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    Castaways Restaurant

    3.7 (102 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CASTAWAYS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Yes those are eggs over easy
    D W.

    Fantastic service Breakfast not so good Eggs over easy came way over cooked Home fries old Ordered wheat came with white Pancakes not quality

    BLT
    Phil E.

    Biker friendly establishment Many options Lots of daily specials Fair pricing BLT was great The fries were fantastic Very good (and quick) service

    MaryLou B.

    A special shoutout to the awesome community heroes here at this local venue! My husband and our friends have been loyal patrons here for at least 10 years or more. This was my first chance to get into the experience! They staff are very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is that great neighborhood feel where regulars are known my face and name. TV's are viewable for news, weather, and sports, etc. There's live music on several nights like tonight. A cool dude with many different instruments. The bar has stools to hang out with the bartender. There is a big side room with lots of seating. There was even a table reserved for a kids birthday party. A cute family with 4 well behaved children. The menu is very good from steak, chowder, shrimp, salads, onion rings, fries, fish, etc. Our food was yummy and our ice teas were cold. We were celebrating our friend's birthday as well! The waitress was hilarious and kind. There is even a claw machine with cool prizes. One person restrooms are nice and tidy. Big parking lot. Desserts are decadent... your sweet tooth will thank you!!

    Bar
    Kerri E.

    This restaurant sits back a little bit off the road. There's a main dining room with a bar and another fairly large dining area off to the side. Our server had only been there 2 weeks, but she was friendly and checked on us often. My burger was cooked to order perfectly and the fries were above average. They have Coke Zero! I'd like to go back again and try some other items.

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    Dave O.

    Stopped in here on a Tuesday about 6:00 PM, the place was mostly filled and lively, we grabbed a booth next to the window not far from the entertainment, a soft spoken gentleman strumming a banjo which balanced out the bad acoustics and the multiple conversations bouncing off the walls. Our server met us in under a minute, she was pleasant and turned out to be very attentive and friendly, she was definitely taking care of business the entire time we were here. The menu resembles that of a diner, filled with lots of popular burger and sandwich options including seafood and lots of comfort foods. After looking over the list of daily specials we both decided on the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and collards with brown gravy on the side and since it was "National Pie Day" the we had to order coconut crème ice cream pie and a hot fudge brownie with ice cream and whipped cream, we aren't wasteful people but finishing this entire meal wasn't going to happen, even though we were camping near by we didn't want a kitty bag since Wednesday is so finicky she wouldn't eat it even if we offered it up. This was a pleasant experience in a very causal atmosphere, it's definitely a local's hangout if for nothing but it's remoteness one would think. I feel most people would like this restaurant and I'd definitely return to try out some of their other offerings or just to have a drink at the bar and to listen to some turns...

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    Alora M.

    We Jeep in Ocala National Forest often and coming from Daytona Beach we have passed this restaurant multiple times... today we decided to stop and already can't wait to go back again... It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside is a warm inviting bar with friendly staff. We opted to sit outside as we had our dog with us... we were handed menus, and drinks were served very quickly... I can't even describe how extensive this menu is: everything from frog legs to prime rib... what to choose..!?! We had seen a sign outside that advertised "best burgers" so we decided to try them... Husby is not a burger fan so he opted for the fish sandwich. We ordered the fried green tomatoes as a starter... OK... I've had FGT in various places, and these are probably now one of my favorites... large tomato slices, fresh-tasting, a salty seasoned batter with a nice sauce... the lettuce underneath with cheese and bacon crumbles on top really elevates the flavor... yum. The Husby's sandwich was amazing with a generous serving of fish, well-blackened and a nice bun... FYI - you pay $0.50 for every topping you add (tomatoes, onion, lettuce, pickles). Condiments are brought to the table so you decide how you want to dress your sandwich. Our friend and I got the burgers... they were big, juicy, nice fresh toppings, and the buns were super soft... very good burgers... Now, I took a star off because of the fries... they were well-seasoned, crispy, cooked perfectly... the problem: we received a small serving of fries... once you ate a couple of the longer fries on top, you were left with a smattering of small pieces... we just really wanted more of those fries to complete the meal... There are so many interesting items on the menu, flavors so far are great, prompt and super friendly service, and they allow dogs... can't wait to go back..!

    Mloa69 W.

    Great Florida dive bar vibe! Loved the attentive servers: Carrie, Donna, Eileen and Kim! Food was classic! A good burger and fries wins everytime! Crab balls so yummy! The French Onion soup was perfect! And they put the game on first time asked. What else do you need!!!

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    Gene S.

    Love the Gator bites and sorry but Friday night live music. The USA is back and strong. Always a good time and good people

    Crab cakes frog's legs gator bites hush puppies and lobster bisque....yum
    Joanne W.

    Looking for recommendations for gator bites and frog's leg....well Castaways didn't disappoint...everything and I mean everything was delicious...

    Cold 15 dollar prime rib I waited an hour for

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    Castaways Restaurant - seafood - Updated May 2026

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