Restaurants
Mélisse
- 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 90401, USA
- $$$$ · Modern French
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Mélisse
- 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 90401, USA
- $$$$ · Modern French
Two Stars: Excellent cooking
Chef Josiah Citrin's flagship celebrates 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 within Citrin, a private room that combines a vibe-y underground feel with classic luxury. The kitchen employs bold flavors and decadent sauces, blending French traditions with a bit of contemporary whimsy. The results are both eye-catching and indulgent, from intricate canapés to a knockout dish of duck “Rouennaise,” featuring a decadent sauce made with the help of an antique silver press; on the side, “ducks in a duvet” is a swanky take on pigs in a blanket. Service is engaging and full of charm, down to a wine program offering surprising rarities at a reasonable expense.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Interesting wine list
- Valet parking
- Wheelchair access
Credit cards accepted
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People
8 minutes
Gaggenau's Black Jacket Society Welcomes Michael Tusk, Jordan Kahn, and Josiah Citrin
Discussing fine dining, hobbies, restaurant personalities, and their own legacies.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
1 minute
Inside the 2023 California MICHELIN Guide Ceremony and Afterparty
It was an evening filled with Stars under the stars.
Dining In
1 minute
Recipe: Citrin's Ahi Tuna Tartare
Chef Josiah Citrin of One Star Citrin and Two MICHELIN Star Mélisse in Santa Monica offer this recipe for ahi tuna tartare.
Wine
1 minute
Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations From Two MICHELIN Star Mélisse
Mélisse wine director Matthew Luczy recommends four wines from Wine Access for Thanksgiving dinner.
Features
1 minute
Pairing Starward Whisky Cocktails With Chicken and Duck at Two Star Mélisse
This is part 3 of the MICHELIN x STARWARD G*Astronomy Series. Today we're at Mélisse in Santa Monica, California. Mélisse first earned its stars in ...