Service was great! Definitely no complaints there! The food on the otherhand was disappointing. It all just lacked flavor. I can't say it was bad per season. But it definitely would have been better had I drank more jack n coke before I ordered. Loaded tots, those were actually decent. The brisket tacos. Not so much. Actually it was the brisket in general. Smoky, but that was it and it was dry. The sauce/cream or whatever you want to call it was very similar to a watered down ranch. Some molested version of pico de Gallo that was on it as well couldn't even be tasted And once you add in the 60 minute round trip to get there, I was disappointed, and I'll drive 3 hr round trip for good food. I probably wouldn't go back if it was 5 minutes down the road. And I can't say it was bad, it just didn't taste like much of anything. read more

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The location of Castaways is excellent as it is right on the water and has both outdoor and indoor seating. The ambiance is relaxed with a nautical theme. Adam did an excellent job and he made quite a few recommendations as we were first timers. As the prices were reasonable, we started off with pretzel bites and were pleasantly surprised as they came out quickly and were delicious. My son ordered the Stromboli and wow, that thing was huge! It was delicious and there was more than enough to feed two adults. My husband had the brisket burger with waffle fries while my daughter ordered the veggie roll. Both said that their meals were amazing and that they wish we had found this place sooner. I ordered the chicken quesadilla and it was extremely tasty. I can't recommend this place enough! We will definitely be back. read more

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Went here for a friends work party and suprised by the great service and the food was way better then my past experiences here. I hope to come back again and get the same quality experience and food. My burger was delicous and my friends stromboli also looked huge but good. read more

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Met with some relatives, had a group of 24. The food and service were both outstanding. I had the Monday burger special that includes a side for $10. The burger was well done and flavorful and the coleslaw side was good tasting. Almost everyone in our party was happy with the food and drinks. read more

Cute neighborhood watering hole! Perfect for a summertime patio dinner or drinks with friends. Had an incredible Club Sandwich the other day - excited to explore their menu more. Happy to see local businesses so busy, and I appreciate the staff and servers being on top of orders/communicating when it's a full house. They have great weekly deals and live music sometimes! read more

Castaways - American Near Me - Bay City, Michigan

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They don't put cherrys in there Shirley Temple but it's okay there food is good and the drink was still good but it could be better

Food 5 Stars Service 5 Star Ambiance 4.5 Stars Food was really good. Enjoyed the wings. The food really hot and served quickly. Sat for awhile before wait staff served us. We even considered leaving. Once the waitress came to our table she was excellent and we were glad we stayed. Ambiance is 4.5 out of 5. However it was a lively lunch time. Beautiful view of the water. We will definitely be back. Great experience. read more

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Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly service. Stopped by on a Saturday around 1. It was pretty busy and full but we were told an event was going on. Even with the full house the service was quick and friendly. Hailey did a fabulous job, especially with recommendations. All our food items were delicious and the menu is extensive...we will definitely be back! Prices are average and there is plenty of parking. We ate on the patio and it was wonderful! I had a Sex on the Beach drink, it was good but a bit weak on the rum. We're already planning our next visit! read more

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This cute little bar and restaurant had decent food which was just fine after our long drive from Toronto. My companion enjoyed the wide variety of sports that could be viewed on the many screens and we even had fun playing keno! The service was fast and friendly! read more

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There were definite pros and cons to our visit. We were in Bay City for a few days and wanted to grab some lunch outside where we could take our dog. Having driven by Castaways many times, we decided to give it a try. Pros: The patio is located on the river with several boat docks. The place wasn't very busy and rather than having us sit in the grass under the incredibly hot sun, they gave us a table and chairs on the patio near the edge. Perfect. The waitress came out almost immediately for drink order, filling up a water bowl for our dog, and letting him get to know her a bit. She did a great job, checking on us regularly and also adding ice to our dog's water (did I mention it was really, really hot out?). The service was outstanding. The cons: We ordered an Asian salmon dinner and a fried chicken sandwich with fries. I should have known better than to order grilled salmon at a bar, but I did it anyway. It was so far overcooked that it was almost inedible. The rice, veggies, and the chicken sandwich with fries were all good. I sent the salmon back, and asked for a piece of hand breaded fish. What I got was a chewy mess that definitely didn't seem to be 'hand breaded'. Maybe the expectations were too high but the food was rough even for bar food. Great location and a very friendly, hard-working staff. But don't go for the food. You will be disappointed. read more

Always great service and Food Excellent waiters always keep drink full and great view of the River read more

Why did they get rid of the good cheese curds they had? I ordered them and I got square things that were not good at all! Why change something that was good? The square things are nasty. But drinks always good and our bartender! read more

Great food and service and dog friendly patio to boot! Right on the river with nice views and attentive wait staff. read more

Castaways - Big wave and a pumpkin cider to accompany our lunch on the dog patio! Great place! Great service and the food was great! - American Near Me - Bay City, Michigan

Always good food and friendly staff. Special shout out to Vincent. He waited on our table this past Monday evening. Very attentive, stood alongside my husband to list all the beers they had, instead of leaning across the table to talk 'at him'. It is thoughtful actions like this, that makes the difference between 'ok' service to really good service. Vincent just started there, ask for him when you go to Castaways. read more

Always impressive that the manager is always present; bussing tables, serving food, in the kitchen, helping his staff any way he can. Cam factor was awesome music tonight. Always good, live music here. They were crazy busy but our server did an awesome job. read more

Enjoyed a great lunch on the sunny patio on an afternoon visit to Bay City. Our server was super friendly and helpful, and our food came out so quickly we barely had a chance to enjoy the view before eating. Mojitos were tasty. I had the Mac and Cheese wrap, which looked like the most unique thing on the menu. It has Mac and cheese, cheese curds, fried chicken, bacon, and more cheese. I'm not sure I've ever been so close to a cheese overload in my whole life. I recommend dipping it in a little barbecue sauce to complement the cheese. I also recommend maybe not eating the whole thing at once-- I was stuffed for the rest of the day! It was delicious and unique. The rest of the menu looked good, typical bar/grill stuff with sandwiches, wraps, a few entrees and salads, and the next table over here a pizza that looked tasty. read more

Castaways - a glass of water with ice and a lime garnish - American Near Me - Bay City, Michigan

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service was absolutlly horrible!!!! On a monday barrly any customers and i dont know where my server was the whole time and on top of that we bought artichoke dip, disgusting made with cream cheese and sour cream not creamy very stiff tasted like chip dip was so gross for $14 was not worth it, my husband bought the Swiss and mushroom burger and it had gravy on it was not worth the price $16 I gave up on castaways I'm done they're gross and they're overpriced trying to make up for a beavers pub that they own too read more

The food was great. The only problem was that it took so long to come to our table. (There was hardly anyone there when we ordered). The waiter was amazing until halfway through when she stopped smiling, or helping us. I will note that we gave her a difficult time. Scenery was great! read more

1 star because the food was OK. Both of are meals were wrong. Drinks we wrong, just a shitty experience. I will never spend $1 in there again. Terrible place to go. read more

We randomly stopped by on our way home and it was amazing! We ordered cheese curds which tasted so good and were super fresh! We had wet burrito, brisket nachos and the cheese curds burger. They were hands down the best we have had in a while and our server Madison was on top of everything!!! head over for great drinks and amazing food if in the area. We will be back for sure! read more

Castaways - American Near Me - Bay City, Michigan

Everything is good the food the service the atmosphere unless it's a weekend night and then it gets a little loud. Other than that, I was completely satisfied with everything I had. I will definitely go back.. read more

Went here for lunch. Bonus was it was Tuesday and wraps were half off. Got a Philly steak and cheese wrap. Absolutely delicious. Well worth $7.00 Atmosphere was roomy but comfy. Service was on top of things. Gotta try it and see for yourself. read more

Excellent walleye dinner , had a nice breading not over battered. Good portion of fish and fries. Outside seating great for watching boats on the river. read more

Castaways - American Near Me - Bay City, Michigan

I like the outdoor seating next to the river, it was very nice............................................... must be 85 characters long.

Awesome food! Chicken dumpling soup, Fish and French dip were soooo good!! Great atmosphere and great service! Will be back!

Dog friendly and fun outdoor eating place. Huge portions and great prices. A must stop place if you are in the area. We'll be back.

Extremely hot inside, wear shorts and a T-shirt or you'll be sweating. Manager apparently likes to hide out in the office, not out with the customers. Waitress are very nice and do a good job. read more

We always make a pit stop here on our way to riverview campground in Sterling. Love the outdoor setting. The blt is AMAZING. Brisket tacos also AMAZING! Wait staff very attentive! read more

Ordered a hot wrap, got a cold inedible mess that fell apart after 1 bite. Fries were cold too. Told the waiter it was terrible, I did want it. He avoided us after that, we got the bill , was charged for the wrap I couldn't eat, waited so long to pay ( wanted to use my debit card) I just left cash and left. read more

Great place to eat and nice atmosphere! The salads are huge and fresh and the grilled chicken wrap was wonderful. Service was exceptional as well. Will definitely go back if we're in the area again. read more

The brisket nachos that I had were really delightful. Service was great. I was so thirsty I chugged my water down 3 times and it was promptly filled each time. read more

Took way to long to get anything, for literally funkin nothing... My buddy and sat here for over 15 minutes just waiting to get our check so we can leave. read more

We stopped there during our holiday bus shopping trip and enjoyed the simple buffet of a sandwich and soup. The chicken dumpling soup was delicious. My only regret is that the buffet didn't offer any dessert. read more

Sat down for 10 minutes. Was never acknowledged, never given water, never given menus. Wasn't even busy. If the service is this bad can't imagine the food being any better. Thanks for nothing. read more

Great food and atmosphere every time. My favorite is the summer salad or chicken quesadillas.

Manager stinks. So bad that I crossed out a 40 dollar tip and reduced it to zero. I know that screws over the bartender but he is that bad. I can't reward ignorance. read more

Just picked up two steak sandwiches and a BLT absolutely the best steak sandwich I've ever had and the BLT had more ham I'm sorry had more bacon on it than any bacon sandwich ever that she's ever ordered so I will definitely be giving this restaurant five stars easily presentation of the food excellent food was perfect the bread was perfect the steak was cut with a knife so tender excellent excellent restaurant highly recommend them read more

Always less than delicious.....the food is ok....the bathrooms are repulsive. We got the dip trio....it was luke warm....have gotten the club sandwich in the past....that was good....as is the quesidilla.....aside from that and a beer, stay away read more

Service was fast and friendly. The olive burger was very good. Nice to sit on the deck along the river. Music was a bit loud. It looks like a fun place to hang out in the evenings when they have a live band. And, there is a sand volleyball pit which like fun. It's nice to be able to pull your boat right up to the restaurant. read more

Castaways - Sand volleyball court off the outside deck. - American Near Me - Bay City, Michigan

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Awesome place to grab lunch right on the water! The service was friendly and VERY fast. We just had sandwiches but I was shocked at how fast (and hot) the food was. Our lunches came with the option of house made chips or fries but we both went with the chips and they were great. Very crunchy and kettle like. It was a little slow to cash out but they were starting to get pretty busy and it looked like the girls behind the bar were taking care of the whole restaurant. We'd definitely return when we're back in the area. read more