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I was always interested in trying Castaway, but was scared off by bad reviews posted online.
I...
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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 first Castaway experience was dinner for 4. We had friendly and attentive service and a table by the window with a lovely nighttime view of the valley. There aren't any surprises on the menu (which has been described as "tired"), but I like to think of it as "traditional." We had steaks, salmon, and sea scallops. All of it was enjoyable, and everything was perfectly cooked. There was no reason to complain about anything we ordered.
My second experience was for Sunday brunch. All the standard brunch items are there (including extensive dessert options), and as good as any other Sunday brunch buffet. Sitting outside on the patio overlooking the valley added a lot to the experience.
Based on my experiences, I will happily go back to the Castaway.
Pros: Good food, great views
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Just loved this place. So yummy!!
Pros: Food, ambiance & service
Cons: little parking...
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Just loved this place. So yummy!!
Pros: Food, ambiance & service
Cons: little parking available
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Mo's
Category:
Carry Out
4301 W Riverside Dr
Burbank,
California 91505
(818) 641-1860
Really good burgers, fast service and a ton of toppings. Fries were huge and really crispy, huge...
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Really good burgers, fast service and a ton of toppings. Fries were huge and really crispy, huge portions. Plus, they have toppings for free.
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Warning: Relax Spa is a wonderful place with great service. Do not confuse this with the other...
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Warning: Relax Spa is a wonderful place with great service. Do not confuse this with the other one of similar name "So Relaxed Spa", also in Burbank because if you do, you may have a less than pleasant experience.
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I have been going to Burbank Spa and Garden for almost three years now, so i was also shocked to...
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I have been going to Burbank Spa and Garden for almost three years now, so i was also shocked to read the negitive reviews about the spa. I use to have problems with my face breaking out, and because I work in the entertainment industry, could not afford to have bad breakouts. The staff at Burbank Spa and Garden are so nice and knowledgeable that i got the exact products and best treatments for my skin. Not only do they have great facials but they will also customize it for your own skin! Since i have been going there it has worked miracles on my face!
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Bob's Big Boy
Category:
Family Restaurants
4211 Riverside Dr
Burbank,
California 91505
You know it really gives you a terrible feeling when you read about other people's delimmas such...
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You know it really gives you a terrible feeling when you read about other people's delimmas such as finding a small live worm crawling around on the veggies in their food. But, considering burgers do have tomatoes, onions, and lettuce, actually this could easily happen at any restaurant offering this kind of product or similar fare but, did two different people in their group really need to review with the same exact complaint on the same day? If you accidently ate it before seeing it, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt you, but at least it wasn't something worse, like a c**kroach. I've been a customer of this specific Bob's location since the late 1960's, for more than 30 years. I can say I've never had an experience like this and even if I did, it wouldn't stop me from going again. Another diner complained that the food no longer tastes like it once did including the salad dressings among other things. I still eat here a couple times a month and the selections I have eaten still taste to me, like they always did. Yes, I'm sure there have been minor changes over the years but not enough to make a big difference. I happen to know that certain products like their Bob's special relish and the salad dressings have been made to secret recipes since their introduction years ago, they have no reason to change them. Read for yourself, most all the other reviews say what they should, that this is a great place to eat so give it a try and have some lunch and a bit of nostalgia sometime.
Pros: Great original double deck burgers, historical experience, nostalgic ambience
Cons: Parking on Friday classic car nights, long waits during busy meal periods
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Very good food. Very good service. Our family didn't know what we wanted, pulled up city search,...
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Very good food. Very good service. Our family didn't know what we wanted, pulled up city search, and found Ton'y/ Very enjoyable and helpful employees. I would definatly eat there again!!!
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Flowerwild
Category:
Personal Care
4004 Riverside Dr
Burbank,
California 91505
(818) 729-0309
What a find! I cannot recommend this florist more highly. They have done many beautiful...
More 12 months ago
What a find! I cannot recommend this florist more highly. They have done many beautiful arrangements for us and never fail to WOW me. The flowers are amazing and the designs are so breathtaking. A very pleasant experience all around
Pros: Hidden Gem
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Blue Room
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
916 S San Fernando Blvd
Burbank,
California 91502
great ambiance, historical presence, friendly people and staff, you might even run into someone...
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great ambiance, historical presence, friendly people and staff, you might even run into someone famous ... yummy drinks!
Pros: great bartenders and staff!
Cons: no food but plenty close by
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Don Cuco's
Category:
Lunch Spot
3911 W Riverside Dr
Burbank,
California 91505
If you love great, traditional style Mexican food, this place is great! Large menu, multiple...
More 11 months ago
If you love great, traditional style Mexican food, this place is great! Large menu, multiple choices like three varieties of beans (black, refried, & whole pintos). I have been eating here for quite a few years and the food and the service has always been consistant. Yes, they get crowded at dinner time, especially on the weekends so plan on a wait if you don't have reservations. Parking can be brutal during busy hours since there is only street parking available and all the other restaurants and shops fight for the same parking on the street. I saw where another reviewer complained about the wait and went across the street to El Torito and was seated immediately. What does that tell you?They're not as busy because their food is not as good as Don Cuco's. I can't think of a "GOOD" restaurant I've gone to for dinner that someone wasn't waiting to get seated. Maybe for people who hate waits, they should eat at Denny's, I'm sure they must have some kind of offering that resembles Mexican food like a burrito. Someone else mentioned rude service and getting violently ill from the food. I've never noticed any examples of bad service, who knows, maybe the customer was being unreasonable and the staff reacted accordingly and I'm sure you could get ill from eating out but that's always a possibility no matter where you choose to eat. I know that neither myself or anyone in my family has ever gotten ill from eating there. So, all things considered, Don Cuco's provides, great Mexican food, great service, great drinks and great atmosphere all for a reasonable price.
Pros: Great food, great service, large menu, good value, hand-made torillas
Cons: Parking can be terrible during peak meal times, expect waits during busy periods
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