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(310) 395-0881
1104 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
34.0245
-118.4914
Neighborhoods: West LA, Mid-City
What People Are Saying About Melisse
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – Between the dark green-suited waiters and the hosts, the staff's food knowledge is staggering. Perhaps this is because Chef Josiah Citrin makes frequent appearances in the dining room to chat. Every meal is carefully administered and adroitly explained--equally welcome if you're a couple seeking romance or a larger party paying homage to the kitchen. – – The Food – Surfer-dude-turned-uberchef Citrin has an uncanny way with vegetables and bright, herb-inflected flavors. The Santa Monica restaurant, named for the French word for lemon balm, brings local…
10/14/09
It's all about pride
by atLarrys at Citysearch
One of my two favorite restaurants in California. The other is in Sacramento. We've been dining at Melisse since it opened 10 years ago and it just keeps on getting better. The room is classy and the staff taks pride in presenting and finishing at tableside the excellent dishes that come out of owner Josiah Citrin's kitchen. For a complete report on this and other favorites in L.A. go to: www.atLarrys
- Pros: Class on top of class
08/10/09
great dining experience
by greenerplanet at Citysearch
Even though it's pricey--my business collegue suggested this place for lunch--apparently the restaurant just had a nice remodel--so the decor was beautiful and made me feel like I was on vacation having lunch.
The food was superb...
- Pros: excellent service--staff is very friendly
- Cons: prices
08/03/09
terrible service, mediocre food
by majorfoodie at Citysearch
what a disappointment!
After hearing the rave reviews, I had high expectations of this Michelin 2 star restaurant.
The sommelier was next to awful. Usually not one to note these things, but his appearance is as unprofessional as his snarly attitude. He also didn't seem to have a clue about what wine he was pouring.
If you are going to be an arrogant p****, then at least know your stuff!
I'm not sure who he thinks he is, but we were the ones paying for a $600 meal, not working.
Food was pretty mediocre. Aside from the caviar egg, it was poorly seasoned and over salted.
NEVER AGAIN, NOT WORTH THE $$
- Pros: one or two standouts
- Cons: sommelier, service, ambience
The Details on Melisse
Parking:
If you don't want to valet, residential parking north of Wilshire or metered parking on Wilshire are the best bets.
Save Money:
A tasting menu allows you to sample two or three items per course for $95 per person.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Josiah Citrin
