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Castaway - Burbank, Burbank, CA

Castaway - Burbank

4.5 (11511)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
1250 East Harvard Road, Burbank, CA 91501

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 224 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
Make A Reservation through our website to save your seat! Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone feels like a star, and every seat is magic. From the meat dry-aging room, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar, charcuterie station, to the breath-taking views of the valley and Los Angeles, Castaway is ready for its premiere. Our seasonally-inspired, steak-forward menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. We are now hosting Special Events! Contact an Event Specialist to start planning your event.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 11,511 people are saying

Castaway - Burbank reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • San Fernando Valley

    Great for brunch

  • San Fernando Valley

    Great for scenic views

  • San Fernando Valley

    Steakhouse

  • San Fernando Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Castaway - Burbank offers "breathtaking views," making it a picturesque venue for special occasions. The "service is exceptional," with standout staff like Jonah and Fernando enhancing dining experiences. While the menu impresses with "delicious food and drinks," some visitors note inconsistency in service and seating arrangements, but the ambiance remains a highlight.
11,511 Reviews
  1. Luis

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great djdjdndubsbdhdbdbjdjdhdjdbdbdjdbfgejdjdhdjsjdk
    Castaway - BurbankResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review!

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  2. Jenny

    Orange County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m actually pretty bummed about this experience tonight. I booked a table for 5 to celebrate my husbands birthday and bringing out of town guests. I asked for a nice table w a view. Instead I got there to be told my reservation had been canceled by Open Table which I did not do. They were able to seat us but WAY in the back inside w/o view next to a loud birthday party. It was hard to chat with our guests. We followed up at the Green Room and again was seated inside away from view l. The server was nice enough to get us closer to window but was still obstructed and the DJ was so loud we couldn’t talk. Staff was really nice, food was good but the whole experience tainted by the really crappy attention using Open Table. We spent a health sum of money for a pretty crappy night.
    Castaway - BurbankResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry for the mix-up with your reservation and the seating issues. We understand how important a special birthday celebration is, and it’s disappointing that the seating and noise affected your evening. We appreciate your kind words about the staff and food, and we’ll take your feedback seriously to improve our reservation process and ambiance. We hope to have the chance to provide you with a better experience in the future.

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  3. Kaily

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation was at 7:30, but we waited over 20 minutes to be sat. The service was pretty good and and the ambience was romantic and scenic. Food took a very long time, we were there until after 10:00, appetizers about 25 minutes, and the steaks over 40 minutes. We both got the 14 oz steak and could barely eat it. It was super crunchy and so salty i finished the bottle of water I had at the table, unfortunately it took 10 minutes for our server to check on us after so by that point I didn’t want to wait any longer for another. Dessert was great, but dealing with the valet situation was ridiculous. It took 30 minutes to get our car which was an unpleasant ending to the evening.
    Castaway - BurbankResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very sorry to hear that your evening didn’t meet expectations. Waiting to be seated past your reservation time and experiencing long delays for food and valet service is not the experience we aim to provide. We also regret that the steak was not to your liking—we understand how disappointing that can be, especially on a night out. Your feedback is important and will be shared with our team to help us improve both our service and food consistency. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the dessert and the ambience, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  4. Syuzanna

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I used to love Castaway, but it’s gone downhill over the years. I came for my mom’s birthday and had one of the most frustrating experiences. It was 80° out, I brought my service dog, small Pomeranian she has anxiety and won’t stay alone. I kindly asked for a bowl of water, was told “management doesn’t allow it.” How do you allow service dogs but refuse them water? I asked to sit in the shade for my elderly grandma, “not allowed.” Because we are party of 4 and we can only seat where they are telling us to. Asked for a view “not allowed.” Only party of 2 allowed to seat by the view. Booth? Only if you’re a party of 5. Felt like I am in army not in a pricey restaurant where I paid 500 and didn’t even enjoy. Because every simple thing we asked we were denied. Not to mention the whole time I was frustrated for my dog. She was out of breath from the heat and I had to give her water from my own cup. The reason I stayed is becuase my grandparents barely walk and they had hard time getting there, I didn’t want to drag them somewhere else, plus I didn’t have other reservations and had to make calls and do research for another place so I decided to accept my fate and stay even tho with every request rejection I kept promising myself that it will be my last time going there. Every reasonable request was denied with the same robotic phrase: “management doesn’t allow.” What could’ve been a lovely celebration turned into a cold, disappointing evening. Sad to see such a beautiful place lose its soul. honestly I could have spend that $500 somewhere else and also feel welcomed which would make the birthday celebration enjoyable.

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  5. Michael

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shaunte was a great server and the view was great. Not a fan of the incessant social influencer activity though.
    Castaway - BurbankResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review!

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  6. Ben

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The most beautiful view in LA Service bad Food bad Save your self time or go hiking

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  7. Alina

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated a birthday at this restaurant last night and had an amazing experience. The drinks were delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was truly excellent. We had a beautiful view of the city, and when it got chilly in the evening, they immediately turned on the heaters, which made everything so comfortable. It was an unforgettable night, and I’m really grateful to the staff for making it so special. I highly recommend this place!

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  8. Claudia

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time coming! Over the top service an amazing the food was great, I will definitely come back I love the view.
    Castaway - BurbankResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review!

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  9. Cindy

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view and the food was well presented will definitely come back
    Castaway - BurbankResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review!

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  10. Celina

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great dinner at Castaway. I had the ribeye with the roasted cauliflower and it was very delicious. My daughter had the salmon and she loved it also. The complimentary cornbread is so delicious also. We had a beautiful view from our table. Will definitely come back again soon.
    Castaway - BurbankResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review!

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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 11511 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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  3. Los Angeles
  4. San Fernando Valley
  5. Burbank

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 224 times today
Google Map for Castaway - Burbank

1250 East Harvard Road, Burbank, CA 91501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sunset Canyon Road and Harvard Road
  • Neighborhood
    Burbank
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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