Seafood · Los Angeles · Downtown
Chez Jay
A legendary, peanuts-on-the-floor dive bar serving surprisingly excellent surf and turf. Read more
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About
At 1657 Ocean Ave in Downtown, Chez Jay is a legendary, peanuts-on-the-floor dive bar serving surprisingly excellent surf and turf, a neighborhood fixture that draws authentic historic dive seafood lovers from across Santa Monica. Deep in Downtown, it consistently draws those who know that the best seafood in Downtown is found here. Whether you are a Downtown regular or visiting for the first time, the menu with options like Lobster Roll, Grilled Salmon, Fish and Chips, and Shrimp Scampi is worth exploring. Browse the full menu and review its scores across Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and FoodIndex all on this page.
Known for: A legendary, peanuts-on-the-floor dive bar serving surprisingly excellent surf and turf.
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 seafood 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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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