.00.

  • Classic Caesar

    Romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing

    $10.32

  • Crab & Shrimp Louie

    Avocado, cucumber, tomato, red & green peppers, hard boiled egg & house made louie dressing

    $22.42

  • Southwest BBQ

    Romaine, sweet corn, black bean salsa, crispy our tortilla strips, jack cheese, & BBQ ranch dressing

    $9.89

  • Light Mediterranean

    Romaine, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers & feta cheese with a light yogurt dressing and pita bread

    $9.89

  • Iceberg Wedge

    Iceberg lettuce wedge, bacon bits, tomato wedges, hard boiled egg, red onions, blue cheese crumbles & house made blue cheese dressing

    $9.39

  • Strawberry Gorgonzola Spinach

    Spinach, strawberries, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, julienne onions & champagne vinaigrette

    $10.39

  • Spinach with Warm Bacon Dressing

    Hard boiled egg, bacon, croutons, red onion and diced tomatoes served with a warm bacon vinaigrette

    $9.39

  • Smoked Chicken

    Mixed greens, mandarin oranges, onion, peppers, black olives, tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado, sunflower seeds and citrus yogurt dressing

    $12.89

Favorites

All burgers and sandwiches are served with your choice of French fries or coleslaw. For an additional $1.65 you can substitute a side of sweet potato fries, onion rings, salad, fruit, cup of chowder or the soup du jour.

  • Islander Kobe Hamburger Choices

    ULTIMATE: bacon, cheddar cheese, mushrooms$17.25

    CALIFORNIA: bacon, jack cheese, avocado$17.25

    BLACK & BLUE: gorgonzola, cracked pepper corns$17.25

    CHEESEBURGER$14.30

  • Classic Islander Hamburger Choices

    ULTIMATE: bacon, cheddar cheese, mushrooms$13.95

    CALIFORNIA: bacon, jack cheese, avocado$13.95

    BLACK & BLUE: gorgonzola, cracked pepper corns$13.95

    CHEESEBURGER$11.75

  • Chipotle Chicken Burger

    Grilled chicken breast, jack cheese, bacon, spicy chipotle sauce, lettuce, tomato & onion

    $14.14

  • Chicken & Chips

    Lightly breaded chicken breast strips, french fries, BBQ sauce & ranch dressing

    $13.07

  • Wild Fresh Cod & Chips

    Beer-battered True Cod, french fries & tartar sauce

    $18.54

  • Turkey Dip

    Thinly sliced turkey breast, Havarti cheese, mayo & sautéed mushrooms on a baguette with turkey broth

    $15.27

  • Chipotle Black Bean Burger

    Grilled black bean burger, spicy chipotle sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, pineapple salsa & avocado, add cheese $1

    $13.07

  • Islander Cheese Steak

    Half pound sliced prime rib, sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms and jack cheese with au jus

    $17.47

  • House Shells & Cheese

    Shell pasta, house made cheese sauce. Try with jalapeños, $13.07, or with chicken, $18.57

    $11.97

House Specialties

  • Prawn Pasta

    Prawns sautéed in garlic, white wine, asparagus, basil, parmesan, tomatoes & fettuccini noodles served with

    $20.77

  • Vegetable Ravioli (Gluten Free)

    Sautéed wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic & squash stuffed GF ravioli tossed in vegetable broth topped with tomatoes and parmesan cheese

    as listed$20.55

    add grilled chicken$24.62

    add wild king salmon$30.39

  • Quinoa with Forest Mushrooms

    Sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic, pine nuts, spinach, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth and quinoa

    as listed$15.82

    add grilled chicken$22.42

    add wild king salmon$29.35

  • Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna

    sesame crusted ahi, wasabi mashed potatoes, seaweed salad, pineapple salsa with a drizzle of balsamic glaze

    $24.62

  • Bacon Wrapped Kobe Meatloaf

    kobe beef meatloaf, tomato beef sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables

    $18.57

  • Beef Stroganoff

    Sautéed beef tenders, mushrooms, wide egg noodles & beef sauce served with sliced sourdough

    $19.67

  • Smoked Chicken & Andouille Sausage Risotto

    Sautéed peppers, mushrooms, smoked chicken, andouille sausage, tossed with arborio rice

    $19.67

  • Garden Vegetable Saute

    mushrooms, carrots, asparagus, tomatoes, sweet corn, spinach, onions & garlic sauteed

    as listed$10.87

    add lemon pepper chicken$15.27

    add wild king salmon$24.07

  • Paella

    Andouille sausage, clams, prawns, Dungeness crab, cod, arborio rice, saffron broth, asparagus, garlic, diced tomatoes and parmesan cheese

    $34.52

  • Dungeness Crab House Shells and Cheese

    Shell pasta, mascarpone cheese, Dungeness crab, grilled asparagus & lemon beurre blanc served with sliced sourdough

    $21.37

  • Forest Mushroom Risotto

    Sautéed garlic, mushrooms and spinach tossed with saffron broth, arborio rice topped with diced tomatoes & parmesan cheese

    as listed$14.17

    add grilled chicken$20.77

    wild king salmon$26.27

Off The Grill

Substitute baked potato $1.50. Loaded mashed potatoes-bacon, sour cream, green onion, parmesan $1.75.

  • Simply Grilled Wild Salmon

    Grilled wild salmon let, lemon beurre blanc, asparagus & choice of mashed potato or wild rice

    $27.37

  • Grilled Pork Chop with Apple Chutney

    char broiled pork loin, spiced apple chutney, seasonal vegetables & choice of rice or mashed potatoes

    $18.57

  • Portobello Grilled Pork Chop

    char broiled pork loin topped with sauteed portobello mushrooms in a savory red wine sauce, seasonal vegetables & choice of rice or mashed potatoes

    $18.57

  • Chipotle Seared Ribeye

    pan seared 12oz ribeye braised in peppers, onions & chipotle butter served with seasonal vegetables & choice of rice or mashed potatoes

    $27.37

  • Slow Roasted Prime Rib

    (available Friday and Saturday nights) au jus, house vegetables & choice of rice or mashed potatoes.

    10 oz.$19.80

    14 oz.$26.27

  • 6 oz. Choice Grade Center Cut Sirloin*

    char broiled top sirloin steak, tempura shoestring onions, garden vegetables & choice of rice or mashed potatoes

    $20.77

  • Char Broiled Lemon Pepper Chicken

    lemon pepper seasoned chicken breast served with seasonal vegetables & choice of wild rice or mashed potatoes

    $16.37

  • Char Broiled Lobster Tail

    7 oz. North Atlantic lobster with lemon beurre blanc served with choice of potato or rice and garden vegetables

    $31.22

  • Surf & Turf*

    6 oz. choice petite top sirloin & 7 oz. North Atlantic lobster tail with lemon beurre blanc served with choice of potato or rice and garden vegetables

    $42.67