Restaurants
Mélisse
1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 90401, USA
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Modern French
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Mélisse
1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 90401, USA
$$$$
·
Modern French
Two Stars: Excellent cooking
Since opening in 1999, Chef Josiah Citrin’s flagship has been a Santa Monica mainstay. Through its many evolutions, the restaurant has sought to offer a certain kind of fine dining experience that will never go out of style. Slip in through a discreet side entrance to enter the enclosed space that combines a vibe-y underground feel with classic luxury. One can expect the finest cutlery and plates, gorgeous presentations, plenty of tableside saucing, and a level of French decadence that borders on gratuitous. The results are indulgent. Truffles, wagyu, uni, and crab weave their way across intricate canapés and courses, ending with a signature finale of dry-aged duck “Rouennaise” that features a rich sauce made with the help of an antique silver press.
Location
Monday
closed
Tuesday
closed
Wednesday
18:30-21:00
Thursday
17:30-21:00
Friday
17:30-21:00
Saturday
17:30-21:00
Sunday
closed