Mélisse Restaurant   1104 Wilshire Blvd.     Santa Monica, CA  90401     Phone: 310/395-0881   Fax: 310/395-3810

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Tasting Menu
~$105~

Excluding Noted Items with Supplements. All Items Are Available A La Carte.
The Tasting and Carte Blanche Menus are for the entire table, please.
Wine pairings are available for the Tasting and Carte Blanche Menus

 

First Course

A La Carte

Sweet Onion-Parmesan Soup, Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Meyer Lemon

$21

Mandarin Tomato Soup, Brunoise of Summer Vegetables, Tomato Sorbet

$21


Egg Caviar, Poached Egg, Lemon-Chive Crème Frâiche,
American Osetra Caviar
$20 Supplement

$45


Heirloom Tomato Salad, Olives, Basil, Zebra Tomato Gazpacho, Roncal Pannini

$23


Japanese Sea Bream "Sashimi Style," Compressed Melon, Belgian Endive, Lime and Ginger

$25


Seasonal Vegetable Salad, Burrata Cheese Pomegranate Vinaigrette, 
Roasted Mushroom Emulsion

$19

 

Maine Lobster Salad, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fennel, Lobster Vinaigrette

$29


Jamon Iberico "Pate Negra," Heirloom Tomatoes, Herb Salad, Toasted Country Bread

$35

 

Sweet White Corn Ravioli, Summer Truffle Sauce

$23

 

 

Second Course


Line Caught Wild King Salmon, Summer Bean Ragout, Rich Tomato Broth

$45

Monterey Bay Abalone, Leeks, Arbequina Olive Oil Jus
$25

John Dory "St. Pierre," Purple Artichokes, Scallion Mousseline, Shellfish Sauce

 

$45


 Imported Dover Sole "Goujonnettes," Chanterelle Mushrooms, Almonds, White Corn Brown Butter Jus

$

 

Entrée


Slow Cooked Rabbit, Boudin Blanc, Harrisa Spiced Carrots, Zucchini Flower Pesto
$45


Liberty Farms Duck Breast, Glazed Radish, Wilted Spinach, Cherry Sauce

$43

Prime Rib Eye and Short Rib Stuffed Tomato, Fourme D'Ambert, Potato Boulangere, Whole Grain Mustard Chutney
$48

Lamb Loin, Leg and Shoulder, Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Crushed Purple Potatoes, Lamb Jus
$47


Vegetarian Tasting Menu

~ $85 ~

Mandarin Tomato Soup

Brunoise of Summer Vegeatbles, Tomato Soup    $21

 

 

Carnaroli Risotto

Chanterelle Mushrooms, Macerated Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, Basil    $23


 

Buratta Cheese, Tomato and Mushroom Tarte

Herb Emulsion, Summer Ragout    $35


 

Selection of Fine Cheeses

 

 

Charentais Melon Parfait, Lemongrass Sorbet, Tapioca and Mint

 

 

 

 

CHEF'S CARTE BLANCHE MENU     $175

 

 

 

 

Mélisse Classics

 

Appetizers

 

Mixed Organic Green Salad

Shaved Market Vegetables, Shaved Parmesan

and a Summer Truffle Vinaigrette     $17

 

Caviar, Traditional Condiments, Potato Blinis

 Golden Imperial Osetra Caviar, Iran 28 grams  $165

Royal Transmontanus Osetra Caviar  30 grams  $105

 

Seasonal Vegetable Salad

Buratta Cheese, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Roasted Mushroom Emulsion     $19

 

Egg Caviar

Poached Egg, Lemon-Chive Creme Fraiche,

American Osetra Caviar     $45

 

Maine Lobster "Thermidor"

Bastille Day 2002     $29

 

 

Entree

 

Almond Crusted Imported Dover Sole,

Chanterelle Mushrooms, Scallions, White Corn Brown Butter Jus  $55

 

Roasted Jidori Chicken

Chanterelle Mushrooms, Broccoli Rabe, Cippolini Onions, Rich Broth  $39

 

Dry Aged "Cote de Boeuf Roti" For Two

Potato-Leek Torte, Wild Mushrooms, Haricot Verts,

Herb Jus     $48pp

 

Rostisserie Chicken,

Stuffed with Winter Truffles-For Two, Asparagus, Morel Mushrooms, Potato Mousseline, Sauce Albufera  $44pp

 

Potato Parmentier, Braised Short Ribs,

 and Potato Puree    Side Dish    $14

 

 

 



Fromage

Selection of Fine Cheeses
$17 Supplement
$21

 

Desserts


Sticky Toffee Pudding, Mocha Malt Ice Cream, Red Berry-Hibiscus Consomme
$16

Wild Red Berries "Gratin," Mousse De Lait, Melisse Infused  Red Berry Sorbet
$16

Charentais Melon Parfait, Lemongrass Sorbet, Tapioca, Mint
$16

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
$16

Special Events:

The Olivia Room Accommodates Parties Up To 50 People.

The Intimacy Offered By The Burgundy Room Is Perfect For Smaller Events, Accommodating Parties Of Up To 16.

Reservations Are Required For All Private Events.

Inquiries Regarding Private Dining At Mélisse As Well As Off Premise Catering
Should Be Directed To Our Special Events Department
Please Contact Lynda Atri at 310.395.0881 x110.

Chef/Owner
Josiah Citrin

Chef de Cuisine
Ken Takayama




 
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