How much does the Mélisse menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu | $399 | $515 | $798 | $1,029 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: opentable.com (dinner). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Mélisse before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Mélisse?
Mélisse has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another two-star restaurant, listed below.
- Kato $325The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Los Angeles, Asian
Mélisse: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Mélisse have?
Two. Mélisse holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 40 two-star restaurants in the US.
Who is the chef at Mélisse?
The head chef is Josiah Citrin.
Where does Mélisse rank on critics’ lists?
Mélisse is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 130 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026
- 87.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- French
- Where
- Santa Monica · Los Angeles · United States
- Open
- Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat openSun closedFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401Open in Google Maps
Is Mélisse expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its $399 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 4 two-star dinner menus in Los Angeles with a published price. The middle price is $425, so it costs $26 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KatoArts District | Asian | $325 | – | $145 |
| MélisseSanta Monica | French | $399 | – | – |
| VespertineCulver City | Modern American | $425 | – | – |
| HayatoArts District | Japanese | $450 | – | – |
Other restaurants you may like
- French, two starsFlorilège Tokyo, Japan · dinner ¥24,000 (about $152)
- French, two starsLa Cime Osaka, Japan · dinner ¥35,200 (about $224)
- French, two starsTantris Munich, Germany · dinner €345 (about $386)
- Also two starsQuintonil Mexico City, Mexico · dinner MX$6,090 (about $328)
- Also two starsAtomix New York, United States · dinner $375
Starred restaurants near Mélisse
The 4 nearest, all within 3.0 mi.
- Citrin American · 0.0 mi (20 m) away · dinner $165
- Seline American · 2.0 mi (3.2 km) away · dinner $325
- Mori Nozomi Japanese · 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away · dinner $280
- KOJIMA Japanese · 3.0 mi (4.9 km) away · dinner $240
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Sources Restaurant: citrinandmelisse.com. Stars: Mélisse in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: opentable.com (dinner), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).