Castaway   

1250 E Harvard Rd
Burbank, CA 91501
818-848-6691
www.castawayrestaurant.com/burbank/

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Every city has that one restaurant that everyone, well, just knows, whether they've actually been there or not, and The Castaway, for Burbank, is such a restaurant. But it's more than likely that most denizens of Burbank have been to The Castaway, if the dozens of big, family-ready tables are any judge. The vaguely nautically themed spot has also been the scene of many a party, be it a film wrap or office holiday shindig, not to mention the weekly brunch the restaurant hosts. For while the bar is fully stocked and the fire-pit laden deck boasts breathtaking vistas, brunch is the one thing that most folks associate with the cheerful hillside eatery that feels more oceany on the inside than some surfside spots. And why shouldn't brunchers return again and again? With food tables spread out over three rooms -- salads in the main room, desserts in the front and hot stations, sushi and lunch foods near the bar -- The Castaway has become one of the Valley's premier Sunday dining destinations. Champagne reappears in your glass as you make the trek back to your table after your second -- third -- fourth? -- trip to the shrimp table or omelet station. And while brunch can sometimes be a stiff, overly elegant affair at some spots, the vibe at The Castaway is California dressy-casual, the better to play a few rounds at the golf course below after brunch is over.