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Citrin, Santa Monica, CA
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Citrin

$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 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

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2024

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    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.

Dining areas

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
  • Area
    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

    USD 195.00 per person

    24 Dec 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

    USD 195.00 - USD 325.00 per person

    31 Dec 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

Menu

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What 194 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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

194 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. kevin

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Jamie

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Cheryl

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Michael

    Mexico City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Michael

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  7. Lorenzo

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What is so great about the food is that it is orepared meticulously with lush combos of taste. Duck ragout is always great and had the pumpkin soup which was off the charts. The beef is exceptional and cooked to perfection. And you better not leave before you have the souffles - perfectly cooked, just the right amount of sweet and the texture is not too liquid.

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  8. Paris

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal!!! Would absolutely return. Would recommend the tasting menu for first timers

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  9. Martin

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a transformation since I was there years ago. The food is elegant, vibrant, full of life and so tasty. The staff are deeply proud (which I love) and so they should be. Impeccable

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  10. Ben

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and experience were all excellent. I have always enjoyed my visits here. Thank you.

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FAQs

Citrin is rated 4.6 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Citrin

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
  • Area
    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
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