CATALINA

4.8

55 Reviews

$101 and over

Modern Australian

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2 people

Jan 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 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.
Valentine's Day Dinner
A$250.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Celebrate all things love this Valentine's Day! Treat that special someone to a delicious dinner in Sydney's premier harbourside restaurant. The evening commences with deluxe chef's canapes, followed by your choice of entree, main and dessert, coffee & petits fours. 4 course menu at $250 per person. All beverages charged in addition.

What 55 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
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Sydney
Great for fine wines
Sydney
Great for scenic views
Sydney
Modern Australian
Eastern Suburbs
Best Overall
Eastern Suburbs
Best Food
Eastern Suburbs
Best Service
Eastern Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Eastern Suburbs
Gluten-free-friendly
Eastern Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Eastern Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Eastern Suburbs
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Catalina offers a "magical" dining experience with "unbeatable" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about the stunning location, impressive wine list, and memorable atmosphere. Despite some noise issues, the overall experience leaves diners eager to return. The restaurant shines with its "outstanding" cuisine and "exceptional" hospitality, making it a top choice in Sydney.

56 Reviews

J
Juliette
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Catalina is one the restaurant that stands the test of time. The view is superb. The food is amazing and the service is spot on. The only criticism is the menu would require some seasonal change.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fish tacos were fabulous and everything else was delicious
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cathy
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely stunning! Location beautiful. We watched the sun setting over the water whilst dining & arriving and leaving on a ferry was easy & efficient transport. Outstanding team- welcoming, friendly, warm, professional. Creative, delicious cocktails! Hard to choose. Fantastic menu - extensive and caters for all dietary needs with plenty of variety. The dishes were an artistic creation of some of the most delicious combinations of flavours and textures that you cannot describe in words. Service was excellent. Staff had broad knowledge about the food ingredients & the wine selection to match. Our dessert plates came with a happy anniversary message written on the plate in chocolate for each of us & some petit fours as a gift. Thank you! Every detail was meticulously met & we enjoyed a very special anniversary. We look forward to visiting again. Thank you to the Catalina Team!
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Ralph
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fine fine-dining experience. A special personal event celebrated with a very pleasant "long-lunch" with great food and service. Only problem is parking is difficult to find, maybe go via ferry?
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Lisa
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance, food and service was lovely especially on a sunny Sydney summer’s day.
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J
James
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location and excellent food. I alwyas enjoy Catalina. Highly recommended.
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Clare
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favourite Sydney restaurant. Stunning setting and delicious food
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Charles
VIP
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, drinks, and service. Dinner here was the highlight of our Sydney visit. View is absolutely stunning!
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Chris
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exceptional restaurant to enjoy eating superb food whilst looking out into Sydney Harbour Everything about the dinner was excellent and would 100% recommend Catalina to anyone looking to have a special food experience in Sydney.
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Amber
Brisbane
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service is much worse than before, unprofessional.
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FAQs

CATALINA is rated 4.8 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 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

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

7 Course Tasting Menu

Fixed Price 3 Course A la Carte Menu

Valentine's Day Dinner

Menu

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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