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Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast, Southport, AU-QLD

Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

4.2 (573)
$41 to $100
Modern Australian
10/11 Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport, AU-QLD 4215

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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 Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michele Palomba
  • Neighborhood
    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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Experiences

  • Mexican Tequila night

    Multiple dates available
    Our unique Mexican night features the most authentic Mexican food including $7 Tacos, music, a vibrant atmosphere, & every half hour we have tequila give-aways adding to the excitement of the night. Please note that prices will vary depending on your selection.

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What 573 people are saying

Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Gold Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • Gold Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Gold Coast

    Neighborhood 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 on the Gold Coast offers a "brilliant position overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater," enhancing its relaxed atmosphere. Guests rave about "amazing food," "great service," and a "festive atmosphere." Despite occasional service hiccups, the delicious food, friendly staff, and dog-friendly environment create a memorable dining experience.
573 Reviews
  1. Marie

    Brisbane1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful locations, great atmosphere and usually the food is exceptional. Moreton Bay rolls are our go to starters - absolutely delicious! The prawn won ton soup is always amazing. Unfortunately the seafood risotto special was disappointing. It lacked flavour, was tepid and way too liquidy - it was a soup consistency.

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  2. Corinne

    Brisbane7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Cafe Catalina didn't disappoint. I always love dining here and the food, service and value is outstanding. Taco Tuesdays was definitely a good choice as I love my fish tacos and tequila :) Thanks again for the wonderful service, and a big shout out to Ant for always making us feel welcome.

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  3. Sarah

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were served by a lady named Brady I believe it was. She was absolutely outstanding. It was quite busy with quite a significant wait being a Sunday morning but Brady kept checking in as we had a little one and providing updates. Not only was she amazing at her job, she was so kind and easy to speak to. The food was very good with decent serving sizes fr the price. We were only there for a weekend away but I highly recommend this place and would frequent if we were closer.

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  4. Steven

    Gold Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were abrupt and generally not helpful. Food was average at best. For the price point of the menu; I expected much more.

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  5. Ben

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Seafood amazing and friendly staff

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  6. Paige

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service and DJ. Will be back for sure!

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  7. Veronica

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, staff and location is what keeps us coming back. Coffee is spectacular.

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  8. Dominique

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for the friendly service, the good food. The dogs also had a pleasant time being in the company of other dogs. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience.

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  9. Liisa

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Catalina Cafe has a brilliant position overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater. The breakfast menu is great with all of the usual suspects, prepared and cooked well. Service was patchy - several times we had to ask for items that were originally ordered but didn't appear at the original delivery of food. For example, requested sauce did not arrive until staff was reminded. A teaspoon was not provided for a coffee resulting in the need to go scrounging at the wait staff service point. Wait staff seemed busy but when the observation was made, they said they wouldn't be busy until later. They managed to walk past our table a couple of times even though we were indicating a need for service. The smile was evident, but there was no warmth behind it. Perhaps because we didn't have a dog? If you want to bring your dog along, then this is the place for you. However, if dogs in a restaurant bothers you, don't go. If you plan to bring a dog along, please make sure it's habituated to other dogs - fighting between them (barking at other dogs and even minor scuffles) detracts from everyone's enjoyment! I'll go again for the outlook and the food but my expectations for service will be suitably lowered. I might even take my dog!

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  10. Andrew

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great Sunday afternoon lunch. Great staff and aspect.

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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 4.2 stars by 573 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.

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  2. Australia
  3. Gold Coast
  4. North Gold Coast
  5. Southport

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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
    Michele Palomba
  • 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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