Catalina Rose Bay

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Catalina is one of Australia’s great destination restaurants situated on a landmark Rose Bay site on Sydney Harbour’s eastern foreshore.

Michael and Judy McMahon opened Catalina in 1994 with a simple goal: to be Sydney’s favourite place to eat the best by the water. Click here to see the most current video of Catalina, and Click here to see more.

Rose Bay was the site of Australia's 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).

Guests may also use the balcony bar facilities without the need to have a full meal.

Awards

1 Hat Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2011 and 2012

Two stars Gourmet Traveller 2008, 2009 and 2010 Australian Restaurant Guide. One star 2011 and 2012

Awarded 3 goblets, the highest rating, in Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012

Best Wine List - Comprehensive - 2008 Restaurant and Catering NSW Metropolitan Awards for Excellence

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

Winner 2007 and 2008 Restaurant and Catering NSW Metropolitan 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

• Anynomous

  11 July 2018

  Just two more sleeps till Santa "In July" comes.

  Few spots remain for our Christmas in July Feast.

  To book, contact reservations@catalinarosebay.com.au

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  $100p.p.

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• Anynomous

  04 July 2018

  With the winter chill in the air, a Christmas in July Feast is definitely in order, which is why we are having one - with all the trimmings.

  Bookings are now open for our festive dinner on Friday, July 13th.

  $100 per person

  ...

  Contact reservations@catalinarosebay.com.au to book.

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  30 June 2018

  In honour of Mr John Olsen, AO, OBE, Judy and Michael McMahon hosted a soiree to celebrate the unveiling of the Dancing Frog Bronze Sculpture, by The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, MP Prime Minister of Australia, who graciously offered his time as a tribute to the great artist.

• Anynomous

  27 March 2018

  Our Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Spanner Crab and Squid Ink Tortellini, Cauliflower Puree and Bottarga #CatalinaRoseBay #susanavery #susanaveryflorist @paulmcmahonphoto @imogeneroache x