Chez Jay

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Posted on November 19, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Chez Jay Restaurant Review

Salty yarns have been spun for ages at this dark seaside haunt. The décor is mostly maritime dive, with red-and-white-checked table coverings and sawdust on the floor. There's a feeling of camaraderie among the many hard-drinking regulars, but newcomers are welcomed into the fold with a basket of peanuts and a friendly greeting. The barstools are usually full, so settle into a vinyl booth and...

Posted on November 08, 2011. Brought to you by gayot.

This 45-year-old bar and steak 'n' seafood joint right next to the Third Street Promenade is an institution. The place hasn't changed much since Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen used to drop in; the decor, with its red-and-white overhead awnings, red vinyl booths, and a wooden ship's wheel, is still maritime-funky; peanut shells still crunch underfoot as you walk across the floor. The vibe is...

Posted on March 04, 2011. Brought to you by concierge.

Average Rating

80

We had a really enjoyable time at this establishment after a day biking around Santa Monica. However, I was really disappointed to see the lack of enforcement of social distancing on their patio....

Posted by Katie D. on July 24, 2020. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

My buddy was in from Maryland and he suggested coming here since he's a big fan of Goliath and he read that they have good steaks. While I'm ashamed of myself for having never been here before,...

Posted by Rick R. on July 16, 2020. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

80

I really don't know why the rating for Chez Jay is 3.5 stars. My husband and I came here on a Wednesday evening right after they opened after the covid lockdown, and were so happy with the...

Posted by Stephanie G. on June 20, 2020. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Rude terrible service

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20

Sat at the bar to drink and dine... virtually ignored for the longest time.
Walked out in disgust. Pretty filthy looking too.

Posted on June 04, 2020. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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80

Chez Jay Hold on I'm coming!!! Billy McBride sent me.... I hear u offer a good pour and a nice steak dinner! Frankie .... see ya soon.

Posted by Kurt L. on June 03, 2020. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Chez Jay (Established 1959) and The Backyard at Chez Jay (Opened August 2019) has been serving locals, celebrities and visitors since 1959.

Posted on August 11, 2020. Brought to you by binglocal.

Jay is an American steakhouse in Santa Monica, California. Known for its history of hosting many celebrity guests and socially prominent figures since it launched in 1959, this restaurant was declared a local landmark in 2012. It has the feeling of a small-town, local establishment despite its big city location and bustling surroundings. Sitting nearby the beach, this is a great spot to stop in...

Posted on September 28, 2019. Brought to you by opentable.

Chez Jay Restaurant is located at 1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA. This business specializes in Family Style Restaurants and has 12 review(s) with a star rating of 3.1. Chez Jay Restaurant is open Mon, 5:05pm-9:05pm; Tue, 11:59am-2pm; Wed, 11:59am-2pm; Thu, 11:59am-2pm; Fri, 11:59am-2pm; Sat, 5:05pm-9:05pm; Sun, 5:05pm-9:05pm and accepts American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard and Visa.

Posted on April 08, 2019. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

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Posted on September 26, 2017. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Chez Jay on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, California has been serving locals, celebrities and visitors for over 44 years. Known as a celebrity "dive" or hangout throughout its history, Chez Jay is one of the premiere steak and seafood neighborhood restaurants in all of Los Angeles, offering a unique and friendly atmosphere, as well as those famous faces that have and still do frequent the ......

Posted on May 16, 2015. Brought to you by gogobot.