Chez Jay

A long-running Santa Monica restaurant and bar near the pier, known for its old-school character and seafood-and-steak menu.

Chez Jay is a compact, long-running Santa Monica restaurant and bar near the pier, known for its old-school dining-room character and seafood-and-steak menu. Opened in 1959 and designated a Santa Monica landmark in 2012, it offers a distinctly local counterpoint to larger waterfront venues.