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Is Chez Jay Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Santa Monica, CA)

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As of September 2026, Chez Jay is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Secondary source
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What the source shows: A Yelp business listing updated September 2026 shows Chez Jay operating at 1657 Ocean Ave with current posted hours, photos, and reviews.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode "High Steaks" featured Chez Jay's steak-and-seafood menu, including its filet mignon and a lobster tail plate served in the restaurant's small, memorabilia-lined dining room. Chez Jay opened in 1959 on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, and the Santa Monica Conservancy lists it as a locally designated landmark since 2012. According to Yelp, a listing updated in September 2026 shows Chez Jay operating with posted hours running from mid-afternoon into the early morning on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on weekends. The restaurant continues to operate under its original name at its original Ocean Avenue address, with no ownership changes reported since its 1959 opening.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
High Steaks
What was featured
steak and lobster served in a memorabilia-lined dining room
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Chez Jay

Frequently asked questions

Is Chez Jay still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Chez Jay is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Chez Jay after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode "High Steaks" featured Chez Jay's steak-and-seafood menu, including its filet mignon and a lobster tail plate served in the restaurant's small, memorabilia-lined dining room. As of September 2026, Chez Jay is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Chez Jay located?

1657 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Chez Jay?

Season 9, Episode 9 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “High Steaks”.

Is Chez Jay still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The episode "High Steaks" featured Chez Jay's steak-and-seafood menu, including its filet mignon and a lobster tail plate served in the restaurant's small, memorabilia-lined dining room. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1657 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
chezjays.com

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