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Top 10 Holiday Dining Restaurants
in the U.S.

Mélisse has distinguished itself as the sole top-end French gastronomic experience in Los Angeles. For Thanksgiving dinner, chef Josiah Citrin has created a special menu including his mother’s favorite side dishes, such as creamed spinach, Yukon potato purée, Szechwan green beans, braised Brussels sprouts and fresh cranberry sauce.

Melisse French
18/20
Dining Room at Melisse, Santa Monica, CA 1104 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-0881 | Menu | Photo | Video
The epitome of Los Angeles fine dining, Mélisse fluently bridges French sophistication with style. More...

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and New Year's Eve Dining.



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Los Angeles Area Top 10 Restaurant Lists
Discover the best restaurants in LA

Discover the top restaurants in Los Angeles for various cuisines and categories like sushi, steakhouses, pizza, happy hours, romantic dining and even gourmet food trucks.

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RESTAURANT AWARDS 2013
RESTAURANT AWARDS 2013

Check out the 2013 edition of GAYOT's Annual Restaurant Issue, which features the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., Rising Chefs and more.

DINING ON A BUDGET

Check out GAYOT's lists for the best cheap eats in your areaSplurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in your area.