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Castaways is an American restaurant in Lancaster, OH, that has been serving incredible food to the fine people of Lancaster for over 70 years. We cook up all of your favorite meals: from pizza and hamburgers to steak and fresh oysters, we have something for every taste. Enjoy our cozy little space with patio seating that looks out to our forest surroundings for a casual evening of good food, good friends, and a beautiful view. We also have space for parties and corporate lunches, so feel free to bring a crowd. We can't wait to see you here!
Explore offerings from Castaways on 1500 N High St in Lancaster, with popular appetizers, dinner salads, just for kids, and main fare available at this location.
Menu
90 items
Appetizers
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
$6.00
A classic favorite! 6 Jumbo Shrimp served with cocktail sauce.
Loaded Potato Skins
$10.00
6 skins stuffed with provolone cheese, bacon, and scallions, with sour cream.
Breaded Chicken Tenders
$11.00
6 white meat tenders served with ranch, BBQ, honey mustard.
Cheese Sticks
$8.00
6 breaded cheese sticks, deep fried to perfection! Served with pizza sauce.
Basket of 21 Shrimp
$11.00
Fried golden brown and served with cocktail sauce.
Basket of Oysters
$15.00
Hand breaded, fresh oysters! Served with cocktail sauce.
Basket of Onion Rings
$11.00
A generous portion of our jumbo onion rings served with ranch dressing.
Basket of Fries
$10.00
Deep fried to a golden brown. More than enough to share!
Dinner Salads
Chef's Salad
$13.00
A large garden salad topped with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, egg, tomatoes, and croutons.
Shrimp Salad
$13.00
A large garden salad topped with shrimp, Swiss cheese, egg, tomatoes, and croutons.
Grilled Chicken Salad
$13.00
A large garden salad topped with chicken, bacon, egg, tomatoes, and croutons.
Steak Salad
$15.00
A large garden topped with beef tenderloin, tomatoes, croutons.
Just For Kids
10 and Under ONLY Please
Cheeseburger & Fries
$8.00
Chicken Tenders & Fries
$7.00
Fried Shrimp & Fries
$9.00
Sirloin Steak & Fries
$11.00
Main Fare
All steaks are cooked to the following level of temperatures. Rare - Cool, very red center. Medium Rare - Warm, red center. Medium - Very warm, pink center. Medium Well - Hot, slightly pink center. Well - Hot, thoroughly cooked center.
Will NOT guarantee the quality of any meat cooked to Well Done.
*House Special* Sirloin Steak for Two
$38.00
It's what we are famous for! Choice cuts of mouthwatering Sirloin Steak served family style.
Sirloin Steak for One
$25.00
Porterhouse Steak
$30.00
The Great Steak Lovers Choice! A 16 oz cut, grilled to your liking.
N. Y. Strip Steak
$30.00
A generous 16 oz boneless cut grilled to your liking.
10 oz Filet Mignon
$32.00
A huge 10 oz cut smothered with mushrooms. The Best!
8 oz Filet Mignon
$32.00
An 8 oz Filet served with a skewer of shrimp scampi.
Sirloin Steak and Shrimp
$27.00
8 ounces of Sirloin and 3 fried jumbo shrimp. Served with cocktail sauce.
Boneless Ribeye Steak
$31.00
A 16 oz hearty cut.
Ground Round Steak
$14.00
An 8 oz patty of freshly ground round. Smothered with grilled onions.
Boneless Pork Tenderloin
$14.00
Two juicy center cut chops, grilled just right.
Center Cut Ham Steak
$14.00
A generous slice of Bay's smoked whole ham.
Deluxe Chicken
$16.00
A 6 oz boneless breast topped with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and bacon.
Grilled Chicken Breast
$15.00
A deliciously seasoned 6 oz boneless breast seared to a golden brown.
Breaded Chicken Tenders
$14.00
4 white meat tenders served with your choice of ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.
Sandwiches
Add Fries for $4 or any 2 sides for $6
Castaways Special Cheeseburger
$10.00
An American favorite! A big burger topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, & onion.
Chicken Sandwich
$11.00
Boneless all white meat chicken topped with lettuce, tomato, & onion.
Grilled Sausage Sandwich
$8.00
A 1/4 pound patty of original sausage from Bay Food Market. Served with a slice of onion.
Mushroom, Onion & Swiss Burger
$11.00
A burger topped with grilled mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese.
Fish Fillet Sandwich
$8.00
North Atlantic Haddock served with our own tartar sauce.
Oyster Sandwich
$8.00
Hand breaded, fresh oysters served with our own tartar or cocktail sauce.
Reuben
$11.00
Our Signature 12" Stone Baked Pizzas!
Homemade, hand rolled crust topped with our homemade, slow cooked sauce!
Cheese Pizza
$12.00
Pepperoni Pizza
$13.00
Works Pizza
$16.00
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions, Banana Peppers.
Create Your Own Pizza
No discount for half orders
Meat Toppings
$2.00
Pepperoni, Ham, Sausage, Hamburger, & Bacon.
Veggie Toppings
$1.00
Mushrooms, Onions, Black Olives, Green Olives, Jalapeños, Green Peppers, Banana Peppers, Tomatoes
Seafood
Add a Shrimp Skewer to Any Dinner $5
Fried Jumbo Shrimp
$16.00
6 fantail shrimp, deep fried to perfection served with cocktail sauce.
Seafood Shrimp Platter
$19.00
Breaded fantail shrimp, popcorn shrimp, shrimp scampi, hand breaded oysters.
Deep Fried Oysters
$15.00
A dinner of fresh oysters! Served with our cocktail sauce.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
$14.00
Two grilled skewers scampi or Cajun style served with drawn butter.
Fried Haddock Fillet
$12.00
Nothern Atlantic Haddock, deep fried and served with our tartar sauce.
Add Shrimp Skewer to any Dinner
$5.00
Add 3 Fried Jumbo Fantailed Shrimp
$9.00
Special Sauce
All Dinners include Your Choice of Two Sides
Ala Carte $4
Baked Potato
Homemade Cole Slaw
Cottage Cheese
French Fries
Green Beans
Grilled Mushrooms
Grilled Onions
Onion Rings
House Salad with tomatoes & croutons
$2.00
Homemade Hash Browns
$1.00
Our Homemade Dressings
All Dressings Available for Carry-Out (Quarts: $10, Quart Blue Cheese: $11)
Italian (house special)
French
Ranch
Blue Cheese
Honey Mustard
Thousand Island
Beverages
Pepsi
$3.00
Diet Pepsi
$3.00
Mountain Dew
$3.00
Sierra Mist
$3.00
Dr. Pepper
$3.00
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
$3.00
Hot Tea
$3.00
Beer
Budweiser
Bud Light
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Yuengling
Yuengling Lite
Yuengling Black & Tan
Sam Adams Seasonal
Blue Moon
Wine
Barefoot
Cabernet
Merlot
Chardonnay
Moscato
White Zinfandel
Meijer’s Blackberry wine
Reviews
4.3
510 reviews
5 stars
256
4 stars
80
3 stars
22
2 stars
29
1 star
29
MP
Melanie Plake
Aug 8, 2025
5.0
Tia on the patio was awesome! Great food and great vibes
We have a variety of pizzas, salads, and vegetable side dishes to choose from.
When do you take your last order?
30 minutes prior to closing.
Does Castaways accommodate large parties?
Yes, Castaways has space for large parties and corporate lunches.
Is alcohol served at Castaways?
Yes, Castaways offers a variety of beer, wine, and cocktails.
What soft drink brands does Castaways serve?
Castaways proudly serves Pepsi products.
Are there vegetarian options available at Castaways?
Yes, Castaways offers a variety of pizzas, salads, and vegetable side dishes.
When is the last order accepted at Castaways?
Last orders are taken 30 minutes prior to closing.
What are Castaways' opening hours?
Castaways is open Tuesday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Does Castaways offer outdoor seating with a nice view?
Yes, Castaways has patio seating that overlooks forest surroundings, providing a cozy atmosphere.
What nearby parks can I visit before or after dining at Castaways?
You can visit Keller-Kirn Park, Flat Rocks Disc Golf Course, and Mt Pleasant in Rising Park, all located close to Castaways for outdoor activities.
Are there any nearby cultural or community centers near Castaways?
Yes, Lancaster Pottery Co. and Lancaster Arts and Civic Club are nearby and offer arts, crafts, and community events you might enjoy before or after your meal.
How can I use public or nearby transportation spots to reach Castaways?
While specific transit stations are not listed, visitors often use local landmarks like The Springs at Wyandot Trail retirement home or Ohio University Lancaster for orientation when coming to Castaways at 1500 N High St.
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