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CATALINA, Rose Bay, AU-NSW

CATALINA

4.8
4.8
22 Reviews
$101 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Catalina is an iconic harbourside restaurant, family owned and operated since 1994. It is a light airy modern space with wonderful views, floor to ceiling glass, and outdoor balcony seating. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired and features sustainable seafood from the best producers Australia-wide, and grass fed and free range meat and poultry. The wine list is one of the best wine lists in Australia, featuring over 800 wines, and receiving a 3 Goblet rating every year in the Wine List of the Year Awards. The service is welcoming, friendly, informal and yet, professional. An ideal venue for all occasions: from everyday dining, to business lunches, to celebrations, to wedding receptions and events. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9371 0555
  • Website
    http://catalinarosebay.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Mark Axisa and Alan O'Keeffe
  • Location
    Lyne Park, Rose Bay, AU-NSW 2029
  • Area
    Rose Bay North
  • Cross Street
    New South Head Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • 7 Course Tasting Menu

    $220.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We offer a 7 Course Tasting Menu @ $220 per person. This may be booked ahead online, or decided on the day.

  • Fixed Price 3 Course A la Carte December Menu

    $160.00 per person

    1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    During the month of December we offer a Fixed Price 3 Course A la Carte Menu @ $160 per person.

  • New Year's Eve Early Sitting

    $375.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for our annual NYE Dinner and bring in 2025 in style. We are offering both an early and late sitting. Early sitting from 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm, $375 per person. Late sitting from 8.30 pm - late, $750 per person. Ticket price includes: Caviar and deluxe canapes to start, three course menu with choice of entree, main and dessert, coffee & petits fours. Live entertainment all evening with music by songbird Alice Terry and DJ performances throughout the evening. CATALINA fireworks display at midnight (late sitting only). All drinks charged on consumption in addition. CANCELLATION POLICY. We require 7 days notice of cancellation for special event days. In the event of a late cancellation, or "no show", the full menu price is charged.

Menu

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What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Best Service

  • Sydney

    Romantic

  • Sydney

    Great for scenic views

  • Sydney

    Modern Australian

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catalina offers an "unforgettable" dining experience with "excellent food" and "service second to none." Guests enjoy a "perfect date night" atmosphere, stunning views, and a "delightful" degustation menu. "Fantastic staff" ensure a memorable visit, making it a "must-visit" in Sydney for both business and leisure.

22 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good, great vibe and exceptional service. A memorable night. Will definitely keep going back.

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  2. lizzie

    VIP

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still as fabulous as ever. Welcoming, fun with outstanding food and service. Thank you .

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  3. Neil

    VIP

    Sydney

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Catalina was at its brilliant best today on a perfect Sydney summer day with the shimmering harbour complementing our outstanding food, service and drinks. The girls kicked off with a lovely cocktail and drop of Veuve followed by a fantastic Chablis recommended by the slick staff. Every dish from the entrees, mains and desserts were delicious. Be back very soon. Thanks for making it such a special day.

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  4. Terry

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Catalina is our favourite restaurant! The food is outstanding, the service impeccable and the whole experience is out of this world!

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  5. Stephen

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Catalina's has everything vista, good food and wine, excellent and friendly service. Very rare to have everything in one place in Sydney.

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  6. Garth

    Adelaide

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was fabulous. We loved that the chef thanked us at the first course. Then the service ended. The agency staff that delivered the meals didn’t know what they were serving. The killer was your rude “French” sommelier. Terrible wine service and the. Asked to move at the end of the meal so they could reset. Petit fours dumped with dessert and no coffee service until later. Disappointed with the service. It lets you down and I won’t be recommending you. A shame as the kitchen works so hard on the fabulous food.
    CATALINAResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you for your review Garth. I have let the chefs know how much you enjoyed your food. As for your service, I am so sorry you felt let down. It is not the norm, I promise you. CATALINA is well known for outstanding service, and we have many fabulous wine and food waitstaff. We don't use agency staff, but we do have quite a number of new staff, mainly food runners, (being such a busy time of year), and there were probably too many newbies on the one shift. So thank you for bringing it to our attention. We have taken note of everything in your review, and we have doubled down on training in all areas. I fear we have lost you, however if you ever decide to come back to try our gorgeous food again, please book through me, and I will ensure a first class experience. Judy McMahon Owner

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  7. Anne

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was lovely and service good. It was however very very noisy and we were seated in a wind tunnel which was not comfortable and took away from the dining experience.
    CATALINAResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to review us Anne. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your food and service, but very sorry that your table placement affected your experience to such a degree. I hope this won't stop you from coming to us again again, and please book through me next time so that we can ensure more comfortable seating arrangements. Judy McMahon Owner

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  8. Gus

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food service and location, couldnt fault it. Thank you
    CATALINAResponded on 13 December 2024
    What a lovely review Gus. Thank you so much! It looks as if we ticked all the boxes during your recent visit, and we all thank you so much for your recommendation. It means a lot to us. I hope we see you again soon. Judy McMahon Owner

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  9. stephanie

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasting menu and wine pairing was superb for any first time visitors, hats off to the chef and sommelier and the supporting staff
    CATALINAResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you very much Stephanie. I agree, the Tasting Menu is a great way to experience CATALINA for the first time. It's such an excellent introduction to our menu and our style of food, and lovely to meet the Chef as well, of course. And it certainly allows the Sommeliers to shine. I do hope we see you again soon. Judy McMahon Owner

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  10. Elizabeth

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Sydney and the locations is beautiful. Love the place. After 18 years of going there I still love it. Food fantastic, service very good, is easy to find parking. PERFECT
    CATALINAResponded on 6 December 2024
    Thank you so much Elizabeth. We really do appreciate your loyalty over so many years. It lets us know that we're doing something right (or everything)! See you again soon.

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FAQs

CATALINA is rated 4.8 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CATALINA

Lyne Park, Rose Bay, AU-NSW 2029

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    New South Head Road
  • Area
    Rose Bay North
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Mark Axisa and Alan O'Keeffe
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
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