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Citrin

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Innovative

Citrin is a modern Californian cuisine restaurant by Chef Josiah Citrin. The attention to detail and pursuit of excellence that defined Josiah’s landmark Mélisse restaurant for 20 years thrives in this new space. Citrin is a fun, welcoming, and approachable experience. A large bar and a la Carte menu brings a fresh take on our love of hospitality and passion to deliver exciting and delicious food.

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Executive chef: Josiah Citrin

MICHELIN 1 Star
2024
MICHELIN 1 Star
2023

From the OpenTable editors: Located in the same Santa Monica building as his fine-dining restaurant Mélisse, one-MICHELIN-Starred Citrin is the namesake project from chef Josiah Citrin. Taste some of his now-signature dishes, like lobster Bolognese and “dirty” roast chicken, in a lively, contemporary environment with a bustling bar. Check out the popular Glass-Off happy hour to try a variety of dishes and pours of wine at more approachable prices.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 395-0881
Website
http://www.citrinandmelisse.com/citrin
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For all inquiries, email events@citrinandmelisse.com

Location
1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
11th Street
Parking details
Citrin is located on the south-east corner of 11th and Wilshire in Santa Monica. Our valet parking is located on 11th street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Eve
$195.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Join us Tuesday, December 24th for a special tasting menu celebrating Christmas Eve. CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER 2024 $195 (exclusive of sales tax) Menu is subject to change based on availability. Modifications and substitutions are politely declined. You can view our full 6-Course Christmas Eve Menu here: https://www.citrinandmelisse.com/christmas-eve-24 Highlights from our menu include: • Egg Caviar, Soft Poached Egg, Lemon Crème Fraiche, Kaluga Caviar • Citrus Cured Hamachi Crudo, Persimmon, Ninja Radish, Tangerine Leche de Tigre • SRF Beef Ribeye, Young Broccoli, New Potato, Black Garlic Aigre-Doux • Frozen Raspberry Parfait, Earl Grey, Sheep's Milk Yogurt
New Year's Eve
$195.00 - $325.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us Tuesday, December 31st for a special tasting menu celebrating New Year's Eve. NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER 2024 First Seating | 5:30pm to 6:30pm | $195 Second Seating | 9:00pm to 9:30pm | $325 (exclusive of sales tax) Please note, some menu items may change due to availability. Modifications and substitutions are politely declined. You can view our full First and Second Seating New Year's Eve Menus here: https://www.citrinandmelisse.com/nye-24
Dine LA
Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 7, 2025
Join us for Dine LA January 24 - February 7th for our special tasting menu! $99 Menu to come.

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Citrin offers a culinary journey that consistently impresses with its "exceptional service" and "delicious food." The Michelin-starred restaurant is celebrated for its inventive dishes and refined atmosphere. Highlights include the expertly crafted tasting menu, the sublime "egg caviar," and attentive staff who enhance the dining experience, making it a Santa Monica treasure.

198 Reviews

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Art
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great ambiance, staff, food and wine. perfect evening
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Tom
VIP
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting for my wife and I and it was a treat! We started at the bar for a drink and ended up sitting there for our dinner. Food was amazing, service impeccable and a great atmosphere. One of the Managers even brought us a sample of the Duck Brioche with a very special reduction made from pressed Duck. Wow!!! Certainly lived up to the Michelin Star rating! Highly recommended!!
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Julie
VIP
Los Angeles
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our evening at Citrin and were delighted by our table, our servers, our sommelier's suggestions. The whole chicken is still our favorite! And love that we had a few bites to savor at home the next day. Making great memories is what Citrin is all about. Don't wait. Thank you.
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sandy
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a couples date night, celebrating an anniversary. it was a great Friday choice. Service was on point and the explanation of each creation was appreciated
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Michael
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a proper gem here in Santa Monica. Definitely deserves it's Michelin star. I couldn't be more pleased with every aspect of the evening. The staff were just exceptional, every plate was wonderful, the ambiance and decor music choice cleanliness just perfect across the board top notch. And polite civilized upscale clientele. I tried just about everything on the happy hour menu and had souffle for dessert. Very much looking forward to returning and continuing to explore the menu
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kevin
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Radicchio salad - 2/10 Pumpkin truffle soup - 8/10 Chicken - 6/10 (not warm) Lobster bolognese - 5/10 (not warm) Cocktails 8/10 Bread 9/10
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Jamie
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Citrin met all expectations for a 1 star restaurant. Excellent food. Interesting menu. Cool ambience. The server was sat 4 tables all at once which slowed down our attention quite a bit. We waited 15 min for drinks as an example. The server was also not very friendly.. a bit snooty.
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Cheryl
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this experience was exceptional! Perfect wine pairing, fabulous (perfect sized) dishes and an awesome vibe! Will be back for sure!
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Michael
Mexico City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful execution on all aspects: ingredients, preparation and plating. Likewise for the cocktails we tried. Attentive staff always ready with information or a suggestion, but not 'oversharing'.
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Michael
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food is mediocre. Pasta portions are extremely small 2-3 bites maximum. Overpriced and underwhelming restaurant Definitely not a Michelin star experience LA has many restaurants that have better tasting food.
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FAQs

Citrin is rated 4.6 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Cross street
11th Street
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Citrin is located on the south-east corner of 11th and Wilshire in Santa Monica. Our valet parking is located on 11th street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.citrinandmelisse.com/citrin
Phone number
(310) 395-0881
Private party facilities
For all inquiries, email events@citrinandmelisse.com

Citrin

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MICHELIN 1 Star

MICHELIN 1 Star

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New Year's Eve

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What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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