Cafe Catalina

Perched by the Broadwater in Southport, Cafe Catalina pairs breezy alfresco charm with a relaxed yet elegant mood.

By day, sunlight skims the water, giving way to a golden-hour glow and lively evening energy, all amid the hum of conversation and the clink of cutlery under open skies. Walk-ins and bookings are equally at home here.

In the kitchen, the focus leans coastal with confidence, balancing freshness and comfort. Think briny oysters served every which way, from natural or Thai-inspired to Rockefeller and Kilpatrick, or a clean-cut sashimi selection brightened with wasabi, pickled ginger and white soy. Bao buns bring a playful streak, while the Grand Catch offers a selection of the top seafood menu items to enjoy with the Broadwater views.

Plates move effortlessly from light to lingering: a sesame-slicked poke bowl feels fresh and sprightly - later, crispy roasted pork belly and tender-braised beef cheek bourguignon invite a more leisurely pace, alongside more seasood options like Pan Seared Salmon, cherry tomato, fennel and zucchini with risotto or Barramundi on baby potato salad, crispy capers, hollandaise and steamed greens.

Finish with something sweet, perhaps a delicate mille-feuille, vegan panna cotta or chocolate churros, and know that little diners and dietary allergies are looked after too.

Settle in for a long lunch or drift by at dusk for nibbles - the Broadwater's calling - pull up a chair at Cafe Catalina and make waves of your own!