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Castaway - Burbank, Burbank, CA

Castaway - Burbank

4.5
4.5
11340 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 209 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Castaway has curated a dining experience where everyone feels like a star, and where every seat is magic. With a floor-to-ceiling wine cellar, a charcuterie station, and breath-taking views of Los Angeles, Castaway is ready to roll out the red carpet for your next wedding, get-together, or corporate event.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (818) 848-6691
  • Website
    https://www.castawayburbank.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The Castaway Burbank is proud to be part of Specialty Events, one of Southern California's leading event production companies. Castaway specializes in custom catering menus, detailed coordination and innovative design services for off-site corporate and social events. Please contact castawayburbank@srcmail.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Uniquely situated on the hills of Burbank with captivating views of the Valley and Los Angeles, Castaway is the perfect location for your next event. We offer full-service, event planning to ensure that your event is executed with excellence in our indoor and outdoor event spaces. Available year-round, our eight elegant outdoor and indoor event spaces accommodate 20-1,000 guests. Contact an event specialist today 818.843.5013 For large parties over 12, contact our special events team at castawaybcatering@srcmail.com.
  • Location
    1250 East Harvard Road, Burbank, CA 91501
  • Area
    Burbank
  • Cross Street
    Sunset Canyon Road and Harvard Road
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Experience - Indoor Seating $150

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Castaway! Indulge in a Five Course Tasting Menu starting at $150 per person, not including tax/gratuity. Enhance your dining experience with a wine pairing for an additional charge. This reservation is for indoor seating. A la carte menu not offered.
    Valentine's Day Experience - Indoor Seating $150 photo

  • Valentine's Day Experience - Window Seating $175

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Castaway! Indulge in a Five Course Tasting Menu starting at $175 per person, not including tax/gratuity. Enhance your dining experience with a wine pairing for an additional charge. This reservation is for window seating. A la carte menu not offered.
    Valentine's Day Experience - Window Seating $175 photo

  • Valentine's Day Experience - Patio Seating $185

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Castaway! Indulge in a Five Course Tasting Menu starting at $185 per person, not including tax/gratuity. Enhance your dining experience with a wine pairing for an additional charge. This reservation is for patio seating. A la carte menu not offered.
    Valentine's Day Experience - Patio Seating $185 photo

Menu

Consumer Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Consumer Information: There is a risk associated with eating raw oysters. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach, or blood or have immune disorders, you are at greater risk of serious illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. IF UNSURE OF YOUR RISK, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Sip Happens

  • Good Morning, MaryUS$16.00

    Titos Handmade, Secret Bloody Mix, Bacon, Tajín, Shrimp, Charcuterie

    • Caffeine DreamUS$18.00

      Cazadores Café, Patrón Citrónge, Black Rifle Espresso, Cinnamon, Orange Zest

      • Get ToastedUS$19.00

        Grey Goose, Toasted Brioche, Maple Syrup, Oat Milk

        • Liquid PicnicUS$16.00

          Bulleit Rye, Drillaud Blueberry, Champ Vine Shrub, Rosemary Shrub, Lemon Juice, Egg White, Streusel

          Bottomless Mimosas

          Mix & match

          • Bottomless MimosaUS$32.00

            Priced per person. Dragon Fruit Watermelon | Fresh Cucumber Mint | Lavender Activated Charcoal Lemonade | Pineapple Jalapeno

            Cheese and Charcuterie Bar

            Curated by the cheese store of Beverly Hills Cheese: • Black Label Cambozola - Brie-Style Pasteurized Cow's Milk Blue Cheese, Germany • Moliterno Al Tartufo - Aged Pecorino Cheese, Filled with Black Truffles, Italy • Fromager D'Affinois - Luscious, Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Double-Cream, France • Midnight Moon - Hard and Nutty Goat's Milk Cheese, Holland • Rulo "Creme Brulee" - Goat's Milk with Crème Brûlée Notes, Spain Meat: • Salame Napoli - Piccante - Roughly Ground, Lightly Spiced Pork • Coppa Senese - Lean Tuscan Salami with Aromas of Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg • Ventricina Salame - Well-Defined Aromas of Cured Meat, Pepper, Paprika, Chili, Notes of Fennel • Prosciutto Di Parma - 18-month Aged Ham

            • Cheese and Charcuterie (Plate of 4)US$32.00

              Served with Chef accouterments

              • Cheese and Charcuterie (Plate of 7)US$44.00

                Available as a plate of 4 or 7 and served with Chef accouterments

                Starters

                • Mini Cini BunsUS$17.00

                  Cinnamon Swirl Sticky Buns, Whipped Cream Cheese, Toasted Almonds

                  • Caviar FritesUS$25.00

                    Caviar, Vodka Crème Fraîche, Crispy Yukon Gold Fries, Ranch

                    • Roasted Tricolor CauliflowerUS$18.00

                      Hazelnut Vinaigrette, Currants, Fresno Chili

                      • Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$20.00

                        Thai Chili, Young Coconut

                        • Truffle Popcorn ChickenUS$21.00

                          Harissa-Maple Dust, Sweet Chili Ketchup

                          • CalamariUS$24.00

                            Tempura Peppers and Onions, Citrus Buffalo Aioli

                            • Crab CakeUS$27.00

                              Lump Crab & Shrimp, Brussels Sprout Slaw with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Sweet Potato, Roasted Garlic & Mustard Aioli

                              • Crushed Avocado TartineUS$18.00

                                Grilled Rustic Country Bread, Olive Oil, Cilantro, Lime, Chili, Cured Tomato

                                Raw Bar

                                • Chilled OystersUS$27.00

                                  Half Dozen, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce, Champagne Mignonette

                                  • Shrimp CocktailUS$25.00

                                    Citrus Poached Shrimp, Ancho Chili Cocktail Sauce

                                    Seafood Towers

                                    • Cold

                                      East & West Coast Oysters, Shrimp Cocktail, Snow Crab Cluster, Whole Maine Lobster, Peruvian Scallops, Jonah Crab Claws, White Soy, Salmon Poke, Wakame

                                      • Petite (Serves 2)US$105.00
                                      • Imperial (Serves 4)US$190.00

                                    • HotUS$105.00

                                      Smoked Garlic Butter, Maine Lobster, Peruvian Scallop, Shrimp, Grilled East & West Coast Oysters

                                      Greens

                                      • Classic CaesarUS$17.00

                                        Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Breadcrumbs, Crisp Capers

                                        • Smoked Tomato SaladUS$16.00

                                          Heirloom Tomatoes, Toasted Quinoa, Goat Cheese, Cucumbers, Pickled Shallots, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

                                          • The WedgeUS$19.00

                                            Ranch, Point Reyes Bay Blue Cheese, Estate Cherry Tomato, Bacon Lardon

                                            Brunchy Types of Things

                                            • Don't Mess With My QuicheUS$22.00

                                              Quiche Lorraine, Peppered Bacon, Sautéed Leeks, Gruyere Cheese, Frisee Salad

                                              • Fried Chicken and WaffleUS$30.00

                                                Crispy Chicken, Honey Roasted Sriracha Glaze, Belgian Waffle, Smoked Maple Syrup

                                                • French ToastUS$27.00

                                                  Fluffy Thick-Cut Brioche, Cognac Roasted Golden Apples, Nutella, Cinnamon-Spiced Maple Syrup

                                                  • Hangover HashUS$31.00

                                                    Port Wine-Braised Short Rib, Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Potatoes, Poached Eggs

                                                    • Double-Patty Smash BurgerUS$26.00

                                                      Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Secret Sauce, Brioche Bun, Garlic Fries

                                                      Signature Bennys

                                                      Served with poached eggs, hollandaise, blistered tomatoes and roasted potatoes

                                                      • Crab Cake BenedictUS$32.00

                                                        Lump Crab and Shrimp, Chipotle Hollandaise, Caviar

                                                        • Smoked Salmon BenedictUS$27.00

                                                          Norwegian Salmon, Fresh Dill, Roe

                                                          • Short Rib BenedictUS$33.00

                                                            Belgian Waffle, Pickled Shallots

                                                            • Bass Strait Filet MignonUS$49.00

                                                              8oz Beef, Chimichurri, Brioche Toast, Chives

                                                              • Prime Hanger SteakUS$39.00

                                                                8oz Corn-Fed Omaha Angus Beef, Chimichurri

                                                                • New York StripUS$48.00

                                                                  12oz Brioche Toast

                                                                  Side Piece

                                                                  • Garlic FriesUS$12.00

                                                                    Parmesan, Rosemary, Parsley

                                                                    • Peppered BaconUS$9.00

                                                                      • Two Fried EggsUS$8.00

                                                                        • Roasted PotatoesUS$7.00

                                                                          • Belgian WaffleUS$7.00

                                                                            • Rustic Country ToastUS$6.00

                                                                              Last updated: 18 December 2024

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                                                                              What 11,340 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                              4.5
                                                                              4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                                              • 4.2Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • Los Angeles

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

                                                                                Great for scenic views

                                                                              • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Castaway - Burbank offers a "wonderful" dining experience with "amazing" views of the valley. Patrons rave about the "fantastic" ambiance and "great service." While some critiques mention slow service or over-seasoned dishes, the "delicious" food, especially the filet, is often praised. The restaurant is ideal for special occasions, providing an overall "amazing" experience.

                                                                              11,340 Reviews

                                                                              1. Brad

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                Dined today

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Beautiful new design and decor! Great vegan options among all the steak choices. Very classy and contemporary.
                                                                                Castaway - BurbankResponded today
                                                                                Thank you, Brad, for the 5-star review!

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                                                                              2. Kevin

                                                                                Central Coast

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The waiter was kind but seemed to take a very long time to get our service on many different fronts….

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                                                                              3. Julie

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                20 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                20 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We had an overall wonderful day. I must say though, I’m always confused about the rating for noise level…does 1 bar mean low and if so, I had it right.
                                                                                Castaway - BurbankResponded today
                                                                                Hello Julie, Thank you so much for your kind words and the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful day at Castaway - Burbank. We appreciate your feedback regarding the noise level and will certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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                                                                              4. Alejandro

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                35 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                35 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Castaway it’s always great food service and drinks are just perfect My wife loves this place we will be here many times as we can
                                                                                Castaway - BurbankResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                Hello Alejandro, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your dining experience at Castaway - Burbank. It's always a pleasure to know that our food, service, and drinks met your expectations. We're looking forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable meals and drinks! Best regards, The Management Team

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                                                                              5. Stefany

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Me gusto mucho la atención y el ambiente muy bueno la comida es algo inexplicable un sabor tan exquisito.
                                                                                Castaway - BurbankResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                Gracias, Stefany, por el 5-star review! Los vemos otra vez pronto.

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                                                                              6. Zen

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                1.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                I’ve been here several times and it’s been hit or miss. I think last night was the last straw. The waiter was not attentive. We would constantly ask for him. He brought us dirty water cups. After did not fill the cups with the bottle of Pellegrino we ordered. He brought our filet mignon without a steak knife. Went to get the knife didn’t come back. The steak was way overdone and we had asked for medium well done naturally we sent it back. Let’s just say we didn’t have dinner & left.

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                                                                              7. Katianni

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Experience was excellent the view was outstanding food was great love the experience
                                                                                Castaway - BurbankResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                Thanks for visiting us, Katianni! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at Castaway - Burbank. It's fantastic that you enjoyed our outstanding view, and found our food great. We always strive to provide the best for our guests, and your love for the experience truly made our day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                                                                              8. WilliamFisher

                                                                                Orange County

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                My wife and I went here for our 34th Anniversary and I was excited about this venue because it's an awesome property overlooking Burbank. My excitement ended there. I highly recommend this place for a burger and a drink. But if you're looking for good food, this isn't the place. I had the ribeye and my wife the Butterfish and both were a solid 3.5 out of 10. The service was glacially slow but despite that, we truly liked Danielle who took care of us. She's very sweet but had way too many tables to really focus on any one table. It took at least 15 minutes for our wine to arrive after it was ordered and everything kinda went that way. All in all we enjoyed our night because of her sweet disposition and the beautiful property but I would never return. The food was just too pedestrian, and that is being nice. If you're just filling the pie hole this is a great location for it. Just don't spend big bucks expecting fine cuisine.
                                                                                Castaway - BurbankResponded today
                                                                                Thanks for the review, WilliamFisher! We're glad you chose Castaway - Burbank for your anniversary and were impressed with our view. We're sorry to hear that our food and service didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on the ribeye and butterfish, and we will certainly look into improving these areas. We're glad you enjoyed our service and the property, and hope to have the chance to impress you with our fine cuisine on your next visit. Thanks again!

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                                                                              9. Elvis

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 12 January 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                They really dropped the ball yesterday. The calamari was drenched in sauce and the breading was falling apart. They shouldn’t have even served it. The wedge salad was just a wedge of lettuce, with very little else I kid you not. Very disappointing. Wife and I wanted to go relax somewhere but we ended up leaving unhappy.

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                                                                              10. Yana

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                19 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                19 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Always wonderful - good and service - I. We like that setver is get out of his way to Make sure our food is customize as needed and our small service dog is treated like royalty.
                                                                                Castaway - BurbankResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                Hello Yana, We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Castaway - Burbank. We always aim to provide a seamless experience for our guests. Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to your next visit.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              Castaway - Burbank offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 848-6691.

                                                                              Castaway - Burbank is rated 4.5 stars by 11340 OpenTable diners.

                                                                              Castaway - Burbank does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                              2 people
                                                                              19:00
                                                                              Booked 209 times today
                                                                              Experiences are available.

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for Castaway - Burbank

                                                                              1250 East Harvard Road, Burbank, CA 91501

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                Sunset Canyon Road and Harvard Road
                                                                              • Area
                                                                                Burbank
                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                Mon 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Steakhouse
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Smart Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Valet
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                https://www.castawayburbank.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (818) 848-6691
                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                The Castaway Burbank is proud to be part of Specialty Events, one of Southern California's leading event production companies. Castaway specializes in custom catering menus, detailed coordination and innovative design services for off-site corporate and social events. Please contact castawayburbank@srcmail.com for more details.
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                Uniquely situated on the hills of Burbank with captivating views of the Valley and Los Angeles, Castaway is the perfect location for your next event. We offer full-service, event planning to ensure that your event is executed with excellence in our indoor and outdoor event spaces. Available year-round, our eight elegant outdoor and indoor event spaces accommodate 20-1,000 guests. Contact an event specialist today 818.843.5013 For large parties over 12, contact our special events team at castawaybcatering@srcmail.com.
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