Steaks & Meats · Los Angeles · Downtown
Chez Jay
A legendary, peanuts-on-the-floor dive serving surprisingly excellent steaks by the beach. Read more
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About
Located at 1657 Ocean Ave in Downtown, Chez Jay is a legendary, peanuts-on-the-floor dive serving surprisingly excellent steaks by the beach, earning it a place among Santa Monica's top destinations for authentic historic dive steaks and meats. Set in the heart of Downtown, it has become a favorite for anyone hunting the best steaks and meats in Downtown and beyond. Those hunting the best steaks and meats in Downtown will find the menu compelling, with highlights including NY Strip Steak, Ribeye, Filet Mignon, and Prime Burger. See how it stacks up on Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats and check the FoodIndex score on this page alongside the full menu.
Known for: A legendary, peanuts-on-the-floor dive serving surprisingly excellent steaks by the beach.
Chez Jay Reviews
Curious how diners rate Chez Jay? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this steaks & meats spot in Downtown, Los Angeles.
On Google 4.5 from 1100+ reviews, Yelp 3.9 from 720+ reviews, and Uber Eats 0.0. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 72.70 for Chez Jay. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.
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Google
1100+ reviews
Exact count: 1128
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Yelp
720+ reviews
Exact count: 724
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Uber Eats
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FoodIndex
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Amenities & attributes
- Secure your spot
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location & hours
1657 Ocean Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles