Chef Martin insisted on rabbit rillettes as a signature — a French preparation of rabbit meat cooked and preserved in duck fat, served with house-made pickles, fig confiture, and fresh sourdough. It's a show of technique and restraint, letting each ingredient shine.
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This is Chef Martin's personal favorite and a perfect introduction to the menu. It's light yet flavorful.
The duck confit is a refined version of a classic — the duck leg is cooked until the meat falls off the bone, finished with thin slices of country ham, thick slices of roasted squash, and a pecan gremolata that brings brightness. The skin is larded and crispy.
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A showstopper dish — the presentation is elegant and the flavors justify the price. Worth reserving ahead to ensure availability.
Chef Martin includes a New Orleans BBQ shrimp course for those familiar with her Mosquito Supper Club menu — Gulf shrimp in a Worcestershire and butter sauce with Creole heat, served over white rice. It's a nod to tradition while maintaining the restaurant's refined approach.
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Available daily — familiar to anyone who's visited Mosquito Supper Club, but worth trying here in the cottage setting.
Chef Martin's gumbo bridges Louisiana Cajun tradition and French technique — duck and andouille sausage in a carefully built dark roux, served over Carolina Gold rice (a heirloom variety). It's the most localized dish on the menu.
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A seasonal item — availability depends on duck sourcing. Ask when reserving if this is your must-have dish.
The gnocchi showcases Gulf crab and French technique in equal measure — handmade gnocchi with fresh crab meat, seasonal vegetables, and a delicate sauce that doesn't overpower the seafood.
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A lighter option if you don't want red meat or game — showcases the chef's ability to handle seafood.
Chef Melissa Martin, best known for Mosquito Supper Club, opened Saint Claire on June 26, 2025, in a historic 1920s home in Algiers with restaurateur Cassi Dymond. The restaurant features French country-inspired cuisine with local Louisiana ingredients, served in a serene setting surrounded by live oak trees. The tightly edited menu rotates with the seasons.
Reservations are essential — the restaurant only opens for dinner Wednesday-Saturday and brunch Saturday-Sunday. Book at least 2 weeks ahead.
The setting is intimate and romantic — a 1920s home with live oak trees and creamy whites/blues throughout. Ideal for special occasions.
The wine list is carefully curated to match the French-country menu. Ask your server for pairing recommendations with specific dishes.
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