Islander Pacific Rim Cuisine

i went there the other night and had the WORST service i have ever had in a restaurant! First, one of the waitresses, Evelyn, sneered and glared at us when we came. Then she was saying mean things about myself and my friends at the bar when we were seated just across the way and could hear everything she was saying. Our server seemed like it was a burden to wait on our table. Then they charged us a 20% gratuity when we asked for separate checks. I know that having a set tip for a group is customary but it should be 18% at the most. But I would haven't tipped anything if it were just me (and I usually tip 20%) because i was treated so incredibly poorly!

I was hoping to have a fun dinning experience. I'm sorry to say that it was not to be. The whole restaurant was being run by two wait staff. I think that the bartender was our waiter. The food was cooked well, but still yucky. Everything was over priced. The Starters? Five count them "5" potstickers-10$?
I might have been more impressed if there was a dinning experience but we were short changed on staff, concern, food and then an exorbitant bill.
I stiffed the waiter with a super small tip-but then I don't ever expect to go back.

My wife and I have dined here on number of occasions before going to the concerts. We have always been promptly seated, wait staff have been very friendly and the food have been very good. We have tried the Islander's Spice-rubbed Ribeye, Hawaiian Fried Chicken, Spam Fried Rice, Garlic Scallops & Prawns, Lemon Grass Seafood, Kung Pao Shrimp, et al. The dishes have never disappointed us. If there is anything that's negative, the location has been near a construction site for what seems like years. Also, a bit odd music choice on occasion -- what sounded like Near Eastern and Mexican -- among the selections. But, hey, the pluses far outweigh the any negatives.

I have never been to the Islander till yesterday. Did not realized what a warm, cozy place it was! The service was friendly, effecient with casual dining atmosphere. I loved the Lounge and the food was fabulous! I feel like I am in a warm tropical place far far away from Seattle. It was great place to meet my friends, we had a great time. Check out the CHOW FUN fat thick noodles with fresh tofu, bok choy, with gravy sauce, yum yum! Total comfort food in a cold wet season.
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We had a dinner party at the Islander restaurant last week and it was so good!! The service was friendly and we had such a good time at the Tiki Lounge. My favorite dish was the kahuna Pork chops with carmelized crushed pineapple and my friend had the wok-charred Ahi and we both loved it! The bar was quite full during happy hour time but get the table in the back dining and it isnt so crowded.
B.K.