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Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast, Southport, AU-QLD

Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

4.4
4.4
532 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Located on the water’s edge in Southport’s Broadwater Parklands, and nestled against the Aquatic Centre, lies Café Catalina Restaurant and Bar.

Offering indoor/outdoor casual dining with a fresh modern Australian menu, the kitchen serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, and dinner Wednesday to Saturday.

With legendary waterfront Sunset Sessions Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Catalina is the perfect place to wind down after a busy week in an idyllic Gold Coast setting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Gastro Pub, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:45 am–11:30 am Bar Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:30 pm Lunch Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5571 0390
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Vandenabeele
  • Neighbourhood
    Southport
  • Cross Street
    Gold Coast Highway
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Gold Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Gold Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Gold Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Gold Coast

    Modern Australian

  • North Gold Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Catalina offers a "fabulous position" overlooking the stunning Southport Broadwater. Guests praise the "great food" and "friendly service," making it a perfect spot for gatherings. The seafood is noted for its freshness, and the ambience is consistently praised. Some reviews mention occasional service delays, but overall experiences are positive.

532 Reviews
  1. Narelle

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service , was very impressed & will definitely be bk. Thanku kindly, Narelle Kirby :)

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  2. Michelle

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out have a quiet friendmas dinner and have always loved breakfast here so tried dinner. Loved it, from being greeted, to a bit of banter, ordering etc..... it was awesome. Glad we went, thank you 😊

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  3. Vicki

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous location, Great food and Excellent service would definitely recommend

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  4. Jane

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, first time here absolutely delicious Food Tempura oysters were amazing as were the mushroom Aranchini balls and the Bao buns very delicious. I will be coming back and a lovely view over the Broadwater with the Breeze .

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  5. Kasie

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Just left the restaurant and to say I’m impressed would be an understatement. The food is unbelievably fresh, the table service , staff and atmosphere were 10/10 , I cannot fault any part of our visit tonight. We ordered the Beef Cheeks , Arancini Balls , Grilled Chicken Burger and Red Peroni drinks to finish which were served in an ice cold glass . The attention to detail with the service was amazing . The Arancini Balls were the best I have ever had. The staff … fabulous! We will be back again and again. Thank you for a great experience :)

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  6. Kris

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, lovely food, nice ambience. We'll be back.

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  7. Julie

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks (coffee, wine or cocktail). It's a wonderful location and the staff are helpful and friendly. It might not be the cheapest meal, but it makes for a wonderful occasion.

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  8. Jo-Anne

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue with ocean breezes. Good choice of food on the menu. Lots of people at lunch so quite loud and noisy.

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  9. alison

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an inspired choice for our family get together. Very relaxing venue for Sunday late lunch. We were made welcome, even our 2 year old enjoyed it. The food was first class.

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  10. John and Victoria

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch.First time for my husband The Bug Rolls are so good.Excellent service.We recommend Catalina very highly to everyone.

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FAQs

Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5571 0390.

Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast is rated 4.4 stars by 532 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

10/11 Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport, AU-QLD 4215

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gold Coast Highway
  • Neighbourhood
    Southport
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:45 am–11:30 am Bar Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:30 pm Lunch Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Gastro Pub, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Vandenabeele
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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