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Catalina Restaurant

Lyne Park, Rose Bay, Waverley, New South Wales 2029, Australia
0293710555
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Ranked #1 of 20 restaurants in Rose Bay
Price range: S$44 - S$69
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Seafood, Australian, Contemporary
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Description: Situated on the shores of Sydney Harbour on Rose Bay, Catalina is a beautiful, airy light-filled restaurant with floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening out onto a long curved balcony over the water. In keeping with its harbourside location, the menu features beautifully fresh seafood - Sydney Rock oysters shucked to order; house smoked Tasmanian salmon; whole snapper and barramundi, filleted on the premises - but also a wide range of the best meat and poultry Australia has to offer. A fabulous Australian and global wine list (over 600 wines) and welcoming, attentive service, make this restaurant a must-do Sydney dining experience.
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Oxford
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81 reviews 81 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The view across the bay from the panoramic windows is wonderful, even in the dark. Most of the tables have a good view and in the warmer weather one can sit outside right by the sea. But you go here for the food, which is top class. The menu is quite large and each day there are some additions, so... More

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Judy M, Owner at Catalina Restaurant, responded to this review
7 May 2013

The entire team at Catalina is thrilled with your assessment! We all strive so hard to ensure the experience is a well-rounded one - food, service, wine and ambience all to the same high standard. It is a pleasure to read that you had such a wonderful experience. More

Sydney, Australia
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157 reviews 157 reviews
75 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
338 helpful votes 338 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We dined here about 2 weeks ago and we really couldn't fault this restaurant at all. we arrived to be greeted by a wonderful host , who later we found out was the manager. She was fantastic. The view was to die for , and watching the sun set whilst eating some delicious food was a bonus. Complimentary crusty bread... More

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Sydney, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

The food,wine and service were to a very high standard, My chosen dishes of Scallops,Blue Cod and Caramelised figs were all outstanding with the dessert, the dish of the night. Our London guests were also impressed with their choices from the broad menu.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

After a fairly good dinner, at a table of 10, we were very surprised to be pushed out in a very impolite way. For this kind of so called high standard restaurant, it was completly inappropriate. It's actually funny to see how pretentious some of these Sydney restaurants can be. Dont go! Too expensive for the food anyway:) We were... More

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Judy M, Owner at Catalina Restaurant, responded to this review
21 April 2013

It was with great regret that I read of your feelings about your experience at Catalina. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, and as you can see from other reviews on this page, our clientele find our service to be of a high standard, faultless and attentive, among other positive comments. My Floor Manager Kate had mentioned to me... More

Canberra, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Faultless service, fantastic menu, great wine list and a spectacular location. The sushi is probably the best in Sydney. Pricey but still good value considering the quality of the overall experience. Deserves its iconic status.

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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

As we had overseas business visitors, we looked for a place with good food and some views of the harbour. Dinner started with drinks on the balcony which was wonderful. Menu had a good range which was important to cater for different tastes. Excellent oysters (very fresh) and wonderful steak. My wife's vegetarian sushi was visually spectacular and a taste... More

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Perth
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73 reviews 73 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Beautiful fresh seafood served in an outstanding environment overlooking the harbour. Had the Pork Bellyb and Scallops as an entree and the Barramundi as a main. Love going here and Michael and his team have this just right. Has to be one of Sydney's iconic places to eat.

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Judy M, Owner at Catalina Restaurant, responded to this review
14 April 2013

The owners and the entire team at Catalina are very proud of the food and service we provide, and we love it when people 'get' what we are all about. By the way, the pork belly and scallops are now each a dish on their own, and well worth a return visit! More

Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We enjoyed a stunning lunch celebrating our birthdays. We requested an outside table although the day was beautiful, slight chill in the wind asked if we preferred to dine inside. The service was excellent no delay with meals arriving. The menu selection was extensive, our chosen entrees were all different, Tempura Oysters, The Maron, Moreton Bay Bugs with Prawns and... More

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Sydney
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51 reviews 51 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Often you look for a restaurant that has something special. Not a 3 star place but up in the top few percent on every score. Catalina is one of those places. The setting on Rose Bay is one of the best views in Sydney; you sit inside or out every day of the year. The food is innovative and well... More

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Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

I visited Catalina with a group of 8 people and it was lovely in all respects. The food was beautiful, decent serving sizes and very flavoursome. The menu was comprehensive and it was hard to make a decision. I had the scallop dish for entree which was sizeable compared to other scallop dishes I've had before an the main of... More

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