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Citizen Smith
Ratings and Reviews for Citizen Smith
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Jul 15 2011
Adolfo W. via Yelp
Ok place. For some reason I remember dancing here.read more
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May 25 2011
Jayme B. via Yelp
r.i.p.read more
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Feb 23 2011
K S. via Yelp
Thank goodness this place closed. It started out a few years ago as a cute place for drinks and delicious food. I came back on a whim maybe 3 months ago,....read more
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Jan 28 2009
jamiecostanzo via Citysearch
My mother and i went during the day to have a quick bite to eat. the service was excellent, and the food was even better. I had t...read more
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Jan 02 2009
via Citysearch
Great atmosphere! You could look at the walls all day and find new details every visit. Just a super cool venue and the food mat...read more
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Nov 08 2008
ECS76 via Citysearch
Well. Citizen Smith is very chilled, quite understated but is a great place for a date. Pre going out cocktails at the bar works t...read more
The Scene
Designed by Thomas Schoos (Koi, Wilshire), this sensuously glam space is one of the shining stars of the once-rundown Cahuenga Corridor. It casts a decadent spell through three stunning areas: A grand front dining room, sultry back lounge, and starry alley patio ideal for smokers. Tall mirrors, votive candles and flickering chandeliers cast eerie shadows over celebs and scenesters chilling at cowhide-clad alcoves, the luxe mahogany bar and packed tables.
The Food
Southern-tinged comfort food is deftly and generously turned out and attractively presented. The half-pound of tender, piquant Cajun barbecued shrimp is a surefire starter. Green peppercorns nicely offset a hunk of flavorful filet mignon, while Southern fried chicken is perfectly moist inside with a light, crispy buttermilk-cayenne batter outside. The true standout, however, is the braised short ribs, fall-apart tender, richly unctuous and bathed in a red wine reduction nestled in creamy polenta.