Chez Jay

4 (145)

$30 and under

American

1657 Ocean Ave, 0, Santa Monica, 90401-3211

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About this restaurant

Chez 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 for lunch or dinner with friends on the way to and from the ocean. Cuisine on Chez Jay's menu is mainly a collection of seafood and steak dishes meant to please. Meal service is provided throughout the day for all meals. Popular entrees include the bone-in chicken Chez Jay, scampi rice pilaf, eastern cut coulette steak, top sirloin & shrimp combo and the butter steak with fine herbs. There is a full-service bar in the dining room with an extensive wine and cocktail list.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am - 2:30pm Bar open until 2am.
Website
http://www.chezjays.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Tony Dearcos
Private party facilities
We offer a private room for twenty people well-seated at no minimum charge. Also, we offer the main restaurant/bar for private parties with the capacity of sixty people, with a minimum charge that varies depending on the day and time of the event.

Location
1657 Ocean Ave, 0, Santa Monica, 90401-3211
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
Colorado
Parking details
We offer valet parking at night. During the day it is self-parking, except for special occasions. Our private parking lot is adjacent to the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Italian Combo$8.00
3 eggs (any style) & 2 Italian Sausages
Three Eggs Any Style$7.00
with ham, sausage or bacon
2 x 2 x 2$7.00
Two eggs, two bacon, two pancakes or two French toast
Special Omelet of the Day$7.75
ask your waiter
Western Omelet$7.00
with ham, peppers, mushrooms & onions
Assorted Fresh Seafood Omelet$8.25
topped with hollandaise sauce
Spanish Omelet$7.50
Burger Patty & Eggs$7.75
Steak & Eggs$13.00
small 8oz New York Steak
Pancakes
- Short Stack$4.25
- Full Stack$5.00
- With Banana$5.00
French Toast$5.75
French Toast with Ham, Bacon or Sausage$6.25

Specialties

Huevos Rancheros$7.00
Eggs Benedict$8.25
On an English muffin with Canadian bacon & hollandaise sauce
The Cobb Omelet$8.25
Ham, chicken, tomato, mushroom, cheese & bacon bits
Jay's Scramble$7.50
Chopped spinach, onion, mushroom, ground beef & cheese
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast$6.25
Cinnamon bread dipped in brandy & topped With walnuts & whipped cream
Breakfast Burrito$6.25
Flour tortillas wrapped around scrambled eggs, bacon or Sausage & cheese with salsa on the side

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Chez Jay.

4.0

(145)

3.8Food
4.0Service
3.8Ambience

Noise • Moderate

145 Reviews

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Robt Gold
San Francisco84 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 25, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great lunch. Our burgers and fries were fantastic and the ambiance was fun. In addition, our server Mary was extremely attentive and very helpful as usual. Please send her our thanks.
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Mimi
Denver4 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 15, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Halibut even with sauce was bland. Scalloped potatoes were clearly from a box. Salad very basic. Wait staff very friendly and attentive. Loved the throw back music and vibe.
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dellapina Gold
Los Angeles69 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love it here. A true classic. Special thanks to Mike, who made an extra effort to seat our large party.
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Sanmongem
Philadelphia1 review
4.0
Dined on July 20, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great little restaurant and bar in the neighborhood. Fast service and excellent food.
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BobS Gold
Philadelphia11 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great bar and food. Kind of s throwback. Good music playing. Unpretentious. Not too big.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chez Jays is a gem! My father was a regular over 40 years ago, so whenever he comes into town to visit I make sure to take him for their infamous butter steak. The ambiance is perfect for conversation, and the drinks are generous. We have always had not only good service but superior. Can't say enough great things about this restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Completely cramped but so so cool. The food is good, the drinks are amazing, and the place is old school.
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ajw4456
London9 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 6, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Recommended to us by a friend and its a great spot but we didn't enjoy our meal at all - meat was fatty and just not very tasty...
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CanyonKid
Los Angeles7 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Not an Abbott Kinney trend setter, but still a solid meal. A locals bar with lots of 50's and 60's (Sinatra, Monroe) in its ambiance. Old school recipes for steaks, ahi and sand sand dabs worked fine. Guillermo and his assistant were spot on with their service.
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Robt Gold
San Francisco84 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 21, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun place with great burgers and Mary's wonderful service. Please send her our thanks.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am - 2:30pm Bar open until 2am.
Website
http://www.chezjays.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Tony Dearcos
Private party facilities
We offer a private room for twenty people well-seated at no minimum charge. Also, we offer the main restaurant/bar for private parties with the capacity of sixty people, with a minimum charge that varies depending on the day and time of the event.

Location
1657 Ocean Ave, 0, Santa Monica, 90401-3211
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
Colorado
Parking details
We offer valet parking at night. During the day it is self-parking, except for special occasions. Our private parking lot is adjacent to the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chez Jay

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Menu

Eggs, Omelet, Scrambles & More

Italian Combo$8.00

Three Eggs Any Style$7.00

2 x 2 x 2$7.00

Special Omelet of the Day$7.75

Western Omelet$7.00

Assorted Fresh Seafood Omelet$8.25

Spanish Omelet$7.50

Burger Patty & Eggs$7.75

Steak & Eggs$13.00

Pancakes

French Toast$5.75

French Toast with Ham, Bacon or Sausage$6.25

Specialties

Huevos Rancheros$7.00

Eggs Benedict$8.25

The Cobb Omelet$8.25

Jay's Scramble$7.50

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast$6.25

Breakfast Burrito$6.25

Reviews

Additional information

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