Catalina is always a solid choice for a night out, consistently delivering on both incredible food and drinks. Because it is a highly popular neighborhood spot and the bar area fills up quickly, I definitely suggest making a reservation in advance. Whether you end up sitting in the main restaurant or hanging out around the bar, the staff is always remarkably attentive and ensures you have a fantastic overall experience. I have been here several times now, and the kitchen consistently impresses. Some of my absolute favorite menu highlights include the oven-fried bread, Brussels sprouts, fresh oysters, California deviled eggs, short rib ragu, and the hanger steak. To round out the meal, their custom cocktail menu offering is seriously impressive. As a huge fan of dirty martinis, I can happily report that they serve a solid one--and they even have blue cheese olives to top it off! read more

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Definitely make a reservation. Park in the parking deck and bring your ticket with you, they validate parking. It's child friendly- they have high chairs and a changing table in the bathroom. They have a kids menu too. The food was really good! I would definitely go back. read more

I scheduled an early dinner on Saturday night here...and already at 5:30 pm, the place was packed! The place was very spacious, and had a great variety of booths and 4 by 4's...but also this huge, circular bar area. For some reason, I expected a bright ambiance...but it was quite dark. Possibly brighter during the day? Despite the dark lighting, the place had a festive, bar-like vibe. The menu seemed heavily Italian, which we didn't mind at all. My husband ordered this Roasted Chicken Risotto dish, and I ordered their signature Rigatoni alla Vodka w/ Spicy Sausage. My husband was quite impressed with his dish...and I absolutely loved mine. It was the fattest, most succulent of rigatoni pastas...house-made as well! This pasta dish rivaled some of the best Italian pasta dishes in town. We were also impressed with their Crispy Brussels Sprouts. Possibly one of the best versions I've had?? We ended our meal with their mega-sized Creme Brulee...and it was delish as well. Even the drinks were impressive. I tried The Dirty Martini, and it was sensational! Matching the foods, the service was stellar. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout...and our dinner date went seamlessly. This was definitely one of the best restaurants I've been to in Charlotte in recent years. Check Plus all the way! read more

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My favorite restaurant of the trip! This food was delicious and the restaurant had a great vibe. I HIGHLY recommend the oysters and Parmesan fries for the appetizers! I had the seafood tagliatelle for my entree and was initially worried it wouldn't be filling but I wrong thankfully. The pasta was filled with a good amount of seafood and had a great flavor. Our waitress was very attentive to my group and had great recommendations for the table. I will definitely be back when I return. read more

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Catalina Kitchen & Bar has become our go-to spot whenever we can't decide where to eat because we know the food and service will be consistently good. I've had a few occasions where my meal didn't come out exactly as ordered, but the staff always corrected it quickly and without hesitation. Because of that, those experiences never outweighed the overall quality of the restaurant. One of my favorite menu items is the Ditka Burger. I always add a runny egg on top (it doesn't come with one, but it absolutely should!) and swap the regular fries for the bistro fries with garlic aioli. When I'm looking for something lighter, I order the Cobb salad topped with rare filet and substitute the vinaigrette for blue cheese dressing. The salad is loaded with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and some of the best deviled eggs I've had at a restaurant. The Brussels sprouts appetizer is also fantastic--really flavorful, well seasoned, and something we order often. The patio is dog-friendly, which is a huge plus. They have plenty of umbrellas and fans during Charlotte's hot summers, along with outdoor heaters when temperatures drop. After more than a year of dining here regularly, many of the staff recognize us when we come in, which gives the restaurant a true neighborhood feel. Another thing I appreciate is that the GM is frequently on-site and takes the time to check in with guests. That level of involvement shows and contributes to the welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for a reliable neighborhood restaurant with great food, attentive service, a dog-friendly patio, and a team that genuinely cares about the customer experience, Catalina Kitchen & Bar is an easy recommendation. read more

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This was my first time visiting Catalina and it was for a brunch with the girls. Parking in the parking garage is validated, just bring your ticket in. It wasn't too loud inside which was nice, even though it was decently full during Sunday brunch. Parm fries were amazinggg, but I am disappointed we didn't get the amount of parm that other photos depict and that my friends had had in the past... My friend liked her lobster roll a lot but thought the cole slaw should've been in smaller pieces to make it more bite friendly. I wouldn't order the filet mignon & eggs again. The steak itself with the chimichurri was sooo delicious. However, the egg and salsa and breakfast potatoes were super bland. I would come back to try another menu, but not for brunch. Our server was super nice but busy read more

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Catalina is one of the most consistent restaurants in town, across the board. First, the restaurant is beautifully decorated, lots of seating (indoors and outdoor), with a nice bar area. Peter was our server and he was top notch-great recommendations and made sure to check on us throughout. I had the Strawberry Sangria, and my friend had the lavender lemonade mocktail-10/10 We tried the burrata on Peter's recommendation and not only was it delicious but it was the perfect size to share and not get too full. For entrees, we split the seafood pasta and the lasagna. Fresh pasta, fresh seafood, meaty lasagna. The portions are nice and we both went home with doggie bags. They also gave my friend a card and an ice cream sundae for her birthday. She was shocked and it was a really nice surprise for her. Bonus-they validate parking for the deck next door. Thank you for a wonderful meal! read more

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If you like Old Fashion your choice are a $17 basic old fashion. ‍‍ Or a $24 Single Barrel Old Fashion Absolute eye gouging ripoff!!! read more

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We had an amazing experience at Catalina Kitchen and Bar! We had a reservation for a group of 8 and I was from the start impressed with their ability and care to find a solution to seating us on time, even though the tables before us were running behind. We started out with the whipped burrata and it was to die for! The spicy tuna was also a huge hit with my friends. Everyone was happy with their food. I really loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and our server, Lydia, was so great! I would highly recommend this restaurant for an outing with friends, or any occasion!! read more

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Went for lunch and brunch. Had good experiences. The staff is extremely friendly. I really liked their Caesar salad when I went for brunch. This time for lunch I got a vodka parm sandwich. It was good but I would have preferred more sauce on it. I did remove the arugula because I am not a fan. The ambiance is very cute and the restaurant is decorated well. Keep in mind they only have pepsi products so if you like coca-cola products like myself, stick with water. They validate your parking in the garage so that is a huge plus! read more

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Great service. Very friendly. Food was good. Drinks were good too the Oaxacan old fashioned was great. Tuna was very well made. The ambiance had very chill vibes. read more

The food and service is always top notch!!!! Definitely grab the oven fired bread!!!!

We started out with five and ended up with 11... our reservations were for five and we ended up with 11. I will say the people here have the patience of job. And I think them kindly. Because we are such a Mötley Crüe, we were not able to stay for dinner, but we had fabulous appetizers. Fabulous! Fabulous. The environment was lovely. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The wait staff was very attentive and tried their best to accommodate us. Everything was brought out very timely and promptly and everything was so delicious. We happen to stumble in at the very last few minutes of happy hour and we ordered just about everything. Everything was fabulous. In fact, I came back and got something for my husband to take home and he loved it. So we will be back. I've tried several times, but reservations can be hard to come by and I see why. read more

Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Decorum is excellent. It's at the top of our list for places to go for great food and service. read more

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Such a cute spot, we had a great dinner on the patio back in October with our dog! The heaters come in clutch as the weather cools down. It was really busy on a Saturday evening, but we lucked into a table. We asked our waiter for recommendations and he didn't let us down, we were both so impressed with our meal - I loved my Rigatoni! The Triple Chocolate Flourless Cake was the perfect dessert to top off the meal. Great spot if you're ever in Charlotte! read more

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Great vibes and food. Service was very good! I had the polenta and meatballs and it was delicious. Tender, flavorful, and juicy for the win. Parmesan fries were crispy and hot. Drinks were tasty and well made. The place was packed and fun. read more

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Sunday Brunch to celebrate my daughter visiting, both my children's birthday (12/19 & 1/8), and Holidays together. Catalinas Kitchen is always a bases loaded, homerun hit. Each time I go, no matter my guests, it is total raves. I give it a 99.99 out of 100. Only .01% that keeps it from 100% is the Arancini is no longer on the menu. Yes, I can get this dish elsewhere, but nothing compares to theirs. I may need to start a "Bring Arancini Back to Catalinas" group. The following would be huge! read more

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A friend brought me here because they know I love pasta! All of their pasta is homemade and you can tell . This dish was amazing . My friend wasn't hungry so he only got regular fries and not even the Parmesan fries (booo LOL) , they were good but I think the parm fries would've been way better. Will be back to try other things on the menu. read more

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At the first glance from the outside, this place doesn't look much, but once you stepped inside the decor is amazing, the plants hanging down and the setup just nice. The service was excellent also. The food was good, but the price is higher than expected. I will recommend this place more if it is cheaper. But it is a great place and environment to hangout with friends. read more

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The Parmesan fries actually went beyond my expectations! I figured it would just be another trendy dish that looked cool but tasted average, but they were actually delicious and totally worth getting! Such a fun thing to share with a group at the table. The pasta and burrata were good, but nothing crazy. I think the ambiance and service are more what really set this place apart! read more

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We were told Catalina had the best chicken Caesar wrap so of course we had to try it! We order it to go. The staff were super friendly and the inside of the restaurant looked really nice. I loved the outdoor area and would definitely come back to eat outside. The wrap was good and they gave a good amount of fries to go with it! I would definitely come back! read more

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Amazing! They import their steak from Chicago, the ambience is very nice great for girls night dinner or date. I went there for a first date. The food was very good the stake salad. I cannot wait to return try their other famous stakes and frites, Services is fenomenal - friendly, cordial and honestly something more restraints should care about their knowledge about the food, and story of the establishment. A must try if you are in Charlotte or passing through. Great for business dinners also. read more

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The Parmesan fries and spicy fried buttermilk chicken here are very crispy! Dipped in the truffle aioli, these Parmesan mountain of fries were definitely the star of the meal. The fried chicken sandwich was paired with an excellent soft broiche buns. read more

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Catalina was a pleasant surprise! The service was superb! And the food and drinks were delicious. We enjoyed the deviled eggs which was a little different than we are used to. We loved the Brussel sprouts. The rigatoni was delicious and fresh. read more

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Came here for lunch and had the best time! I ordered the lavender lemonade which was surprisingly good. I usually don't like sweet drinks but they mentioned that their syrups are made in-house and so I figured I'd give it a shot. The fizzy water is a great add to cut down on the sweetness. Alcohol is not automatically included even though this is listed under the cocktail menu. We ordered a ton of apps! The garlic parm fries are cool looking but lack in flavor. The spicy tuna wontons are a must! They were really good, so much that my friend who doesn't really like spicy ate more than me and I love spicy foods! The buttermilk fried chicken sliders are also a must! You get 2 which is all you need if you're getting more food. She ordered the deviled eggs which looked interesting, it's whipped and served on avocado slices, she said it was a miss for her. All of these can be found on the happy hour menu. For main meal I ordered the lobster & shrimp roll and side caesar salad. The roll is served cold and is ideal for a warm day sitting out on the patio. I've had better but it wasn't bad. The salad I could have done without. The dressing wasn't giving that caesar taste we love it for. Parking is validated for 3 hours in the connecting parking garage. I'll be back for sure. The ambiance is super cute and elegant. They have TV's at the bar area too for those that want to watch & dine. read more

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Back again. Reserved the semi private room for brunch. Food was very tasty and service was great! read more

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This place was SO FIRE. We came for happy hour and had to order basically everything in the menu! When I say I couldn't think of one dish that wasn't "amazing". We also got the Deviled Eggs, Beet salad, and Tuna Tartare. Those were all super yummy. I will 1000/1000 come back for their cozy happy hour :) read more

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I visited twice in 1 day. That sounds like big back behavior lol but I only had 18 hours in the city! My sister & I first went for HH because of all of the wonderful things I heard about some of the apps. We ordered the brussel sprouts & parm fries - incredible! A few hours later we returned for dinner. We ordered the burrata app (A MUST!) and I had the lasagna as my main. Food 10/10, service 10/10, atmosphere 10/10 read more

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I came here for my birthday, and an experience was had! Every single person working here is so pleasant, even the people who weren't helping our table. Seating is a little tight indoors, but honestly it made it all the more intimate for my special day. We were welcomed with a Congratulations card (they were out of Happy Birthday cards) that included a voucher for our next visit when we were sat at our reserved table. Every single bite of food I had was delicious, I can't pick a favorite item! I will say I ordered the chicken parmesan because I saw so many good reviews about it, and it didn't disappoint. All of the alcoholic beverages we had were great as well, not too light and not too strong. Our waiter kept my birthday cake in the fridge and even offered to cut it for us, which was nice. This restaurant would definitely be a nice date spot! I will definitely be returning. read more

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I made reservations for a Sunday evening of a holiday weekend and I'm glad I did! It was busy, but we were sat right away over by the bar. Our server was so nice and friendly and offered suggestions for starters. We went on half priced wine bottle night (Wednesdays & Sundays) and split a bottle of Prosecco. I ordered the whip burrata (delicious!) and my friend ordered the parm truffle fries and both of our eyes got so large when we saw the absolute mountain of parm set down in front of her. They also validated parking in the dark which is an added bonus! read more

So good I went twice in a day! The Burrata and the Brussel Sprouts were absolutely my favorites of the day! So flavorful! Will definitely be going back for those. Service was a 4/5. The waiters were kind and knowledgeable but could be a little more attentive. Ambiance was nice. Very cute restaurant. Only con is there are not enough tables, too many booths read more

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This was a solid dining experience. I don't think anything was stand out about the food I had on this visit, but there was few complaints. They validate parking in the garage, so be sure to use that when you visit. Our service was great. The restaurant was nice and modern. They had a shrimp gumbo as a soup option, that was by no means a gumbo of any kind... it was more a tomato soup. read more

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Amazing burrata and Cesar salad! And the restaurant itself is really nice, they even have mints in the bathroom. I got the steak, which I didn't think was exceptionally good, but this isn't really the spot for steak. The seafood looked good though! read more

Another amazing dinner the other night at Catalina Kitchen and Bar. We love a good girls night out and this place is perfect for it especially with their happy hour deals. Monday night was martini night but my friend and I split the montepulciano bottle and it went so well with our food. I have the chicken parm with vodska sauce and so did my other friend. It was delish! The others ordered the skillet lasagna and the steak frites. All came out super hot and fresh! Oh! I almost forgot we all shared the brussel sprouts to start which never disappoint! Out server was so nice and made sure that we were taken care of! read more

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Incredible restaurant! Was very festive around the holidays, great atmosphere, tvs in site and not too loud. Really friendly server who let me try 3 different wines before picking one. I still think about this Caesar salad - would go back just for this. Also must try the vodka pasta! Great menu selection and fun drinks to try next time I go. Have also been for brunch which was an equally pleasurable experience. Five stars. read more

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The most underrated restaurant in all of Charlotte! I've been here for 2 years and this was the best meal I've had. I went during restaurant week to try it for the first time with my parents and it was unreal. Also the service was impeccable and very friendly. The sangria was the best I've had and overall just had an amazing experience!!! I recommend this spot for anyone wanting to try something new in CLT or if they have an occasion! The chicken piccata with the spinach pasta NEEDS to be a permanent menu item!!! read more

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I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! I can only speak to the espresso martinis and the truffle fries. I'm pretty picky about espresso martinis, but that was arguably one of the best I've had. (I ordered mine with tequila - it was perfect) The fries were a bit overwhelming. SO MUCH PARMESAN, but they were good and a fun thing to split with the table. They also validate parking (3 hrs max) which was a great perk. Will definitely return! read more

Cute spot in Elizabeth to grab a bite to eat. I went for happy hour, and I enjoyed the menu options. I would note however, that they are small portions so be prepared to buy multiple dishes if you're looking to share with two or more people. The cocktails were OK. I stuck to sangria and it was a solid choice. Next time I go, I will try something else just to get a better feel for their cocktails overall. My friend seemed to like his drink a lot. I recommend the deviled eggs just because they're a really neat presentation. They are deconstructed and it stretches your mind. That's culinary innovation! Plus it's a really fun way to eat your food. Service was amazing. The staff there are very attentive and work hard to make sure that you have what you need to enjoy your dining experience. If you park in the attached parking garage you can get your parking validated for up to three hours I believe. That is generous for Charlotte. And it's convenient -- otherwise parking is pretty pricey and scarce in the area. read more

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Finally had a chance to go back and try lunch and it did not disappoint! Their menu is extensive and there's so many yummy options for everyone. Their wraps are SO good! Can't recommend this place enough from service, food, ambiance, all around 5 stars. read more

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This place was soooooo delish omg! Customer service amazing! Loved the happy hour option on Friday! Delicious!! read more