Photo courtesy of Mélisse
Photo courtesy of Mélisse
Photo courtesy of Melisse Restaurant
Photo courtesy of Melisse Restaurant
Photo courtesy of Melisse Restaurant
Photo courtesy of Melisse Restaurant
Photo courtesy of Melisse Restaurant
Photo courtesy of Melisse Restaurant

Melisse

Cuisine: Continental, European, French

Last updated on September 30, 2022

Price Range: $$$$

10Best Says

Ever since Melisse opened its doors in 1999, Chef-Owner Josiah Citrin has pushed for excellence in every element of this fine-dining experience and has succeeded admirably. His restaurant is the kind of place where patrons dress for dinner, the silver is real and every dish is precisely made to the exacting standards of French haute cuisine. Constantly showered with accolades, Melisse led the way toward seasonal menus sourced via local farmer's markets (Citrin is a fixture at the famed Santa Monica market) and continues to innovate. The chef makes the menu choice during this eight-course meal, so hope that the legendary Dover sole made tableside or the Cote de Boeuf Roti are on the menu. If not, rest assured that every bite will be memorable. Make sure to add wine to your meal, as Melisse has one of the best cellars in the city.

Address:

1104 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone:

310-395-0881

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert

Santa Monica's Best Restaurants: "Know before you go that there is only one way to eat at Melisse, which is an eight-course dinner tasting menu (currently set at $295 per person)."
Best Restaurants: "Know before you go that there is only one way to eat at Melisse, which is with a nine-course dinner tasting menu."

Best for Santa Monica's Best Restaurants Because: One of the few two-starred Michelin restaurants in L.A. (as of 2021), this Santa Monica star is the place in L.A. for haute French cuisine.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: One of the few two-starred Michelin restaurants in L.A., this Santa Monica star is the place in L.A. for haute French cuisine.