MÉLISSE & CITRIN FAQS
For private dining and party inquiries, please reach out to Lynda Atri.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mélisse and Citrin Located?
1104 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA, 90401
Mélisse and Citrin are located in the SAME gray building on the southeast corner of Wilshire Blvd and 11th St.
To enter Citrin, enter our outdoor garden through the clear canopy door off of 11th st.
To enter Mélisse, find the down-step to the door on Wilshire Blvd.
You must have a reservation.
Ring the doorbell at your reservation time.
Are Melisse and Citrin the same restaurant?
While we did merge the two restaurants together on our outdoor garden during the pandemic, they are two distinct restaurants with two separate entrances.
Citrin restaurant offers a seasonal a la carte menu or prix fixe menu option and is available for dine-in in our outdoor garden. We also have a large bar with dining available for walk-ins only.
The restaurant at Mélisse offers a Chef’s tasting experience, complete with its own kitchen and team.
How do I make reservations at Mélisse?
When do reservations become available?
Reservations for Mélisse are available through OpenTable. (click here)
They are released one month at a time, within the first week of the preceding month (example, April 2022 released the first week of March 2022)
There are 14 seats in the Mélisse room, with 5 tables.
We are currently offering one seating time on Wednesday. There are two seating times Thursday-Saturday.
Parties are restricted to 2 and 4 guests, however we do occasionally make exceptions.
All tickets are pre-purchased and non-refundable. Just as with attending a sporting event, concert or the theater, all sales are final. We cannot cancel your reservation or reschedule it for another night. If you cannot come, we recommend that you transfer your reservation to someone else.
If you have any questions prior to your reservation, please reach out to our general manager, Fabian Gortares.
How do I make reservations at Citrin?
Reservations for Citrin are available on OpenTable (click here). Walk-ins are also welcome.
We accept parties up to 6 online. For larger parties, a private event is required. To inquire about a private event, please email info@citrinandmelisse.com
When is Glass Off?
Glass Off, our version of happy hour, is available at the Citrin bar Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30pm to 7pm. Available for walk-ins only, first come first serve.
What is your corkage fee?
Citrin: $50 for the 1st bottle, $50 for the 2nd bottle, $75 for the 3rd bottle and each after. If you buy a bottle and bring your own, we will waive the corkage fee for that bottle.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes, we accept walk-ins at Citrin.
What is parking like?
We have valet available at Citrin for $15. Cash and credit-cards accepted. There is also metered street parking available in the surrounding area.
What if I’d like to order digital gift cards instead of physical?
You can order digital gift cards here.
Are you hiring?
Yes! We are hiring front of house and back of house positions. To join our kitchen team, please email Ken Takayama here. To join our front of house team, please email our Director of Operations, Chris Schaefer, here.