Chez Jay

"Location is great. Interior is dive bar great. The service and cocktails were superb. Food was all good, except the famous butter steak. The taste is delicious but it had a lot of gristle. More than half ended up back on the plate. My date got more meat off of his steak. Coulda' shouda' sent it back, but I didn't. Maybe ask, next time, how's the quality tonight or something. I still would go back. Maybe try the filet or seafood."

"Been coming here a longtime. Great vibe. Awesome patio when it’s nice outside and it’s a cool at night too for dinner or cocktails. The jalapeño burger is a top 10 lifetime rated burger for me."

"Chez Jay is such a gem! We had an incredible time here — not only was the food absolutely delicious, but the whole experience felt warm and personal. We sat in the extra room, which gave us a cozy spot to play cards, yet we could still feel all the fun and lively atmosphere from the main dining area. A special highlight was Chef Meme, who came by our table twice, once to welcome us and again to say goodbye — such a thoughtful touch. And our waiter did an awesome job too: attentive, friendly, and really made sure we had everything we needed without ever rushing us. Between the amazing food, great vibe, and outstanding service, Chez Jay truly stands out. Can’t wait to come back!"

"Chez Jay is a historical Santa Monica establishment. We stopped by to pick up some after dinner desserts. This place has the protypical dive bar atmosphere, I'll say that the bread pudding was out of this world. Maybe the best piece of bread pudding we have ever had!"