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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.
Hilltop restaurant with a fire pit offering cocktails & Californian cuisine, plus scenic views.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501
Phone: (818) 848-6691
Website: https://www.castawayburbank.com/
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Reviews
Arianna Ferrante
Our family has a great dinner at Castaway. The staff was very friendly and the ambiance was great. The view was spectacular as well.
Our server Jonah was wonderful. He was full of energy and very passionate, and he was a joy to have. Jonah was very informative and guided us in the right direction regarding our food choices.
The food itself was outrageous. We ordered the Surf & Turf Deviled Eggs which were AH-MAZ-ING. One of the best foods I’ve ever tasted. We ordered the Porterhouse to share and it was cooked perfectly. It sliced easily and tasted like butter. Our mashed potatoes were flawless and melt-in-your-mouth good. The Wild Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta with the fresh whipped truffle ricotta was phenomenal.
Overall, an 11/10 experience.
… moreOur server Jonah was wonderful. He was full of energy and very passionate, and he was a joy to have. Jonah was very informative and guided us in the right direction regarding our food choices.
The food itself was outrageous. We ordered the Surf & Turf Deviled Eggs which were AH-MAZ-ING. One of the best foods I’ve ever tasted. We ordered the Porterhouse to share and it was cooked perfectly. It sliced easily and tasted like butter. Our mashed potatoes were flawless and melt-in-your-mouth good. The Wild Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta with the fresh whipped truffle ricotta was phenomenal.
Overall, an 11/10 experience.
Bethany Y
I chose Castaway to celebrate my 21st birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience! It was also me and my girlfriend’s first time here, and she was absolutely blown away by everything from the service to the scenery.
The food was spectacular and truly added to the occasion. We highly recommend the Seafood Platter—it was incredibly fresh and a real showstopper. The Lobster Mashed Potatoes were rich and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection.
Dining with that breathtaking view of Burbank at night made the milestone feel so much more special. I truly feel like this is a place that will continue to witness the most important milestones of my life. We’ll definitely be back for many more celebrations!
… moreThe food was spectacular and truly added to the occasion. We highly recommend the Seafood Platter—it was incredibly fresh and a real showstopper. The Lobster Mashed Potatoes were rich and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection.
Dining with that breathtaking view of Burbank at night made the milestone feel so much more special. I truly feel like this is a place that will continue to witness the most important milestones of my life. We’ll definitely be back for many more celebrations!
Brittany
All I have to say is wow! Me and my Husband came here for a much needed date night and it was such a magical evening! He chose Castaway and I’m so glad he did. I feel like they did a remodel or something, because I came here ten years ago and it’s much different than the last time I came, even the menu was different. We made reservations and only waited about five minutes when we showed up. There’s valet that you need to pay for so keep that in mind. We were seated outside and it was a nice cool night, but they have heaters outside to keep you warm. They have a really delicious cornbread that they serve you right away. I recommend la belle cocktail, it was so delicious and such an awesome presentation. We both ordered steaks and we got mac and cheese and asparagus on the side, We also got the lava cake at the very end. Yes, this was a very pricey date night but overall, it was so worth it. And definitely something we’re gonna do every year for our anniversary.
… moreAndre Kamps
We had an overall enjoyable evening at this restaurant, which is definitely positioned in the higher price segment and offers a fantastic location. The view from the terrace is truly a highlight and creates a special atmosphere.
A special thank you to Jonah, whose service was outstanding. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. You could immediately tell he knows what he’s doing. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff did not quite match his level.
As for the food and drinks: the cocktails were excellent. Great taste and beautifully presented, as you can see in the photos. The appetizers and side dishes were on a good level overall. The deviled eggs, fried seafood, fries with dip, and the creamy sides were nicely prepared and well presented. Even the bread to start was very good.
Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the restaurant’s supposed highlight, the Tomahawk steak (160 USD). We ordered it raw, and it was served that way. However, it was very cold inside. I understand that achieving the perfect temperature with such a thick cut is challenging, but at this price point I expect flawless execution. On top of that, the steak was sliced along the grain, which made it unnecessarily tough. That simply should not happen at this level.
The filet was ordered medium well but arrived medium, which was also disappointing given the restaurant’s positioning.
In summary, it was an evening with ups and downs. Excellent drinks, good appetizers, an amazing terrace view, and outstanding service from Jonah. However, the main course, especially the signature Tomahawk steak, left significant room for improvement.
… moreA special thank you to Jonah, whose service was outstanding. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. You could immediately tell he knows what he’s doing. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff did not quite match his level.
As for the food and drinks: the cocktails were excellent. Great taste and beautifully presented, as you can see in the photos. The appetizers and side dishes were on a good level overall. The deviled eggs, fried seafood, fries with dip, and the creamy sides were nicely prepared and well presented. Even the bread to start was very good.
Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the restaurant’s supposed highlight, the Tomahawk steak (160 USD). We ordered it raw, and it was served that way. However, it was very cold inside. I understand that achieving the perfect temperature with such a thick cut is challenging, but at this price point I expect flawless execution. On top of that, the steak was sliced along the grain, which made it unnecessarily tough. That simply should not happen at this level.
The filet was ordered medium well but arrived medium, which was also disappointing given the restaurant’s positioning.
In summary, it was an evening with ups and downs. Excellent drinks, good appetizers, an amazing terrace view, and outstanding service from Jonah. However, the main course, especially the signature Tomahawk steak, left significant room for improvement.
Angela Ho
Bryan M was an absolute delight to have as our server. It was truly an amazing sight to see how well-oiled the service teams are. Floor managers really put in the effort to be available to take photos for patrons and to make sure things were running smoothly.
The reason for the low rating is the food. What a HORRIBLY disappointing way to celebrate a birthday. It’s been a while since we’ve had dinner out in LA, and going in, my expectations of Castaway were pretty high (I was thinking something on par with SW Restaurant at the Wynn or Tom Colicchio’s at MGM Grand in Vegas).
Charcuterie board ($38): only 2 out of the 3 cheeses made it onto the plate. I’m pretty sure the Rulo was missing. Prosciutto, Tartufo, and Midnight Moon were delicious.
Paid Vacation ($22): Fun drink to try while waiting for food to arrive! It comes with a little peppercorn on a stick to enhance the entire experience of the drink.
Tomahawk steak ($160): worst cut of meat I’ve ever experienced in a restaurant. 35-40% of it was just pure fat, so it contained a pretty high ratio of inedible food. Asked for it medium rare and it arrived nearly rare.
Wagyu Zabuton ($45): decent. It was a little chewy and not as tender as one would expect.
Crispy Brussels sprouts ($20): Too oily, salty, and not evenly coated in flavor. At first I thought it was savory, another bite from a different area on the plate was a little sweet.
Garlic fries ($13): Zero garlic flavor. Standard fries with ketchup.
Lobster & Truffle potato ($29): Good pieces of lobster, but zero truffle flavor and standard tasting mashed butter potatoes.
Truffle creamed corn: Basic sweet creamed corn with zero truffle flavor.
The restaurant really shouldn’t market black truffle items if diners aren’t going to be able to taste it.
The bottled water was great, but $11/bottle.
We all agreed we should’ve just gone to Mastro’s. Guess I can finally say that I’ve been here, done that. Won’t be back.
… moreThe reason for the low rating is the food. What a HORRIBLY disappointing way to celebrate a birthday. It’s been a while since we’ve had dinner out in LA, and going in, my expectations of Castaway were pretty high (I was thinking something on par with SW Restaurant at the Wynn or Tom Colicchio’s at MGM Grand in Vegas).
Charcuterie board ($38): only 2 out of the 3 cheeses made it onto the plate. I’m pretty sure the Rulo was missing. Prosciutto, Tartufo, and Midnight Moon were delicious.
Paid Vacation ($22): Fun drink to try while waiting for food to arrive! It comes with a little peppercorn on a stick to enhance the entire experience of the drink.
Tomahawk steak ($160): worst cut of meat I’ve ever experienced in a restaurant. 35-40% of it was just pure fat, so it contained a pretty high ratio of inedible food. Asked for it medium rare and it arrived nearly rare.
Wagyu Zabuton ($45): decent. It was a little chewy and not as tender as one would expect.
Crispy Brussels sprouts ($20): Too oily, salty, and not evenly coated in flavor. At first I thought it was savory, another bite from a different area on the plate was a little sweet.
Garlic fries ($13): Zero garlic flavor. Standard fries with ketchup.
Lobster & Truffle potato ($29): Good pieces of lobster, but zero truffle flavor and standard tasting mashed butter potatoes.
Truffle creamed corn: Basic sweet creamed corn with zero truffle flavor.
The restaurant really shouldn’t market black truffle items if diners aren’t going to be able to taste it.
The bottled water was great, but $11/bottle.
We all agreed we should’ve just gone to Mastro’s. Guess I can finally say that I’ve been here, done that. Won’t be back.
Leslie
This was my second visit, and it was even better than the first. The weather was perfect after yesterday’s rain. The air was incredibly fresh, and the view of downtown was crystal clear. The food, as always, was phenomenal. We shared a fresh salad, a delicious pasta, and the salmon dish. Honestly, every plate was perfectly executed. I’m already looking forward to my next time back!
… moreLilly Ruby
Dylan was amazing! He made us feel so welcomed and educated on everything we ate. This was our second time coming to Castaways, the first was the day of our engagement and here we were two years later, celebrating our soon to be wedding in April and 8 year anniversary. Couldn’t have spent our anniversary a better way, thank you Dylan!
… moreZoe Rabago
Very beautiful place. Went for the first time and it was a great choice. From the moment you get there its very nice. A pond in the front with some koi fish. If your seated inside or outside you get a beautiful view. Our server was very attentive and gave us the best service. Othet staff was friendly. Drinks and food very good. I got the short ribs (delicious)
Valet parking only
Clean restrooms
… moreValet parking only
Clean restrooms
Jennifer Zuniga
We had a fantastic experience at Castaway! The food and service were both absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the Miso-Marinated Butterfish. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the quality was top-notch.
A huge thank you to Karen G. for making our evening so wonderful. Her hospitality truly stood out and made the meal even more memorable. We will definitely be back!
… moreA huge thank you to Karen G. for making our evening so wonderful. Her hospitality truly stood out and made the meal even more memorable. We will definitely be back!
Adam N
Really fantastic place! Quite the grand entrance to a beautiful layout which overlooks the Valley. We were sat quickly as were the other guests that I could see. My main gripe is the two person seating that overlooks the patio and valley view – it’s one long bench that has the amazing view, but then the other seat just looks at the restaurant. It’s an awful use of space. If they removed that bench and rotated the tables, both patrons could see the beautiful view. But instead they have opted to squeeze in more tables and only one person with the view…. This also puts the wait staff in precarious locations when taking orders and delivering food. If the tables were rotated, as I’ve mentioned, the wait staff would have zero issues. Cocktails were spectacular. As was the Malbec. Mac and cheese was delicious. The shrimp was by far the best thing on the plates! The Dry Aged Ribeye was fine. Seasoned well, but too chewy for my taste, I would certainly opt for the Filet next time – and better seats….
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