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    Castaway Burbank

    4.0 (6.8k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Rita C H.

    Finally! Someone got it right! It was my birthday and I noted as such on my reservation. My server actually acknowledged that! She was a very good, and smart, server. She was very friendly, and she knew to suggest the most expensive cocktails on the drink menu. She also gave us a free jalapeño cheddar bread, which was very nice. Their kids menu is the most fanciest I've seen, with filet mignon and salmon offerings. Wow! My son got the filet mignon and it was super plain and basic. That was a bit disappointing. The charcuterie we ordered was our favorite. I ordered the short rib and my husband ordered the lobster & shrimp bucatini. My dish looked pretty; but both dishes were very salty. They gave me a bread pudding for my birthday at the end of the meal. It was hard. I've never had bread pudding hard. Then I ate it, and discovered it was cold. Was that intentional? Is that how it's served? I didn't enjoy that. View is great. But if you're sitting outside to partake the view while the sun is still out, be prepared to have conflicting needs for the shade with the other parties.

    Red flag
    Linda C.

    $11 valet parking Beautiful views at night Great cocktails Plenty of food to snack on if you're not quite ready for a full sit-down meal. We got oysters, shrimp cocktail, fries, and a side of asparagus to go with our drinks. Would definitely come back.

    MISO-MARINATED BUTTERFISH
    Angela C.

    My family came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It's been a while since we last came, and they've added a few things to modernize the venue and add things like the flower photo wall to make it more IG friendly. I like how they remodeled the courtyard/ceremony area, it feels more open and modern. They do have a newer cocktail lounge area called "The Green Room" - reminiscent of a speakeasy since the entrance door is camouflaged with the wall on the way to the restrooms. I wouldn't have known about it except for the employee going around the lobby promoting it and trying to get people in. There is no self parking option anymore and you can't just hang out on the patio by the fire pits - they've all been taken over by tables. I made reservations on OpenTable. We were seated after a short time and had a stunning view of Burbank. I love coming in the evening to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand. I know it's supposed to be a romantic, elegant ambiance, but I wish they could turn on the lights just a little bit more, as it was so dark we could barely read our menus, luckily each table had a little lamp that we ended up passing around to try to read the menu. Or it could be that I'm just getting old and my eyes don't work anymore. Our server was Aman and he was great. Everything we ordered was delightful, with the exception of the truffle popcorn chicken. The presentation was such a surprise - so cute and in theme - with the popcorn chicken and seasoned popcorn spilling out of an iconic red and white striped popcorn box, but the amount of popcorn chicken we received was a joke. Like 6 little pieces of chicken. It looks good when it arrives, but as we dug into the box to find chicken, we discovered it's actually 90% popcorn. My whole family was shocked and was actually mad about it - I mean, we ordered chicken. Not popcorn. My husband who hardly ever mentions anything at restaurants actually flagged down Aman to complain about it. He was understanding about it and rectified the situation. Our meal started with complimentary cornbread and it was so good, we asked for another. But honestly, one of those things split with 5 people wasn't enough - it's kind of small. I really enjoyed the butterfish, flavor was great and it was not fishy at all. The steaks I'm told were ok, a bit on the dry side. All the sides were great, my favorite was My favorite thing was my cocktail! I ordered the Belle and the presentation was magical. You know how in the movie "The Beauty and the Beast" how the rose is in a glass dome? It's like that. The drink comes encased in a glass dome with smoke so you can't see inside. But as the server lifts the glass, the smoke drifts out revealing the drink with rose petals on the bottom. So pretty! And the drink is darn good too! Castaway is such a special restaurant with a spectacular atmosphere and view, outstanding service and good food, and a fabulous place for gatherings or special occasions. I just wish I lived a bit closer so I could stop by more often.

    NEW YORK STRIP 12oz BORDELAISE
    Rodney F.

    We celebrated our anniversary last night and wanted to tell the staff what an amazing job they did. From start to finish we had an absolutely amazing evening. The server Fernando was informative, funny, and attentive. He made suggestions on our food as well as some beverages that were delicious. The restaurant has an elegant outdoor patio that is perfect for evenings overlooking the city. We started with the Himalayan Salt Brick Wagyu which was more of a novelty for me but a cool experience. Personally I had the New York Steak and 50/50 Mash that were prepared and seasoned perfectly. The Finest Hour (Old Fashioned) was delicious, not too sweet. We ended the night with the lava cake which was decadent and a very pleasant dessert to end the night on. Fernando made sure to celebrate our anniversary with some words and thoughts which we appreciated. Thank you Castaway for an amazing evening!

    Barb N.

    Parking was easy. Walked in and arrived ten minutes late but still got a great table outside looking out over the whole valley and could see downtown LA. Ordered brunch and drinks. Our waiter Steven was so sweet and attended to our many small requests. Classy place and very high end restuarant.

    Chocolate cake with light raspberry drizzle
    Emily A.

    I had an excellent visit last night with my group for a dinner lecture. Parking is valet and $11 which kinda sucks, unlike the odyssey which is free parking which I prefer to park my own car. Walking up the Castaway restaurant is beautiful and sits atop the mountains in Burbank giving a fantastic view. The room we were in was spacious and had a back table with soda, tea, lemonade to choose from, and on the side was a small bar where you could order wine if you wanted with the meal. Staff was very attentive to us making the dining experience very lovely. We were greeted with appetizers of which i loved the mozzarella with tomato, so refreshing to whet the appetite for the meal. Salad came next and was a generous portion I couldn't finish it all! I got the salmon which arrived on a bed of mashed potato and with a carrot and green beans and I loved that the carrot was cooked perfectly and soft enough to cut through with my knife. The green beans were just ok, they did not elevate the dish in any way. However the salmon and the mashed potatoes were melt in your mouth delicious that I ate the entire thing. For dessert we got a moist chocolate cake with a light drizzle of raspberry sauce, very delicious.

    Averie H.

    I came here for the Caviar Fries and that's what I got. They were Capital A Amazing and there was no shortage of caviar on these crispy babies. Also, the view and the outdoor area is ridiculous. You can see the entire span of the Valley and it's hard to believe such gorgeous views can be found in Burbank. The service at the table was great, my one little nitpick is that it was noon on a weekday and the place was pretty empty and we had a reservation and it still took over 15 mins to get our table. Wasn't a huge deal because we were just there to chill - but it's just a small thing to keep in mind if you're arriving ravenous. And if you are - high recommend the Caviar Fries!

    Adam A.

    Castaway is 100% worth going to for the view alone. Absolutely gorgeous spot, especially at sunset. The vibe really carries the whole experience. Food was a little mixed for me. The surf and turf deviled eggs were kind of bland, and as someone from the South, I take deviled eggs seriously lol. Steak came out more medium well than medium rare, but still had good flavor. Lobster potatoes and crab cakes were just okay. Biggest surprise of the night was the cornbread. Easily the best thing I had. Overall, I'd still definitely recommend it. Great atmosphere, amazing views, and just a really fun LA dinner spot.

    Cinnamon rolls
    Caitlin M.

    The service is always so incredible here. They handled our 15 party table so perfectly. I'm so happy I caved and got the cinnamon rolls today. It arrived before any of the food and was a bit surgery to be the start of my meal, but it was so good I didn't really care. The toasted almonds really tied everything together. It was the best part of the roll in the most unexpected way. Unfortunately, their brunch burger was extremely underwhelming and the sauces didn't carry much flavor. I would order something else from the menu next time, like their steak.

    To ATLANTIC LOBSTER TAIL 7oz,
    Eliza C.

    Beautiful view of downtown. You can make reservations on OpenTable. Parking is valet. Food is delicious: tomahawk steak, branzino whole fish, Brussels sprouts, the 50/50 mash is a must try with an entree

    Kids loved the butter pasta and crispy chicken
    Alexis Y.

    An iconic restaurant that sits on top of the mountain in beautiful Burbank. You come for the views and the food. It's so scenic, that it's really popular for holidays or special occasions. I even had my baby shower here and rented out a ballroom. But onto the food and service. The menu changes periodically, but they are consistent in providing a large variety of dishes to choose from. You can always count on a tender steak, delicious sides, etc. The bar is fabulous as well! The service is 10 out of 10, and again the establishment is so scenic that once you go, you put it on your list for the near future. *valet parking available!

    Seafood Tower petite
    Hamlet O.

    Always great coming to Castaway. Been a customer for many many years. The new remodel and atmosphere is ver nice. Ordered the seafood towers (petite) that tower is enough for 4 people. Cesar salad was really good but the "croutons" did not have any flavor just crisp bread. Forgot our waiters name but he was awesome. Great service great food

    Lauren L.

    We came to Castaway for our wedding anniversary dinner and we had such a wonderful time! Nick was our server and he is absolutely fantastic, attentive, kind, and thoughtful. He even took a great photo for us The food was absolutely amazing, we got a caesar salad, steak, tofu and broccolini and mashed potatoes. Everything was perfect and honestly it was all because of Nick! He checked on us frequently and was super attentive and even helped us adjust the umbrella when he saw us shading our eyes from the afternoon sun. He provided much better service than we've ever had at any restaurant. THANK YOU NICK and Castaway for a wonderful dinner!!

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    Ask the Community - Castaway Burbank

    How much is parking?

    I believe $15 valet only parking.

    Is there going to be fireworks on NYE 2026 at Castaway Burbank?

    You should call and ask- That sounds like an awesome idea!

    Anyone able to get a no oil vegan option for brunch?

    They were very accommodating for me. I am not a vegetarian; but, I do have allergies to Pork and the exoskeleton of Shrimp and Crab. Even food fried in bacon or lard will affect me. Or if a dish with shrimp or crab happens to have a shell left on… Read more

    Do they have brunch everyday or only on weekends?

    They have limited menu for weekdays and bruch menu on weekends based on my experience

    Does the valet take Apple Pay?

    Yes, also you can Zelle or cash app for a tip.

    Is it expensive?

    A little- We spent 200$ 2 entrees, 2 main dishes, 1 drink and 1 desert !… Read more

    How far in advance can you make reservations for this restaurant?

    I made for same day

    What is the Valet/Parking fee?

    $10-$15

    Is it on top floor of an office building?

    No, it is not

    Hi do we have to pay to enter on top of the food we eat or?

    It’s a restaurant so you don’t pay to enter, but valet isn’t free.

    Hello good evening I was wondering if anyone knows can I bring balloons and decorations in for a birthday dinner? I would appreciate any response I tried calling the restaurant but they seem to be busy tonight!

    Six of my friends had a birthday party there for me and they brought balloons and no trouble at all.

    How much is Corkage fee?

    Not sure about corkage fee. Call them for an answer. I've never brought my own wine to Castaway because their wine prices are pretty good.

    Can you order from the dinner menu during lunch hours?

    I want to say no, but they might be able to make it happen!

    What's up with parking? Is there parking? Where is it located? How much is it to park? Thank you.

    There is valet parking at the entrance starts at $15. There is another lot, but you must tell the valet that you want to park your own car.

    Do they still have Saturday lunch buffet?

    I don't think so anymore! :/

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes it absolutely is!

    Do they do brunch/bottomless mimosas on Friday?

    I do not know

    Is there a kids menu available?

    There isn't really a kids menu, but the staff is always really happy to accomodate you if you have a specific need. I've found them to be really helpful and kind. But this is a very 'grown-up' place for drinks, lunch and dinner.

    Are brunches still available on weekends currently?

    Yes -- both Saturday and Sunday! Great bottomless mimosas! Ask fir server Kevin he is super-- tell him Martha & Richard recommended him!

    Do they have tvs for football?

    Yes at the bar

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    Inkwell Tavern - Roasted Brie Wheel

    Inkwell Tavern

    4.8(319 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    We held an event in the private room at Inkwell Tavern on 6/8 and it truly couldn't have been…read morebetter! The team at Inkwell was so kind and worked with us to accommodate EVERYTHING we wanted - from the timing of the plates, to making room for our photobooth set up, to serving a speciality cocktail we requested!! (Which was delicious!) The communication with management was great. They encouraged us to come in a few days before to do a tech test to make sure everything ran smoothly for the screening part of our event. As expected, things did indeed run smoothly as a result! Their Monday night karaoke was going on simultaneously and the sound didn't interfere with our screening at all. We had about 30 attendees and the room was a very comfortable size for us, it's also beautiful! The entire experience was fantastic, we're very happy with how the evening turned out! Thank you to the wonderful staff for making it all happen for us!

    The drinks here are excellent! You order at the bar and they bring your food to you…read more Masala Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Tasted bland but too spicy at the same time. Very one note. The chicken was a little dry and the seasoning on it just tasted spicy to be spicy. No real flavor. The cucumber and slaw also did not help with the bland taste. It really needed an acidic component to bring the flavors out or an aioli. The fries it came with were divine though! I subbed for waffle fries and they were oh so crispy! Corpse Reviver - Get it. Just get it. Refreshing with just the right amount of alcohol I want to taste in my drink hehe. Food came out timely, staff were helpful and attentive. Great place for a group of 4-5 - anymore and it'd be too crowded as they don't have big tables. Loved the vibe of the place. I really want to like LIKE this spot so I think I'll get something else entree wise next time!

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    The Green Room - Cocktail lounge hidden inside Castaway with stunning views

    The Green Room

    4.6(690 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    We really enjoyed our Friday evening here! It's a beautiful bar/restaurant with quite the view of…read morethe surrounding area; the decor is open and upscale and it's great! The service was friendly and pleasant and prompt, and our food and wine were great. Absolutely will recommend and return!

    As a lover of speakeasies and craft cocktails, The Green Room has been on my list for a while. What…read morebetter time to go than on my anniversary! Echoing what everyone else has been saying - the service is SO slow. It was about 45 minutes before we were able to order our second drink and our water glasses were empty. They have so many runners bringing the drinks out but only a few servers and, from the looks of it, one bartender (on a Saturday night - what?!). The server was saying he was trying to find a manager to help out but they were nowhere to be found. Clearly management is fine with these service times since they're still making $$$. The drinks were delicious, and I loved that there were heaters on the patio (though they did get very hot at times). Our server was so kind and brought us a celebratory drink. I do wish there were more explanations with the beverages, especially for the Paid Vacation as most people will not realize you're supposed to bite into the buzz button for the tingly sensation. I would come back, but need some time for my wallet to recover first, haha!

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    Tiki No - Scorpion Bowl

    Tiki No

    4.0(784 reviews)
    5.1 miNorth Hollywood
    $$
    Full bar
    Large group friendly

    This is hands down my favorite local tiki bar!…read more The vibes, the drinks, and the people make it unbeatable. Their piña colada is easily the best I've ever had. Perfectly creamy, balanced, and dangerously drinkable. One sip and you're instantly on vacation. The manager Erin is an absolute gem. She's the sweetest, has the best sense of humor, and makes everyone feel welcome the moment they walk in. You can tell she genuinely cares about creating a great experience. Also, shoutout to Topher, a truly awesome bartender! If you're looking for a spot with killer cocktails, tropical vibes, and top-tier service, this place is a must. Can't recommend it enough. TIP: they teamed up w/Pitfire Pizza so u can actually get pizza delivered to you via QR code available on each of the tables.

    Tiki No has a surprisingly fun ambiance, especially for the area. It is definitely not something…read moreyou expect to stumble across, which makes the atmosphere a nice surprise when you walk in. The drinks are okay. They lean on the sweeter side, so it is the kind of place where you might stop in for a sugary cocktail rather than something particularly memorable. Overall it is a decent place to meet up with friends for a quick snack and a drink, but it is probably not somewhere I would go out of my way to make the main destination for the night. Still a nice little spot if you happen to be nearby and want a casual place to hang out for a bit.

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    Broken Compass Tiki - Pupu platter for 2

    Broken Compass Tiki

    4.3(650 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    We ate there on the 4th of July, which was also our 20th Anniversary. Everyone and everything was…read moreamazing about this place. Amazing ambiance. Amazing food! We really enjoyed it! The only downer was the incredibly rude hostess. She spoke rudely to us upon arrival. And even more rudely upon our departure. She rudely chastised us saying that we weren't supposed to leave through the same door we entered the dining room through. We were amazed at her rudeness. She appeared to dislike her job. She would be the only reason we wouldn't come back. My wife and I spent a hundred and twenty five dollars there. Well worth the spend, even though she almost wrecked it. The drinks are amazing! You don't have to wonder if they put alcohol in them lol! Bravo!

    This place is SO cool!!! It was my first time here and when you get inside, you're in a small room…read morethat just has a hostess stand and some seats to wait. Once the hostess sits you, she opens a secret door that doesn't even look like a door and you're transported into a pirate themed restaurant! The vibes were amazing and the customer service was great! When I went it was a 15 min wait for a table so I ended up just going to the bar and got served right away. The drinks and food were really delicious and I want to try everything on the menu! I got the fish & chips and I am blown away by how many dipping sauces you can get! Their fries were the perfect amount of crispy and I loved that the malt vinegar came in a spray bottle. I'll definitely be back to try more things!! Can't recommend this place enough!

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    Kalaveras

    Kalaveras

    3.9(416 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I stopped by Kalaveras while visiting the Jackalope Art Fair in Downtown Burbank. After walking…read morearound in the heat, I wanted somewhere with seating, shade, and A/c. I had passed by this restaurant before but had never been curious enough to actually stop in. This time their drink menu advertised outside caught my attention so I figured "hey, why not?" From the moment I walked in i was trying to figure out whether I liked the atmosphere or not. The music was excellent, but the décor took me a second to process. It felt like an 80s lounge crashed into a neon Día de los Muertos inspired art gallery. It's most definitely not a quiet, cozy restaurant. It has more of a loud, colorful, party style personality. I was seated promptly by a kind hostess but I wasn't attended to by a waiter for nearly 10 minutes. Once my waiter did come by he was kind, quick, and professional. Now, I'm going to be honest.. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Mexican restaurant food, so I didn't have the highest expectations. I ordered the potato taquitos, a Jarrito Loco made with watermelon purée, vodka instead of tequila, and chamoy on the rim, plus chiles toreados and one carne asada taco. Laugh all you want, but I was half expecting the food to come out looking like a cafeteria lady had splattered it onto a plate... I was genuinely impressed by the presentation instead. The potato "taquitos" were bigger than I expected so don't let the "itos" fool you. They were crispy, flavorful, filling, and honestly so delicious. Those get a 5/5 from me. My drink was also incredible. It was refreshing, especially with how hot the day was, and had just the right amount of alcohol. The presentation was so cute I almost felt bad ruining it. Easily one of the best drinks I've had in the Burbank area -- 5/5. The carne asada taco wasn't as impressive as the potato taquitos, so I'd give that a 3/5. The chile toreado was definitely spicy, it just needed to be salted a little more but otherwise no complaints! I need to remind myself not to be too quick to judge because I was genuinely surprised by this place. The décor wasn't fully my personal style, but the food and drinks more than made up for it. I'd definitely come back again, especially for the potato taquitos and drinks.

    I was here maybe 3 mos ago. Still left a bad taste in my mouth…read more Boy server was more focused on giving high fives to guests that were leaving rather than his tables. His demeanor was off. Like he didnt want to be there taking our order. 15 min past after he took our order and there was no chips and salsa. Not even the alcoholic drinks were brought out. After seeing the boy server staying by the host desk (not checking on us) I had to get up and ask him if he could bring the chips and salsa that comes with the table. He said, " oh, you want some? Do u want guacamole too?" Again reiterating , " whatever comes with the table pls". I was left perplexed given that last i was here i didnt have to ask for the chips and salsa, they automatically came when they brought the water. And if there was a change in policy they should state it somewhere within the restaurant so there is no confusion among guests. The place was 98% empty. There shouldn't have been any reason for such an experience. We ordered probably $180+ worth of food and drinks. And after the long wait for the drinks and chips and salsa, I told the other server and what im assuming is the manager(?) "You know, im just going to cancel my order" They were talking among eachother, and I told them "we are leaving because of the server" . They tried to remedy it by saying that a certain other server can take over the table instead of him. I just couldnt stay there any longer. The place was insanely empty and there shouldnt have been no reason to not be attended to properly. Probably 40 minutes in total and we only received our waters to the table.

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