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Saint Claire is a full service restaurant and bar on the westbank of the Mississippi river in New Orleans, LA. Nestled under an old oak grove that ensures a magical and inclusive space for events of all kinds. Saint Claire invites its guest to lose themselves for a moment in what seems to be an impossible property in the city.
Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1300 Richland Rd, New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 766-9316
Website: https://www.saintclaire.me/
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Reviews
Timothy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding meal at Saint Clair
Saint Clair delivered an exceptional dining experience from the first course to the last. The grouper, the beets, and the gnocchi were absolute standouts each one executed beautifully.
The grouper was perfectly cooked, flaky and rich, with flavors that felt both fresh and elevated. The beet dish was surprisingly memorable vibrant, balanced, and one of the best preparations I’ve had anywhere. And the gnocchi was pure perfection: light, pillowy, and paired with a sauce that tied everything together without overwhelming it.
Service was polished and warm, the atmosphere inviting, and the pacing just right. Saint Clair continues to impress, and this meal was no exception. Highly recommend.
… moreSaint Clair delivered an exceptional dining experience from the first course to the last. The grouper, the beets, and the gnocchi were absolute standouts each one executed beautifully.
The grouper was perfectly cooked, flaky and rich, with flavors that felt both fresh and elevated. The beet dish was surprisingly memorable vibrant, balanced, and one of the best preparations I’ve had anywhere. And the gnocchi was pure perfection: light, pillowy, and paired with a sauce that tied everything together without overwhelming it.
Service was polished and warm, the atmosphere inviting, and the pacing just right. Saint Clair continues to impress, and this meal was no exception. Highly recommend.
Hannah Connelly Ciepluch
Truly incredible dining experience! The service is attentive, friendly, and knowledge. The restaurant is in an old home which is beautiful and charming. The food was perfectly seasoned and delicious – every bite. The portions are small but we were certainly full by the end of our meal. The shallot tart is a must try: Crispy pastry, perfectly sweet shallots, topped with creme fraiche and dill. I could eat that every day. The gumbo comes with pickled okra & potato salad. The lamb tagliatelle was al dente and perfect – so flavorful. The grouper was beautifully cooked and seasoned. The chocolate cake was moist and delicious. I would recommend to anyone.
… moreBelva Leger
Beautiful property and dining setting! Excellent staff! Difficult to find through residential neighborhood, could use more signs. Food was excellent. We had the crab omelet, crab cake, and grilled grouper served over a pickled tomato and lima bean salad that was excellent. For dessert we had the chocolate cake and the apple/persimmon fried pies with buttermilk ice cream(loved)! Beautiful historic location, just a little out of the way, but worth it!
… moreMeredith Larch
Outstanding all around. I’m the biggest foodie & this is one of the best meals I’ve ever had. No notes.
Not a single miss on the food, the service was friendly, water glasses always full, awesome drinks, & beautiful setting + tableware. Not really sure where it could be improved. My sister was brought to tears over the duck.
… moreNot a single miss on the food, the service was friendly, water glasses always full, awesome drinks, & beautiful setting + tableware. Not really sure where it could be improved. My sister was brought to tears over the duck.
Adrien Lanusse
I loved my experience at Saint Claire. I visit New Orleans regularly and after my friend suggested we try this new restaurant, I was game. And then the week before I saw it made the NYT Top 50 restaurants. I wondered with all the amazing restaurants I’ve experienced, how did this restaurant make the top 50? After my experience, it took me several days to really put my finger on it.
I struggled to understand why I enjoyed it so much and then realized it was because the food and the restaurant were wonderful, but weren’t trying to be the center of the experience. They enhanced my experience. The center of my experience was catching up with an old friend. The food was incredible and gave us a shared delight and elements of conversation. The setting is beautiful, partly because it’s simple and feels true to its identity. There’s a gravel path as you pull up, and even the entrance sign is still a handwritten sign on a whiteboard. The location has a storied past, but you feel like you’ve gone back in time into a simple era outside the city (even though you’re still technically within the City of New Orleans). From the couches in the dining room (which feels far more like a living room than a dining room), to the simple tea towel curtains in the bathroom, the atmosphere was cozy. And the waitstaff is wonderful. Our primary server was very attentive, but not hovering. Very friendly, yet professional and not overly enthusiastic. Everything felt like it was there to enhance my cherished meal time with my dear friend.
Brunch was excellent. Delicious coffee and iced tea; a wonderful cocktail with honey that was just gently sweetened. We shared biscuits with cultured butter and housemade blueberry confiture; eggplant fritters dusted with powdered sugar; Crêpes Sucre with Langherino cheese and fresh peaches; a Niçoise with confit tuna, tomatoes, olives, and soft egg; a jumbo lump crabcake with radish and cultured butter; and blueberry hand pies with buttermilk ice cream. All of it was delicious! The fritters and the crêpes were standouts—unexpected, layered, and joyful—and the crabcake was delicate in the best way, barely bound so the crab could shine.
In an era when restaurants and chefs often chase the spotlight, Saint Claire quietly keeps you in it. That’s exactly what I liked most about it.
… moreI struggled to understand why I enjoyed it so much and then realized it was because the food and the restaurant were wonderful, but weren’t trying to be the center of the experience. They enhanced my experience. The center of my experience was catching up with an old friend. The food was incredible and gave us a shared delight and elements of conversation. The setting is beautiful, partly because it’s simple and feels true to its identity. There’s a gravel path as you pull up, and even the entrance sign is still a handwritten sign on a whiteboard. The location has a storied past, but you feel like you’ve gone back in time into a simple era outside the city (even though you’re still technically within the City of New Orleans). From the couches in the dining room (which feels far more like a living room than a dining room), to the simple tea towel curtains in the bathroom, the atmosphere was cozy. And the waitstaff is wonderful. Our primary server was very attentive, but not hovering. Very friendly, yet professional and not overly enthusiastic. Everything felt like it was there to enhance my cherished meal time with my dear friend.
Brunch was excellent. Delicious coffee and iced tea; a wonderful cocktail with honey that was just gently sweetened. We shared biscuits with cultured butter and housemade blueberry confiture; eggplant fritters dusted with powdered sugar; Crêpes Sucre with Langherino cheese and fresh peaches; a Niçoise with confit tuna, tomatoes, olives, and soft egg; a jumbo lump crabcake with radish and cultured butter; and blueberry hand pies with buttermilk ice cream. All of it was delicious! The fritters and the crêpes were standouts—unexpected, layered, and joyful—and the crabcake was delicate in the best way, barely bound so the crab could shine.
In an era when restaurants and chefs often chase the spotlight, Saint Claire quietly keeps you in it. That’s exactly what I liked most about it.
Cheryl Forschler
Excellent experience on a busy Friday night at St. Claire. Meal, service and atmosphere were a joy. Had the shallot tart tatin as an appetizer, then the duck confit and short rib entrees. Dessert was the chocolate olive oil cake and hand pies. Everything was amazing!! Sorry to see the gnocchi was not on the menu, but great reason to go back!
We were celebrating the birthday and they kindly brought out the cake with a candle.
… moreWe were celebrating the birthday and they kindly brought out the cake with a candle.
Andrew Maher
I recently dined at Saint Claire in Algiers, New Orleans, and wanted to share my experience, particularly about their outdoor seating area, which deserves more attention than it currently receives.
**The Reservation Process & Seating Transparency**
When I made my reservation online, I was required to provide extensive personal details, including credit card number, full billing address, city, ZIP code, telephone, and email, which felt excessive for a simple dinner reservation. More importantly, I discovered that only outdoor seating was available, but this crucial information isn’t mentioned anywhere on their website or Google profile. For the benefit of future diners and the restaurant, I strongly encourage the owners to add detailed information about their seating options to both platforms.
**The Outdoor Dining Experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐**
Once we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the charming outdoor space. The screened-in patio is located off the back of the main house and features an eclectic collection of tables, chairs, and tableware that gives the space character. Some of the chairs reminded us of old school chairs—hardwood seating with minimal back support—so comfort may vary depending on where you’re seated. The tables tend to be quite small and narrow, though this actually makes the petite plateware seem perfectly proportioned when your dishes arrive.
The location itself is stunning, with 200+ year-old sprawling live oak trees providing natural shade over the patio area. We enjoyed a lovely breeze flowing through the screened space during our visit, though I imagine the experience could differ significantly on particularly hot or cool days.
**The Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐**
We started with gumbo, crab cake, tarte, and meatballs and biscuits. The dishes varied in intensity—the meatballs were surprisingly spicy, while the crabcake was more subdued and could have used a bit more punch. The standout was definitely the duck and andouille gumbo, which was very good with generous portions of beautifully braised duck throughout.
**Service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**
The service was excellent throughout our meal—attentive, knowledgeable, and welcoming.
**Final Thoughts**
Saint Claire offers a unique dining experience in a beautiful setting. While there’s room for improvement in communication about seating options and the reservation process, the combination of good food, excellent service, and that magical outdoor space under ancient oaks makes it worth a visit. I’m giving it 4 stars overall and hope the owners will consider updating their online presence to showcase their lovely outdoor dining area better.
… more**The Reservation Process & Seating Transparency**
When I made my reservation online, I was required to provide extensive personal details, including credit card number, full billing address, city, ZIP code, telephone, and email, which felt excessive for a simple dinner reservation. More importantly, I discovered that only outdoor seating was available, but this crucial information isn’t mentioned anywhere on their website or Google profile. For the benefit of future diners and the restaurant, I strongly encourage the owners to add detailed information about their seating options to both platforms.
**The Outdoor Dining Experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐**
Once we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the charming outdoor space. The screened-in patio is located off the back of the main house and features an eclectic collection of tables, chairs, and tableware that gives the space character. Some of the chairs reminded us of old school chairs—hardwood seating with minimal back support—so comfort may vary depending on where you’re seated. The tables tend to be quite small and narrow, though this actually makes the petite plateware seem perfectly proportioned when your dishes arrive.
The location itself is stunning, with 200+ year-old sprawling live oak trees providing natural shade over the patio area. We enjoyed a lovely breeze flowing through the screened space during our visit, though I imagine the experience could differ significantly on particularly hot or cool days.
**The Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐**
We started with gumbo, crab cake, tarte, and meatballs and biscuits. The dishes varied in intensity—the meatballs were surprisingly spicy, while the crabcake was more subdued and could have used a bit more punch. The standout was definitely the duck and andouille gumbo, which was very good with generous portions of beautifully braised duck throughout.
**Service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**
The service was excellent throughout our meal—attentive, knowledgeable, and welcoming.
**Final Thoughts**
Saint Claire offers a unique dining experience in a beautiful setting. While there’s room for improvement in communication about seating options and the reservation process, the combination of good food, excellent service, and that magical outdoor space under ancient oaks makes it worth a visit. I’m giving it 4 stars overall and hope the owners will consider updating their online presence to showcase their lovely outdoor dining area better.
Riki Leavitt
Seriously questioning the food reviewer from NYT. Our group ordered more than half the menu and left hungry. The gumbo was possibly the worst we’ve tried here on our third trip to the city. Delicious gnocchi. Very fresh shrimp and crab but too small for “sharing”.
Would recommend larger water glasses/leaving bottle on table. Be advised they don’t have official signage for the restaurant on the road visible in the dark.
Bathroom situation is quite strange. One is a literal closet.
… moreWould recommend larger water glasses/leaving bottle on table. Be advised they don’t have official signage for the restaurant on the road visible in the dark.
Bathroom situation is quite strange. One is a literal closet.
Pooja Roy
This beautiful and quaint restaurant tucked away in Algiers on the west bank makes you feel like you’ve left New Orleans. The dining room was cozy and lit with candle light. The menu is simple and the dishes are too. Be prepared for all your dishes to come out at the same time. Really enjoyed the crab salad, duck and semifreddo. Perfect for a date night.
… moreFred Seelig
One of the best meals I’ve had in New Orleans (and I live here). Two of us had a couple of cocktails, as well as two appetizers and two mains. The service was terrific. The bread appetizer and the strawberry & beet salad appetizer as well as the duck confit main course were all excellent. The gumbo main course was salty — even for gumbo — and the sausage seemed overcooked and rather dry. The cocktails were made very well as well. The prices were actually pretty reasonable for the ambiance and the quality.
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