Melisse Restaurant

Chef Josiah and Chef/Partner Ken Takayama revive their Michelin two-star institution with an intimat

Photos from Melisse Restaurant's post 02/09/2024

Squab, Anago, Black Truffle 🌟

01/12/2024

Perfection in a bite: Aori Ika, Garden Rice, and Finger Lime

12/29/2023

Millbrook Farms Coffee Rubbed Venison ✨

11/16/2023

We had a last minute cancellation in Mélisse tonight. Reserve now for our 6:30pm seating this evening via or through the link in bio.

11/14/2023

Bring MelissexCitrin home this holiday! Celebrate Thanksgiving with our take-home packs, order through our website or with the link in our bio!

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Here’s to a spectacular 2023! ✨

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>> “The Los Angeles institution by chef Josiah Citrin has transformed itself from a 70-seat grand scene into a marvelous backstage dining room,” raves Brask Thomsen. It has a separate entrance and an open kitchen, where Scottish head chef Ian Scaramuzza cooks creative California cuisine tasting menus for only 14 guests at 5 tables, “up close and personal in a comfortable and unintimidating space. It’s no wonder when you’re having dinner listening to vinyl from the likes of the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Oasis and Queen. Yes, please.”

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Photos from Melisse Restaurant's post 11/22/2022

Thanksgiving Takeaway from ✨ Pre-Order today, pick up Wednesday, November 23rd.

11/08/2022

December reservations are now open | Link in bio to book your seating

Photos from Melisse Restaurant's post 10/28/2022

Our 7-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.

10/17/2022

Delicate Decadence

10/10/2022

In pursuit of excellence

09/16/2022

Mélisse | In pursuit of excellence

Make your reservation today

08/27/2022

Beef Tartare, Green Goddess, Charcoal, Caviar

08/18/2022

Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio | Chicharrón | Truffle Gribiche

08/08/2022

Sunflower Tart, Black Garlic Vinegar, Mint

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08/01/2022

Reservations for September are now available! Please visit the link in our bio to reserve. We look forward to seeing you.

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07/28/2022

We have 2 last minute reservations available this evening, 7/28 at 8:45pm. Please visit the link in our bio if you are interested in joining us.

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07/26/2022

“A Trip to the Market”

September reservations will be available a week from today.

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07/20/2022

There are last minute reservations available tomorrow, 7/21 at 5:45pm and 8:30pm. Visit or the link in our bio to reserve your seats.

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Labor Day Weekend’s Wine & Food Classic will feature three intimate break-out “Icons Dinners” on Saturday, September 3rd, spotlighting , , and alongside rare vintages of world-class wines.

Wolfgang Puck x Opus One
Josiah Citrin x Patrimony
Joachim Splichal x Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select

Visit for more details and to reserve your tickets!

Photos from Melisse Restaurant's post 07/14/2022

Today marks 23 years of . We are so thankful for the many years of support from our guests. Thank you to our team members at and for always pursuing excellence. To many more years of memories!

07/13/2022

POACHED HALIBUT | Dulse Butter, Celtuce, Seaweed

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07/01/2022

We are thrilled to welcome chef and two-star Michelin for a special collaboration dinner on August 6th.

The menu will feature seasonal ingredients spanning intricate hors d’oeuvres, seafood forward dishes, world-renowned meats, and classic wines.

Tickets are now available on .

07/01/2022

Reservations for August and our special dinner with are now live. Book on .

06/30/2022

August reservations will be available tomorrow, 7/1 at 9am PT on .

Reservations will also be available for our special collaboration with chef of two-starred Michelin that on 8/6.

We look forward to seeing you.

06/22/2022

Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio
Chicharrón, Truffle Gribiche

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06/15/2022

Strawberry Madeleines, served with our “Strawberries and Cream” dessert

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06/08/2022

Lamb Loin Crusted in Coffee
Asparagus Pistou, Morel, Sauce Vert

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Plating This Week’s Takeaway
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1104 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 5:30pm - 9pm

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