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Guests at Catalina
House policies

Booking policy

Bookings
How to book
Online, or by email. A waitlist is available.
Details
Name, contact number, email, date, time and guest count (including children)
Lead time
At least 3 days ahead for small groups; 2–3 weeks for larger parties and summer weekends
Table time
Every booking has a two-hour duration; tables are held for 15 minutes
Cancellations
Tables
24 hours' notice please
Private functions
Free if cancelled more than 48 hours before · $10 per guest 48–24 hours before · $50 per guest under 24 hours or no-show, charged to the card on file
Deposits
None for regular bookings; a card may secure group bookings; minimum spends apply to private areas
Payment
We accept
EFTPOS, cash, Prezzy, Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Surcharges
Up to 3% on credit card, payWave and online QR payments · 15% on public holidays
Bills
One bill per table preferred; even splits off-peak; pay-as-you-go via QR
House rules
BYO
No BYO alcohol · celebration cakes welcome, no cakeage
Dine-in
No takeaway
Dress
Smart-casual
Dietary
Please tell us about allergies before ordering; we can't guarantee zero cross-contamination; meat is not halal-certified
Alcohol & ID

We follow the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Alcohol is served to guests 18 and over (or minors with a parent or legal guardian, responsibly). If you look under 25, please bring a NZ driver licence, passport or Kiwi Access card. Free water is available at every table, along with non-alcoholic and low-alcohol choices.

Meet me at Catalina

See you on the water.

Opening 5 December on the water's edge at Catalina Bay. Be first to hear when bookings open.