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CATALINA, Rose Bay, AU-NSW

CATALINA

4.8
4.8
119 Reviews
$101 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Mark Axisa and Alan O'Keeffe
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Fixed Price 3 Course A la Carte Menu

    A$150.00 per person

    Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    We offer a Fixed Price 3 Course A la Carte Menu @ $150 per person. A Fixed Price 2 Course A la Carte Menu is available @ $120 per person MONDAY - THURSDAY ONLY and excepting Public Holidays, December, and special days eg Valentine’s Day.
    Fixed Price 3 Course A la Carte Menu Photo
  • 7 Course Tasting Menu

    A$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.
    7 Course Tasting Menu Photo
  • MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH

    A$250.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate the mum in your life this Mother's Day! We are offering a 4 course lunch inclusive of chef's deluxe canapés on arrival, choice of entrée, main and dessert, coffee and petits fours. Menu at $250 per person. All drinks available in addition. Bookings available via phone only - please call the restaurant on 9371 0555 to book your table!
    MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH Photo

What 119 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for fine wines

  • Sydney

    Great for scenic views

  • Sydney

    Modern Australian

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catalina offers a "fantastic food and service" experience, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and iconic Sydney Harbour views. The tasting menu and wine pairings are a highlight, with "exquisite food" and "perfect hospitality." While occasionally noisy, the ambiance and professional staff make for an "unforgettable" dining experience.
119 Reviews
  1. Ted VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Catalina could rest on its incredibly scenic (and convenient) location and serve mediocre food with uninspired service, and surely it would still be crowded. But it does not. Catalina offers a truly extraordinary culinary experience, with a wine list to match, as well as impeccable, knowledgeable, efficient service (thank you Roberto!). Five Stars!

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  2. Malcolm

    Adelaide5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a very well known, long established premium restaurant with a solid place in the Eastern Suburbs scene. It was nice to get back there after many years living interstate. Every aspect of our lunch lived up to expectations. The food was very good, the service fun, quirky and professional and the price was high, as expected. It's a bit noisy, but it was busy and the other diners seemed to be having an excellent time too. A classic Sydney waterfront experience.

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  3. alison VIP

    London11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful setting and the food was excellent. I found the room very noisy when the restaurant was full - difficult to hear each other. Also when it was so busy service standards slipped - took us 25 minutes to get a menu, and we felt like we were fighting for attention to place our orders (both initially and for desert) which is simply not good enough for a restaurant of this quality.

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  4. Christina VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Catalina is always a fantastic experience. You can’t get a better local in Sydney by the water and beautiful food always and very close to home. Thanks again for an amazing experience .

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  5. Tim

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service 👌 Our favourite special occasion place.

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  6. Kelly

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual. Attention to detail is outstanding at every point of service. Thank you for the lovely lunch

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  7. Richard

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutley wonderful lunch at Catalina’s. The lunch was for a 50th birthday celebration, so a very special occasion for us and it exceeded our expectations. Every course in the tasting menu was carefully thought out and beautifully presented. The service/staff were attentive and knowledgeable without being in your face. Overall a lovely experience.

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  8. Naaa

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    perfect view for sunset. dined here a few times always been 👍

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  9. Natalie

    New South Wales1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    As always, the food was amazing, despite the broken air conditioning and the record-breaking heat in March. I felt sorry for the staff who had to work in such conditions, and as diners, we should have been offered the chance to reschedule our reservation. The unbearable heat made the entire experience subpar.

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  10. Sarah

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our anniversary and went with the 7 course menu - great selection of dishes. Toothfish was a stand out, my husband paired his wines and we have added several to our list of faves. Looked after by the delightful Roberto and met Head Chef Alan who explained the courses and the sourcing if the delicious Merimbula oysters. Fabulous spot on the water for a long leisurely lunch.

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FAQs

CATALINA is rated 4.8 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CATALINA

Lyne Park, Rose Bay, AU-NSW 2029

Additional information

  • Cross street
    New South Head Road
  • Neighborhood
    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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