Had read little reviews about Citrus opening and Michel Richard's return to L.A. but hadn't found time to check it out until recently. Such a great time! The staff was very welcoming and there doesn't seem to be a bad table in the house. It was mid-week so thankfully there wasn't a line out the door and even though we were a couple minutes late for our reservation we were able to be seated immediately. The waitstaff and managers were wonderfully attentive, but not overbearing in the least. The specialty cocktails were delicious and the biggest problem we had was deciding what to eat because everything looked so good! The warm onion tart with smoked salmon was a great way to start while we decided on the rest of our meal. I ordered the crab appetizer because it sounded unlike anything I'd had before and although not a fan of roasted red peppers, I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors and texture. The short ribs were so flavorful and tender, I couldn't believe they had been cooked for 72 hours! We were given a suggestion on a wine to pair with our meal and although a little skeptical because it wasn't something we would normally order, we went with it and were definitely rewarded! The pairing was wonderful and complemented both of our meals. Even though we were so full, we couldn't go without at least trying a dessert! The kit kat bar was great and thankfully not too heavy! We really had a wonderful experience and are looking forward to the next chance we have to go back!
Pros: Food and service
Cons: Once people find out how great it is, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to get a reservation, even early in the week!!
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