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 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 a steaming seafood chowder nods to classic shoreside fare.

Plates move effortlessly from light to lingering: a confit duck salad with roasted pumpkin and a sesame-slicked poke bowl feel fresh and sprightly - later, crispy roasted pork belly and tender-braised beef cheek bourguignon invite a more leisurely pace.

Finish with something sweet, perhaps a delicate mille-feuille or chocolate churros, and know that little diners 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!