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The Saint Clair

4.0 (58 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Seasonal Benny
Emily C.

Went to the Saint Clair for lunch on a Saturday. It's a great spot. Location, atmosphere and staff are wonderful. The burger makes my list of top 5 best burgers ever.

Dry Aged Burger
Rich A.

Brought to you by Chef-Owner Leia Gaccione -- veteran of Bobby Flay's restaurants as well as Iron Chef America and Top Chef -- The Saint Clair is a masterclass in mindful, locally sourced cuisine. Following the success of Morristown's South+Pine, Gaccione has brought an elevated BYOB experience to Montclair that pairs an innovative seasonal menu with a sophisticated, gothic-inspired ambiance. After a movie at The Claridge on a recent Saturday night, we stopped into The Saint Clair for dinner without a reservation. Even though the place was packed and buzzing, the hostess was super accommodating and managed to find us two seats at the bar right away. The first floor feels decidedly upscale. The signature vaulted arches are reminiscent of a gothic cathedral -- a stunning design choice, though one that occasionally amplifies the room's chatter rather than dampening it. Sitting at the small bar offers a front-row seat to the kitchen "pass," where you can watch the culinary team create and plate their creations. We started by sharing the Fall Harvest Salad ($18). It's a generous and very shareable portion of arugula, delicata squash, salumi, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin seeds topped with just a kiss of light vinaigrette dressing. While the ingredients were obviously very fresh and seasonal flavors were bright, the raw, sliced Brussels sprouts felt slightly out of place against the other textures and tastes. The star of the show, however, was the Dry-Aged Beef Burger ($29), served on a pretzel roll and topped with sautéed Vidalia onions and truffle aioli. The half-pound patty was perfectly cooked and easily one of the best burgers we've had in years. It is worth every penny. So, why not five stars? While the food is stellar, the ambiance is unique in the area, and the staff is friendly, the kitchen struggled with the Saturday night volume. From our vantage point perched just outside the kitchen, we saw servers hovering at the pass waiting for long-delayed plates. It took nearly an hour for our burgers to arrive, and the table turnover seemed to stall. Hopefully, The Saint Clair is able to address these issues as the staff develops more experience. Five stars for the food and the ambiance, but deducting a star for the service issues. PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home or stop at Amanti Vino right next door to enjoy with your meal. The Saint Clair is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Cash is king. The Saint Clair has added a 3% surcharge for using credit cards to pay for your meal. PRO TIP #3: Download the ParkMobile app. You can pay for parking in Montclair via the ParkMobile app whether you park in the town's garages or metered on-street parking. If you can't find a spot on the street, parking in the Montclair Parking Utility's Crescent Deck (located at 13 The Crescent), which is located just across the street from the back entrance of The Saint Clair, is $2/hour.

BYOB
Rob D.

Was dying to come here and finally did. The food was ok just ok for the price of our bill. Definitely the most expensive spot we've eaten in the area and there was no value attached. Getting water was a challenge as well To be fair the food was ok but again not at their price point. Very overrated

Maria S.

Amazing place! We had another place, chashni, refuse to honor our reservation because the hostess messed up the scheduling. This place took our group and provided EXCELLENT service! Great food, great prices, beautiful interior, and the waitress was so funny and friendly. J highly recommend you come here - I will be sure to visit again!

Conrad B.

09/30/2025 I believe Lea Gascone's new restaurant is going to be a hit. The decor is really cool and the service was very attentive. We've enjoyed Lea's South & Pine restaurant in Morristown several times and always enjoyed our meals, so we had to give Saint Claire a try. My wife had the roast chicken (w/ Schmaltz croutons, Frisee, pine nuts, golden raisons and sherry jus. The chicken was tender and juicy, something not often found when ordering chicken. The frisee was a tasty and provided a nice light alternative to potatoes or rice. I had the (medium rare) Dry Aged burger (five hour Vidalia onion, Cooper's sharp cheddar and truffle aioli.) Done perfectly and so very tasty with the '5 hour onions'... SOO good! We also tried the crispy kale, which was a little disappointing since it wasn't that crispy, but not enough to keep us from visiting Lea again. It is a BYO, so come prepared!

Caroline cooler mocktail
Jessica Lynn G.

We came here to celebrate my sister's birthday and had the most wonderful experience! We had a reservation and were seated right away -- the process was so easy. The hostess and our waitress were absolutely lovely, and even the manager stopped by mid-meal to make sure we were happy and well taken care of. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated with thoughtful details, great lighting, and a warm ambience that made the evening feel special. It's also BYOB (with a wine shop conveniently right next door), but I have to call out the incredible mocktails too. I had the Caroline Cooler and it was delicious -- refreshing and creative. For food, my sister and I started with the Saint Clair salad, which was outstanding. The grilled figs made it unforgettable. For entrées, I had the roasted chicken and my sister had the salmon -- both were beautifully cooked and full of flavor. The menu also featured a lovely array of desserts. We were too full to indulge this time, but we'll definitely be back to try them (along with the espresso bar, which looked fantastic with so many options and flavors). Every part of the evening felt intentional and welcoming -- from the service to the atmosphere to the food itself. I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to return!

Interior
Derrick N.

I finally got the chance to try this place and I'm so happy I did. A contemporary American restaurant was exactly that what I was looking for and exactly what I got. The interior space is very, very nice. There is a lot of seating and there are two floors in the restaurant. I sat on the upper floor where it was spacious. So for the meal to start off, I got the Caesar salad. I thought that the salad was OK not bad but definitely nothing exceptional I also got as an appetizer the cornbread, which was better. It wasn't overly sweet and the sweet-and-sour mix complimented each other very well very good cornbread for my entrée I got a burger, which was a very good burger. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here. I'm not too sure whether I would go back because I don't think that there's anything that I ordered that was exceptional. However, it was very good and I would recommend it to someone else.

Roasted beets
Maria C.

Though a new place in the area (having opened summer of 2025), I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. The food provides a flavorful twist on American cuisine like cornbread and tater tots. Though appetizers are a bit on smaller side, the entrees are filling. Place is BYOB. We were seated on the first floor near the main entrance and though it wasn't too loud or busy on a weeknight, the acoustics were not ideal for a large group of 7 people. There is an upstairs that seemed to be quieter and more dim. Staff were great and attentive, topping us off as needed with water and our wine. FYI, tip is already included for large parties.

Diana H.

This restaurant is beautiful and th service is great. The food was very good as well. Parking is very tough in this area. And huge plus that it's byob wi the a liquor store right next door. Fun date night spot

Sean W.

Very cozy renovated dining room, we had an Excellent brunch! We started with the avocado toast, served with a very interesting tofu ricotta served on crispy eggplant and a delicious cherry basil pesto. I had the monk fish sandwich, served with lettuce and a delicious dill sauce. Unfortunately the Ciabatta roll it was served on was too over-toasted to eat as a sandwich. The crab hash and poached eggs were excellent!

Second floor dining area
Kat C.

Always great to have new, creative, farm to table places where staff takes such pride in welcoming and making your experience the best. The decor is fun, spacious and manages noise. We all enjoyed our food thoroughly and happy to hear their offerings are seasonal. Can't wait to go back.

Shami L.

Alexis you were awesome as my server! You should definitely teach a class in A+ customer service. Thanks for taking care of me, girlie :) Wasn't even planning on dining, was browsing the menu on Sun afternoon & mentioned that the appetizers looked yummy, so Alexis & her amazing personality nudged me to give it a try. She explained some options & I told her what I was leaning towards. From there, she made it happen! My full Monty Clair mule mocktail was strong & delish! Told her I liked it gingery and she delivered. Ordered the Avocado toast & buttermilk biscuit & both hit the spot. Was actually quite filling for just two appetizers. The blackberry jam and butter paired well with the warm biscuit. The avocado toast was loaded with tomatoes, onions, a slab of tofu crusted fried eggplant & a basil pesto sauce. The flavors did not disappoint and as much as I wish I had space for dessert, I was stuffed and satisfied. Got kids? They have some really nice kid menu options. Upstairs I was told is the devilish, sexy red room decor and downstairs is the angel vibe. So be sure to mention upstairs, downstairs or outdoor when you book. There's multiple parking lots around the restaurant and lots to stroll and do after your meal. Great location, good food, pleasant waiters, give it a try! Welcome to Montclair Saint Clair. I'll return with some hungry toddlers soon. Continue to treat us right and we'll be repeat customers :)

Soup
Toni-Anne C.

The food was really good and the service was consistent and friendly. It's BYOB, and there's a liquor store conveniently located next door.

Crab salad on zucchini fritter. Delicious.

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