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4worldlovers: Try a refreshing cocktails or a draught beer in our Garden bar before having lunch or dinner at the restaurant. Garden Bar – open 11.30am – late.


The Garden Bar is a well-ventilated outdoor space, situated by the Beach.


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For over 28 years, it has been our pleasure to serve diners in Sydney with the finest food and wine in a stunning waterfront location. If you have yet to visit our beautiful restaurant and sample our delicious menu, we sincerely hope that will change in the near future. Whether you are looking for somewhere to have a really special romantic dinner in Sydney or are planning a family celebration and would like to hold it in a restaurant where great food, fine wines and fantastic service are guaranteed, you will not find a better venue anywhere in Sydney than Catalina.

As recently mentioned in Vogue Living Australia’s definitive guide to the most romantic restaurants in Sydney, where the ambience rivals the food: “Perched on the waterfront in the stunning suburb of Rose Bay, Catalina is a fixture on Sydney’s romantic dining scene. The daily-changing menu keeps diners on their toes, although a celebration of the freshest seafood can always be expected. Whether it’s said dynamic menu, the impressive wine list, or the spacious dining room with stunning water views that keep diners flowing through the doors, we’ll not know, but dare we say, the Catalina team have struck gold with the combination of all three”.

The Perfect Venue for LUNCH OR Dinner with a View in Sydney

The scenery at Catalina really is something special: our panoramic windows afford a fantastic view over the water, where you can watch passing yachts and ferries cruise past and even spot the odd seal or dolphin on occasion. If the weather is fine, you can sit outside on the terrace and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Sydney Harbour while sampling some of the exceptional dishes prepared by our Executive Chef Mark Axisa, and Head Chef Alan O’Keeffe. Thanks to the curved design, the view can be enjoyed from every table in our dining room, making it the very best waterfront restaurant in Sydney.

You won’t be surprised to learn that you can find some of the best seafood in Sydney being served at our waterfront restaurant. Catalina is renowned for having the best Sydney Rock Oysters in town, and the fresh poached West Australian Marron and Soy Cured King Salmon are two of our most popular entrées. Crispy Skin Saltwater Barramundi and Pan Fried Snapper are among the favourite mains for lovers of seafood who visit us on a regular basis.

If great steak is what you really want, our Pan Fried Jack’s Creek Beef should definitely be on your radar. Whatever dishes you order, we guarantee they will be expertly prepared with the best and freshest ingredients, and immaculately presented by Mark, Alan and the team. Our fantastic kitchen team is, of course, a big part of the reason we are considered as one of the very best restaurants Sydney has to offer.

4worldlovers: Welcome to The Boathouse Shelly Beach, a waterside cafe located in Manly, Sydney.

4worldlovers: Aqua Dining is currently under renovation. During this time, our team has relocated to Ventuno on Hickson.

Aqua Dining, opened by Bill Drakopoulos in October 2000, is the flagship of the Sydney Restaurant Group. From 2 hatted fine dining to relaxed café fare, the Sydney Restaurant Group is diverse, offering a range of experiences to suit every occasion.

“Incredible service and food to match, Can confidently say Aqua Dining was our best dinner experience in Sydney. We will definitely be returning!”


A popular location for weddings, private and corporate functions, Aqua Dining not only boasts the perfect backdrop, but also provides a sophisticated dining experience and impeccable service to make sure your function is truly special.

4worldlovers: Giovanni and the kitchen team take great care in sourcing the best of local, seasonal ingredients and when required, the highest quality products from Italy. The menu is typically Sardinian, re-interpreted using modern techniques whilst remaining true to tradition and regionality. Our team is highly accommodating when it comes to dietary requirements, as long as we know in advance.

Giovanni’s philosophy lies at the heart of the restaurant; “Food, and the hospitality associated with sharing it, is integral to the Sardinian way of Life.” It has also become integral to the way of life of the many Sydneysiders who visit Pilu at Freshwater, keen to enjoy Giovanni’s Sardinian, and regional Italian cooking.


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From the moment you set foot inside Pilu at Freshwater, Giovanni, Marilyn and their team ensure that your experience at Pilu is a memorable one. Each guest is welcomed like a returning friend. Giovanni’s passion for Sardinian, and regional Italian food, and his acclaimed cooking; is matched by the award-winning service delivered by Pilu’s longstanding front of house, sommeliers and wait staff, renowned across the industry for their warmth, knowledge and experience.

At Pilu at Freshwater we cater not only for weddings, but for birthdays, christenings, client dinners, corporate presentations, book and product launches, indeed any festivity that requires great food and wine, and a special location. Our Events Specialists will work with you to create a function that is tailored to your exact requirements.

“All our guests commented that the food was amazing, the best they have had at a wedding!”

4worldlovers: Welcome to The Boathouse Balmoral, a waterside cafe located in Balmoral, Sydney.