Santa Monica · Restaurant bar

Chez Jay

A genuine Santa Monica landmark rather than a recreation of one: the same building, the same jukebox, and a bar that's been pouring strong drinks since 1959.

Date nightQuiet conversationCelebrating
Neighbourhood
Santa Monica
Style
Restaurant bar
Known for
A Rat Pack-era history and celebrity regulars · Peanut shells on the floor · A full bar with a strong martini
Prices
$$$ · cocktails ~$17–21
Getting in
Book ahead. Book on Resy or OpenTable
Food
Full menu
Hours
Mon 5:30pm-12am, Tue-Fri 2pm-12am, Sat-Sun 10am-1:30am
Address
1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Checked: Confirmed via its own site's current hours and a November 2026 Yelp listing (740 reviews, actively updated). Checked November 2026.

Photo: Chez Jay, from their website.

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