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American, Californian, Steakhouse, Seafood
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Castaway in Burbank is a one star Californian restaurant. Reviewers didn't rate this place very highly. This is a moderately priced restaurant. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, catering, and valet parking. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I can walk here from home, and while I like to support local businesses, the only way I'm biased in favor of the Castaway is that I visit at all. Like I said, I can walk there. That's helpful if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I haven't been here for a proper meal, but had the pleasure of seeing it's spectacular views on a lovely rainy afternoon in SoCal - er, not really. What I saw was a spectacular view of the hills...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My family & I ate here for my mom's birthday. All I remember about my experience was that the food wasn't as great & it's way overpriced. Beautiful view, I must say, but it could be better.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Castaway to celebrate my fiance's birthday last week. We were very excited and heard many great things about the place. The location was beautiful and the menu looked great. Then we met...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars - view, big/stiff drinks, ambiance3 Stars - food1 Star - serviceprobably one of the best views in the city (tops used to be Windows steakhouse on top of the old Trans America bulding in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a handful of times especially at night when we just want to have cocktails and appertizers. One particular time I was there on a date (with my now husband), and the waitress gave us...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for Saturday brunch. It's one of those "I got try it" brunches. The food was just okay, much like everyone's opinion for the Saturday brunches here on Yelp. The entrees were a little on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and haven't had a bad experience. If you make reservations, ask to be seated outside, there is a better view. Try their coconut shrimp (appetizer) they are really good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had the famous seafood buffett. Truely overhyped. Not bad tho. Ive had much better in Vegas and for cheaper. Wish they had more selection on fish tho. Their dessert bar was more impressive than the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a good date spot.Inside you have a romantic setting and a dunner that will run $60-$70 for two.Outside it's a great view there are fire pits. Though, it's very difficult to find a good spot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to The Castaway on numerous occasions, from birthdays to dates to night out with family/friends. It's a great spot for an AMAZING view of the LA skyline, as it is situated on top of a hill...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view is a 5, but the food and service was a bit lacking (3-3.5). It took 2.5 hours for Mike K. and I to have dinner here. Everything incurred a wait. Our evening went a bit like this:Picked a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to just hang out if you have a group or date. The views are great, but the service is can be less than average (depending on who you get). The last time I came here was for 4th of July....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has always been dear to me since I was one. But here's the score card from recent events.Drinks by the fire pit with view = 5Sunday Brunch Buffet = 3Dinner = 3.5Many weddings/celebrations =...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times and the service has not changed.Come for the view and have a few drinks but this is a bit overpriced for the quality of the food.Do not even try coming on a holiday like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Castaway in many ways is pure cheese and is used mostly for large events like weddings and banquets. That said, it has one of the best views in the entire valley. That's because when you're up there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for Friday night DINNER only.I came here with my boyfriend this past Friday night. He wanted to take me somewhere "kind of romantic". The place was cute. Stereotypically decorated like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is only one reason to go to The Castaway. A cocktail with a great view. There isn't a better one in Burbank. Don't bother going here for dinner though. The food is overpriced and it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for drinks on a nice clear day. The views are quite lovely if you can sit outside near the fire pits. We managed to grab one of the middle fire pits, although it wasn't quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. Great fresh food with an amazing view. You have to try it. Best Brunch buffet ever!
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Burbank and there are better places to eat - but you're paying for the ambiance and the VIEW.Perched high on the hill it stares out at twinkling city lights (or sometimes brown smoggy haze)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of friends treated me to a birthday dinner at Castaway back in March. The Saturday we went, it was pretty busy. All the free parking spots in the back were taken and it took us a while to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars.Located on a hill overlooking Burbank lies Castaway..Mediocre food.Overpriced drinks & Desserts.You're purty much paying for the view and ambiance. Cute for date night or a little quiet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a 13 year (!) absence...I returned for a belated birthday lunch.Great ambience, great view, good service...relatively empty for lunch.Meal (Salmon) was very good, dessert good, also. Overall,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to impress your date. Sits on top of the hills of Burbank which yields some excellent views of the city. They have an outdoor patio with bonfires to hang out and sip a drink....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was brought here by a date to celebrate my twenty-first birthday. We came pretty late, I'd say twenty minutes before the restaurant was supposed to close; however, they were still gracious about it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the one star is for the view that we saw through the window during our dinner but unfortunately, it goes down hill from here...my boyfriend and i went there for 4th of july - made reservations for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of The Castaway I think of their Sunday Buffet which brings happy memories of plates and plates of too many cuisines at once, and then Cotillion, which brings back terrible memories of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally went to the Sunday brunch...nothing to brag about, I have had better. I personally think the price is too much for the quality of food which is below standards. So I guess the next time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was always interested in trying Castaway, but was scared off by bad reviews posted online.I have now been twice within the last few weeks (summer 2009) and both times had positive experiences.My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday Brunch Buffet Endless Mimosa Beautiful View Good Company = Priceless ExperienceA little on the pricey side but the food sure beats your local Hometown Buffet. From prime rib to eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Castaways - at par food, nice view, but over rated! Nice for a cute little wedding or some type of event
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Review for Saturday BrunchPart of an elegant and sophisticated dining experience is feeling like you and your table are the center of attention. Even at buffets, part of a good experience is feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To make this short and to the point, the view and atmosphere are why I give this place two stars. We waited 30 minutes for the food to arrive. When it finally did, the food was a huge disappointment;...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to many parties here, and I've also been for lunch and dinner. The food is pretty good, nothing really to die for, but pretty good. The service is exceptional, and the view is amazing!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
review for SUNDAY BRUNCHI'm sure what make's this buffet experience best is what The Castaway Restaurant is known for, it's spectacular views of the valleys. But don't pay the $30 per head price just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
two stars if u sit outside.one star if u sit inside.the whole thing is the view.it's a disorganized, elbow pushing food experience to the max.confused, at best.korean short ribs next to stale waffles.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to get 1 star from me, I'm usually the more generous kind, however, castaway really did it for me; and that 1 star is for the view. I knew there was something strange when I walked into this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First, great location over looking Burbank and the valley with a huge patio with fire pits. Second the food and service are good, but not spectacular. Valet is $4 for dinner time. Third, Casual...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for the view and the atmosphere out on the patio...but that's it. The food is mediocre and the service isn't too shabby. But all in all, I wouldn't go back there to eat. I mean, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sizzler with a view? I'll pass.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service is really not that great. I would suggest going here only for the drinks and amazing views. It's a nice place to kick back with friends and enjoy some drinks on the patio. But...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was in the Valley View room for a Formal family function (which I paid for).Where should I start? Hm-mm..... Okay here we go. I don't know about you but I prefer not to have anyone else's lip mark...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is a great place to be there with you date, take your family, weeding and alots more they have very nice view at the Castaway restaurant. The people come in this place they dress up real nice you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best place to get a drink in Burbank. With individual fire pits, reasonably priced drinks, and an amazing view it's a great place to go with a few friends after work and kick it....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
** This review is only for the wedding portion of The Castaway - Burbank ** All you engaged ladies out there -- this is a nice place to have a wedding!!! If you want to get married around Burbank, do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place five stars for it's view, but altogether it would have to be a four. I've never really had their food, only appetizers mostly. Their french fries are good, and so is their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked away in the hills of Burbank Cast Away is ...well third of a kind place like this in LA on my list after Odyssey and Yamashiro.Sure it is a bit expensive and somewhat tacky, but that can be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
THE VIEW: By Far the Best Feature of Castaway REPUTATION: Popular Locale for Banquets, Dinners, Weddings, Parties THE FOOD: High Priced and Nothing to write Home About Over the years have been here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know people (who shall remain nameless) who believe this is the peak of culinary delight but let's be honest and say that it is more show than go.This place is so similar to Orange Hill, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good. Nothing phenomenal. But I think it was better for drinks. On a warm summer afternoon/ evening, drinks outside on the patio are perfect. The view was great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant as a kid. Imagine a five year old loving Pina Coladas and Coconut Shrimp, that would be me.If you're as lucky as I was, or if your kids are lucky enough, you'll see a meteor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR THEIR BRUNCH**So I've had the pleasure of coming to their Sunday Brunch twice now and it's not necessarily my first choice. This place is ALWAYS packed - regardless if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a business dinner - the decor has Gilligan's Island written all over it, but I think that's part of its charm. When the upper lot is full, park in the lower lot and they shuttle you up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most affordable place to get married with a view.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is gorgeous but the food and service is average. I'd say the appetizers taste the best. As for the entrees; it's so not worth the money. But, it sure is a very nice and romantic place to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Valentine's Day and actually got here a little late. The food was ok, nothing exciting. Castaway compared to Orange Hill just doesn't compare. Orange Hill is way better, at least as far...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here was for a catered company party. The food was okay, but the view was spectacular. It was at night, during the Christmas season.I then found out that they serve Sunday brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Look, the food here sucks, there's just no getting around it. There is no reason to eat here when you live in LA. I've eaten better food on Amtrak. Imagine the Proud Bird but in the Burbank hills not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my family celebrates birthdays here. awesome views & service which is what you really pay for because the food is really not that great... =x
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me and my bf came here for a romantic birthday dinner for 2 (his birthday). we had a great time!we reserved so we didnt have to wait (it could also be because it was a thursday night) . my bf had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Valentines Day and loved it. I figured they may have switched out their chef for the night, judging from most of the reviews. The food was great! The view was beautiful, the ambiance was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I usually run by the "if you don't have anything nice to say. . . . . " but, when a restaurant accidently charges someone else's bar tab on your card and you notice it and call, then have to call FOUR...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant had decent food, decent atmosphere, and a beautiful view at night. The waiter we had was friendly, although I did notice that the other staff members kept to themselves and didn't seem...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Would wait 20 mins tops. The food was mediocre to be honest but the view is AMAZING. Honestly, I would still go back, been there 4 times so far. I would return for the view. Its really romantic. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More than anything else, you come here for the view. Sitting atop the highest peak in Burbank, the view from day or night is spectacular. The food is very good as well. Some might argue overpriced but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for their balcony section really, since I never actually ate at the place. The view at night is spectacular from the balcony, you can sit around their bonfire rings and It's nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First I noticed walkin in is that Castaway is in dire need of a renovation. I felt like I was quickly aging along with the decor and the vibe. They need to watch some serious HGTV or hire a young...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of the view and the drinks. I have not eaten here, and not sure if I want to try that, especially based on the reviews.BUT, it's an awesome location, with fabulous twinkly views of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 5 stars for the view. It's the same as the Odyssey over in Granada Hills. The food is not too bad. The service was excellent. The view is gorgeous. I came here for my birthday and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i can't believe i haven't reviewed this place yet...been here for birthdays, graduation celebrations, and many other special occasions. i'm not sure if they still serve the hawaiian cut steak, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet landscape view (some of the golfcourse) with decent/average food and semi-just-okay-service for the price. The decor is kinda weird, old school, Gilligan's Islandy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hi Gang: Its me - your secret restaurant reviewer from San Francisco who came to Burbank for Thanksgiving and ended up in the Castaway for dinner and felt like I was Cast a Way. This is my second...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is beautiful. It's on top of a beautiful scenic mountain where you can see city lights and all. Both the indoor and outdoor seating is romantic. My experience was just an okay. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They ate all the Salmon!!!I've been to Castaway's 4 times, and all 4 times, the wedding of my sister, and the 3 baptisms of her sons. The atmosphere is middle class America, families with kids. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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the place is just perfect, the ceremony overlook the whole valley.,. and maureen was very nice the coordinator.. i cnt ask for more,. i was treated like a princess.. the food was perfect as well it a night...
weddingwire.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Great view overlooking the Golf Course; awesome service; FANTASTIC FOOD!!!
weddingwire.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first place I visited on our hunt for a wedding location. We were looking at lunch options at that time, and the pricing was pretty decent compared to what we finally chose in the end,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for an engagement party. I had just finished a early morning run in Santa Monica and was staaarving like usual. I was pleasantly surprised that this place was a full on champaigne...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made my way up to the hills of Burbank for Suzie B's wedding. It was beautiful. My aunt got married here, my uncle got married here, some other family friend got married here, and as did Suzie. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I came here for our 2 year anniversary. We went for lunch, and everything was wonderful. The view, the atmosphere, the service, and the food. My only complaint was that the food took a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday buffet food is nice but standard and the view of the Eastside is beautiful. I loved dipping churros in the chocolate fountain. It was a good place for my graduation party. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last week for their Sunday Brunch for my friend's birthday. The view was great! absolutely beautiful! The brunch buffet had a lot of varieties. From omlettes to king crab legs. The main...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone I know has had some sort of celebration here - wedding, birthdays, anniversaries, etc -- you name it, I've seen it and took part in it.All of them were quite fun in their own ways, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had our wedding reception in the Starlight Room at the Castaway a little over a year ago and we still get compliments from family and friends on how much they enjoyed celebrating there with us. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot 4 any date!! The restaurant is next to a golf course up on a hill of Burbank. My bf took me on a Friday nite. I loved the ambiance and the lovely view of the city. In terms of food...it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for dinner on Saturday night. I made a reservation for 8:30pm the day prior. We checked in with the hostess and she acted like she was accommodating to us in that "well, i'll see what i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice...Cool for a nice first date.The food......not that good to be honest.The view....it's nice.It has its charm that's for sure....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for a wedding, the food was good consider it was pre-made, I had seabass by the way. We were late for the wedding and had to park down the hill and take a shuttle up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance, great service, but I gotta take a star out for their food. The food is not bad, but not that great. This is such a good place to just have some drinks and appetizer or desserts in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for Mother's Day with my friend and her family and I found this place to be great! The staff was attentive and made sure that we had drinks at all times. The entire place is beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. My aunt told me about this spot on a previous trip to Cali, and I since my first visit, I make sure that I have my face in the place every time I am in LA.Castaways is actually in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My lady took me to here for my birthday. I have always wanted to go, and for the most part it was a great experience. The food was decently priced, actually cheaper then I thought it was going to be....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
located on top of a hill... beautiful view! I'm not sure if the food is good, but just go for drinks $8-12/appetizers $10 out on the patio and enjoy the view!! Oh, and don't ask for bread out on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The view of downtown [Burbank] and the surrounding mountains is beautiful, from a far..Yes, from afar but everything else about the place is not. This place gets 3 stars for the view, the potential...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We started our evening at the bar, great drinks and great service! We were seated at a fabulous window table with the most amazing view! They were pretty busy for a weeknight! My lamb was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only giving this place two stars because of the view...it's quite breathtaking. If you come here, plan only to have drinks out on the veranda...then you will have a marvelous time. But as far as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The view is awesome on a clear night. The food is a true tsunami of suckiness! Went there with my wife for a special occasion. Ordered King Crab Legs, needed a microscope to see the things...what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated! The view is ok, not all that pretty. The food is gross; blah! I ordered the steak, and it was tough and so bland, no flavor whatsoever! Service is good; the view is ok ,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is for Castaways on the 4th of July!I will be brief, as I have to go back to work tomorrow very early in the morning after almost 3 weeks of a chill-out sanity re-seeking local vacation (yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a view. Beautiful. Especially at sunset. BUT, we waited 20 minutes for a waitress. Another hour for our drinks and another half hour for the two appetizers. There were only two of us. When...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've actually considered (in one of my more baroque fantasies) driving up to this restaurant and brokering a deal with one or two of the kitchen staff, to have them keep on hand for me, hidden, a 1/2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NAME: The CastawayTYPE OF CUISINE: They serve so much stuff that it's difficult to characterize it. So here's the lunch menu: http://snipurl.com/2sns3 , and here's the dinner menu:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was here was in high school for a football banquet in like 1992...so when my VERY good friend decided to have her birthday brunch here, I was like 'what could it hurt'? Right?WRONG!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great scenary, great ambience, great wines. I mean the menu isn't that large but they have about everything. Good to go here for a romantic dinner for a special occasion!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As all are saying, this place has been around for a very long time. First time I went here was um teen yrs ago and loved it...recently I went back for a birthday party...I was hugely disappointed in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ahhh yes, The Castaway... All I can think about when someone mentions this place is the magnificent view at night sitting in front of one of their open fire-pits sipping Bombay Sapphire martini's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
alpha phi omega recently had their banquet for the end of the year thingie here. it was a very nice venue. our sound and audio equipment was taken care of and the food was delicious. usually, i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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At first, I was not particularly excited about going to see this location, because it was in Burbank and I didn't think I would find something I really liked. We dealt with a gal named Elizabeth and she was...
weddingwire.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place last week for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed myself. The views are AMAZING and the food was pretty good and fairly inexpensive. Its definitely a great spot to bring out of town...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this review is solely based on a private event i went to thrown by a very famous animation studio - so you might either render this useful or not, but i'm gonna type away anyway... the drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for brunch a couple of weekends ago. I forgot how pretty it was up there with the view. We went to celebrate our friends' anniversary and they were very accomodating. Pasta bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
worst service of my life.had a reservation for 8. didnt sit down at our table till close to 9.i was practically starving and my waitress seriously looked like she was 12.she was soooooo slow. i swear...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view is amazing. I've been there both at night and during the day. You can have a nice brunch at the terrace overlooking the city, but I liked the ambiance at night a lot better. The food is ok...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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They are really pushy about finishing on time. The food was good.
weddingwire.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brunch is decent and so is the dinner, I'm giving this place 4 stars because of the view. The last time I came here was for a business dinner. It was a warm summer night and we had drinks out on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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food's not all that though
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEAUTIFUL VIEW.. i came here for prom dinner... but FOOD SUCKS! well actually the price sucked.. i remember ordering stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer... they were like twelve bucks for a quarter...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for brunch one time and other special occassions.to make this short the brunch buffet is very good. This place has a beautiful view since it's up on the hills. It's a bit expensive but worth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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The lunch buffet has many options but not many great ones. The roast beef is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never mind the food...the view is spectacular!!! Plus it was the place of my first date with my GF!
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times to attend receptions and bday celebrations. The location is nice, on top of a hill, overlooking the city..very romantic. but the food was okay.. maybe because i always had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE ORDER:Booze.YIPPY:The view - WOW.Fire pit & a cocktail - you just might get lucky.BOOO:Foods expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.You can't beat the view of the city from this part of town from Castaway. But as a dinner venue it's a bit like Yamashiro's - just go for drinks and appetizers. But even the drinks ain't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Great service, Castaway even provided ceiling decoration that made the reception even more beautiful. Only downside is you'll likely see another bride there and there's likely another reception going on next...
weddingwire.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for brunch, very good brunch. I did miss pancakes, and there was more lunch food than breakfast food.Amazing view, the outdoor seating is great.Make reservations and go early so the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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This venue was only for my reception. I instantly fell in love with the location and food selection. I was on a very conservative budget so i thought that i was going to have a very hard time finding a perfect...
weddingwire.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars only because I like smoke house brunch better.Castaway Brunch is pretty good though. Make reservations though! They are really crowded on Sundays. The food is okay. They just started cracking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf from college and I had an agreement... he would take me out to nice dinner once a month on the 3rd...(the day we started going steady). Our first 3rd landed on a friday night so he made...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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All of the staff at The Castaway were very helpful. Impressed with their professionalism and the quality of the food served.
weddingwire.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice view. Where I'd go to take out-of-town guests in the mood to splurge. Great date place. Not first dates, but we're-getting-somewhere-with-the-nicer-restaurants dates. Food was pretty good,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. It is a classier place and I felt that even though they have a kids menu, it is really not a good place to take your kids. It has a quiet, adult atmosphere....
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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The Castaway is one of the best deals in the Valley for receptions. They have three banquet rooms, each a different size with a slightly different view (the view of the valley at night is amazing!) We did our...
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. A guy who I was just "mildly feelin'" brought me here & by the end of the night, i was "feelin' him for sure! this is one of nly two restaurants in la (this & yamashiro) that i know of that sits...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends told me to check this place out because it had a nice view. As I decided to head out with a friend of mine decided to read some reviews on yelp. The reviews weren't so good. So we went...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I attended one of THE LONGEST WEDDING CEREMONIES EVAAAAAAAAAAAR here. Seriously, who makes their guests sit through, I kid you not, an hour and a half of stuff in the sun before even letting you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the boy and I went to Castaway this weekend.Well it was ALMOST perfect! We drove up without reservations and didn't wait long at all. We had a wonderful waitress who had the best recommendations...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend took me to a surprise dinner to the castaway on valentine's day. we were greeted by a friendly hostess. there was no wait but he reserved, so we were seated almost immediately. the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Castaway only about four times in the last 15 years, and what I can say about it is, the food is decent, the view is spectacular and the drive is sometimes not worth it (unless you're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three and a half starsLike many restaurants with a terrific view, the food doesn't match up to the scenery. But the view is breathtaking so it makes this place unique in that sense. The food in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you go, go for the view, go for drinks, but eat before you leave home. Out of the five entrees we ordered, the castaway chicken was good, shrimp scampi was passable, everything else was nearly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view is awesome. The drive up is a little tricky because there were a couple turns that confused me but the drive was still nice because you get out and above the city. I went there for a work...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times for sunday brunch and always come away satisfied. Great selection of food from pasta, mexican, sushi and others. Eggs Benedict is very good i eat about 2-3 of these...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you want overpriced, icky food, service that ignores you, stinky bathrooms, rambunctious prom kids and a good view, this is the place for you.I'll go up here every now and then on a warm summer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be honest: you're here for the view, not for the food. As with most restaurants with great views, they coast a little bit on the cuisine. It's not bad, per se, it's just not anything special....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The location is good. The view is beautiful. It's a good place for parties and receptions. Not so sure about the food, but it's a great place for drinks in the evening.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a view..but a not so great place when it comes to food. It's a bit overpriced which is udnerstandable seeing as how it is a nicer restaurant and has an amazing view, but the food isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the location....overlooking Burbank. Food is actually good; Service has always been good here (for me anyways); kind of pricy...but definitely memorable. Too bad they don't have live band,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The castaway is definitely a nice place for a beautiful view of scenery around the city or just to catch a glimpse of your grandparents on a date. hahaIt's like going to Sizzler or some other american...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is the view. Since it's up on a hill, almost every seat has a view of the city below. If it's nice, the outdoor patio is beautiful at night.I had my first lobster tail...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Brunch ever! All you can eat and endless champagne for $26.95. This plcae is such a blast with a large group of people, we had had brunch for 30. Sat outside overlooking the mountains. Truly an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place had a really nice view and it was very enjoyable to sit outside with some friends to enjoy the night lights in Burbank.I was only visiting LA, and this was my first time at this restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
High up in the Burbank hills overlooking uh... Burbank (you can see some of downtown LA) is Castaways Restaurant.Went here for Easter. $45.00 a person. Man, did they make a lot of money here. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I almost gave this place a 1 star but, the night scenic view...Well it goes without saying!Believe it or not, I stated going to this place in the 70's!!! (OK, I was a kid)Food, terrible!Service,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh nostalgia... There's a great view of the Valley from here. Even if you're not a patron, you can come to this restaurant and hang out and admire the view. When I was a starving student, that was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For an outdoor drink on a warm LA night this spot cannot be beaten. Castaway is an old tiki restaurant on the grounds of a country club/golf course up in the hills above Burbank.Head straight through...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say that the name, "Castaway" says it all. The initial breathtaking scenery at night will quickly fade away. Suddenly this thought hits you, "oh my! I need to get out of here." Exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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pretty nice romantic...kind of boring...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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The Castaway Restaurant and Banquet Center is located high in the Burbank hills overlooking De Bell Golf Course, with a breathtaking city view that is spectacular day or night. It is appropriately nicknamed...
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