Chez Jay

Legendary Chez Jay, est. 1959, is a Santa Monica Historical Landmark . Known for its steaks , seafood , generous drinks and comfortable atmosphere . One of the best celebrity hideaway taverns in all LA.

had Top Sirloin and Shrimp Combo. absolutely awesome. the italian salad was bit too sauced not Mediterranean kind but great place for stakes. chez knows to grill properly.

If it is on the menu for the day: try the mussels first and then follow up with the Sinatra steak . Finish with the sticky toffee cake and you'll have had a brilliant dinner ! Great place :)

Steamed clams were SO good, and so was the steak my husband had later. This is a wonderful old-school bar where the drinks come with no BS and peanut shells go on the floor.

Great steaks , chill vibe and interesting history. I’ll be coming back for sure!! ????????

Love this old school dive bar . Great for a casual drink after dinner . If you get there late enough, they'll let you sit in a booth without ordering food.

Holy crap this is where the Pentagon Papers were handed over to the press. Such a great amount of history permeates every corner of this California classic .

Opened 1959. Steakhouse inspired food served at a small restaurant once frequented by the Rat Pack.

Chill vibe, especially on back patio . You wouldn't expect this gem tucked away on this busy street.

Don't bother making a reso here bc no one had a clue about it when we walked in. Love the divey atmosphere with all the holiday lights. Fish was really tasty too.

My favorite old school bar and eatery . Made even more popular by the TV show Goliath with Billy Bob Thornton ❤️

Great place to go for a drink - the food’s good, too. If you’re eating, you can’t beat the bottle wine prices.

Classic SAnta MOnica joint. Cozy but, nice. Everything walkable before or after.

As close to a dive bar as you can get in this pretty 'hood - awesome staff and jukebox to play DJ .

I mean. Just the best. If I lived nearby, this would be my local.

Good Food!! Friendly & fast service ! Atmosphere is like an.Old Movie ..Dark,Clandestine, & Quiet !

Check out the new outdoor patio bar in back. But heads up, you can only get to it from the parking lot .

Great place to sip the hours away by the sea. Great vibe. Food is pretty good.

Sweet little dive surf bar . Get some local beers and order the mushroom buttons covered in garlic and butter. Your beer will wash it right down.

The first time I ever went here, the bartender put my first drink on the house. I guess that's not really a tip, but you should take it for what it's worth. Awesome place!

I was turned on to this little dive bar by the director from Soprano's. This is a great bar close to the beach . They give you peanuts and you can eat them with disregard for where the shells end up.

Have the Sand Dabs- a Southern California classic , in the classic restaurant with a long colorful history! Great Bombay Sapphire Martinis too!

Great Steaks and a lot of ambiance! Santa Monica old school and "must be"!

Just stopped for a drink bc we loved the show Goliath !

What is the pickup line that landed our protagonist on his back just outside the threshold of said establishment circa 1994?

Beware, Marilyn Monroe night walk in! Great old LA dive bar with lots of history.

Lovely place! Read up on the history - well worth getting to know!

The scalloped potatoes are made with bananas . Definitely come for the drinks and the vibe, and leave before the food.

The atmosphere and history of this old school dive make up for the average cuisine.

If you want to see Classic Santa Monica , this is the place. Cold Beer & great food.

Holy shit. If you don't know you won't go. This place is a must. Back in time.

Dive! Dive! Dive! This place is really cool, and it feels like it is imported from 1958.

Have the free peanuts and throw the shells on the floor

Dive of a bar with motley crew of people coming in and out

Great steaks , nice people and authentic looks.

Eat the free peanuts and throw the shells on the floor.

If you are an East Coaster and you miss the really old and really charming dives back East, this is your place

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Atmosphere, food, bar - brilliant place!

Great bar , great steak , great vibe.

Jay's Scramble for breakfast on the patio .

Breakfast on the patio ! A relaxing way to start the day.

What's good here? Everything.

Nice vibe, music , and delish food.

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If u love classics this is your place ...

Solid steaks . Classic bar .

Lamest bar

Best hollandaise sauce EVER!

Steak is awesome.