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    Castaways

    3.7 (94 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars, American
    Wed 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Thu 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    CASTAWAYS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Supreme pizza
    Tess H.

    After a quick search for nearby food, we wandered into Castaways. The vibe was dive bar and it took a few minutes to even see a staff person to help us. After checking our ID's (which slightly confused us since we never ordered any alcohol) and dealing with a overly drunk customer, we got our order in for a couple pizzas, cheesy bread, and macaroni bites. And waters which he said he'd give two pitchers for. A few of us went to the restrooms, worried what to expect but were pleased with very clean bathrooms! The entire place seems clean, with some dive bar clutter but with clean tables, floors, chairs, menus, etc. We were given plastic cups for our requested water, they were very dirty and seemed melted - appearing as though they had been in a dishwasher. We threw them out and asked for new ones, and the bar tender was happy to replace them. Our water pitchers were not entirely clean either (although we chose to ignore since service wasn't the greatest). After seeing the "no waitress" sign, we realized it was one bar tended and one cook working. All orders came through the bar which spots filled quickly after arriving. We took a seat across the bar, outside in a high top. While waiting, we noticed a dead fly in our parmesan shaker. We also had the bar tender come up 20 minutes after ordering to tell us they were out of macaroni bites but he didn't know all the available apps....we finally got it figured out and were eager for a tasty lunch! It took over 30 minutes for our order to start coming out but I will say it was WORTH THE WAIT! Our table was sooo curious how it's be and we all agreed it was one of the best pizzas we have ever had - wow! Cheesy, plenty of toppings, the crust was so fresh and tasty, all of the things! Even the potato skins were the best we had, paired with delicious homemade ranch! My fiancé and I will crave this often from Minnesota and encourage others to try it out - be sure to have time to wait as it's a smaller place with less staff but so worth it and yummy! If it wasn't for the quality of the food, cleanliness, and kindness of the staff (when they weren't busy helping others), I would have rated this place a 2 but they truly have delicious food and kind staff (a man with a Boston accent, he told us where it's from and a lady cook). When I'm the area, head over for yummy food! And they had horse racing, pull tabs, and cheap beer!

    Empty tables.
    Richard O.

    Castaways is a shithole - stay away I should have known when we pulled in it wasn't the right place to be, crack dealer in parking lot selling to patrons. Was too hungry to go elsewhere after drive from Las Vegas and an early flight the next day, Ordered a beer, breaded mushrooms, Hot dog and the Castey sandwich, after an hour wait and second beer I asked about our food, bartender said it was coming. Another beer and three more goups of people got served after we arrived and still no food, the people that arrived 1 hour after us got their pizza / nachos. After waiting 2 hour and 3 beers later I told the bartender to cash me out for the beer and we are going elsewhere to eat, The cook is a lazy SOB that only wants to make pizza and nachos. When he poked his head out of the kitchen I let him know it too. Stay away from Castaways, from my experience they only cater to locals and crackheads.

    New Menu!

    Brand new menu and they kept so many of the old amazing items!! Once you have the food here you'll understand! Great dive with great food, a RARE combo! And FYI, The OTB crowd is pretty much gone, just locals hanging and airport groups stopping in for a start or end to their visit!

    Yummy!!!
    Rusty D.

    The food is awesome! I say again, the food is awesome! It's a bar on McDowell so you may think it's a dive, and it kinda is with off track betting but the beer is crazy cold and the food is a TEN! Boston and Laura are pros at serving!

    a pint of beer sitting on a bar
    Brett R.

    In town on business and Castaways was near my airport hotel and recommended as a good "divey" bar. So, I Uberred over for a few beers and a to-go dinner. The bar has a great U-shaped bar, interior table seating, outdoor seating and televisions galore. The place, including the restroom, was clean and organized. The bartender was a bit scattered, but in a good way. He served my beer promptly and took good care of me throughout my stay. The food was good. By the time I got to my hotel and ate, it would not be fair to judge the food too harshly. If you are in town on business and staying by the airport, I certainly recommend Castaways.

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    Awesome food and great pricing! They have karaoke on Saturdays too. Great little hole in the wall

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    Love this place, good price. Food awesome for a bar!! Try the potato skins :) everyone friendly.

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