The highlight of dining at this restaurant is most definately the view. The food was generally good, we enjoyed our mains the most, our starters were just okay. My coconut strawberry dessert was nice however, my partners pavlova was just okay. Considering the price of the restaurant I would have expected more. Service was mixed, because we consistently had so many different servers, things were explained or asked of us multiple times.

My husband and I celebrated our wedding lunch here with family on Christmas Eve 2024 and returned on Christmas Eve 2025 for our first anniversary. On both occasions, the Catalina team made the experience genuinely special. Thank you for the consistently exceptional service, attention to detail, warm hospitality, and outstanding food. It’s rare to find a restaurant that delivers so seamlessly on such meaningful occasions. A special thank you to Christine for always being so helpful with special requests. We very much look forward to returning on Christmas Eve 2026, if not sooner. Noosha

Dining at Catalina's made me feel like I've reached a new tax bracket without showing proof to the government. The food tasted as beautiful as it looked, pictures speak for themselves. I thought the service didn't hit the mark, better leave that one in the dark.

We had an exceptional dining experience and truly cannot recommend this place enough! The staff were incredibly attentive and warm, ensuring we felt welcome from start to finish. Every dish was sublimely prepared and artfully presented, complemented perfectly by the gorgeous décor. We were celebrating a birthday, and the outdoor table I requested months in advance was waiting for us - it truly elevated the evening. All in all, a flawless meal. We will definitely be back!

We have been to Catalina on five occasions over the past three years and it is our favorite restaurant in Sydney. Very easy to take the ferry from Circle Quay. The pictures are a mishmash from different meals, hence labeled tasting menu portion or main portion size. When ordered as a main, the portions are nearly twice the size. I recommend that the table does the tasting menu; the menu is so diverse and it really is the best way to try a “little of everything”. The oysters with lime ceviche were bright and fresh. The chef really does blend tastes and textures well; buttery potatoes with a bright onion jam on the Beef Tenderloin for example. The Prawn Toast with sesame has the creamy shrimp that tastes like a little fritter, somehow rolled in sesame to give a great crunch, and topped with buttery, slightly briny caviar. My favorite of the entrees. A prior visit had the caviar atop a churro and the prawn toast is much preferred. The eel cream is amazing, I thought the shrimp slightly overcooked but I believe they may be poached and then held cold, but the eel makes up for it. My husband raved about his duck and ordered it the next visit as well. It is dry-aged and prepared perfectly. Very well done. Yes, the food is not particularly fast to come from the kitchen. BUT it is good food and it is ok to slow down and enjoy a meal. I appreciate that I don’t feel like the staff is trying to rush people to turn the tables quickly. The venue can be very noisy as people get boisterous when they are happy. I have to laugh at the two reviews stating that they got food poisoning. If you ever get food poisoning, call the health department and they will track back your prior 24-36 hours. It’s way more likely you got it from an ice machine at your casual lunch or your coffee bar breakfast touching the communal creamer containers than from a fine dining restaurant. The wine menu is also exceptional. They have sommeliers that are very friendly/approachable and are happy to “talk wine” without yammering on while your food gets cold. Good recommendations and a variety of price points. The bar also makes quality cocktails. Will definitely when we are back next year.