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Jay's Bar

4.3 (349 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Jim G.

Stopped for quick cocktail before dinner. Erich, our bartender, was friendly and quickly got our cocktails started. I had a beer and Lissa G got the Yuzu You. It was a tasty drink, with shishito infused gin. Parking in the lot and on the street.

Alex J.

Awesome local spot. Amazing variety of beer and mixed drinks. Happy Hour is a steal, and the ramen is my go-to. The Gyoza/Sapporo deal is nice. Good deals all around. Bartenders (especially Sara, Constantine, Jackie, and Eric) are really sweet. And the owner, Mayuko, is devoted to making this the best neighborhood bar in Silverlake.

Cosmo & Mr. C's Special.
Nikki B.

We stopped here on a whim. When I saw that Jay's bar was in a strip mall I fully expected it to be a dive bar, but it definitely was not. I was surprised that it was decent inside and to see craft beers and hand-crafted cocktails on the menu. A variety of their spirits are from independent distilleries, which is cool. They also serve food and offer various Japanese-American fusion dishes, including Ramen. From what I've heard their Ramen is supposed to be very good. I started with the Mr. C's Special (Tequila, triple sec, lime, agave, & jalapeño ($14). It was tasty. My friend wanted The Classic Easton, but they were out of cucumber so she went a martini instead. Our other friend had Bourbon & diet and the J's Special Burger with cheese. ($9). We also shared onion rings & fries. The onion rings were very tasty. There are two tv 's on the wall for your entertainment. The sound was off, but one had sports and the other a movie. The music selection was great and not too loud, so we were able to have a conversation. Bartender Nick was attentive and had a great personality. I wouldn't mind coming back and giving some of the other menu options a try. (Vegetarian & Vegan offerings are available, including a vegetarian burger.) Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 7 p.m.

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Chalee T.

First one in at 4pm on a rainy Tuesday. I was told the chef isn't here yet and will be late. First impressions of Jay's is that it's smaller than I thought. It's located in a strip mall on the corner of Fountain and Sunset. I started off with a cold Kirin and waited for the chef to arrive. The bartender came up to me after waiting for the kitchen to be started up. I placed an order for the J's Special Burger ($12) with cheese (+$2). It doesn't come with a side so I ordered the fries extra crispy with the wasabi salt. I ordered another Kirin as I felt my order wasn't going to ready anytime soon. The burger is no frills, no veg at all except for the side of pickles. My fries were hot and crispy. The wasabi salt added a nice touch of flavor. So, as someone that likes spicy food, the added flavoring wasn't spicy at all. Upon closer examination of the burger, it looks like it's a preformed patty. Nothing special about it especially since I waited 30 or so minutes to come out of the kitchen. So, I think it's a quarter pound patty with a bun and cheese. It's alright but I think I can get a better burger elsewhere. Jay's is a cool place to hangout and have a drink with friends or a date. But, it's small and intimate. I can hear the convos going on. So, not a place to share intimate secrets, lol. I ordered a Soy Sauce Ramen to finish off my happy hour. The broth was super tasty but I had to add some fresh cracked black pepper. The ramen noodles had a nice chew to it and the fresh scallions were nice. Wow, amazingly satisfying after I finished the bowl especially on a rainy day. Jay's got a bit busier as it approached 6 pm. A perfect time to call it a day.

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Keely G.

This little gem located in a little strip mall is worth visiting. We stopped in for a quick bite to eat and a couple drinks. My boyfriend loved his ramen (he's very picky when it comes to his ramen), while I had the cheeseburger and steak fries. The burger was tasty, but reminded me of a McDonalds cheeseburger that I could have had for 1/6 of the price across the street. The steak fries were underdone for my liking, so next time I'll opt for the regular fries. The drinks were well made and we watched movies on one of the two big screen TVs on each side of the bar. The best part was the bartender Maya. She was so friendly and personable and gave us amazing service. A solid 4.7 stars.

No, they are not.
Andrew W.

Both Yelp and the establishment's website list their hours on Fridays as opening at noon, but at 12:30 P.M. the place is closed up tighter than a drum. No hours are listed on the padlocked door, although a sign with an open padlock reading, "Come in, we are open," is displayed. (Someone who appears to be an employee just came by, looking confused, tried the padlocked door, then walked off.) I'm not sure what's going on, but I don't like wasting my time or travel funds.

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Saidah G.

My favorite bar when I lived in the city. Constantine was the best! Served up great drinks and even better service. A cute small bar with the best vibes.

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Mai N.

Excellent service and drinks:) Atmosphere is chill and cool but the stuff is also really friendly. Thank you!

Little Doll
Rachel S.

Really cool spot with neighborhood feels for mixed drinks. The Little Doll cocktail is pink AF but one of the best mixed drinks I've ever had. Vodka, St Germain, Mint, berries, lemon and lime. SMOOTH, not too sweet and completely balanced. My partner got the Oaxacan Penicillin which would have been more appetizing to me if it was less smokey. Lots of vegan options which are awesome to find at a bar. I ALWAYS need carbs to compliment my drinks, which is why I don't often drink but I went with something boring and simple because I wasn't ready for a full meal: fries! And they ended up blowing my mind, oddly. They were dream fries: super fatty yet extremely crunchy. You could actually taste the potato. Their normal fry platter comes with garlic aioli which of course isn't vegan so I swapped it out with their vegan house sauce and it was awesome! I got laughed at by my table for waxing poetic about the fries.. but then they tried them and never said another word, because they were too busy stuffing their faces. Love the vibe, super positive and friendly. Gets super busy as it gets later. Parking lot has valet and there's plenty of street metered parking alongside Sunset.

Tonkatsu Ramen
Cory C.

Ok. Recently tried the food here for the first time. Their new(ish) menu includes many delicious Japanese dishes! There are also many vegetarian and vegan options!! The tonkatsu ramen is delicious. I prefer it without the pork chashu. The flavor is rich and very filling! My boyfriend ordered it last week and I kept stealing his bowl! The Karamiso gyoza are so delicious and perfect for sharing The tonkatsu pork sandwich is also amazing. Crispy and delicious. The wings are okay. The pieces come out very small. While they're crispy and flavorful there are better things on the menu. Not to mention, the staff here is so friendly and nice. It feels like a neighborhood bar you feel welcome in!

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Service, cleanliness and presentation was fine. The soy ramen and jalapeño popper were beyond mediocre and unsatisfying :(

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Ask the Community - Jay's Bar

When's Happy Hour?

4-7pm every week day

Is there a cover charge when there is a singer performing?

WE don't charge at this point. whoever order the cocktail or beer, enjoy the show!… Read more

Are permanently or temporarily closed?

They've reopened according to their Instagram @jaysbarla

Is this place child/teen friendly?

I agree with Tommy O. Lunch should be fine, but food is ordered a the bar (no wait staff). no kids menu. I'd avoid going there for dinner with the kids.

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