CATALINA

4.8

90 Reviews

$101 and over

Modern Australian

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 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.

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
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

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.
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.
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!

What 90 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Great for scenic views
Sydney
Modern Australian
Eastern Suburbs
Best Overall
Eastern Suburbs
Best Food
Eastern Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Eastern Suburbs
Great for creative cocktails
Eastern Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Eastern Suburbs
Romantic
Eastern Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Eastern Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Catalina offers a "spectacular location" with views of Sydney Harbour, consistently delivering "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Diners praise the "superb tasting menu," creative cocktails, and meticulous attention to detail, ideal for special occasions. While some note pricing concerns, the overall experience remains "unforgettable" and "world-class."

90 Reviews

V
Vuk
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service 5/5 Thank you for making this night special for me and specially for my mum and her birthday you are best Thank you
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Kirsty
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful degustation lunch at Catalina’s with outstanding food prepared by the head waiter Alan. Truly excellent service from the waitstaff , especially from our waiter Gan who was absolutely fantastic. Would definitely go there again.
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Michelle
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choices & variety of fresh food options on the menu which itself was beautifully presented.
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Bruce
Sydney
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have wined and dined at Catalina for several decades. Every aspect of the experiences have been outstanding. A bit pricey but certainly ticks the special occasion box. Their birthday club is a big winner. See you in April and September, Catalina.
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Kerry
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in every way Stunning lunch setting Immaculate service
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Penny
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistently excellent - good, view, service. THE grande dame of Sydney Harbour front dining
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Bruce
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Relaxing sitig on verandah in slight temperate breeze.
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Ross
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful lunch to celebrate our 40th anniversary. From arrival, we were welcomed and wished a happy anniversary by each member of staff who attended to us. Service throughout was exemplary - personal and perfectly judging the relaxed and informal atmosphere we sought, yet efficient to the nth degree. The food was fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. Innovative and complex combinations of flavour and texture, complimented by a couple of half bottles of well-matched wine. A memorable experience all round
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Attila
VIP
Berlin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was ok, i expected better food and a kinder service. The view was nice and the prices alright
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Richard
VIP
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful - beautifully cooked fish - and the location and ambience were just as I have loved for 25 years. But something was off with the service when we visited. Nothing disastrous, but not the seamless and attentive experience you would expect at this kind of restaurant and price point. Overall, though, a lovely evening.
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FAQs

CATALINA is rated 4.8 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://catalinarosebay.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9371 0555

CATALINA

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Additional information

Experiences

7 Course Tasting Menu

Fixed Price 3 Course A la Carte Menu

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH

Menu

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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