Citrin Restaurant - Santa Monica (CA)

5 /5 Boris Kazarez: We really enjoyed the tasting menu. The food, atmosphere, and service were all wonderful — truly one of the best Michelin-level dining experiences we’ve had.

4 /5 Jessi Kopp: Citrin is a Michelin restaurant that serves elevated american style fare. I found it to be on the low end of a Michelin experience. The dining area is very average and service was just okay compared to other Michelin level places in other parts of the country / globe. The menu was nice and the food was well prepared but plating wasnt particularly innovative. This is review should be taken in context - this is a 4 out of 5 star Michelin experience, but obviously the food is heaps better than a typical restaurant.

3 /5 Audrey An: By far the worst Michelin 1 star dining experience. No dress code. Next door was wearing red converse. Wine didn’t come before the appetizer. Waiter interrupted me to ask me to taste wine while I was in the middle of enjoying the appetizer. When i cheered with my bf to drink, once again interrupted by “excuse me” to take away our plates. Waiter insisted to try each other’s first course without giving extra plates or bowls for soup and pasta. Soup tastes like watered down can food. Waiter who still served the bread after we refused bread service even though its included in the fixed menu didn’t understand when i said “i’m good on the bread.” bc he appears to speak espanol only. Gave us a poker card for our to go order of the desserts bc they cant keep track? Waiters were lost to deliver dishes to which table. Mastro’s service is way better. Javier’s clientele, restaurant size and organization are way better. Citrin doesn’t deserve a Michelin star especially on Christmas eve. We’ve been to Melisse. This is very disappointed.

5 /5 Scott Patton: This is a great spot for a special meal. To start, the food is incredibly well done, with complex flavors, high-quality ingredients, and everything is very well executed. The halibut, and desserts were definitely the highlights of the meal. The service is incredibly friendly and attentive as one expects from a Michelin restaurant. The atmosphere is refined and elegant but casual. If you are used to more formal NYC fine dining, it might be too casual. But for those who go to fine dining here on the West Coast, its on par with most places out here. All in all, I highly recommend going here. The food is great, the service better, and all around a great dining experience.

5 /5 Macaulay Bruton: Wonderful experience at Citrin for Dine LA! Terrific food and Nathan our waiter and support staff were affable an on point. We came early and sat in the outside patio, which was lovely. All the dishes were interestingly complex and beautifully presented. We did the wine paring as well, which was worth the up charge and added to the experience. It’s so nice to go to a Resturant where the staff is well trained and knows the menu.