Citrin · Restaurant · Los Angeles
Josiah Citrin's modern Californian restaurant at Wilshire and 11th in Santa Monica, with one MICHELIN star.
Citrin is Josiah Citrin's modern Californian restaurant at Wilshire Boulevard and 11th Street in Santa Monica, with one MICHELIN star in the 2026 California selection. Citrin, a two-star MICHELIN chef with more than forty years in Los Angeles dining, launched JiRaffe with Raphael Lunetta in 1996 and sold his interest in 1999.
Citrin and its sister restaurant Melisse share one gray building on the southeast corner of Wilshire and 11th, with separate entrances; Citrin's is the red door off 11th Street, under the awning. Inside is a large bar serving the full menu to walk-ins, with further seating out in a garden. Valet at Citrin is $16.
The kitchen runs an a la carte menu alongside a prix fixe. The Truffle Egg comes with truffle sauce, shaved white truffle and toasted brioche at $150, and Egg Caviar sets Kaluga caviar on a soft poached egg with cauliflower mousseline and lemon chive creme fraiche at $55. Santa Barbara spot prawns arrive with Row Seven sweet garleek and Sweet Prince tomato butter at $56, yellowtail hamachi with radish, lemon cucumber and passionfruit-ponzu at $35, and the Salade Melisse of shaved vegetables, parmesan and truffle vinaigrette at $29.
Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday, 6 pm to 9 pm Tuesday through Thursday and from 5:30 pm Friday and Saturday; the bar window opens at 5:30 pm every night the restaurant is open. Private dining and large parties are handled through the restaurant's separate inquiry channel.
Address: 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Los Angeles
Citrin takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Los Angeles; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday: 18:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 18:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 18:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 17:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 17:30 - 21:00
Frequently asked about Citrin
How do I get a reservation at Citrin in Los Angeles?
Tables at Citrin are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Los Angeles plan, our Los Angeles partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Citrin?
Citrin is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Citrin?
Citrin keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Citrin located?
Citrin is in Los Angeles, at 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401. MyRSVP can build it into a full Los Angeles itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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