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Citrin, Santa Monica, CA
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Citrin

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$30 and under
Contemporary American
1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 Star2024
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2023

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

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Experiences

  • Dine LA

    Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
    Join us for Dine LA June 25th - August 8th for our special tasting menu! $99 Highlights from the menu: * Citrus Cured Hamachi Crudo * Cassoulet de Lotte * Seed Crusted Liberty Farms Duck View Full Menu Here: https://www.citrinandmelisse.com/dine-la

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What 246 people are saying

Citrin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  • Los Angeles

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Citrin offers a refined dining experience led by Chef Josiah Citrin, known for "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Guests enjoy creative dishes, unique cocktails, and a sophisticated ambiance. The tasting menu is a highlight, though some mention portion size concerns. The restaurant's dedication to detail and quality makes it "worth the hype."
246 Reviews

  1. John

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Tasting menu, with wine pairing experience! Entire Team was helpful and attentive! 5 Stars!

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  2. Allison

    Austin7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was quite good, though maybe not standout amazing; I thought it might have just been an off night. We went for the tasting menu for two without any alcohol, and it ended up costing $500. Honestly, I didn't quite feel the value matched the quality. The service was a bit slow, but I get the sense they might have been a little under-staffed that evening.

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  3. Courtney

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the tasting menu and it was an awesome experience! Food was delicious. But I did leave a little hungry still

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  4. Victoria VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Glad we went. Welcome to La Casa Demi

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  5. Jeffrey

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I were incredibly disappointed by our first experience at Citrin. We spent almost three hours at the restaurant having ordered two cocktails each and five items from the à la carte menu. The first two dishes were received within two hours into our time there (with an unusually long delay between each) and the rest came out back-to-back within ten minutes only after requesting to cancel the last two dishes given the excessive delay (something we never imagined we would have to do). The food was good, but we expected at least that much. Overall, I do not believe this experience is what one would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant and the value was just not there that night. We have sent a more detailed private note to Citrin and hope that they take it seriously so that they can reflect upon what went wrong that night and make it right moving forward.

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  6. Brandon VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very good. best dining experience i’ve ever had.

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  7. Gregory

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    About as perfect an experience as I could’ve expected. We sat at the bar and ordered one of everything on the bar menu which turned into a fantastic little tasting menu. Will 100% be back for more. Food, service and ambiance were everything they should be. Chef Citrin is worth the hype. Undoubtedly the best restaurant on the west side of LA.

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  8. David VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, my wife and I always enjoy our dinner experiences here. Citrin along with Melisse of course are on our list of best and favorite restaurants in LA and has been for many years now.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional dining experience. The chef is one of the best in Los Angeles

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was too notch at this restaurant from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out. At one point I spilled something on my pants and I was hoping nobody noticed but as I walked to the bathroom to clean it up the manager handed me a Tide stain remover. They really do pay attention to detail here. The food was also beyond delicious, flavors are unique and rich in flavor. There's a 4 course option, which is actually 6 course if you consider the pre and post courses. There's also an option to order a La carte, which I will try next time. The 4 course meal is $165 per person, with extra charges for specific items. Truffle and caviar there is of highest quality and well worth the extra charge to indulge. Definitely an earned Michelin star at this restaurant.

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Citrin is rated 4.8 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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
  • 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

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