Wedding Reception Venues in Rose Bay

Seaplanes, ferries and yachts crossing the bay form the backdrop at Catalina, the seafood restaurant in Lyne Park that the McMahon family opened in 1994 and still runs. For a reception, the whole restaurant is taken over, and its curved glass frontage means every guest faces the water.

The building sits over Rose Bay beside the ferry wharf at 596F New South Head Rd, and exclusive hire carries no room hire fee on top of the minimum spend.

What a Catalina reception can include:

• About 150 seated, or 300 for a cocktail-style reception, depending on styling and staging
• Arrival drinks and oyster stations on the balcony bar along the water
• A canapé list of seafood, meat and vegetarian bites for a standing celebration
• A complimentary menu tasting before the day for seated receptions
• Wheelchair access, plus a smoking area for guests who need one

Group menus start from $160 per person, and exclusive events carry a minimum spend that varies with the date and season.