The view and ambience, lighting, seating was absolutely beautiful. Service was spectacular with Mario as our waiter. But, the food... My friend's ribs had a long blonde hair in it. My steak was ordered as medium rare. It came out Pittsburgh first. The second time it came out it was well done. The 3rd time they brought me the hot brick to cook my own lol read more

Castaway Burbank - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

What an iconic place to overlook the valley- it had been many years since we were last here and need to come back again soon. Good stuff: view, view, view - staff service level was great-delivery of food and drinks was good- we arrived at 5:00pm on a Thursday before the crowd showed up- food quality was very good- we had calamari and French onion toast ( it was super tasty) - I ordered steak and my wife had pasta - all very good- my only comment is I think $35 corkage fee is a little high - read more

I'll be honest -- I was a little skeptical coming here after reading some reviews that said the food was just "okay" and that people had long waits even with reservations. That was NOT our experience at all. We came for an early Valentine's Day date and it was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived, everything felt smooth and welcoming. We were seated without any issues, and the staff was so kind and attentive throughout the entire evening. The views alone are worth it -- stunning, romantic, and the perfect backdrop for a date night. But the food? Delicious. Every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. You can tell care goes into what they serve. Overall, such a special experience. Great atmosphere, great service, great food. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

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My friends and I visited on a Sunday evening and were seated outside. They had heaters on so the cold wasn't an issue at all. It was a busy night but our server did a good job of checking in. For starters, we ordered the Caesar salad (which comes with capers), Brussel sprouts, and calamari. Everything was really good and perfect for sharing. We ended the night with the lava cake which was chocolatey and gooey and served with ice cream. It's a great restaurant to check out for almost any occasion like date night, a celebration, or just hanging out with friends. The view is beautiful especially around sunset. I highly recommend making a reservation! read more

Castaway Burbank - chocolate lava cake - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Fantastic experience and the only downside was the bathroom conditions. Pretty filthy but they had a prom even this night. Our server was fantastic and helped us negotiate our meal. We started with the wagyu salt brick. It was a great way for us to sample this without going full in. Paired with the sprouts and tuna tatare, it was awesome. I went with the short ribs for my main course. Well prepared and the corn base was delicious. Definitely a special night read more

The short ribs are amazing! Tyler was our waiter and it was my birthday. He was great! We had a small quality control issue with one of our dishes, but because Gabby, a manager, handled it so well, I won't go into details. It was such a wonderful evening from start to finish. They even made sure that we had extra heaters because we had our toddler with us. Didn't feel a single breeze and enjoyed such a wonderful breeze, service, and view! Love this place! I will absolutely be back! read more

Castaway Burbank - The view from outside. - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Gorgeous view, 10/10 atmosphere, friendly waitstaff, and delicious food. Went for a birthday celebration and everyone left happy and eager to come back soon! read more

Great place! Great Service! Food was delicious and views are amazing. Good place to celebrate a birthday, hang out with friends or simply go on a date. Totally recommend making reservations ahead of time, place gets very busy here. My group had the brisket bowl, chicken protein bowl and the chicken and waffles plate; they were all made very well. Didn't try their mimosas but from the looks of it, seems like their flavors are pretty popular here. read more

Castaway Burbank - FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

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I am writing to share a very disappointing experience I had while dining at Castaway in Burbank yesterday. I have been a loyal customer for over 30 years, but my recent visit was one of the worst I have encountered. I was dining outdoors with my wife around 6:00 PM. The sun was very strong, and there was minimal umbrella coverage. We were approached by an employee named Arturo, who asked us to move our table to make space for new guests. When we moved, we were directly in the sun. I asked if we could have an additional umbrella, but Arturo replied that he did not care about the current guests and only cared about making tables available for new ones. When I asked for his name, he looked at me and walked away. I wanted to bring this interaction to your attention as it was highly unprofessional and dismissive. read more

If you have the pleasure of dining at Castaways on a clear night with tepid winds and a mild temperature I can see where it will be one of the better dining experiences. After being in LA for many years I just got to eat here for the first time. I know they went through a renovation some time ago but I can see the vision they had in mind. I can also say that they have not gotten all the way where they want to go but they get a star for the attempt. The area outside for dining is fantastic, again weather dependent. For a special occasion, date night, or even just enjoying the views you can love it. 5 stars. The execution on the food is another story. They start off the tale with a cornbread that is actually very good. We ordered calamari and a Caesar salad to start. The calamari was good, nothing out of the norm. The Cesar salad was boring and beyond normal. As uninspired as it looks in the photo. Most people ordered steaks. I had the branzino. The presentation of the fish was a 2 out of 10. The flavor was a solid 7. It was delivered folded over and inside seemed to have some onions which were fine. But I did find more bones inside than expected. Two of the three steaks were cooked correctly. One was off. The person ate it but wasn't thrilled. We didn't get desserts so nothing to say there. I'm not rushing back. But I would give Castaway another shot. read more

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Aw man, I REALLY wish my review was more positive because not only did I enjoy the food at this restaurant along with the service and ambiance, the DineLA eventfulness elevated the entire experience. My friend and I got a three-course meal of the seafood tower, their whole branzino, and a key lime pie on a graham crust. It was $65 before tax and tip, give or take what you buy (I think the tower was $10 extra, so maybe $55 standard). This does not count the cheddar hot honey cornbread--a SPECTACULAR dish with chunky butter and sea salt. What docks my review to 1 star is my violent food poisoning episode that took place 30-45 minutes after my meal. I thought my stomach pains came from possibly the quantity of food and me not being accustomed to multiple courses. Was it the queasiness, dizzy head, and the struggle to breathe that made it abnormal this time? When I arrived home, I basically underwent the textbook food poisoning symptoms of expelling everything (specifically vomiting a ton), extreme fatigue, dehydration, and low energy with a sore throat. The next day, I was bedridden 99% of the time and could barely keep my eyes open for more than an hour. It took everything in me to get out of bed or off the couch and drink water, let alone eat any more food. I wish the incident didn't happen, otherwise this would've been a near-perfect meal! I don't know, maybe I'll come back much, MUCH later to see if this can be redeemed, but this visit will stave me off of raw-ish seafood for almost an eternity as I'm fairly certain what did me dirty was the seafood tower or some kind of cross-contamination. read more

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This is just for BRUNCH. I have been here many times for dinner and it's always amazing but let me tell you, for a tired working mama with little time to herself the brunch was top notch. We started off with the bottomless mimosas and let me tell you- it's worth every penny. They have four different flavors to try and they are all very good. My favorite was the sunrise with watermelon and passion fruit. Next we had the ahi tuna tartar and then I had a steak Benedict. Perfectly cooked steak, Benedict was enough to share, my friend had the power bowl and we shared both. We ended up staying until 4:30pm it was so nice. We did not feel rushed and our server was very attentive. Kept seeing a red tailed hawk swoop near the restaurant which added such a nice touch. Go for the bennies, stay for the mimosas and company! read more

Castaway Burbank - Three different mimosas from the left- the butterfly, sunrise and cloud 9 - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Wanted to like you Castaways! Food just fell very short. Ordered tomohawk, dry aged ribeye and pichana steaks and all 3 were dry and worst both the tomahawk and ribeye were tough. Steak knives were put to work! Kids loved the mac and cheese and fries which were the only positives. If you charging what you're charging please make sure you bring an epic steak to the table. read more

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Never disappoints. A continued go-to for locals and visitors alike, casual diners and corporate event seekers, etc., etc. etc. It's easy to see why: that VIEW, great service, smooth operation, tasty dishes, spacious varied seating. Most recent experience was just yesterday, when I brought my visiting parents from Hawaii for an early reservation (4:15pm) so they could experience the transition from sunset to night lights while sampling a variety of dishes we could share. They loved it. All the staff was so nice and did not make us feel rushed once even though it's constantly teeming with guests no matter the hour. Tough to snag seats right on the edge (which most were seeking); I was told they were "paid reservations" - not sure what that means but I would have opted in if I knew. Still, our seats a row over away from the more prominent area were quite nice/fulfilling. We also witnessed an engagement (aww) - yes it's that kind of place, conducive to special moments. I don't remember the complimentary jalapeno cornbread/honey butter combo as a starter from the last time I was there, but it's such a smooth move to have that as a signature starter for all diners. SO delicious, and perked our appetites for the rest. For 3 people we ordered: shrimp cocktail, Surf and Turf deviled eggs, French Onion toast, calamari, mac and cheese, garlic fries, Himalayan Salt Brick, and 2 desserts (key lime pie and lava cake). We were stuffed from that, no dinner needed afterwards. Absolutely worth the visit; also, loved the diverse crowd! Every age, race, demographic. And a lot of happy faces. read more

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Ladies brunch hit. Bottomless mimosas. Surf and turf deviled eggs. Smoked salmon benedict. Shared laughs. Brunched with inspiring women. Much needed! Our server Kevin kept the mimosas coming and took very good care of our large party! We stayed well beyond brunch. Memorable day for sure! Can't wait to return. Gorgeous views and amazing patio. read more

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TLDR: Amazing view and scenery. Expect to pay for parking but don't expect too much for general service and quality of food. - - - - - - My friends recently had their wedding at Castaway, and as a venue, it's amazing for small groups and pictures. The view from the top to the bottom, especially at sunset? Ooh yes! Parking here is gonna cost a bit ($10-15), so my friends and I took UBER and Lyft to/from here. The staff that worked here were friendly, but they unintentionally made an effort to avoid my group while serving small bites time and time again. Ironically fed up, we "spawn camped" that queue almost like a videogame in hopes of not being missed and eventually approached some servers for small bites. For dinner, we had a petite salad. Petite is not an understatement, but it was accurately the most sad pasta I had ever seen, perhaps just a few leaves. On the plus side, the dressing was a good amount. Bread was served with butter, and it was okay. The steak was cooked very well - in the sense that it was a chore to eat. Towards the end of the meal, silverware and glassware were cleaned up. However, the staff also took all the drinks, starting with unfinished champagne despite the night not being anywhere near over. Conveniently, this also lined up with open bar ending. read more

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Food: 4/5 Price: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food: the food was great. I got the Wagyu Picanha, perfectly cooked and well seasoned along with 50/50 mash which was also great. I tried the roasted brussel sprouts and the deviled eggs. Both appetizers were also solid. My gripes with the food wasnt about taste, but more about the plate used and the late arrival of my food. The plate itself was quite annoying. It had a divit in the center that made it nearly impossible for me (and several others at my table) to set the knife down without it falling into the garlic puree and making my knife sticky. In regards to the late arrival if my food. I had to sit, watching a table of people eat and finish their foods before mine arrived, which was quite frustrating. Price: 5/5: I was actually shocked the prices were reasonable. My steak was $45, with a $12 side, which is about normal, if not cheaper than many steak houses.I had been here many years ago, and always thought it was quite expensive for what you get, and that youre mostly paying for the view and Ambiance. However this is not the case. The price for quality is a value, and the beautiful views is an added bonus. Service: 4/5 - Service was excellent. Our server was attentive, friendly and took great pics of the group. As I mentioned before, I had had to wait about 10+ minutes for my food to arrive, after everyone at my table had already received their food. By the time my food arrived, the table of 10 other people were finished or nearly finished with their food Ambiance: 5/5 - I had been here maybe 10+ years ago. Im happy to say its nothing like that anymore. The decor is modern and beautiful, the lighting is dim outside and allows the beautiful view of the valley to be highlighted. Overall a good vibe. read more

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I love Castaway, but I normally go for dinner. So I was excited to try their brunch last weekend. My party sat outside right by the glass, so we had a wonderful view. Our server was Juan Carlos I believe. He was super attentive and just a great waiter. The dishes we tried were the power bowl, chicken and waffles, and salmon benedict. Everything was outstanding. Really good flavors. Everything was cooked or prepared to perfection. Just a standout culinary team here. I honestly have no complaints about the food! But, I did wish that the power bowl actually came in a bowl, not a plate. It's a silly little detail, but whatever. Great experience as always. Also loved all the Christmas decor they had up, even on the Castaway background when you first roll up! read more

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The place looks really lovely on the inside. We went here during Christmas Eve. We ordered the popcorn chicken and calamari for our appetizers which is surprisingly good but just a little disappointed with the portion. Once you look more on the inside of the "popcorn bucket" there are only a few popcorn left and 2 popcorn chicken. So it's not completely full. For our entree, my partner got the lobster and shrimp bucatini and I got the wild new Zealand swordfish. Both are absolutely amazing! I just wish there's more seasoning on my potatoes! But nonetheless, it's pretty good! We celebrated our anniversary here and our lovely server Juan Karlos made it special with complimentary dessert! The coffee lava cake is so good!! read more

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What a lovely place! It's a bit outside of the city, but definitely worth the visit. Super lively atmosphere and it was extremely busy even before dinner time. Highly recommend making a reservation in advance, especially if you want to catch the sunset. Food was great. They serve a complimentary Corn Bread that is so unique and savory! The whipped butter that comes with it is incredible. Enjoyed the Caviar Frites so much, we finished the huge portion between two people. Wild Mushroom Pappardelle was so flavorful and they did not skimp on the mushrooms, but my favorite has to be the Cabernet-Braised Short Rib. It was so tender, flavor was incredible, and they gave lots of sides with the dish: sautéed spinach, roasted carrots, and truffle creamed corn. It was a great way to try everything. Only thing I would skip is the Crab Cake. It was pretty bland and small for what it's worth. Drinks are pretty and tasty, but very light handed. read more

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Amazing views, vibes, and food. Service was great and attentive. Drinks were strong and so beautiful. 10/10 recommend. read more

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We've been to castaway multiple times and love going there. The food and service are always excellent. We got the crabcake (not pictured) and caviar frites for our appetizers. For the entree, we got the short ribs, butterfish, ribeye, wagyu picanha, and snake river farms wagyu. We also got the Mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts and creamed corn for the sides. The caviar frites were okay in my opinion. I probably wouldn't get that again. The rest of the food was really good. Our server Dylan was really sweet and went out of his way to make us feel special. It's a beautiful restaurant and the view outside is amazing. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the music. They had a DJ yesterday playing music and it was way too loud and you could barely hear each other over the music, which sucks. Especially when you're coming together to celebrate a birthday or getting together. read more

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I can't believe I haven't written a review for this restaurant for all the years I've been coming here. I've been coming to dine-in since 2015 so a little over a decade. I come several times a year. I also go to the sister Luminarias up North and it's also stellar. The owner seems to love placing restaurants on top of the hills with breathtaking views haha! Can't say enough great things about Castaway. I don't have any complaints. Every time we come here, it is always an enjoyable dining experience. We have brought everyone here and continue to- friends, family, visitors, colleagues, church group etc. Beautiful views, warm and working heaters, spacious seating, dog-friendly! (My puppy dines in with us, even for Thanksgiving). My most recent dining experience was last Year's thanksgiving (delayed post) but still never the less, deserves much praise! We were blown away with our meals. The price was very attractive for the Thanksgiving feast. We loved the fact Castaway put other foods on the menu so we didn't have to eat traditional turkey. Menu has all the varieties and is never limited. Service is very friendly, warm and hospitable. 10/10 read more

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Do not come here- Unless you want to leave feeling disrespected & violated :/ if you have a special night planned, definitely think twice before coming here. You will leave feeling terrible. I really wanted to like this place & now I definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND this place The way we were treated here by this server (the guy with the small man bun and glasses) was disgusting- He had his butt in my mothers face when she was trying to eat her meal while he was taking pictures of a different guest, and when I brought it to his attention so he could be respectful of her space while she tried to eat - he paused, then glanced at me with the side of his eye then tells the guests he's taking photos of "you know what, let's go ahead and take some more" (wow!) to be snarky then backs himself back closer to my moms face to the point she had to lean over closer to me. He completely disregarded what I said & on top of that was being a jerk about it...it was as if he took enjoyment off of making us feel uncomfortable. The worst part was he had a terrible odor, he smelled so bad. Like rotten cheese. He Is clearly not very hygienic of a person & so it was off putting while eating. Didn't have much of an appetite after that. Gross. So incredibly rude & disgusting Who wants to eat somewhere being left feeling violated & disrespected. The way he acted was completely disrespectful and beyond shameful of a restaurant to hire staff that treats guests like this. The lack of care is beyond not okay. He needs to be fired. Think about if that was your mother or wife or girlfriend...I would not risk having staff do this to your special someone and avoid it by eating elsewhere. Castaway is just hiring men that treat women like this Avoid this place. There are so many better places you can eat where staff doesn't treat you like this while you're eating. I am appalled. Do better castaway. Also, the entire time we were trying to enjoy a $300+ meal for 2, they kept guiding guests to take pictures in front of us. So for the entirety of our dinner we had people hovering around us....it felt like we couldn't enjoy our dinner. This was super uncomfortable and upsetting. Why would they seat us there or have seating there when obviously whoever sits there is going to be left uncomfortable. Not just once or twice or three times, back to back in its entirety. SMH. This is not okay. All in all, the staff member in the photo who treated us this way completely ruined the special night I had planned and this is upsetting. I honestly just wanted to get out of there after that. Thanks for making this night unpleasant. Honestly feel like crying, our time together was important & him disregarding what we said to be a jerk just feels awful. Also, the steak was unfortunately chewy- definitely not how you want to be describing a steak. read more

Castaway Burbank - Disgusting server who was putting his butt in my mothers face while we were eating & did it even more when I told him to stop - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

dineLA menu at $65/person for three courses Our first visit and we had an absolutely, fantastic experience. What a wonderful place to relax, have a cocktail or glass of wine, and some great food, while enjoying amazing city and mountain views. It's nestled in the hillside above Burbank and surrounded by a golf course. Large private parking lot, with valet parking available ($11). Plenty of beautiful photo ops. SERVICE: Austin waited on us, and he was just incredible. I will ask to be seated in his area the next time we visit. We also had an interaction with Gabby (manager, I believe) and she went above and beyond for a "half kidding" request I made. She jumped into action and made it happen immediately. I was pleasantly surprised at the extremely high level of service here! DRINKS: We started with a few cocktails off of their "See, Smell, Sip...Cocktails That Will Blow Your Mind" menu. The Belle ($24) and the Seoul on Fire ($19) which were both beautifully presented and delicious. We also had a couple glasses of wine, a Caymus Sauvignon Blanc ($17) and a Schooner Red Blend ($19), with our entrees which paired very nicely. They have a huge indoor bar which might be fun to check out on a future visit. FOOD: We took advantage of the dineLA menu, however each table started off with a complimentary plate of cornbread and seasoned butter, which was a unique treat. All plates were beautifully arranged, and each course was served with perfect timing. I'd rather wait a little for the next course than have it brought out on top of the previous one, and Austin managed this to perfection. Everything had good seasoning, great flavors, and served at the right temperature. I was truly impressed with this first visit and I would recommend Castaway Burbank if you're looking to enjoy a special evening with a gorgeous view, magical sunset, and some fantastic food. read more

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We came here for business lunch, 8 of us. It has been 8 years since I last came here. My boss said they had remodeled the restaurant. The entrance looks very modern and welcoming. Once we walked in, the bar looks very posh, all the wood decor added warmth to the area, it looks very inviting for a drink. We were seated at our booth table and we could see the view. It was a gorgeous day, not too cold with plenty of sun. We ordered a few appetizers, tuna tartar, popcorn chicken and calamari to share. I ordered the power bowl and my co workers ordered chicken sandwiches and burger. The drinks are great, too. Most of the food was great. One of the chicken sandwich came out a little raw, we could see the chicken patty looked pink in the center. The server courteously took it away and brought back a thoroughly cooked chicken sandwich. He also apologized. After lunch, we ordered the up, up and away dessert tower. So shocked with the presentation and so many desserts that we couldn't finish. Maybe it was busy on a Thursday afternoon, the service was a little slow. We ordered the dessert for awhile before it came, so as the check. Overall, it's a nice restaurant with a spectacular view. Perfect for a romantic date venue. Will come back for a special occasion. read more

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I recently dined at Castaway for an anniversary dinner, and overall it turned into a memorable experience though it didn't start that way. We had a 7:00 PM reservation but weren't seated until around 7:30 PM. After being seated, it took another 30 minutes before a server approached our table. I understand there were multiple events happening that evening, but there should be better awareness of newly seated guests. It was a bit frustrating seeing nearby tables receive drinks and appetizers before we were even greeted. Once our server Teddy stepped in, the experience completely turned around. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely taken care of. You could tell he was covering a large section, yet he still delivered excellent service and we really appreciated his effort. The food was absolutely amazing and honestly the highlight of the night. I had the Snake River Farms Wagyu Zabuton, and it was the best Wagyu I've ever had prepared for me. The Cabernet-braised short rib my girlfriend ordered was incredibly tender and literally melted in your mouth. The calamari appetizer was savory and well-seasoned, and the chilled oysters were fresh and delicious. The 50/50 mash and mac and cheese were also great additions to our entrées and complemented everything perfectly. Aside from the slow start, everything else made for a special and memorable anniversary dinner. With better front of house coordination, this would easily be a top tier experience from start to finish. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner. The view and ambiance of this restaurant are amazing. The jungle vibes inside and the beautiful relaxing atmosphere outside with an amazing view. However, the service was hit or miss. Our host was awkward and when I asked him for a table he rolled his eyes. However, are server was great! The food is average, it's good but not amazing, but the birthday dessert was great and a really nice touch! read more

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Whole menu was incredible. Very good service and drinks from the bar were perfect. I had the el mariachi which is tequila infused with fruits and tajin in a flask pictured. Best view in the city! read more

Castaway Burbank - LOBSTER AND TRUFFLE POTATO (GF) - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Ordered short ribs. It was all fat! No meat! Service was horrible! Asked for a dessert menu, server stated, that there is no menu, he can just tell what they have, while next table was looking at THE DESSERT MENU! read more

So I would give this place 4.5 stars. Went for brunch and the service was great, warm Sunday afternoon and the sat on the patio which got packed and deservedly so. Cool view of the valley, great location for brunch. Had a few cocktails which were good. The wives both ordered a drink off menu that they did not like at all and the server took them back no questions asked, replacing with different drinks. I had prime Hager steak Benedict. The steak was perfectly cooked, the eggs were great only slight complaint was could have used a little more hollandaise sauce... the fingerling potatoes were delicious with grilled onion and peppers. My wife had the crab cake Benedict which she really enjoyed although she found she did not need the English muffin with the crab cake. Had Brussels sprouts which for Brussels sprouts I thought were delicious, what ever sauce they cook them in was delicious. But had surf and turf deviled eggs, battered piece of lobster and steak on a deviled egg, super delicious. This place was very good, a little far from my house but was worth the drive. They do have unlimited mimosas for $30 or so, they come colored not sure about flavors but a ton of people were having them. read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would!! We needed an epic dining experience to match our epic 25th wedding anniversary. I have always wanted to come to Castaway...for years...but have never had the chance. The wait was worthwhile!! Service was wonderful. Jèsus was very welcoming and personable! Our food was impeccable!! From the first bite of the jalapeño cornbread to the last bite of our dessert...our tastebuds sang. The star of the table was the Tomahawk!! #chefskiss‼ The ambience was perfect with the right mix of lighting and music. Everyone made our special day......special. Would love to come back when it warmer and sit outside. Thank you, Castaway! read more

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First, I want to start by saying this review has nothing to do with our server, Andrew. Andrew, was outstanding and made all of us, especially my sister on her birthday, feel truly special. Excellent service all around. Thank you, Andrew! Unfortunately, the food did not match that experience. We ordered two New York Strip steaks (medium and medium rare), and both came out extremely tough. The outer layers were overcooked to the point where even a steak knife struggled to cut through. There was no tenderness in either steak, and the amount of chewing required was far from what you'd expect at those temperatures. It felt like the steaks were rushed or improperly cooked. In addition to the steaks, the calamari was overly salty, the half chicken was bland and on the dry side, and the mac and cheese was also on the saltier side. We chose not to send them back in order to avoid disrupting the celebration. This wasn't my first time at Castaway. I've been here many times for everything from casual dinners to holiday menus, which made this experience even more disappointing. We spent about $700 (including tip), and while it's not just about the cost, the overall food quality didn't come close to justifying the price. It ultimately put a damper on what was supposed to be a perfect birthday celebration. EDIT: Seems like I was not the only one to have had a negative experience today based on a few other recently posted reviews. Seems like the kitchen did not deliver or did not care. read more

Castaway Burbank - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

I hosted a work dinner here and the communication via email or phone was spotty but on the event day, everything was great. They had clear signs for all of my guests to follow and the food and service came out quickly. We all ordered the steak and it was a good serving for one person including the appetizers and dessert. I would definitely return to host another dinner or a night out with friends! read more

Castaway Burbank - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Amazing views, food and ambiance! Top vibes and food. They have an amazing wine menu and the food is delicious. Oftentimes, the vibes don't necessarily match the food but I was so pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was. Service was super attentive as well. Staff were so, so kind. Can't wait to come back! There is happy hour here but it's only inside seating so you can't really appreciate the view so be prepared for the full price menu if you are looking to be seated outside. It's definitely worth it! Heads up - it's only valet here ($12?) but they take care great care of your car! read more

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I celebrated a friends birthday here and we had a great time! The restaurant was beautiful, and the view was so nice even though it was dark out. They only offered valet parking which is a little crazy given they have such a big parking lot. We also ended staying until closing so they didn't end up bringing our cars to the front for us, we just walked to where they were parked in the lot. The food was super tasty and our server was incredibly nice and gave us great recommendations. They brought out an incredible corn bread to start. We got a few apps including oysters and calamari and for meals we got steaks, the salmon, and a salad. The steaks were delicious, the Cesar salad was great - the crispy capers were outstanding. The salmon was cooked perfectly but when asked to have it without capers they ended up not including the sauce (they were already in the sauce) and therefore the salmon was super bland. So if you order the salmon definitely get the sauce. Overall we had a great time at Castaway! read more

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03-17-26 Ambiance was great! Service was good. Unfortunately I'm so observant,the guy that always standing holding the door access to the patio served water to the other table just put down the water pitcher without pouring water on their glasses and it was so obvious the poor costumer looked at the guy that just turned away after putting down the pitcher to their table ‍. Food wasn't great still since I last visited this place. read more

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We had reservations at 6:30pm, when we arrived, out table wasn't yet ready so they asked us if we wanted to wait at the bar to which we said yes. We ordered two drinks, a Glow and what tasted like a Hennessy lemonade that only tasted like lemonade. These drinks were nothing to rave about and were quite disappointing. Our table was ready before our drinks which made for an awkward experience because they can't transfer the check from the bar so the hostess stood next to us while we closed out and got out our drinks (props to her though, she did a good job with the small talk). I also ordered the Glow but they initially gave me a different drink. Additionally, when we we were seated, a waiter came over with drinks but at that time we hadn't ordered anything additional, he brought them to the wrong table. No problem! He played it off well and said he just wanted to say hi. When out waitress came to the table she offered still or sparking water, to which we replied still (normally tap). As we looked around, we realized there were tables with water containers much different to ours, when we asked our waitress why we hadn't been offered that option she said it was up to us to have asked for it. It definitely started the dining experience with a sour taste in our mouth which was disappointing, especially since we were celebrating my husband's birthday - I wanted his his experience to be great. A woman in a black suit then came up to our table at which point we shared our experience thus far, including the lack of transparency, she assured the charge for the water would be removed and told us a different waiter would come up to our table for the rest of our dining experience. Shoutout to Ryan! My husband ordered the steak progressive and really enjoyed it. He had an old fashioned which was his favorite drink of the night. I ordered the half chicken, the vegetables were really oily and the chicken was dry and didn't have much flavor. The ambiance was good overall with a good view. read more

Castaway Burbank - Cauliflower - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

We just happened upon this place one afternoon while driving around. We stopped for drinks, enjoy the view of the valley then decided to make dinner reservations for the next night. The view is even more stunning at night. Service was excellent. Lance was on point. Always there if we needed anything , friendly and helpful. We had a small issue with our steak and he made it right. It was a busy night and this restaurant runs like a well oiled machine. The only thing that was weird, and I will never understand this, a woman was seated next to us with what looked like a baby carriage, but a closer look revealed a small dog....I was really surprised that this caliber of restaurant would allow dogs. -definitely NOT a service dog. But maybe it's a boujee LA thing. read more

Castaway Burbank - Yummy corn bread - Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Everyone comes here for the view, and the good food helps! I ordered the berry me softly to start off and it was a tad sweet for me. The surf and turf deviled eggs were delicious - not usually big of them but they were crafted amazingly. The standout was definitely the braised ribs I ordered for my entree. It was so tender and seasoned so well, and paired with truffled cream corn and roasted mushrooms (my favorite things ever), it was a most delightful dish. Service was alright, nothing special, especially considering the cost. The price is steep but if you're looking for a good dinner with a view, this is the place to be. read more

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