Melisse Restaurant

Best chef in LA area. Creative. Also beautiful. Reasonable corkage fee if you collect wine. GO.

Melisse is a LA culinary gem located in Santa Monica, California and offers many delicious things on their tasting menu. We had a unforgettable experience here and enjoyed every dish they brought out. Places like this really make you appreciate the suttleness of flavor and the delicateness of food presented as art. It's not your every Wednesday type of place, but for a celebration...this is your place!

The food was great and so was the wine pairing and service. Loved the little touches like a small stool for purses next to the table. The attention to detail and even having a coat check and a ticket to pick up any take out on the way out. Very very classy. But $800 for a 2 person meal... Ouch! That's really the only reason for 4 and not 5 stars.

This was a birthday dinner and it was awesome! The food was delicious, everyone was very friendly, Professional, and our waiter's timing was perfection. In today's food world. Really do I experience something that professional waitress and waiter's performed in the 80's. Timing!

Spectacular experience on every level. Cocktails sublime. Ambiance perfect. The staff attends to every small detail including ironing the table cloths so they are perfectly pressed. The staff indulges and spoils the guests beyond description. Each course is presented with sincerity and knowledge by the Sous Chefs. And the food is plated and prepared like an episode from Chef's table. Perfection from start to finish!