I really enjoyed this establishment! The flavor in this dish was superb. Salmon with a coconut curry accompanied by veggies giving a crunch was it for this dish. I was in town on a business trip and needed a cool atmosphere to do online work and this was a beautiful place tucked away but very vibrant. The aroma met me at my car door! The service was great servers/host passing by complimented my choice of dish and shared their favorite part of the flavors. I highly recommend. read more

Castaways - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Another awesome meal ! From the hostess to our server was great . Looking forward to going back read more

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It is an outdoor restaurant with a good vibe any time of day. Menu is good and food well prepared and tasty. Service though can be slow so you need to be patient but once you have a drink in hand all is good. read more

Just left Castaways. No wait because it was early. I asked if the shrimp and grits was spicy. The waiter said "Not at all". Food comes out quickly and I took a bite out of the middle of the food. It was so spicy that my nose started to run. I hate spicy food because it seems to " blind" my taste buds. We told the waiter and he tells us that no one has ever sent this dish back, it is not too spicy, and he will have to pay for it if I return it. I say ok just get me a box then and I will pull the ham and shrimp off for my husband to eat later. My husband also thought the shrimp and grits was too spicy to tell someone it is not spicy at all. Waiter now says he will go talk to the chef. When the waiter returns, he says they will take it off the bill but won't make me anything else because all their food has spices. I am thinking. Does this chef not know there are spices that are not made to burn and aggravate the palate? Most of the time a bad cook uses too many spices to cover up their inability to make something great out of simple ingredients. And then there is the loss of demand for truly good tasting food. No one wants to go against the grain and speak out. Well food costs a lot now and if you are going to pay more to have it prepared for you; you should really enjoy the meal. I asked the waiter what was the smallest amount of fried shrimp I could have. He said 5 for $5. But they would be spicy too. And I said I wanted cocktail sauce. He said that would certainly be more spicy than the shrimp and grits. Yes, maybe true, if I ate it with a spoon as my meal. I did not expect fine dining at Cast A Ways, nor did I expect to leave hating a place. My husband does love the Chrispy Scored Flounder and the Coconut Cake. Even though the cake was on the verge of being refrigerated too long. My 5 fried shrimp were battered only, not even a drop if salt was placed on them. This chef has feelings too easily hurt to be in the restaurant business and behaved like a 2 year having a tantrum. And everything we ordered was on the bill, nothing was taken off. I didn't expect anything to be removed. I like to dine out. But this is not my kind of place. This is a wear what you want and the men leave their hats on in this hang out. Probably more bar than eatery. That might be precisely why the waiter said all the food was spicy. Burning tongues need to be quenched. read more

Restaurant week in Savannah is a great time to try out some of those restaurants you have on your list! This was our first visit to the Castaway and found it to be relaxing and enjoyable! We pass through Sandfly every once in a while, most of the time with guests to nearby Wormsloe but this time we were on a mission. Looking over the restaurants participating we picked out a new restaurant with an appealing special menu. When we arrived the bar was packed with many people enjoying the start of their weekend. We fortunately had made a reservation and were seated at a table quickly by the hostess. Our waiter made it over to us and Jo (my wife) order a Kentucky Mule and I opted for a Hopsecutioner IPA while we finalized our choices. We both went for oysters Rockefeller for an appetizer and Jo went with the scored flounder and I decide to try their Cioppino Fra Diavolo! We decided to split our dessert choices with me getting the Mango Cheesecake and Jo, the Key lime pie. The Oysters Rockefeller were three large oyster shells packed with a tasty spinach, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and minced oysters. Our waiter brought our entrees and offered to bring me a IPA that he thought I would enjoy that was not on the menu but on draught, Terrapins Luau Topical. He was right, as it was a juicy IPA that was not bitter and was a nice complement to my meal. My wife's scored flounder had a salsa topping and a large side of fresh green beans and rice. While the flounder was not huge he was one of the fattest I have ever seen with both sides being thick with tender meat. My Cioppino was filled with seafood! It had to have eight or more mussels, shrimp and at least six shrimp with some nice chunks of redfish with tomatoes and rigatoni pasta. It came with a couple of slices of bread used to sop up the broth. I think the broth though was a little disappointing as I expected a thick spicy buttery tomato based sauce and instead it was more of a light broth that didn't have the zip a Fra Diavolo sauce should have. All in all I could not complain about the portion as it was a hearty serving of seafood and enjoyable. The pies were both pretty good with the mango cheese getting the edge as it was creamy with a nice sauce while the key lime pie was a little on the heavy side. Food & Beverages 4 The portion sizes are large, I would not rate the food taste as awesome (although the scores flounder was very good) as some of the food seemed preprepared and could have had more flavor. Service 4.5 Our waiter was great! My wife thought he was covering at least half the tables in the crowded restaurant and we felt he was there when we needed him. He also was friendly and picked up on his customers likes. Atmosphere 3.5 Beach Casual with a large fishing mural on the wall and a Tiki like setting. Price 4 A good price for a good meal! OA 4 I would go back but not on the top of my list. read more

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Castaways is a nice little place with great decor. The ambiance and environment are great. I just wasnt overly impressed with the food. The food in my opinion was 3 stars but my waitress was phenomenal, which boosted the score up to a 4. I got the oysters rockafella and they were just OK. They tasted premade, frozen and deep fried when ordered. Did not taste fresh at all. Next i got the grouper imperial. This was better, the plating was awesome but still not what i was expecting. It just didnt taste fresh to me. Like i said the service was exceptional but the food just wasnt all that great. read more

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We were visiting and saw this place nearby and stopped in and we were blown away. Service was great and the food was amazing. Even on a busy St. Pattys weekend we had great service as the place quickly filled up. We had an appetizer, drinks, and 2 entrees and loved every bite! read more

Had our first trio couple dinner out plus 1, so 7 total diners. Ashley was our server, she was spot on all night. Kept the drinks coming, was as kind as a neighbor and made us all happy this was our selected restaurant. Everyone was thrilled with their choices. My red snapper was to die for. Our party had red fish, salads, burgers and shrimp & grits. Party of seven and no complaints. To be honest, they seemed unstaffed, but that's to be expected now. The delay was actually a great thing, as visiting these faces was overdue. The fans were blowing, and bugs were abated. We tried to tip especially well. Parties can't filter through as fast with limited staff, we get it. We were so glad this was our first real "post" covid gathering. (Bless the vaccines!) read more

Castaways - Red Snapper - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We went here because The Driftaway was closed for the virus. They should take some lessons on fish sandwich from them. It wasn't bad, but it was just OK. Needed some better sauce on the bun. Fries were a bit undercooked. Wife had shrimp tacos, which she said were good. So, we'll have to think hard about going back. read more

Been here's couple times. Small place that fills up. Calamari is a winner. Service is directly tied to how crowded. Empty place excellent service, crowded and you're flagging down you server read more

A great hole in the wall with awesome service. I highly recommend the Yellow Curry shrimp and salmon!! read more

Castaways - Salmon and shrimp with yellow coconut curry - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Yum! So good and great service! The patio was in direct sunlight ~6pm with little airflow, but other than that it was fabulous! read more

Castaways - Maine Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Food is good, service is usually pretty attentive as well. A fair bit of outdoor seating, which I really like; inside is also fine but can be a bit loud. read more

Great place, is a Friday night so was busy. Live music playing, great atmosphere Wife have the fish and chip ,I had the fried shrimp both very very good. There is seating outside but this time of year The Sandgnats are bad. Check them out great place, will be back. read more

The entire menu sounded delicious. And everything we ordered was just as described and better!!! Definitely my new favorite resto and I am Glad I ventured out to find it since it is out of the way of mainstream Savannah food choices. Thinking of the Tuna tower is making me want to go back For dinner, and I was just there for lunch!!! I had the scored flounder and I left nothing but fish bones!! Sooo yummy!!! read more

Castaways - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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This was a Restaurant week visit with another couple. While most restaurant week menus offered an average of three entrée choices for this event, Castaways Sandfly offered five to satisfy a wide range of culinary appetites. The noise level as noted by other reviewers was noticeably higher than other restaurants, and I did have to lean over the table to talk and listen with other guests. However, this did not detract from the wonderful service and food provided. There is an exterior dining section available, along with a full bar and several televisions on the inside of the restaurant. I selected the firecracker shrimp, black and blue prime rib, and Bombay mango cheesecake for the evening meal. All of the items were excellently seasoned, and our server kept our glasses full and was very attentive. I enjoyed the evening as the food and staff it presented a wonderful atmosphere for everyone. I plan to revisit Castaways Sandfly very soon. read more

Castaways - Black and Blue Prime rib, roasted garlic potatoes, grilled asparagus spears, fried tobacco onions, blue cheese crumbles. - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Restaurant Week was a bad time to visit. This is small establishment with an outdoor seating area. The indoor and outdoor area were packed to capacity. It was extremely noisy. We were unable to really enjoy our conversation. The door to the outside seating area was left open which made the inside very warm and welcomed flies in. This is extremely troublesome for me as I have a bit of a fly phobia, if that's a thing. The food was tasty but my mind was a bit hazy as I was competing with the little critters! The service was good. Our waitress was very familiar with the menu and was able to answer all of our questions. I would be willing to try again, only if the doors are closed! read more

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Looking for good She Crab soup and based on some recommendations here, went to Castaways. Bad decision. It could have come out of a can. However, Firecracker Shrimp Salad was excellent. Wife had BLT Crab sandwich. Felt that the crab cake had a lot of bread filler. Cole slaw side was excellent. We sat outside in the heat and even with fans blowing, we were inundated with flies. Hard to eat chasing flies off the food. Our server, Cole, was excellent, quick and efficient. read more

Family-owned and operated; great selection of food and drink; and an inviting bar where you can while away an hour or so with a cold draft. read more

Castaways - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We love this place!! It's local and has an amazing chef. Everything is great! My favorite appetizer for sharing is the tuna tower, it so fresh and flavorful. The tuna tacos are also amazing! The kids love the fish and chips and the nachos. read more

Castaways - Tuna Tower - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

The staff was so sweet to my pup when we came in for dinner one night. We sat on the patio and enjoyed a nice night. Food is pretty standard bar/basic seafood. What really sells this place is the local feel and the lovely staff. read more

After a disappointing meal on the river walk, this was exactly what I was looking for! Amazing food, terrific service. My only disappointment is I don't have time to eat here again before I leave. read more

Castaways - Tybee Tuna - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Nice restaurant scene with some indoor (and bar seating) as well as outdoor seating. Nestled in a shopping center, Castaways has a nice chill ambiance about it. I was invited out for a going away dinner and this place definitely worth the wait. Service: excellent. Even though the place was full, our sever never left us waiting for anything. Fast. Efficient. Friendly. Drinks: the bar is full up, feel free to ask for your favorite libation. There are TVs at the bar too so you can watch your favorite sports team. Menu/food: the menu is extensive and chocked full of delicious choices. I ordered the tuna tower and the calamari. Both were large enough portions by themselves to be a meal, but I was starving...so I ate them both. ;) The tuna tower was fantastic, fresh (not fishy flavored I.e. old tuna) the spicing was spot on and the amount of tuna was a pleasant surprise. The calamari was lightly battered (thank god! I'm not asking for onion rings yah know ) and had a wonderful spicy chimichurri sauce (don't freak out it's not THAT spicy ) All-in-all a good place to bring friends and family for a good seafood meal. Come early...this place gets packed fast!!! read more

I ordered a calamari chimichurri appetizer. The calamari was served on thick layer of mayo based sauce even though it was not listed in the ingredients on the menu. There was very little chimichurri even thought it was in the dish's name. As someone who does not like mayo it was disappointing to be served a dish that has heavy mayo even though it was not on the menu. read more

Castaways - Calimari Chimichurri - New American Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

It was good food but the service was struggling that night. My shrimp Caesar salad was sad. The shrimp were tiny and the salad felt soggy. The she crab soup was just okay. My wife's mahi salad was really good. My other dining companions enjoyed their selections, so maybe I chose poorly. There are a lot of things they seemed to not be able to make at the bar, like a mojito. Maybe it was an off night? Either way I wasn't impressed. Will try again another time and pass on the Caesar. But we're not in a hurry. read more

There were literally only probably 10 people in the whole place. I sat at the bar. The waitress was nice but, She never came back to check on me if I needed anything. She was at the end of the bar talking to I guess regulars, which is fine but, when you have people waiting to check out and you see that they're ready to check out and you're not taking care of your tables then there's a problem, the firecracker shrimp were disgusting and the fries were cold and hard. I'm sure that they have good food there, but what I had was not. read more

I live in Charlotte, NC but have family in Savannah, so I visit fairly often. My sister doesn't eat fish, can you imagine? So I tried Castaways for a solo lunch. Facebook friends kept posting how fabulous this place is, but Savannah being a tourist town I was skeptical. Off the beaten tourist path towards the southside, you have to be willing to drive or Uber out here. The lunch menu seems abbreviated, so you may want to try them for dinner. The place is TINY but has a decent size outside area. And it was difficult to find as its tucked away in a strip mall. I drove the parking lot 5 times and almost gave up. I persisted and found they were BETWEEN two of the buildings near a chicken and waffles place. See photos Service at noon on Saturday was friendly and prompt as it was still fairly early for a sarurday. After contemplating the lunch menu - tacos, sandwiches and apps dominate - I settled on one of the few full entree options. Blackened Red Fish over rice and green beans with a mango salsa. The plating was beautiful and the portion large! And to my surprise, it was absolutely delicous! There were also 4 blackened shrimp included...SCORE! There is really nothing bad I can say about this dish. I'm SUPER critical when it comes to entrees in the $20+ range, but this was worth it at around $20. I wish I had saved room for dessert. This will be one of my go to spots when I'm in town! I imagine at prime time there is a wait so be prepared. Worth it. read more

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Stopped in with a group for Savannah Restaurant Week 2018. And must I admit what a blast. Simply finding this restaurant was a treasure hunt. Out of all the years I lived in Savannah I've never knew this place existed. As we drove past we caught wind of the sign then it seemed to disappear. So make sure you remember that the restaurant is located in the courtyard behind Loc's Chicken and Waffles. As we walked in the restaurant the space was slightly smaller than expected but the walls had the most unique mural on all the walls. Absolutely stunning! While we waited for our table we headed to the bar to grab a drink. I grabbed a glass of Pinot Noir ($9 a glass) and within 10 minutes our table was ready. We were given the regular menu along with the Restaurant week menu and I went to town. For an appetizer I ordered the Firecracker Shrimp, entree I ordered the Grouper Imperial, and for dessert I went for the Key Lime. The appetizers came out first as always. The Restaurant week appetizer is slightly different. The restaurant scales it back so you can sample different menu items. The presentation was amazing but the flavors seemed to lack. The sauce was reminiscent of Chick-Fil-A sauce but not as bold. I ended up trying my friends Ahi Tuna Tartare and I was in love. The ginger, seaweed salad, and the tuna made the dish delicious. I really wanted to switch dishes but I didn't. Next the entrees. When the Grouper Imperial arrived to the table it was gorgeous. The colors were vibrant the and the presentation was to die for. One bite and I melted. Whatever sauces they drizzled over the dish was phenomenal. I literally ate the entire plate! The last dish came out and it was the Key Lime pie. Again the presentation was awesome. However as a suggestion the restaurant can scale back the whipped cream. I want the flavor of the pie not the whipped cream. Excited to try I took a bite and I seemed to search for the tartness of the Lime. The flavors weren't bold enough to call it Key Lime. More along the lines of a cheesecake with hints of lime. Overall the restaurant deserves a B+. The hostess Charlotte was very courteous and she moved quickly to prepare us a table, the murals on the walls are inviting and I cannot wait for the summer time to see the restaurant with the doors open, the Ahi Tuna is worth the try (especially is you like Asian flavors), and the Grouper Imperial was one of the most amazing dishes I've had in a long time. Pitfalls, the restaurant is smaller but lively, the Key Lime dessert could use a "recipe-lift", and the restaurant requires a keen eye to find. Either way I'm coming back for that Grouper. read more

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Food and service was great. Inside seating is a little loud, I would opt for outside.

Second time in for lunch! Loved the tuna tower, calamari, and buffalo shrimp during our first visit! The tuna and shrimp were fresh and perfect! The calamari has a new twist on the old boring and has a delicious sauce. Today we had lunch again! There's casual in the door seating as well as outdoor seating. They have heaters to keep you cozy warm if you choose to sit outside. The Crabcake BLT had plenty of crabmeat! The fish sandwich was made with grouper today! The buns are soft and warm served with warm food items, great care in the little things make a difference! Service on both occasions was exceptional! Friendly and helpful staff that work as a team! read more

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This place is exceptional! Our first time here I had a salad with crab cake and mango something. My husband had tuna tower. We both thought our meals were fresh and delicious. The menu has wonderful fresh seafood Our bartender Shannon was so pleasant and friendly. I would return for her alone. Definitely a place to come back to read more

You can't beat the food served here - it's excellent and portions are perfect. The fish sandwich is the best I've ever had. You have to try the lobster grilled cheese sandwich. The full plates can't be beat; there is a wide choice of sides and appetizers. Cocktails are excellent. Eat inside or outside! I'm read more

Food was very good and hot. Service was terrible. There were 4 girls working and maybe 10 people total at the bar and restaurant. We were there early. We waited at least 10 minutes before a waitress came to our table. She didn't see us-----what? Did I mention there were like 10 people there and it's a small restaurant. Ordered and had to listen to the girls at the bar complaining about another girl that worked there rather loudly. Got our food had to ask for napkins and silverware. Never got a drink refill. Had the place been packed I would have had a different experience there was just no excuse for the service that we received. We won't be back read more

Umm drove out of our way to eat here bc of reviews from a local write up. NO!!!! Food is just ok at best. My shrimp and scallop scampi looked like something from a frozen food dinner. Terrible. I sent it back and didn't even eat dinner. My daughter's and husband's food was just ok. Extremely disappointing food read more

Good food, services excellent, prices good, parking is easy. Good place to meet friends.

You would never think that you would get the quality of food you get from this hole in the wall place. It was extremely good! The service was spot on and the atmosphere was fun and casual. I would highly recommend the calamari if you like that! read more

The food is always good and sometimes even better here. The inside is beautifully decorated and the wall murals are extraordinary. There is a good selection of affordable wines and a very good selection of beers including on tap. They have a good assortment of bartenders with engaging personalities. It's full of regular customers and sometimes it's a little tough to climb through that crowd to get to the bar, but I guess that's a good problem for them to have. The male waiter that's been there for a while - I can't remember his name - tall guy - is really good at his job - efficient but friendly. My ONLY complaint is that whenever they prepare a dish with shrimp they always leave the tails on. Imagine how frustrating it is to dig shrimp out of a shrimp and grits dish! read more

Excellent service and the food was delicious. We all ordered different items so we could sample several dishes. There are way too many delicious choices to choose just one dish for yourself! The best dish is the shrimp and grits. The hog fish over mashed potatoes was the best we have had. The scallop carbanara was delicious and filling. The guys raved over the steaks. The flash fried scallops were amazing. The mac and cheese was a big hit as a side dish! We will for sure be going back to this lovely restaurant! read more

Castaways is supposed to be a top recommended restaurant suggested by locals. Well the locals know what they are talking about !!! Lots of choices on the menu, I wanted shrimp, so I ordered the shrimp platter with rice and the cucumber / jalapeño slaw. They also have a great beer selection, I chose Creature Comforts Tropicalia, one of the best beers out there from Athens, Georgia. Friendly waitress, took my order and was quickly served my hot meal. Everything was fresh and delicious, loved the shrimp and really loved the cole slaw, one of the best I have ever had, great flavor. The rice was very good too, nice compliment to the meal. Usually I don't get desert, but since the meal was so good I opted for the Key Lime Pie. A huge slice arrived and it did not disappoint, yum !!! I'm all about small business owners, this one knows how to run a show. Sandfly is an interesting little community just outside Savannah too. read more

I really really like their food and the location is super convenient for a bite. My wife and I just went, waited 5 minutes to be seated at the host stand with no line in front of us. It's a weekend, it's a weird time so I get it. Not ideal, but it's understandable. Our hostess sits us at our table of choice outside but neglects to leave us menus. The waitress taking care of the table directly next to ours looks our way and never approached us. Ok, that's fine, it might not have been her table in rotation. We continue to sit as people are continuously led to other tables and provided menus while we still have not had a word sent our way. Now I'm typing a petty review as I eat my entree at Tequilas Town next door in less time than I was ignored at Castaways. I'll be back for Castaways nachos eventually. read more