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Citrin

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

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

Valentine's Day Week
$175.00 per person
Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Celebrate Valentine's Day with us all week long on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday! We'll be offering a special prefix menu that evening. Valentine's Week Menu 2/11/25, 2/12/25, 2/13/25, 2/15/25, and 2/16/25 $175 To view the full menu, please visit our website at http://citrinandmelisse.com/valentines-day

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Contemporary American
Westside
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Citrin offers a culinary experience marked by "phenomenal food" and "impeccable service." With a Michelin star, it delights with dishes like lobster bolognese and exquisite soufflés. While the ambiance is "refined" and "welcoming," some diners note small portions and lengthy wait times. Ideal for special occasions, it's a "gem" in Santa Monica.

225 Reviews

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lev
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very poor experience nothing Michelin about it.Mediocre food.
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varda
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Giving this restaurant 1 star. When we had walked in they told us our table wasn’t ready and wouldn’t be for another 20 minutes and had put us in a corner table instead cramped near other couples. The food was very disappointing and took 20 minutes to come between each meal. We had to ask for bread since we were waiting for so long and they charged us for that too. We had some allergies and noted that to the server, but when we got our bill they had charged us for “health modification”. Absolutely ridiculous, I’ve never heard or seen such a thing. They milk you for money and rather charge you, did they want you to experience an allergy attack!?! I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
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Blake
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an amazing experience at Citrin. Oyster complement from the chef, the ambience was fantastic, the service was excellent, and the food was so so good. The egg caviar and lobster bolognese stood out to me the most! Cocktails were also spectacular, especially the Brown Sugar, and Ready for Love. Definitely recommend!!
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Liliana
Guatemala
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Isacc was amazing! We went during Dine LA which would not recommend if you enjoy their regular menu. Larger crowds but Isacc made sure we got the full experience.
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Janya
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was incredible! The food, details, service and pacing was well planned. By the end we were perfectly full and satisfied.
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Maria
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delightful. The service was outstanding. Kudos to the Citrin team.
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Julie
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We remembered how much we enjoyed #DineLA last year and decided we needed some cheering up Dinner at Citrin was the perfect antidote. A surprise recommendation of poached halibut for the second course exceeded our expectations and the 1/2 bottle of Ridge Cabernet 2022 was magnificent with our mains. Sigh. Wonderful. Thank you.
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jonothan
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, setting and service for special occasion
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Alex
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I are here as part of Dine LA. Honestly, the food was pretty good but the portions are very small. After the 4 course meal set as part of Dine LA, we were still hungry. Also, the time in between course 1 and course 2 was 45 minutes!! That just felt too long.
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Renee
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We went on Saturday night and it was raining outside and the hostess tried to sit us outside by ourselves. We asked to go inside and sat at the bar. Ar that point we weren’t sure this was a good idea. However the ‘happy hour’ menu had a lot of the dishes on the DineLA menu st half off plus we got to try the Mélisse burger that was only served at the bar. The burger was fantastic and worth the change in seating. Overall the food is great. Worth a visit.
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Citrin is rated 4.5 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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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What 225 people are saying

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