Lemon Moon is the casual dining collaboration between Josiah Citrin (of Melisse) and Raphael Lunetta (of JiRaffe). Get it, Lemon (Citrin) Moon (Lunetta)?

However the two came together to collaborate, it’s a successful marriage. Lemon Moon is only open for breakfast and lunch, catering mainly to the business crowd working in the same building as Lemon Moon and the surrounding offices.

The menu changes daily, depending on what is in season. The set up is simple, Lemon Moon largely offers a number of showcase salads. You can see them in the display case while you are waiting to place your order. You can choose one or more salads for your lunch and then add a cup of soup for a satisfying meal.

The ratatouille is fantastic and I had an albondigas soup that had just the right amount of spice. You can see some of the other choices on their online menu.

In addition to the salads, there are also a few items from the grill and a number of sandwiches.

Lemon Moon is a little bit on the higher end price wise for a casual lunch. The space is nice though, not what I expected from the first floor of an office building. There is a decent sized courtyard and also some large communal tables to enjoy your meal at.

Lemon Moon isn’t an everyday kind of lunch spot, but is a nice treat once in a while. It’s easy to drop $15 or more for lunch once you add a drink and tax. There are some nice touches, like a home made cookie and friendly service. Portions are also larger than they seem and I had some leftovers. This is a good place to go with a few people and share some orders.

Parking is free in the underground parking lot with validation.

Lemon Moon
12200 West Olympic Blvd # 110
Santa Monica
(310) 442-9191‎