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St. Alma

20 Albert St, Freshwater NSW 2096, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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20 Albert St, Freshwater NSW 2096, Australia

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+61 405 901 794
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About St. Alma

St. Alma pairs fresh Australian coastal seafood with vibrant Mexican heat in the heart of Freshwater. Housed in an old bank building, this energetic room skips heavy Tex-Mex combos for crisp snapper, cured kingfish, and smoky aguachile. Long tables gravitate toward the weekend bottomless brunch—a high-tempo affair powered by rapid pours of hand-shaken watermelon and jalapeño margaritas alongside slow-cooked agave short ribs. Those letting the kitchen call the shots lean into the multi-course trust the chef menu, capped with a copper-distilled Espadín mezcal flight and rich dulce de leche flan.

  • Hand-Shaken Specialty Margaritas: Bottomless brunches revolve around hand-shaken jalapeño, watermelon, and spicy mango margaritas mixed to order.
  • Coastal Mexican Seafood: Locally caught snapper, cured kingfish, and tuna crudo take cues from Mexican coastal cooking instead of Tex-Mex classics.
  • Trust the Chef Feasts: Multi-course tasting menus deliver generous spreads from tender octopus and prawn tostadas to slow-cooked agave beef short ribs.
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Why Choose St. Alma

Why guests choose St. Alma for bottomless brunches, milestone celebrations, and coastal Mexican dining.

  • Coastal Australian Seafood Meets Mexican Technique

    Fresh coastal Australian seafood is elevated through modern Mexican preparation, featuring fresh fish dry-ageing in the window, crisp snapper, and delicate crudo.

    The seamless union of Aussie seafood with the flavours of coastal Mexico in dishes like the octopus with pickled turnip scales on fruity prune mole ($39), kicks St Alma into Sydney’s best Mexican-influenced restaurant I’ve visited.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Abundant 'Trust the Chef' Multi-Course Dining

    The kitchen offers generous multi-course set options like the chef's special selection and 'trust the chef' tasting menus that relieve groups of ordering decisions.

    There was 3 of us, and we were served enough food for 4 people. The quality of the dishes is outstanding

    Craig Buller

  • Bottomless Brunch with Hand-Crafted Specialty Margaritas

    Weekend bottomless brunch features hand-shaken specialty margaritas in rotating flavours like watermelon and jalapeño alongside vibrant sharing plates.

    Margarehita drinks mainly- mixed by hand at the bar, watermelon and jalapeno variations very tasty, and rapid service.

    Michael O'Connor

  • Curated Agave Flights and Premium Tequilas

    Guests explore curated mezcal flights and premium sipping tequilas highlighting authentic regional agave production rather than standard rail spirits.

    their food was outstanding, and their Tequila options are fantastic! No cheap and nasty, bottom shelf, throat burning rubbish here.

    Titania Slavin

  • Thoughtful Touches for Milestone Celebrations

    Milestone celebrations are met with genuine warmth and thoughtful personal touches, including custom menus, table cards, and birthday treats.

    Greeted with a Happy Birthday note on the table - followed by offer of a complimentary cocktail for the birthday girl

    Trish Dawson-Kermode

  • Attentive Group Hospitality and Dietary Care

    Knowledgeable managers and floor staff cater seamlessly to large groups and complex dietary requirements, making group dining stress-free.

    The set menu was perfect and the food was very flavoursome, we loved all the options and every taste was catered for including those with allergies and Celiac.

    Alison Sollory

Signature shared menus and crowd-favorite dishes

  • Bottomless brunch

    A brilliant bottomless brunch with stunning food and fun friendly service.

    Nicki A

  • Trust the chef menu

    There was 5 of us so we ordered "trust the chef" menu and it was a generous serving of food.

    Lina T

  • Beef short rib

    We chose the agave beef short rib with grilled cos, pickled carrots and tortillas which was an outstanding dish - beautifully cooked and great flavour - I would come back for this dish alone - stunning.

    Nicki A

  • Prawn tostadas

    The chef hit the mark also and must have the prawn tostadas!

    Philippe Lacroix

Other favorites

Curated sides, agave spirit flights, and desserts to complement your meal

  • Polenta parmesan fries

    And the polenta parmesan fries with chipotle aioli were the perfect accompaniment.

    Nicki A

  • Espadin mezcal flight

    Later we got cosy with an Espadin mezcal flight ($45) showing off four exemplars of the most commonly sourced sky-high agave varietal for mezcal.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Dulce de leche and rum flan

    And the dulce de leche and rum flan was delicious and the best way to end a wonderful lunch!

    Nicki A

  • Pavlova

    Oh before I forget we also had pavlova for desert and my first time I could eat without feeling like sugar coma.

    Yasemin Culha

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures and distinctive culinary craft that elevate dining at St. Alma

  • Personal Handwritten Welcome Notes

    Guests arrive to personal touches like handwritten welcome and birthday cards on the table, often accompanied by complimentary celebratory drinks.

  • Complimentary Milestone Treats

    Milestone guests are treated to dedicated complimentary birthday cocktails and customized celebratory desserts.

  • Dry-Aging Seafood Window Display

    A dry-aging display window right at the entrance highlights whole locally caught fish, showcasing the kitchen's craft before diners even sit down.

  • Structured Espadín Mezcal Flights

    The bar provides educational agave tasting flights, such as four-pour Espadín mezcal journeys showcasing traditional copper-distilled spirits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you expect from the bottomless brunch?

Bottomless brunch features generous sharing plates such as guacamole with salsa macha and tostadas, salmon crudo, and agave beef short rib with polenta parmesan fries, paired with fast-flowing hand-crafted margaritas in flavours like watermelon and jalapeño.

Is there a chef's tasting menu available?

Yes, the kitchen offers multi-course tasting menus—including the 'trust the chef' selection—delivering generous portions of signature dishes such as seafood crudo, tacos, and mains. Guests recommend setting aside plenty of time, as the experience can take around three hours.

Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements and allergies?

The kitchen and service team are attentive to dietary restrictions, including celiac and allergy requirements, as well as vegetarian preferences and custom garlic-free requests. St. Alma also serves vegetarian food.

Should you make a reservation in advance?

Yes, reservations are accepted and highly recommended, especially since the restaurant is popular and gets lively and busy.

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