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Is The Castaway Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Burbank, CA)

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As of September 2026, The Castaway is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
OpenTable ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Castaway, updated September 2026, and OpenTable's current reservation page both show the restaurant operating at 1250 E Harvard Rd with posted 2026 hours; the site's own domain returned an HTTP 403 during the automated check but the business appears active on third-party platforms.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Castaway, a hilltop steakhouse and event space in Burbank known for its dry-aged steaks, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar, and panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline. The restaurant operates at 1250 E Harvard Road on a hillside overlooking Burbank, offering a charcuterie station alongside its steak and seafood menu. According to Yelp, whose listing was updated in September 2026, Castaway is open with posted hours running as late as 11 p.m. on weekend nights. OpenTable's current listing likewise shows Castaway accepting reservations for dinner service, describing the restaurant's gourmet steaks and skyline vistas. The restaurant's own website returned an access error during an automated check, but it remains listed as active across third-party booking platforms.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
All You Can Eat Paradise
What was featured
the restaurant's hilltop steaks and skyline dinner views
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Castaway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Castaway still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Castaway is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to The Castaway after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Castaway, a hilltop steakhouse and event space in Burbank known for its dry-aged steaks, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar, and panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline. As of September 2026, The Castaway is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is The Castaway located?

1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured The Castaway?

Season 1, Episode 9 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “All You Can Eat Paradise”.

Is The Castaway still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The restaurant operates at 1250 E Harvard Road on a hillside overlooking Burbank, offering a charcuterie station alongside its steak and seafood menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
castawayburbank.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/castaway-burbank-burbank-6
  • OpenTable — https://www.opentable.com/r/castaway-burbank

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