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Citrin, Santa Monica, CA
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Citrin

$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • 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

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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

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–21:00
  • 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.

What 233 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Contemporary American

  • Westside

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Citrin offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious culinary triumphs." Guests rave about the "impeccable" tasting menus and "phenomenal" wine pairings. While some criticize portion sizes and prices, the "elegant ambiance" and "attentive staff" create memorable meals, making Citrin a "Michelin quality" destination worth visiting.

233 Reviews
  1. Micaela VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was spectacular. Served hot, super creative and delicious. The cocktails are really creative, too!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Citrin was a wonderful experience! Amazing food, tasty cocktails, and attentive service. I would recommend changing the $$ indicator to $$$ or $$$$ but worth every penny!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Kevin

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exquisite. Even though our seating was a little delayed, staff went above and beyond to take care of us. Service during dinner was outstanding as well.

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  4. RobertaN VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food and excellent service. Overall a great evening.

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  5. Tina

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Certainly the best overall meal experience we’ve had as a family. We loved it and plan to return.

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  6. Nick VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Sat at the bar. Awful service. Delayed, missed orders, inattentive. Not what you would expect at a fine dining establishment.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Cris VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great night of delicious food and impeccable service! Special place that’s great any night of the week and not just special occasions.

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  8. Brandon

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the food was good waiters were a bit rude however. They did seem very tired however I still expect a professional to be able to work through that and put their best face forward.

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  9. lev VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  10. varda VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

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Citrin is rated 4.6 stars by 233 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
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1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–21:00
  • 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.
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