Melisse
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- Good for special occasions
- Innovative
- Great for fine wines
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Josiah Citrin
MICHELIN 2 Stars
2024
MICHELIN 2 Stars
2023
From the OpenTable editors: Renowned chef Josiah Citrin’s two-MICHELIN-Starred Melisse has been serving luxurious 18-course tasting menus since 1999. Citrin and chef Ken Takayama work with the best farmers and producers, so expect fancy ingredients like Santa Barbara uni, A5 Wagyu, and Royal Osetra caviar—all served in a 14-seat modern space that makes it feel like you’re eating in an upscale living room.
Additional information
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesCalifornian, Contemporary French / American, American
- Hours of OperationDinner Wed 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 pm–11:00 pm
- Phone number(310) 948-2752
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Private party facilitiesMélisse offers full buyout options for parties. Citrin is available for other private and semi-private events. To inquire, please reach out to us via our online form.https://www.citrinandmelisse.com/large-party-inquiries
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
- MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
- AreaSanta Monica
- Cross Street11th Street and Wilshire Blvd.
- Parking detailsMelisse is located on the south-east corner of 11th and Wilshire in Santa Monica. Our valet parking is located on 11th street.
- EntertainmentMelisse's Wine Service Policy:$50.00 per bottle for first 2 bottles, $75.00 per bottle for each additional bottle. If a bottle is purchased from our wine list we will waive the wine service charge, 1 service charge for 1 bottle purchased.
- AdditionalBeer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
New Year's Eve - Chef's Tasting Menu
US$812.29 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only$599 TASTING MENU (excluding applicable sales tax) Join us and celebrate New Year's Eve. Chef's Tasting Menu is a 2.5-hour experience showcasing refined culinary techniques, classic wines, and welcoming hospitality. The menu features seasonal ingredients spanning intricate hors d'oeuvres, seafood-forward dishes and world-renowned meats. *Limited changes & modifications to the menu can be accommodated. For example, we are able to accommodate pescatarian and no shellfish requests. We cannot accommodate vegetarian and vegan menus. Please reach out if you have any questions prior to booking.*Christmas Eve - Chef's Tasting Menu
US$644.14 per person
Prepaid
24 Dec 2024 only$475 TASTING MENU (excluding applicable sales tax) Join us and celebrate Christmas Eve. Chef's Tasting Menu is a 2.5-hour experience showcasing refined culinary techniques, classic wines, and welcoming hospitality. The menu features seasonal ingredients spanning intricate hors d'oeuvres, seafood-forward dishes and world-renowned meats. *Limited changes & modifications to the menu can be accommodated. For example, we are able to accommodate pescatarian and no shellfish requests. We cannot accommodate vegetarian and vegan menus. Please reach out if you have any questions prior to booking.*Chef's Tasting Menu, December- $399
US$399.00 per person
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024$399 TASTING MENU (excluding applicable sales tax) Chef's Tasting Menu is a 2.5-hour experience showcasing refined culinary techniques, classic wines, and welcoming hospitality. The menu features seasonal ingredients spanning intricate hors d'oeuvres, seafood-forward dishes and world-renowned meats. We offer 1 seating on Wed at 6:30pm and 2 seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm on Thurs-Sat. *Limited changes & modifications to the menu can be accommodated. For example, we are able to accommodate pescatarian and no shellfish requests. We cannot accommodate vegetarian and vegan menus. Please reach out if you have any questions prior to booking.*
What 2,001 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.9Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.9Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Diners' Choice Awards
Los Angeles
Good for special occasions
Los Angeles
Californian
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Best Service
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Innovative
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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- Service 5
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Dined on 21 November 2024
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- Food 5
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Dined on 15 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Dined on 12 November 2024
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Dined on 10 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Dined on 10 November 2024
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Dined on 20 October 2024
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- Food 5
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5.044 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
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Melisse is rated 4.9 stars by 2001 OpenTable diners.
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1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
- MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
- Cross Street11th Street and Wilshire Blvd.
- AreaSanta Monica
- Hours of OperationDinner Wed 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 pm–11:00 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesCalifornian, Contemporary French / American, American
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsMelisse is located on the south-east corner of 11th and Wilshire in Santa Monica. Our valet parking is located on 11th street.
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- EntertainmentMelisse's Wine Service Policy:$50.00 per bottle for first 2 bottles, $75.00 per bottle for each additional bottle. If a bottle is purchased from our wine list we will waive the wine service charge, 1 service charge for 1 bottle purchased.
- AdditionalBeer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(310) 948-2752
- Private party facilitiesMélisse offers full buyout options for parties. Citrin is available for other private and semi-private events. To inquire, please reach out to us via our online form.https://www.citrinandmelisse.com/large-party-inquiries