Melisse Restaurant

Melisse Restaurant Chef Josiah and Chef/Partner Ken Takayama revive their Michelin two-star institution with an intimat
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06/15/2026

Thoughtful ingredients, refined ex*****on, and a menu built with purpose make every bite part of the experience.

Reserve your table.

06/08/2026

For the evenings worth remembering, there’s Mélisse.

Reserve your table.

Mélisse is where the smallest details carry the evening - a polished pour, a perfect pause, a plate that feels composed...
06/01/2026

Mélisse is where the smallest details carry the evening - a polished pour, a perfect pause, a plate that feels composed with purpose.

It is fine dining with feeling.

05/21/2026

From the first touch of heat to the final detail on the plate, each step is deliberate, precise, and quietly refined. It’s a process guided by respect for the ingredient and a constant pursuit of balance.

Reserve your place at the table.✨

05/06/2026

From the delicate flake of John Dory to the sweetness of Stonington Maine scallops, Mélisse brings the ocean to the table with refined precision.

Every detail, intentionally crafted.

Each evening at Mélisse unfolds as a journey - guided by chefs, sommeliers, and the finest ingredients from California’s...
05/01/2026

Each evening at Mélisse unfolds as a journey - guided by chefs, sommeliers, and the finest ingredients from California’s farmers 🍽️

Global inspiration meets timeless technique, creating an experience that feels intimate, immersive, and constantly evolving.

This is the philosophy of Mélisse.
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04/23/2026

At Mélisse, each course is composed with intention, where wine and cuisine move in quiet harmony.

Pavillon Blanc Second Vin 2023 is presented alongside Stonington Maine scallop, layered with violet artichoke, fennel, and a delicate touch of smoked ham hock - an interplay of purity, depth, and precision.

Reserve your table and experience the composition.🍷

04/13/2026

Some places change the pace of your evening. Mélisse changes the way the evening feels✨

04/06/2026

New Zealand John Dory with Hakurei turnip, komatsuna, allium-amazake broth, and nira oil.

Delicate, precise, and deeply expressive, a dish that reflects the quiet focus and craft behind every plate at Mélisse.

03/27/2026

Ocean sweetness meets subtle depth ✨Stonington Maine Scallop, paired with violet artichoke, fennel, smoked ham hock, and a touch of hibiscus for a composition that feels vibrant yet composed.

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1104 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 5:30pm - 9pm

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