Catalina

Catalina

Lyne Park
Rose Bay, Sydney 2029
Australia

p. 9371 0555
w. www.catalinarosebay.com.au

Dip your toe in the water... plunge into Sydney food at its freshest best and Sydney Harbour at its most spectacular. Catalina is a restaurant experience like no other.

Catalina is one of Australias great destination restaurants situated on a landmark Rose Bay site on Sydney Harbours eastern foreshore.

Michael and Judy McMahon opened Catalina in 1994 with a simple goal: to be Sydneys favourite place to eat the best by the water.

Rose Bay was the site of Australias first international airport. From 1938, flying boats, including the famous Catalinas ruled the skies. In 1957, local identity Jim Bendroit built a restaurant and nightclub called Caprice, jutting out over the water. Caprice captivated Sydney-siders for years and was the hottest spot in town.

After the heyday of the Caprice era and years after the last of the big flying boats had flown out, the McMahons extensively renovated the building with architect Leigh Prentice. The restaurant was designed as a homage to the beauty of Sydney Harbour. Diners have a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour at water-level, punctuated only by the comings and goings of a working harbour, and incoming commuter sea planes based in front of the restaurant.

Catalina is one of only a few restaurants in Sydney whose kitchen remains open from midday to late. Diners are welcome all day (full menu available).

Awards

Winner 2008 Gourmet Traveller 'Sommelier of the Year': Simon Curkovic, Catalina.

Two star rating, Gourmet Traveller 2008 Australian Restaurant Guide

Winner 2008 Gourmet Traveller 'Sommelier of the Year: Simon Curkovic, Catalina

Hatted restaurant every year since opening in 1994: Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide

Winner 2007 Restaurant and Catering NSW Metropolitan Awards for Excellence: Best Modern Australian Restaurant, Formal

Finalist: 2007 Restaurant and Catering Australia National Awards for Excellence: Best Modern Australian Restaurant, Formal

Winner 2005 and 2006 Restaurant and Catering NSW Metropolitan Awards for Excellence: Best Restaurant Wedding Caterer

Winner 2004 Restaurant and Catering NSW Metropolitan Awards for Excellence: Best Modern Australian Informal

Winner 1995 American Express Restaurant Awards: Best New Restaurant

Winner 1999 and 2000 American Express Restaurant Awards: Best Restaurant Eastern Metropolitan