We dined in on Valentines Day. It was quite busy and the service was not that great .Food taste good overall but the duck breast just average. With the price on Valentines Day was more expensive than Normal days,overall not that satisfied. Location and view is great. But considering of price and service not really worth it.

I had a fabulous night with friends, celebrating our wedding anniversary at Catalina Restaurant. The staff were all super friendly and happy to help us choose drinks and meals. The Catalina special cocktail was absolutely delicious I had to have three. The menu was a choice of various fish and meat dishes. There were a couple of vegetarian options as well. My favourite was the scallop entree; it was delicious.

Fantastic ambience. Great service. Fresh and delicious foods. You really can't ask for more. The 3 course weekend menu for $140 is a steal for the quality produce served. I had the scallops for entree, whole snapper for main and the cheese platter for dessert. Coffee and petit fours also come with this menu. My friends had other options for their courses and each dish looked amazing. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the selections on the menu. The best thing is there's no time limit on your seating so you can stay for as long as you wish to enjoy those views! I'd highly recommend a day time meal for this restaurant so that there's enough light to appreciate the stunning location.

1st visit to Catalina Restaurant.. Old fashion service, our 2 waiter staff were unbelievable, so friendly & personable I left there wishing I could keep them as new friends. Food was delicious, presented beautifully. Big thank you to the Chef’s for taking care with every dish. We were impressed with the selection of the set menu, couldn’t fault anything. View was pleasing and calming. I haven’t felt this way about a restaurant for a long time. Catalina’s is my new favourite Restaurant. Highly recommend…it’s a must go to.

We dined at Catalina for the first time on Friday night. We mentioned we were celebrating a 40th birthday. We asked if we could be sat somewhere near the windows but we were quickly dismissed by the snotty aged woman in the reception saying “there’s view everywhere”. She was moody that night, it kind of started our night sourly. the seats in the window and middle aisle weren’t occupied at all, even after we left. We then noticed that all the diners with kids/family are “strategically”placed on the far end and sides of the restaurant, despite the request/ occasion or acuity. Servings and food were delicious. Other waiters were friendly and assisted us well. Hence I’m giving 4 stars

Great attention to detail. All our expectations were delivered. Amazing food, warm and welcoming service, great wine list and a great setting. A mix of seafood and meat dinner which was full of flavor and great presentation. Finished with a wonderful sticky date pudding and a cheese platter that was well thought. Loved it, been there before and we will definitely be back.

My wife and I came here to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. And we're glad we chose Catalina for this special occasion. The food was beautiful and delicious, and the service was exceptional. I highly recommend.

Nice and fine cuisine . High qualiry and level of cooking . Perfect presentation of tge dishes. Some mistakes done by the waiters who need to be trained better. But overall we left the restaurant with a smile

Exceptional customer service, Catalina always knows how to make a meal feel special and carefully created. The sommelier was knowledgeable and helpful when choosing wine. Each course and side was delicious. Love the venue as always, easy parking and beautiful view, sitting on the water only elevates the experience. Second time visiting and would definately keep coming back for important events.

Amazing experience at Catalina. The food is so so special. The local produce takes a front space at their menu and they literally make it shine. Don’t miss the fish and seafood. Florence took great care of us as did all of the staff in the restaurant. I cannot stress this enough. If you are in Sydney, Catalina is a MUST STOP. While we had an amazing warm full moon sunset, I can’t see why the space wouldn’t accommodate any weather that Rose Bay may present. The staff and family will take care of you. Really special time spent with them.

Really average at best — not living up to expectations and its reputation. Came for a special occasion of celebration. Regrettable decision (as I was hesitating between trying this one and going back to another similar fine dining place I had tried before). To start with the positives: 1. decent food quality in general, especially the seafood (4-5 stars, solid), 2. extensive international wine selections, 3. solid appetizers with nice presentations, 4. short waiting time for dishes, 5. convenient location next to the ferry pier However, the experience was overall underwhelming mainly because of little things below altogether: Assigned a table against the wall which looked like an office conference room or college dining hall — very noisy due to echo under a low ceiling and tables 80%+ filled. Difficult to have any conversations. Barely any views as well. (Disappointing even though the booking was made over a month in advance, although I understand a table with a view was never a guarantee). Chairs were not comfortable (height and feel) and appeared a bit worn out. Need a bit of refresh of furnitures maybe? No extra recognition of special occasion noted in booking (birthday in my case), not even in the dessert ordered — no words or anything. A tad disappointing, although the dessert plating did look and taste nice. (Only acknowledgement was the greeting upon entry.) Didn’t feel welcomed or valued enough as a diner booked in advance. Servers mostly looked very busy (Sunday lunch) — quite attentive (which’s positive), but mostly not personal or friendly that one would expect (like even when I wanted to acknowledge or thank a couple of servers I didn’t even know any of their names). A little introduction or recommendation of dishes or wine pairing suggestions that one should expect for this kind of fine dining setting would make a huge difference. Also, small things like condiments for the bread or fries served (like some olive oil or sauces?) seem basic things missing, again a bit weird. To conclude, among restaurants of similar price range in Sydney and Melbourne that I’ve tried (many award-winning as well), Catalina is not one I would recommend to others at all unfortunately. Maybe it used to be better based on past reviews? Maybe on weekdays when it’s less busy it’s better (note already got a 10% Sunday surcharge as clearly stated)? Overall a mixed experience despite the positives stated at the top. Thought it’s an institution and legend as many have raved about in the past, but I was somewhat disappointed and would not come back.

Food was fantastic along with the service! Thank you for a pleasant experience!

Great dinner at Catalina. Wonderful table with a terrific view over the harbour at Rose Bay. We had a terrific selection of food (some of which I got photos of because my wife snaffled the rest too quick :) We chose scallops and a cured salmon for entree followed by tooth fish which came in a wonderful broth along with a fabulous barramundi. All were prepared with such care, displayed beautifully and literally brought a smile to our faces on a otherwise normal school night (Tuesday). Life affirming food. The service was great and couldn’t do more for us all night. So helpful. Great night out. Thanks so much and see you again soon.

Had a fabulous night at Catalina celebrating a friend’s birthday. This is probably one of the best fine dining restaurants I’ve ever been to (including Tetsuya). We had 3-course meal and each course was spectacular, perfectly executed. For me, other highlights from the night include magnificent view (pic speaks for itself), lovely decoration/atmosphere, and friendly&attentive staff. At any fine dining, you are paying more than the food right?!

Can’t beat the location with uninterrupted views of Rose Bay. Really turns on when the weather is good as you can watch the boats and seaplanes come in and out of the bay while you enjoy your meal. The food itself was great and their signature dishes are the recommendations here. Staff are great as well and super attentive

We got the 3-course meal at a fixed price of $130 pp. We did have to wait around 15 minutes in the cold to be seated. However, meal portions were extremely decent considering the price, and when compared to other fine dining restaurants. The ambience was amazing. And the food tasted incredible! I recommend this place if you're looking for a boujeè night out. Beware: they are currently under construction, so you may not get those notorious photos by the entrance (it can be overlooked when you see the food though).

Nice place by the water. Staff are professional. Food fabulous.

Service was good overall, particular shoutout to the waiter with the one earring- absolute star. Food was okay, not the best ‘fine dining’ in Sydney but big portions. There were a lot of flies in the restaurant, we were swatting away up to four at one point and they kept landing on the food.

It has been one of the restaurants on my culinary bucket list to check out and I was not disappointed. We both came and celebrated our birthdays this month, as a second choice to our original plans, and it was a perfect change of plan at that! It's actually not terribly priced. Don't let the location or prestige put you off. You get what you pay for. So for food that is artwork, a beautiful location (I suggest going around sunset as we did), professional service and even a wine expert to help you mate wine to your food, it's definitely good value for going about spoiling yourself! For those wondering whether such aesthetically pleasing dishes are lean and leave you hungry afterwards, this isn't the case with Catalina. Everything is in good portions, and we left content. One suggestion for those considering: in this summer heat, do try the Catalina dreams signature cocktail. It had been a warm day, and it precisely hit the spot for me.

An absolute Sydney icon, Catalina must be on everyone’s list. With that amazing view as the backdrop, the food that comes out is flawlessly done. The wine menu is extensive and fit for every budget. Service and attentiveness can waiver when they get busy, which is the only blemish on an otherwise great place!

Friday lunch. Fantastic location, fantastic service, fantastic food but fantastically loud. The Kingfish entree was amazing, as was the Murray Cod. Others in our group loved the prawns, WA Marron and the scollops. Lux desserts to wrap things up. Service was friendly, and surprisingly attentive given the packed state of the venue. All in track for 5 stars if we not for the ambient noise level even with doors all open across the bay. Hint: get the ferry back to the city as the sun goes down.

A beautiful restaurant situated at the waterfront of Rose Bay. Portions of the food were very generous. Each course had a nice balanced serving of protein and vegetables. The lobser risotto was really delicious. Overall the taste of the food was great. The presentation of the food is particularly noteworthy. The brilliant use of vibrant colours of the various vegetable and protein in the plating is to be commended. The staff were very friendly and polite. One slight criticism was the arrangement of the tables. Environment became quite noisy and harder to maneuver as the restaurant becomes packed and busier throughout the day.

Such an amazing menu and great service provided by the staff! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the range of dishes on the menu but my favourite was Sydney rock oyster with lime ceviche, lobster risotto and caramelised fig with pistachio ice cream. Atmosphere was relaxing and the views of the city lights just perfect.

Beautiful place to go for any sort of celebration and date. The atmosphere is perfect for a quiet meal. We went for the three courses meal and it was more than enough. I ended up very satisfied. Food was delicious. I had steak tartare and saltwater barramundi. Sooo good. Desert didn't meet my expectations though. I had the chocolate and orange mouse and even though the presentation was great the overall experience wasn't as great as having the other two courses. I was told the lemon tart wasn't that good. Next time going there I'll do it during day time.

The quality of the food was best in class however the service not as polished or as attentive as I had expected. No warm welcome and although seated promptly we were left for a little too long before a host came over to check in. $600 for 2 people. Had to ask a few times for the cheque etc. just the little details that were slightly lacking.

My experience with Catalina has been nothing short of atrocious. I made a booking for five people on Saturday night to eat lobster and crab. This was a special menus I have requested. I have been looking forward to this evening for the whole week. Given that I have invited my family to celebrate the recent graduation of my brother from the school of pharmacy. On arriving I was told that no such booking existed and that the booking was for Sunday (the following night). It was the most embarrassing situation one could ever be placed in and wished I could just crawl under a rock and disappear. I was extremely angry as management could not even facilitate a place given that the error is on their part. I attributed this to a misunderstanding and on the following night I decided to call a few hours before arriving (for the same booking) to save a repeat of the previous night. I was told that they sold the lobster and crab they had reserved for me and therefore they could not serve the menus I had requested. I am not sure who owns the restaurant, however, management needs to be reprimanded and protocols and standards needs to be reinforced into the behaviour of these people. I expect the very highest of standards from Catalina and I can assure you my experience has been nothing short of appalling. I certainly suggest that people need to approach this place with caution particularly if the function is one of importance.

You cannot best the view that Catalina offers on a beautiful sunny day overlooking the harbour. The food matches the view and is equally excellent. The toothfish is fantastic, oysters fresh and the fish tacos light and flavoursome. If you are looking for a lush lunch on a great location, this is your spot!

Catalina is one of my fav restaurant, the foods are amazing, beautiful atmosphere, the service was outstanding! The staff treat you like family and close friend, they go out their way to Neue sure you have unforgettable experience every time. The price is above average, but the experience worth every cent. Christine, you are the best, you are one of the reason my family and friends coming back every time.

Beautiful view and food. Great service. Can't wait to go back soon.

Beautiful restaurant with waterviews. Also, amazing food! We were really impressed with the male waiter. He was attentive and made us feel so comfortable.

Enjoyed a wonderful night with my girlfriend, family and friends. The food was outstanding, the service impeccable... I would like to mention our waiter, summer, who provided us a memorable experience at Catalina’s... Catalina... you never disappoint. Thank you x

One of the finest dining experiences in Sydney. The food left all of my colleagues speaking about it for weeks and I loved it so much I went to book in for my partner and I the following night. Beautiful views and cozy atmosphere with the logs burning on the open fire in winter time.

Excellent as usual. Love the food, beverages, service and setting. See you again soon.

Always fantastic food and impeccable service and yesterday was the same. Coupled with blue bird day and great views we had another great lunch

I am absolutely appalled at the way management dealt with our situation. I called to make a booking to celebrate a special event, and even had specific requests that weren't on the menu. The booking was made on a Saturday, and instead I was sent two confirmation emails (one for FRIDAY and one for SUNDAY). I assumed it might be some systematic error so I thought nothing of it. Saturday comes - management refuses to take any responsibility and refuses us entry into the restaurant on the basis that our booking is apparently for Sunday. After a bit of back and forth, they said they would call us on Sunday morning to make it up to us. Sunday comes - No effort was made to fix the situation at all. We then called to confirm our booking on the sunday, even though we were furious, we didn't want to ruin the special occasion. To my surprise, the management said we are welcome to come in, but that they had sold our special requested meal to someone else because they thought we were going to cancel our booking. The management is absolutely pathetic, and fair treatment is only reserved for the "elite". There are other nice restaurants around, I encourage anyone reading to take your business to someone who treats people with fairness.

Absolutely amazing food, service and setting!

Catalina, well known for its waterfront location and unobstructed harbour views of Rosebay, and comes highly recommended. Watch seaplanes take off and land from the water landing next door or feel calm seeing the yachts sail by, it’s really a relaxing place to spend an afternoon (or evening). Whilst it is a one hatted fine dining restaurant with high prices, it does feel comfortable and not arrogant at all. Catalina is modern Australian restaurant with seafood inspired cuisine in an ala carte menu. We thought it was wonderful how they had a good amount of dishes and variety offered in each course to select from, as well as the option to swap a dessert out for starters if you preferred (and I did). I began with the outstanding Sydney Rock Oysters sourced from the NSW coast, and shucked to order. Some of the best oysters I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a lot. We do suggest you order some of these to begin your meal with a glass of champers. We’d also recommend a few cocktails at Catalina - they have a great cocktail list. They have super interesting flavours and presented beautifully. We tried the Mama Mia Margarita with chilli and mango tequilla, Cointreau, lime and a chilli salt rim. We also loved the Australiano, a lemon Myrtle infused Maidenii Vermouth, rose petal campari topped with soda and also the Bloody Unfigettable - figs blended with bourbon, lemon, sugar and egg white with a bloody Shiraz gin float! We’d happily return for a few cocktails as the list is certainly extensive. Our party of six opted for seafood dishes including the lovely pan fried snapper, served with a potato and garlic mash, flavoured with lemon capers butter sauce. A generous portion too, as were the other dishes. Another popular choice was the crispy skin saltwater barramundi with a few pieces of prawn tortellini, sage and eschallot cream, avruga, silverbeet and shellfish oil. Stunning in both taste and presentation. Our favourite was the light dish, a Glacier 51 toothfish served with enoki mushroom in a clear dashi broth, with shiitake dumplings and daikon. Melt in your mouth fish and some of nicest dishes we’ve had in a while. Just keep in mind this has a $10 supplement. For those with dining requirements, this is a dairy free dish. For those that aren’t into seafood, don’t let it worry you because they do have a wagyu tenderloin, rib eye, lamb rack or a roasted suckling pig. But when you’re at a seaside location, you really should be considering the seafood! To finish off your meal, there’s an option of a number of appetising desserts. Whether it’s a white chocolate parfait, sticky date pudding or a dark chocolate mousse, or even a cheese plate, we’re sure you’ll find something to please. Our table pretty much ordered the same things: the fresh and classic lemon tart topped with fresh raspberries and a lemon Marscapone and the favourite amongst us - the apple Tarte Tatine, with creme Fraiche, and a cinnamon ice cream. Finish off with a coffee and a plate of petit fours and the venue was kind enough to put a little happy birthday greeting on it for me.

Great night, great service and the food was beautiful!

This is our first time to have lunch at Catalina since the first lockdown. We are first very satisfied with the COVID safety measures in place - lots of spaces between tables, self registration for all diners, discontinue use of the hand dryer. The food and service are super great as usual, we usually only came mostly with our friends in the past because of the 2-hour limit for 2 people, but don't be discouraged by this requirement for all bookings now because Catalina will be happy to accommodate you if you want to stay a bit longer. We had a great lunch and look forward to coming back very soon.

BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS!

Beautiful views and wonderful food,service was great and everyone was friendly

The best of everything.

This was my second attendance at Catalina, and it never fails to amaze me. The entire experience, food and ambience at Catalina was fantastic. I had special dietary requirements, which I advised of when the reservation was made. From that point, I had correspondence with a member of Catalina who kindly assisted me and ensured my dishes met my dietary requirements without a change in taste. Upon my attendance, several waiters were already aware of my dietary requirements, which I found added to the already great quality of service at Catalina. I ordered the pan-fried prawns, the snapper fillet and the apple fruit flan. The dishes were nothing short of perfection. I thank the staff and management for the experience they have provided on the day. Certainly, I look forward to my next visit.

Absolutely phenomenal. Could not fault a thing. Food, cocktails and service were excellent.

Great experience for a table of 5 out for a nice dinner on a Saturday night, although with a party of 3 tables next to us it got quite loud in the venue. The food was top class and the fresh shaved truffle a very nice addition. The prawn entree was also mention-worthy as was the orange/dark chocolate mousse. Definitely recommend and we will be back

Catalina gets all the important things right. Food was excellent, fresh with balanced yet interesting flavours. Service was exceptionally attentive and efficient. View is marvellous.

Amazing as always!!

The weather was stunning which always helps at a waterfront restaurant, but regardless the service, cocktails and food were first class. Every course was superbly balanced, incredibly fresh and plated to perfection. Such a beautiful way to enjoy a birthday lunch. Highly recommended.

Excellent service, advice on food and wine and gorgeous setting

We had a wonderful experience. Thank you so much

Too pricey for an average level food.

The service was 6 star. Waiters attentive and extremely helpful. The food was 7 star.

Attentive and friendly service, food was good and nice atmosphere

Best seafood and fish dishes, great champagne list and the lycee martini’s are ✨?‍♀️ thanks for another memorable lunch

Beautiful food beautifully presented. And what a location.

As always Catalina was the perfect venue for an outstanding lunch

Perfection in every way. Great food, wine and exceptional friendly and welcoming service

Fabulous food, wine and service. Had a lovely birthday evening. Many thanks to the entire crew.

Catalina is an old favourite but it was the first time we'd been there since the pandemic and it was an extremely pleasant experience. With tables spaced for social distancing, the noise (which is usually at screaming pitch) was at a much more acceptable level and even though we were beside a large group had no trouble hearing each other. The food was also probably the best we've had there over the years as the kitchen isn't pumping out so much of it due to the forced reduction in numbers of diners. Can't wait to return!

great environment, got the table right, got the food right, got the birthday right and covid responsible as well. thank you

Catalina is always a professional and elegant dining experience. No matter where you are placed in the restaurant, each table feels private and spacious.

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Love Catalina since the 90s. It is a waterfront restaurant sydneysiders adore for decades. Delicious food were lusciously presented. Excellent table service. Thank you Pedro!

Oustanding service and food.

Brilliant as always!!!

Excellent meal and friendly service - oysters particularly good! A lovely experience in these troubled times.

We had the most wonderful experience dining at Catalina. Love this place. Food. Wine. Vibe. View. Perfect spot. Above all the most friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Fantastic dining experience; exquisite food and fabulous service which strikes the perfect balance between being highly professional and at the same time extremely pleasant and relaxed. Particular thanks to Kim for making the evening so special for us!

Always a special treat to dine at Catalina! Great service, beautiful location, and fantastic food. We will be back!

A lovely evening celebrating our Birthday's! We can recommend the Lamb and snapper mains. Thank you to all the staff.

A truly wonderful experience , the service delicious food and welcoming feeling you get us soon as you walk through the door of Catalina all this with the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour

Thank you so much for a perfect Birthday celebration. The food was delicious as always and the service was outstanding , especially Kim , our waitress.

As always ... absolutely fabulous from food, views, ambiance and service

There was only one place to take Mum for her 75th Birthday, especially, her having grown up, quite literally around the corner. Everyone knew it was a special occasion, and, as we always do, we had a lovely afternoon at Sydney’s best harbourside venue. Special dietary requests were not a problem, our food was delicious, and hopefully it won’t be long ‘between drinks’. Thank you Team Catalina.

We had booked this lunch for our daughter's sixteenth birthday. The food, location and view was lovely and service was great, however there was a mix up when serving our meals that was a near miss and could have ended up with disastrous consequences. On making my booking, on arrival and on ordering our meals, we advised that my daughter was anaphylactic to nuts. However when her main was brought out there was a sprinkle over her lamb, which thanks to her diligence she picked up to be possible contagion- Dukkah. We were advised that the wrong plate had been picked up and they apologised (and deducted the main from the bill), however I am not convinced that it was taken as seriously as it should have. This was a very a near miss and not something I would have expected at such a place. Although we enjoyed our meals, it left us with little confidence in considering a return.

Always an exceptional experience. Thank you Catalina's for continuing to deliver the finest food, wine and above all, service. I visited twice for lunch within 10 days of each other and always on our wedding anniversary. Every visit is a memorable one.

Amazing!!

Hi, dined at your restaurant yesterday for a belated birthday celebration. As always the meal and service were wonderful and we had a great time. in this strange world we are in it felt to lovely to be out and enjoying this wonderful experience and feel totally safe. Already planning the next visit thanks again

Magnificent food in a stunning restaurant. Fun buzzy atmosphere. A real treat worth every penny.

Amazing food and service, everything was done to a high standard. Our waitress was charming and created a relaxed and non-pretentious atmosphere. We were thrilled our anniversary was acknowledged and our drinks waits staff kept us well hydrated. It was our first time and was definitely a memorable evening. Thank you to all the lovely staff and the amazing chefs of Catalina. Beautiful location

Great food

Dined here recently, with 2 other guests as I have been frequenting Catalina for few years now and would like to mention the disordain that I/we experienced. Resevation, was made over the phone, we were informed of 3 courses at $130 PP & a deposit was deducted. Upon arrival we were greeted promptly and ushered to our table, to which the Menu was placed out in front, waitstaff briefly explained the menu highlighting a selection of Entree, Main & Dessert (to be picked later towards end of course) as such we selected our courses and proceeded to wait. Food, was absolutely delightful, as was presentation and taste. Disdain, appeared when receiving the bill, yes I was charged for 3 Courses for 3ppl, drinks were additional but my disappointment arises when an item I had selected was apparently not part of the Courses considering it was listed on the menu as an option. My point, is which I believe diners will concur with, is a 3 course menu is always clearly stated and broken down into 3 sections, anything additional from any fine dining venue will be optioned on a separate menu and it would be explained verbally by the appointed waitstaff. Money, is not an issue when it comes to fine dining as we enjoy quality food, what is disappointing is that communication was not clear and could almost biasedly say a 3 course menu should not advertise 4 courses. Also, upon selecting our choices a simple common practice is anything you generally order "off-menu" is reiterated by waitstaff for clarification. Long story short, menu should be set out as what is expected or advertised, yes food was beyond exquisite but bill shock of additional $440 was not expected. On top of that to be hit with a Surcharge that does not equate to any of the percentage figures on the receipt is another disappointment. Furthermore, your multiple wait staff assigned on that day should be retrained in serving etiquette. Catalina, you have truly disappointed.

The experience and meal was superb along with the wait staff being faultless. Thank you for a memorable experience for my wife and I. It was just beautiful. Adam & Pauline

loved the service and the new menu! such a great dining experience!

Our dinner at Catalina was to celebrate a dear friend's auspicious birthday. The evening was a brilliant success with a delicious 3 course meal served to each of our delight. Thank you Catalina for making the evening a very memorable one

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Exceptional food cooked to perfection. Incredibly well presented dishes. Gorgeous view to e joy while dining. A well run and regimented operation ensures a memorable experience. Must visit. 5 stars.

Amazing food & wine, amazing service and amazing attention to the details! Two of us were sharing the mains and each main was portioned onto individual plates to make it easier to share - this was done without being asked. We had a fantastic night and would highly recommend! :D

If you're thinking about going to Catalina's you probably already know it's anything but cheap.  That being said, I found the experience was absolutely worth the money.  Fabulous views, excellent and friendly service, a great wine list, and really truly delightful food, all made the afternoon worth every penny.  Yes, we spent $500 a couple, but I'd definitely go back and do it all over again.

We dine here regularly and the experience is consistently amazing and never disappoints! From the delicious house bread to the mouthwatering dishes, the food is divine and the service complimentary extraordinary! One of our favourite restaurants... always a pleasure Restaurant Catalina!!!

Hands down Pete and my favourite restaurant in Sydney. We always celebrate birthdays and special occasions here and love a casual Sunday lunch from time to time. Judy, James and Kate run a tight ship, with a lovely team of floor staff. Rain, hail or shine this place deserves it's iconic reputation. Our lunch yesterday was one of the best we have had, even after 20 years of dining here. Thanks to everyone on the team for spoiling us! We are so impressed that you continue to uphold excellence in service during such a tough year for all. Can't wait to come back!

I do recommend coming early to find parking. It's not easy to get one close by unless lucky. The food was good. We enjoyed all our dishes. It wasn't spectacular, but it was still lovely. The surcharge on drinks on Sundays seemed a bit peculiar though. Lovely ambience sitting outside on a sunny warm afternoon for lunch. Would definitely recommend booking early and for lunch or early summer dinner for the mesmerising view. Service was excellent and the wait staff were very attentive.

Such a beautiful place to celebrate our anniversary. The food was amazing , the view spectacular and the staff were super friendly and attentive.

Stunning views, amazing food and wonderful service. We came here to celebrate my husband’s birthday - we could not fault it. Looking forward to returning again soon.

What a memorable night celebrating my mums birthday. From arrival we were made to feel so welcome. We asked to move to an outdoor table and the team made it happen. Our waiter (I wish I remember his name) was absolutely amazing, explained everything, checked on us when we needed, timed our courses perfectly and was so kind informative. The food was as always delicious and beautiful. The cake sourced for us was divine. Truely a special evening and we thank the team for making it so memorable.

Best restaurant experience in Sydney, by far!

Love it. Will definitely return. Moorish food, service is exquisite.

Fine dining, white table cloth indulgence! A delightful luxe lunch spot perfect for special occasions.

What a wonderful place for lunch. Of course the views are splendid, but nothing can beat the quality of the food (loved the marron) and the excellent attentiveness without being overbearing of the staff. They worked as a team to make us feel special. We will be back.

Of course it is 5 stars. The food is excellent, and consistently so, I am told. The service is well honed, if not well shaven. The view on a nice day is world class. It's pricey, of course, but all things considered, it's excellent value.

Undoubtedly the most amazing food ,wine ,cocktails and of course the views ! The best experience celebrating our engagement.

Amazing dining experience! From the service to the food everything was perfect. Can't wait to dine again. Thank you Catalina

Setting was beautiful, food was awesome and service was spot on. Perfect as usual! Thank you again Catalina

Had lunch at Catalina on 15 Feb, which was great, nice view great food and services, in particular with the Toothfish which impressed me a lot. Would love to return in the future, please stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Very down to earth and high quality of service. Amazing food, amazing experience.

The view , the food the Staff....what is there to say. Excellent as always

What an amazing dining experience!

Beautiful food views all

Catalina is always, always perfect. The room, service and food cannot be faulted. It's by far my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Always have a great time there and can't wait to return.

This is the third time we have dined at Catalinas, and have encountered the same issue each time. While the location and view is amazing, and the food is above average, the disappointment is the customer service. Shocking table service, no attention to detail and rude wait staff.... really spoilt our special occasions. The management need to seriously address this issue as you cannot rely on a view alone. Thank you for your reply, I am speaking from my own experiences, the first time I took the liberty of calling you direct and you kindly apologised, the second time the service slightly improved, but on this last occasion I was truly embarrassed as we were hosting the dinner for our friends birthday. The key to a successful business is to be open to customer feedback, I am merely offering you my thoughts on our experience for your review and improvement so future diners don’t encounter the same service. Best of luck!

Loved it!!

Can’t believe it’s a one hat restaurant with very slow service......

Most amazing night. We were Married there 26 years ago and celebrated our anniversary at Catalinas on Friday night it was magical. We were totally spoilt by the most amazing staff. Thank you so much xx

Love

Always a dining highlight. Exceptional food well presented with attentive service from long standing experienced staff. Been going to Catalina for over 20 years and always been a top experience.

Amazing fine dining experience! We celebrate every major occasion at Catalina's as the experience is a consistent 11/10! The location, the service, the food, the cocktails, the wine ... this place is a winner!

Loved everything about our dinner. The staff went above and beyond for our group and the food was AMAZING. Restaurant has a beautiful view, ambience and was not noisey. 11/10

The service and the ambience was spectacular..The food was excellent😊

Great food and service as usual

Food and service are very good, especially the waitress Tess who is very friendly and professional

This must be about our 6th visit to Catalinas and this place remains consistent in food and service. The staff are friendly and efficient. We always feel comfortable dining at Catalinas and always walk away enjoying the evening. This restaurant is a very good example of fine dinning at it's best. We keep coming back because we fail to find any other restaurant like it. Keep it up Catalinas. We will be back again.

Perfect dining experience as always!

Great food in impeccable location

I really love that , we got a perfect valentine's day.is amazing place, everything is perfect!

This was a perfect meal. Each dish was exceptional. Staff friendly and faultless. Excellent wine list allowing half bottles of different products. The only drawback is common to leading restaurants. You are allocated a time and told that you will have leave in two hours. So you show up early at 5.45 and they tell you to wait outside (where there is no seating) because they are still clearing customers. Really? Did they start some meal at 4.00? Or were they allowed much longer than 2 hours? Same thing happened at Aria. Old folk forced to wait outside for the magic time of 6.00.

On the bay, very good food, Nice view, hospitality etc

We attended for Valentines Day and our wedding anniversary. We were taken back by how excellent the food and service was, we will definetly be returning.

We went to celebrate my Dads birthday and everything was perfect. We loved every course and wine to match was SO nice. Food was really really tasty. Prices weren’t too bad either. Staff were very accommodating and could not have done more for us. I will definitely be back.

A quintessentially Sydney experience that is imbued with a very developed and refined menu and wrapped in expert but just as importantly, friendly staff. All the attention, from reservation request emails, to the lovely gentlemen doing the QR code’s, the beautiful table, the attentive staff and the gracious sommelier, was all fabulous. I want to come back with my wife as soon as I can. If you have one night in Sydney and want to "feel" Sydney, this is the place.

Had our staff thank you Christmas Lunch at Catalina. After lockdowns I'd forgotten just how good the staff, the food and space was. We had a truly fantastic time and thank you to all the staff who helped us enjoy ourselves so much.

Food is good, service is good , the reason I give it 4 stars is because the restaurant is too crowded, and way too noisy, I can only barely hear the music, I don’t know why it’s so loud there that it makes the restaurant less formal/fancy/nice

Service was great! I just wana say to the team of Catalina, keep up the good fight guys, once restrictions have eased you guys can once again start delivering 5 star dining experiences! My Mrs was raving about your prawn pasta!!!

We were celebrating my husbands 70th birthday with a lunch. We were looked after beautifully. Excellent service left us feeling special. The food was as always excellent, delicious and perfectly presented. The acknowledgment of my husbands birthday in writing on his dessert plate was perfect. Thank you for making this occasion everything I had hoped it would be. Just thank you.

I don't usually leave reviews but I've really been thinking about how great my experience was at Catalina. As soon as I arrived with my beautiful partner we were greeted with big smiles and drink on the balcony outside whilst we read through the menu which already had my taste buds dancing, I had high hopes for this place as I really wanted to impress my birthday guest. This restaurant quickly became my favourite as the staff treated us like VIP. I enjoyed talking to all the wait staff as they were so kind and tended to every possible need of ours to perfection, I had absolutely no complaints about the place. The food was remarkable as every bite was delicious and exploding with flavour, I could really tell that this food was made with love and by professional chefs that took their crafts seriously. I would highly recommend this place, every dish I tasted from the 3 course meal I had was amazing and words don't do this perfect restaurant and justice. It's a must visit. Thank you to all involved that night.

When me and my girlfriend arrived we honestly could not decide what to order everything looked amazing, so we ordered a bit of everything. Every dish we ordered just melted in our mouth, the textures of the food was divine it was so amazing. We will definitely be returning to Catalina by far the best restaurant we have been to yet.

What a wonderful lunch we had at Catalina. The food was extraordinary and the service attentive but not overwhelming. When our son fell ill near the beginning of the meal and had to go home, they were very understanding too. Plus, it was our niece's 21st birthday and her dessert came out with a candle and birthday message... just little things that made it very special. Thoroughly recommend the cocktails, too.

From the moment we entered, we knew it was going to be a great experience. The wait staff knew the menu and catered to our allergies and even went back and forth with the chef until they created the perfect meal for us! The service was amazing and the food was 10/10! It was a fantastic lunch spot that we will certainly visit again! Loved it

Fine dining at its finest. The food is excellent and the service is excellent. Sitting on the balcony on a sunny day is a lovely experience with the Rose Bay water views. It is almost Impossible to not have a wonderful dining experience at Catalina’s.

Hard to fault Catalina. You can come here to celebrate something special, or a casual (yet elevated) 'ladies lunch'. The staff here are always welcoming and accommodating and as the restaurant fills up you still feel like you're the only ones there. Food is always exquisite and perfectly balanced with a menu that will have something for everyone. I also highly recommend you ditch the car and take the ferry from Circular Quay over to the restaurant (Rose Bay wharf is right outside) and get the full Sydney experience. Then you can treat yourself to delicious cocktail - hot tip - the Mamma Mia Margarita will get your taste buds fired up, and if you're intimidated by the extensive wine list, the Sommelier is on hand to work out the right selection(s) just for you.

In my opinion still one of those wonderful casual but elegant dining experiences in Sydney. After all these years in business this place is still 5 star. Awesome service, wonderful food and wine menu too. It might sound strange to hear but the Sydney rock oysters would have to be the finest I have ever eaten , like they just stepped outside the restaurant and picked them off the rocks in Rose Bay. Not the opulent views of other waterside dining places around Sydney but still special and amazing. Rose Bay is a gem. The 3 course lunch menu is reasonable for this venue and location. I’ve been coming here for years and hopefully will for many more to come. If it’s available treat yourself to the lobster 🦞 risotto 👍🏻

It was my Mother’s Birthday and they made the whole experience unforgettable. Accommodating booking, despite being last minute. SERVICE: Attentive service without being overbearing. I believe we were served by ‘gérald’ (I could be wrong) who was delightful, personable and thoughtful. FOOD: Food was remarkable without being pretentious. Selection was broad - accommodating to many tastes. DRINKS: Unfortunately, I wasn’t drinking that day, but I had a browse of the wine list. Impressive and diverse. Well thought out, while also offering some hidden gems. VENUE: Stunning location. Pretty hard to beat on a beautiful summers day in gorgeous Sydney. Thank you for looking after me so well. I’ll be back very soon.

Catalina is a top class restaurant and the ambience, food and service reflect why this is so. All the dishes we ordered were beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. The restaurant does have a balcony area but we dined indoors as the day we were there was quite windy & cool. Even from inside the views over the water are great. A little bit noisy when the restaurant fills up. Would highly recommend.

One of the best fine dining restaurants I’ve been to in Sydney. The food is top-notch with a generous serving size. Every bite is heaven! I love the relaxed atomosphere, the great ambiance and the service is spot-on. I couldn’t be any happier 🩷

Booked a reservation for 2 to celebrate a special occasion. The 3 course a la carte menu for $140 per person was full of amazing choices and the dishes we chose were simply sublime (see photos attached). The pacing of the entree, main and desserts was carefully considered. In addition, we were always being checked on from time to time during our lunch booking (two thumbs up to the male waiter who kept on loading us up with the delicious bread slices as we waited for our entrees and mains). The Catalina staff and kitchen even catered for the fact that this was an anniversary and added a personal touch to the desserts to make it special. Fantastic meals combined with a wondrous view of Rose Bay blessed with sunny weather, couldn't ask for more!

Great food, generous portions, I was pleasantly surprised and really delicious cocktails. Giving 3 star because there is room for improvement on their service. For fine dining I expect attentive and friendly staff, despite notifying them about my allergy for gluten I was served with regular bread. My friend had to remind them twice before I was served with gluten free option which I was a bit embarrassed about that we had to ask. The waiter spilled drink twice while serving, not to mention getting snotty attitude for asking one of the staff member taking a group photo of our table.

Enjoyed an early dinner @ Catalina Restaurant. Service was wonderful and food (as always) simply fine dining, every plate from entree to desert was devine. If you like Chardonnay, try the Geoff Weavor 2013 , it is amazing. Catalina is closed during part of July for renovations, though I believe you can still book online or phone for when they reopen. It is an institution for a very good reason, you won't be disappointed, we look forward to returning, thanks for a lovely dinner and service.

Gorgeous location, wonderfully fresh produce but when compared to the best restaurants in Sydney I can't say they're my favorite. In fact I probably won't go again when Sydney is spoilt with so many great choices. Catalina came highly recommended from friends, it's hard to fault a beautiful restaurant like this but I found their dishes didn't stand out. That's not to say it wasn't good!! Please go if you're on the fence. Theres plenty of parking which was a relief.

A delightful dining experience with nice bay view. My customers loved it. The food and atmosphere worth the price. Everything was satisfactory expect the waiting time was a little bit too long between dishes. We wait for more than 50 mins for main after entries.

A magnificent venue with great service and amazing food. We celebrated my husbands bday there and loved our experience. Everyone was so welcoming and professional, with a great knowledge of food and wines (thank you sommelier) and attention to every detail! The choices were fantastic and the produce fresh and beautiful presented. Thank you team at Catalina and we can’t wait to be back. Nazy and Bruce Schaefer

Just exceptional! We were greeted at the door and ushered over to our table. Seated by a breathtaking 180 degree water view, we began with some complimentary bread and butter whilst perusing the set menu. We had 3 courses with the option for supplementing with starters and sides. The staff were friendly and engaged in conversation when invited to do so. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The menu changes regularly. We had a mix of seafood and meat with fresh greens. Flavoursome and tender! The zucchini flowers are a MUST! Outside the iconic sign makes a favourable spot for a memorable photo. Bathrooms are at the entrance behind large solid doors. The floors are lined with lights and the interiors are clean and styled beautifully.

The location is stunning, not the place itself, too small, noisy and overcrowded, it is like having lunch at your grandma’s and be charged for eating with the royalty, for me it is sort of overrated. My company was the best so the bad service from one specific guy almost could be ignored till he hit me with the plate while I was talking with my friend, instead of just putting it on the table (thanks for the candle btw). The gorgeous sommelier was everything and helped us a lot.

Always an amazing experience here, the service never misses a beat and the food is fine dining with good portion sizes. The tuna tartare has me dreaming for a return visit soon. It's the kind of place you feel like staying for hours and just letting the world go by.

What a shame. The place itself is beautiful, amazing location and ambience. The service could be better, not bad, friendly, but few mistakes (as a wrong dish brought to the table) and they forgot to take our drinks order. We weren't really sure about what to order and sadly the waiter didn't have any initiative to guide us. Until here nevertheless, I would have rated them with 4 starts, but... Food. We paid a $700 bill for dishes without salt, pepper or actual flavour, for dishes with pubs appearance and quality and prices completely out of context. We were so sad and disappointed of the food, we left the restaurant with a bitter feeling, of wasting our money. When they brought the wrong dish to our table (steak) for mistake we took one piece. We called the waiter and what they did?, they took the steak back and put it straight away into the correct table, then remove our plate, and continue like nothing... it was really unprofessional: we touched someone's else food and they serve it anyways. $90 for a lobster risotto with no flavour The toothfish that makes me feel drinking sea water Fish tacos with fried butter fish? Wouldn't surprise me from coles Fried prawns, $9 each for something amazingly boring Overall: DISAPPOINTING / If I am gonna loose my money better go to the casino Why two stars and not one? Because the floor staff tried their best, and were friendly. NOTE: literally bring your own salt / pepper / condiments, you will need them.

Had an amazing time celebrating our 10th anniversary and first trip to Australia. Restaurant recommended by family who had been a number of years ago and it certainly didn't dissapoint. Our waitress made it for us, so attentive without being overbearing and like we were being watched. Highly recommended 10/10.

My goodness! What a spot for a Sunday lunch! Absolutely beautiful in all elements! Location, service, food and wine were all 10/10! Thank you so much!

I had one of the most welcoming experiences I’ve ever had (if not the best service in all of Sydney!). The waitress that took our orders and served us was very understanding, passionate and enthusiastic which made my experience very pleasing and fulfilling. Not only did she make my experience pleasing but she made my night delivering dessert which wrote ‘Happy 18th Birthday’ with a candle to celebrate - which was totally unexpected. Overall the food was great - especially the Tempura Prawn tasted VERY fresh and well seasoned and the Lamb Rump. I definitely would recommend coming here for the quality service, food and atmosphere.

Fabulous food. Outstanding service. (Mostly) expensive, but extensive wine list. Fortunately several interesting by-the-glass options. The place is LOUD! But in a good way. Definately worth the not inconsiderable cost for people who appreciate a fabulous restaurant.

We recently celebrated my husband's birthday at Catalina and it was nothing short of amazing! The welcoming atmosphere, coupled with the attentive and friendly staff, made the afternoon truly special for our little family of three. Our 16-month-old daughter was treated with such warmth by the waiters, creating a family-friendly environment that added to the joy of the celebration. The table service was impeccable, ensuring our comfort throughout the afternoon and the culinary experience was a highlight. Leaving the restaurant, we were not just satisfied; we were already planning our next visit. This time, we're considering a date night to further explore the excellent offerings of Catalina. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a perfect blend of excellent food, impeccable service, and a open and dreamy atmosphere.

One of the best romantic fine dining experience. The food is well portioned and delicious. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary dinner there.

Having lunch at Catalina with very good weather is always enjoyable. Very good service! The tooth fish and tuna tartare are very good. The skin of the tooth fish is very good looking. Their oysters never disappoint me. The cocktails are good as well.