Restaurants

Alma's Family Restaurant

4.4 233 reviews Closed Mall, 27 Grand Bay Rd, Channel-Port aux Basques, NL A0N 1K0, Canada

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Located conveniently at 27 Grand Bay Rd in Channel-Port aux Basques, Alma's Family Restaurant shines as a beacon for those seeking hearty, home-cooked meals adorned with Newfoundland charm. Customers rave about the delicious breakfasts and generous portions, showcasing dishes like the appetizing fisherman’s platter that captures the essence of local seafood.

The reviews reflect a consistent theme of great service and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Gordon Mclean praises the fantastic breakfasts and attentive staff, while Ronald Peoples highlights the satisfying quality of their meals and the delight of taking home a slice of the homemade carrot cake. The variety on their menu, including wraps and kid-friendly options, ensures there's something for everyone, making it a perfect spot for families.

From BBQ Steak Wraps to sweet ice cream sundaes, the offerings are diverse and priced right, appealing to both locals and travelers. It's no wonder that many describe Alma's as a hidden gem. For anyone passing through, this restaurant rightly deserves a stop—a place where homey comfort meets culinary satisfaction.

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Onsite services
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Highlights

Great coffee

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Casual
Cozy
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Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Alma's Family Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Alma's Family Restaurant

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Review highlights

Based on 233 reviews

Alma's Family Restaurant consistently receives praise for its warm, friendly atmosphere and attentive service, making it a favored local spot near the ferry terminals in Channel-Port aux Basques. Reviewers highlight the homemade, hearty meals—particularly breakfast options and seafood dishes like the fisherman’s platter—as flavorful and generously portioned. Affordability is frequently mentioned alongside the quality of the food, contributing to its appeal as a welcoming, value-oriented dining choice. The restaurant’s charm is further enhanced by local touches such as Newfoundlander music, creating a cozy and authentic experience. Overall, Alma’s is recognized for delivering satisfying home-cooked meals in a comfortable, community-focused setting.

Gordon Mclean

Apr 18, 2025

The breakfast is awesome and tastes fantastic. The worker's are wonderful too. I can't figure out how come this place isn't busier.

ronald peoples

Apr 08, 2025

Two of the best meals that I had during my visit to Newfoundland were close to the ferry terminals. Sailing the next morning, I had to stay my last night night in Port-aux-Basque. I discovered Alma's and found it to be the exact kind of cafe I always search for. A small, local owned, locally patronized home cooking place with great service and excellent food. The fisherman's platter was delicious and filling. The seafood was generously portioned, cooked perfectly, and the sides were good and hot. I was too full for dessert so I took a piece of homemade carrot cake back to the room to eat before turning in and found it to also be delicious. I highly recommend Alma's.

The_OG _BarryB

Mar 29, 2025

The people here are absolutely lovely. The coffee’s hot, the food is delicious, and super cheap for the amount you’re getting. Right place to go for a good hearty meal.

Samantha Bursey

Feb 23, 2025

Great spot for a yummy homemade breakfast after a long night time drive across the island on our way to the ferry . Price was right for a quality breakfast with lovely staff. I asked for the icing sugar for my French toast and they delivered.

Jessi Ispanya

Feb 18, 2025

Good service, friendly staff, cool newfie music, & awesome home-made food!

ba str

Feb 04, 2025

Loved the food. Great taste,nice clean traditional style diner. Great staff

Julia

Jan 15, 2025

It is a must go for breakfast. The bacon was crispy. The little bun was soft and juicy. The potato chips was crispy too. Everything is good taste and perfect. Many local people came for breakfast too.

Twigg K

Dec 30, 2024

My husband & I have been in Newfoundland for a week. All the places, from st John's to port aux Basques we have eaten from, does not compare to the fish and chip meal we had here.The pan fried/& deep fried cod was just to die for, cooked to perfection!! The fries are homemade , the gravy was delicious.Kudos to the cooks and staff!!!