"Is it even safe to go out? Especially eat at a restaurant?" Even if you can go to a restaurant, but should you? COVID changed the demographics of everything you can think of. After 5 days of a busy schedule, all you need is a relaxing evening and with some amazing dinner, and it would be cherry on top if that place happens to be an outdoor patio. That said, the fear of COVID has stopped us from enjoying everything. But fortunately, some restaurants are ensuring the highest standards of protection from COVID-19. Castaway Burbank is a property of Specialty Restaurants Corporation and their number one priority is the health and wellness of their employees, guests, partner, and the whole community. I enjoyed the hospitality of Castaway twice during the pandemic, I felt safe and my experience was comfortable and luxury. The employees adopted social distancing and encouraged the guest to do so. For more information on the Safety, please refer to https://www.specialtyrestaurants.com/safety Castaway is a gorgeous restaurant that sits on the hill overlooking San Fernando valley and DTLA views. The place is fit for many occasions while the romantic date night will take a hit! Design plays a major role as all the seats are organized in a systematic way that no matter where you sit, you'd be able to enjoy the beautiful views from everywhere. Different people have different criteria for choosing a restaurant. Let's see what's yours
Location, Parking, and Ambience: Not just the location of the restaurant is extraordinary, their parking is just comfortable as well. There's no Valet, only self-parking, but there's ample room for it. The restaurant is situated on the hill away from the cities hustle and bustle, yet you can enjoy the views with your favorite drink and partner. Passing through the beautifully lighted interior you get to a huge patio where sky talks and stars smile. Just get right in time for sunset for even more spectacular experience. They have different seating areas: Indoor Seating, Verdugo Terrace, Outdoor Courtyard, and Outdoor Patio. The indoor areas are currently closed due to Pandemic. Verdugo Terrace is their new opening and interestingly, there's a different menu which only exclusive to the terrace. So, get ready to enjoy some Botanical drinks, lush greenery, and fire pits. Make your reservations here and secure your best seat. Special Events: Other than dining and brunch experiences, Castaway also provides a luxury space for your events including weddings and birthday parties. Please make sure to check their website for more information. Food & Drinks: When you walk into any restaurant, you expect the highest quality of your food. It is one of the biggest factors that will either drive you back to the restaurant again or will close the doors to your friends as well. Well lucky for us, Castaway doesn't compromise with their food quality. Great quality, as well as quantity, has helped Castaway score a great deal of reputation. If you are still reluctant to gout and dine, you can always order takeout, the menu remains the same for that too. Let's dig into their menu a little. For the drinks, we ordered a glass of champagne for her and an IPA for him. Among the starters, we were served with Crab Cake and Calamari. I won't be kidding the Crab Cake had such a fantastic flavor, with an ample hint of spice and sweetness, it is mouth-watering delicious. But the Calamari exceeded my expectations - 10/10! Tempura peppers and grilled onions provided aid, but the basic flavor of Calamari is just beyond delicious. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Main Course: The dinner menu is huge to decide from. We were so confused because literally, everything sounded just so good. So, on our server's recommendation, we ended up getting Faroe Island Salmon and Cape Grim Beef. Now, I would like to take a moment to describe the taste of Faroe Island Salmon, once you take a bite, all the flavors quickly dissolve in your mouth, leaving you in awe of the taste of Salmon, Broccoli, and mashed potatoes. Combined with Champagne, for me, it was like a quick trip to heaven. Exaggerating much? well, you have to try the food to understand my emotions here, haha. The Cape Grim Beef was another smart selection. This dish sounded very extraordinary to me because the raw material comes from Tasmania, where the air is cleanest in the world. It contains no added hormones and it is 100% antibiotic-free (which is a concern for many). We ordered 6 oz filet and the quantity was sufficient for one person, however, if you would like to share then you can have a look at their Large Format. Now, the taste! Chef Perry Pollaci did absolute justice to the taste, flavor, and the overall savor of the dish. You can choose the level from the medium, medium to well done, and well done. The seasoning and the sauces used to cook it were found present in each bite, you could tell how well cooked it was. Overall, not just the location, ambiance, views, hospitality, but Castaway's food is also a total justice to your money and time. We went there for dinner, but I suggest you try their Brunch as well. They have a huge Brunch Menu as well. I am planning my next brunch with my girlfriends at Castaway and I am dying to try their Charcuterie Bar and bottomless mimosas, which btw costs only $22. Also, a perfect place to take pictures. I mean look at those views behind me. I am completely MESMERIZED and STUNNED. Stay tuned for more culinary experiences and don't forget to share your feedback in the comments below.
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Navi
8/30/2020 08:56:02 pm
Wow!! That’s really amazing
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