Island Style Cafe
Hawaiian BBQ in Santee, California
4.6 (612)
| Category | Hawaiian BBQ · Caterer |
|---|---|
| Address | 9828 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071 |
| Area | Santee, California |
| Phone | (619) 456-4577 |
| Google rating | 4.6 (612) |
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–5 pm |
About Island Style Cafe
We're a Big Island Family that have been serving San Diego some true Hawaii island favorites since 2008. We only serve you what we would serve our ‘ohana ~quality, freshness and always made with love! E komo mai, come on in and put some aloha vibes in your day!
Located at 9828 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071, Island Style Cafe operates as a hawaiian bbq serving Santee in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under caterer, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
Portion sizes and pricing swing widely across this group, from a $10 lunch bowl to a multi-course tasting menu at an upscale sushi counter, so checking recent reviews and photos is more useful than the price range alone. In Santee, dinner reservations for popular izakaya, hot pot and Korean BBQ spots fill up on Friday and Saturday nights, so booking ahead or arriving at opening is worth it. Many restaurants across California run daily lunch specials on weekdays that are not listed on the dinner menu, so it is worth asking. Halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options vary a lot by kitchen; call ahead if you have a dietary restriction rather than assuming the menu will note it.
Hours are published for 6 days a week. The most common schedule is 11 am–7:30 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Island Style Cafe at (619) 456-4577; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, islandstylecafe.com.
Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 612 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded hawaiian bbq in Santee.
Santee is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Santee is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.
See the other hawaiian bbq in Santee listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. If you own or manage Island Style Cafe, you can claim this listing to correct details, add photos and a description, and receive a verified badge. Everyone else can help by leaving an honest review on Google after a visit.
Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Koh Kobayashi 3 weeks ago
Overall very good and satisfying. I got the Korean chicken, macaroni salad and pork fried rice. Chicken and Marconi was amazing to the point. Personally wanted the fried rice to be a less oily/wet but it was still delicious. Service was good
Czar Fonzarelli 3 months ago
I ordered the plate lunch with double kalibi and double white rice meat was flavourful BUT DANG IT WAS THE TOUGHEST MEAT IVE EVER EAT!!!! I got double kalibi but only got 3 pieces make that make sense overall very disappointing there are definitely better hawaiian food places
Lynn Eglan a year ago
This is a nice clean place. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I loved the pineapple light decorations. The vibe when you enter is inviting and chill. Rachel, who took my order, was super nice and helpful. After placing my order, I couldn't help but look at the pictures and the little sayings decor they had. The restroom was super clean. I ordered: 1. Coconut shrimp: Crunchy, delicious, and not too sweet from the coconut. Sweet chili sauce perfect dipping sauce. 2. Kalua gau gee: It's so cute they look like mini empanadas. The first bite was crunchy, meaty, and flavorful. Tried the dipping sauce with it. It was a match made in heaven. I couldn't pinpoint what the dipping sauce was, but it was so familiar and comforting. 3. Loco moco w/ over medium egg: This was a meaty hamburger patty and well seasoned. Plating was pretty. 4. Char siu spam scramble: This easily reminded me of the egg and beef with oyster sauce that I order sometimes at Chinese restaurants 5. Lilikoi (arnold palmer) : I had asked the lady who helped me to make lilikoi tea with regular lemonade. This was amazing and not overly sweet. This was a nice find. It's not the traditional
Vera SD 2 years ago
I’d say their Kalbi and Korean chicken were delicious. For traditional Loco Moco the patty needed more seasoning and the gravy was too plain for my me. Chicken katsu had a good breading and wasn’t dry so it passed my taste. Overall, it’s a good first time experience and the staffs were helpful, had a good product knowledge, and friendly. If anything to improve I think is the gravy, I’m looking for a rich and flavorful one.
Gary Giffin Edited 11 months ago
Good friend of mine always eats here and told me to make the drive and try it. He was right, the food was Hawwain style goodness! We have the kalua pork plate and the teriyaki beef plates. Both with Mac salad and fried rice. You won't go hungry here! The coconut shrimp salad is also a tasty item. have to try the lilikoi iced tea! see pics!
Frequently asked questions
Where is Island Style Cafe located?
Island Style Cafe is at 9828 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071, in Santee, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Island Style Cafe?
Island Style Cafe is listed as a hawaiian bbq and is also tagged on Google as caterer.
What are the hours of Island Style Cafe?
Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11 am–7:30 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–7:30 pm; Thursday: 11 am–7:30 pm; Friday: 11 am–7:30 pm; Saturday: 11 am–7:30 pm; Sunday: 11 am–5 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Island Style Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–5 pm.
What is the phone number of Island Style Cafe?
You can call Island Style Cafe at (619) 456-4577.
How is Island Style Cafe rated on Google?
Island Style Cafe has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 612 reviews.
Does Island Style Cafe have a website?
Yes, the website of Island Style Cafe is islandstylecafe.com (linked on this page).
