What a trip. Finally got over the hill to check out this place. Was excited to meet a friend, get a drink and explore the menu. I arrived a bit early so did what any human bring who drinks and dines in a dimly lit spot. Sat at the bar and took a seat to get a drink. Maybe 4-5 people at a bar that sits probably 15. It's a Wednesday night after all, so that's fine. What happened next was crazy and has never experienced it anywhere. Not NYC. Not London or Paris. Def nowhere in LA, where I've been going to great places for 25 years. A hostess (I guess?) comes up to me and abruptly tells me I can't sit there. At the bar while waiting for my guest. She directs me to the entry way that's the size of maybe a photo booth telling me if I want a drink I can have it there. No bar for you!!! Um...ok, why? "It's the owners policy." But why?? "I don't know. You can ask him." Great, is he here? "No." I sit in the tiny space and other customers are asking me "what the hell is that?". No idea, I say but next the bar manager brings me my drink. I ask him what the deal is? "Owners policy. I don't know why." He then tells me "look I don't get it either but that's the rule." So two employees implementing a weird ass policy with no idea of how to explain it to the customer. Now...I'm a local. Third Gen LA. I grew up near this spot in Sherman Oaks. I even took a date eons ago in high school to the Oyster House when it was just a local joint. This location is at best Studio City-adjacent. Or maybe North Valley Village?? Either way, it's the Valley. On Moorpark. Next to Whitsett. Please. Owner: if you read this get a hold of yourself. Locals don't want that kind of attitude. Trust me. I don't care if it's in Silverlake, Venice, or any other neighborhood where wannabees hang out it's ridiculous. I also read that the owner is concerned about a project/ development in the neighborhood and what it may mean for the location. Hint: don't make your guests feel like unwelcome invaders. You never know, they just may be important enough to help you with that problem. read more

Absolutely loved it! Came here on a weeknight. It's very unassuming from the outside, but as soon as you walk in, OyBar has a cool vibe. We luckily came on the earlier side so didn't have to wait, but by the time we left there was a line to get seated. It looks like they routinely change the menu, featuring various fusion dishes. We loved everything we ordered and the cocktails were different and refreshing as well. There's limited parking in the back lot and street parking otherwise. Overall, would definitely recommend and am looking forward to coming back! read more

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My favorite hidden gem! The food never disappoints. Cozy little spot so would reccomend a res. I never skip the artichokes or the noodz. read more

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Would I go back? Maybe this place was decent for bar bites. I wouldn't recommend it for a place to actually go and have dinner. I went in May to celebrate my birthday, as I was told about this place and the appeal to go here was that they would have their version of a choco taco. I was disappointed to see that this was no longer on the menu... Anyways my friend and I ordered the follow to share: garlic greens with chicken added, bento pickle box, curry gnocchi, and a cheese cake Food was good it wasnt great Not a lot of chicken came with the garlic greens which was disappointing since it was an add on, gnocchi wasnt as splittable as the bar tender told us, pickle box was decent Cheese cake was by far my favorite. The lemon zest on top was a nice touch read more

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If I could give this place 6 stars I would. The food, service, and ambience was perfection. The staff was fast and friendly. The food was perfectly cooked and so flavorful and the drinks were excellent. The pickle bento box was out of this world delicious. We brought in our own cake to celebrate a friend's birthday and they even added a candle to it. The staff was also very accommodating to me being vegan and didn't hesitate to check with the kitchen regarding the million questions I asked. I would definitely return. Thanks for a lovely evening Oy Bar. read more

OyBar - Pickle bento box - New American Near Me - Studio City, California

OyBar is probably the most pleasant surprise I have had with new restaurants lately. The entrance is facing a rather busy street but it is easy to miss as the name and door look very discreet. There is parking in the back but I chose to park on a side street. As you come in, you are given the option to be seated at the bar or a more intimate dinner table. We picked the bar. From there, the service was friendly, efficient and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious!! Like WOW!! I even forgot to take pictures. I was told the menu changes periodically. That night, I got to try the Peruvian Scallop Crudo, Miso Garlic Lettuces, Spicy Noodz, and a dish I forgot the name of but the main ingredient was Artichoke. Everything was killer!!!! It tasted like fine dining food in a bar atmosphere. Absolutely recommend OyBar!! read more

This place has very impressive drinks. They wow at first glance, and the first sip can give you a peek at their depth. If only for the drinks Oy Bar deserves five stars. So how is it that they have one of the most incredible food menus in LA? You just have to check it out and explore. The cheeseburger is so good that I only eat cheeseburgers maybe once a year, and I make it Oy Bar's. The Pickle Bento box is a must, and the desserts are really big swings that can amount to something unforgettable. That's true of the whole menu in my experience. A great place to come and enjoy dinner and drinks, or just drinks and some A-level bar snacks. read more

Wow!! An experience! Meggie and Jay were just as amazing as the food. The noodles, the artichoke, the burger, the drinks. every thing was delectable. Highly recommend. read more

OyBar - New American Near Me - Studio City, California

Wow! A charming vintage space with an impressive menu of Japanese fusion/inspired foods! Great cocktail menu as well. Be sure to grab a reservation because it fills up fast, but so worth it! read more

All the best dining options in Studio City aren't necessarily on Ventura Blvd because there are a handful of hidden gems within the neighborhood. OyBar is a born again oyster house now serving elevated bar food along with refreshing cocktails. They're located on Whitsett/Moorpark adjacent from the Studio City Branch Library. There's a parking lot behind the restaurant or you can park along Moorepark. This place is the definition of hole in the wall because if you miss the sign outside that says "bar", you wouldn't even think to stop in. OyBar does not take reservations and is walk-in only. You can sit at the bar but a table will be about a 30-45 minute wait depending on the day you go since it is a small space. The times my wife and I have gone for date night, we just order a cocktail as we wait for a table to open up (fyi: no espresso martinis, but el diablo is a must). The food is prepared by Jeff's Table and the menu is always different. Besides the Oy Burger, I recommend the smoked salmon yaki-onigiri because of the crème fraiche freshness. Oh and heads up, this place is dimly lit so you may be "that person" using their cellphone light to see ;) read more

OyBar - Of course I got the Oy Burger - New American Near Me - Studio City, California

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Had driven by this place countless times and finally decided to try it, and glad I did! Great ambiance, phenomenal staff and customer service and the food was delicious! My favorite was the Joutine. Will definitely be back. read more

Ambiance was cool, drinks/wine was good, but not being able to substitute things was annoying. All the quirks were honestly frustrating, and the food was decidedly mid despite the 2 hour wait in the cold. (They don't take reservations) read more

Unassuming classic valley dive bar vibes with elevated food options. We were pleasantly surprised by their menu, food quality, and level of dedication by the kitchen. A hidden gem that goes beyond the scope and stature of the venue. I compare the food quality and experience as to being in the home of a good friend that has a colorful and lengthy career blending techniques, flavors, and putting a subtle twist on presentation. read more

Checked this place out right before the new year. I was entertained that they mentioned to get in our food orders because the food could take a while.. which I understood since it's more of a bar than a restaurant. My friend and I finally put in our order and I swear it came out in like 20min LOL. No complaints here, we were both surprised haha. It's pretty dark inside but intimate in a way I'd say could be great for a date but also fun with friends! The food and drinks are really good so make sure to come and check it out! It gets really packed so get there early! read more

OyBar - Menu & Firing Squad - New American Near Me - Studio City, California

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This place was a cool bar/restaurant. They have a full bar, although not a lot of selection of scotch whiskey and I didn't see a sherry cask whiskey either so I gave it 4 stars. Other than that, staff very friendly, food was surprisingly very good for a bar vibe type place, and the music was rock music which I loved! read more

Just moved to studio city and had to check out oy bar. It did not disappoint! Its walk in only, and when we arrived there was about a 45 min wait for our party of 4. They were very accommodating tho getting our drink orders while we waited outside under heat lamps! I stuck with beer, but it the cocktails look incredible. After about 40 mins they were able to sit us at the bar. But the vibes inside are immaculate. It's like a classy dive bar where the food SHINES. Everything we ate was incredible. The burger hits and that quesadilla I will certainly be back to have again. Our bartender was super cool and knowledgeable, he even let us all try this interesting digestive they have on tap! The only thing that was weird was the food runner/server who delivered our food was a clearly thrown and upset when our bartender accidentally put in a wrong order. Not that we cared! We were happy to wait for our final dish but that server really showed her cards with how angry she was with this confusion. Definitely wasn't a big deal to us but made us feel weird... Anyhoo, I can certainly see Oybar becoming my local favorite. read more

OyBar - Wagyu Pastrami Quesadillas - New American Near Me - Studio City, California

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Generally a nice experience here. Bartender was great as was the service, and price points are on point. Miso Garlic lettuces wasn't very good. The salmon yaki was I think is a take on lox and bagels, had a good flavor and was interesting. Burger was very tasty and also had the joutine, which I again think was a spin on pot roast. Tasty, complex and filling, though the presentation was muddled. The lighting is really bad in here and the lack of sufficient lighting really does deprive one an important sense when it comes to eating and that is seeing the food. Seemed like a good crowd. Would come back to try a couple of the other dishes! read more

Incredible food, great cocktails. Love this spot. Sat a few times quickly, parking is usually easy to grab.

Unique menu. Wonderful flavors. Feels like a secret private hotspot. Wonderful service. My new fave place in the hood.

OyBar feels like a hidden gem because it seems a little out of the way. You'll find yourself in this dark and moody room where everyone's buzzing with good drinks and great food. Kept it simple with a dirty martini and the steak frites, but honestly can't wait to go back and try their other dishes. My only qualm as it's walk in only, is how long our wait was. Will have to plan more accordingly next time, but we waited an hour to get seated. read more

Popped in last week for a drink with my aunt. Absolutely incredible little hole in the wall. We decided to try a few apps cause it all sounded amazing!! and it was.. everything we ate was delicious.. The burrata, potatoes, salmon nigiri, the artichokes, the scallops. We couldn't stop, it was all so good! Great service, great food & drinks, and great ambiance (a little dark, but we love a moody vibe). Can't wait to be back to try the dinners! read more

Great food and great service to pair along with it. They have a fairly small menu which allows them to put more focus into those items and the service which are executed very well. Everything tasted great and we will be back! read more

This is an amazing bar with gourmet food! My official new place to go. Fantastic staff, incredible food, awesomely strong and tasty drinks. Top Notch spot read more

The service was great. We were told a 20-30 minute wait but got seated within 10 minutes. Our server was attentive and nice. The crispy potatoes were really good along with the sauces. I also had an old fashioned. I ordered the burger and my wife ordered the chicken. Lovely ambience and nice date night spot. read more

The good was amazing and ambiance even better. This place is a true gem hidden away. They have guest chefs that show off their culinary skills read more

Food and drinks are delicious. Cute vibes inside. Friendly Staff. Food and drinks are delicious. Cute vibes inside. Friendly Staff. Food and drinks are delicious. Cute vibes inside. Friendly Staff. Food and drinks are delicious. Cute vibes inside. Friendly Staff. read more

In our quest to find the best burgers in LA, we visited OyBar to try the OyBurger. Unfortunately, it was just OK, nothing special. It's too thin to be a pub burger, and it's not a smash burger--more like a cook-to-order Quarter Pounder with better condiments and a better bun. OyBar's fries are potato chunks that are served with two different sauces. Like the burger, the fries are OK, not great. The restaurant is quite dark inside, which is neither good nor bad, once your eyes adjust. Service is excellent. There's parking in a rear lot and on the street. read more

Very good food in a dive bar. The smallish menu featured beef and pork dishes, with small plates and salads. Despite featuring veggies in some dishes, most contain meat and/or cheese, so there is little for a vegetarian or anyone avoiding saturated fat to order. The restrooms also desperately need updating--the restroom is never part of a dive bar's charm, and with the tribe and trash, theirs seems way too authentic. All that said, the food is made with care and attention, the service is great, and the vibe is pretty fun. read more

What a glorious meal! Definitely coming back! Drinks were great and the service was exemplary.

The spicy noodles were awesome. The everything bagel sushi was really cool. They didn't have the ramen matzah ball soup when we went which was sad, but we will be back. The best dish of the night was the Hainanese style chicken and rice. Insanely crispy skin. Awesome sauce flavor. One of the best dishes I've ever eaten read more

OyBar - Shrimp pasta - New American Near Me - Studio City, California

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It was a great experience totally recommend service was excellent and the cocktails too

This place blew me away. I had no idea it existed until my daughter invited me here. What a Gem. They don't take reservations and it's pretty small with a long bar that has lots of bar seating. I recommend arriving early or you'll wait in line. The menu is unique, but filled with great options for vegans and meat eaters. Each dish was full flavors and uniquely made. For example, i've never had a chicken Parmesan like it, but it was the best one I've ever had. The service was wonderful, The door man was great and Chef Jeff is very cool. We will return read more

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We got there before 7 PM on a Saturday and asked for an outdoor table. We were told there was one but then someone had taken it. They put us on a waitlist (2 people) and said to "be safe" they would put a half hour wait time. We have been wanting to try this place for a long time and we were coming here to celebrate a new job. My partner ordered a drink out front and we waited... and waited... and waited. For over 45 minutes they had four tables pushed together outside that were not occupied. We could've eaten in that time. And the other two tables out there were apparently done and had paid their bill for a long time but they weren't leaving and they couldn't tell them to leave. The food looked great and it looked like a very cool place but we likely won't ever go back. We understand it's hard to predict when tables will leave but insisting that the huge party was "due anytime" when we could have eaten an entire dinner in that time is incredibly rude and the staff needs to be trained better. Ruined what would've been a nice night. Also, to add, there were plenty of tables that came and went inside. And the host even forgot we asked for an outdoor table twice. Don't come here if you want any sort of good service. read more

What a fun night out! Came here on a Tuesday night right after they opened and there was a short line outside. I wasn't sure why because there were plenty of tables inside...but the bouncer (or host?) walks each group individually to their seating area. I've heard it can get bananas on weekends, but it was super chill on this Tuesday night. I've honestly avoided it for the very reason that I've heard it was super hard to get a table/long wait etc. But I'm so happy I finally got to check it out! We sat at the bar and the bartenders were SUPER friendly and nice. It's very dark and super loud inside, but it has a speakeasy type vibe. Drinks were deeeeelish. I tried the carroll gardens (with old granddad instead of rittenhouse rye) and the stay classy based off of the bartender's rec. The stay classy is a drink you could sip on all day next to a pool. So refreshing. Food was next level! We had the crispy potatoes and the new g/og burger. I would eat a bowl of that chive crème fraiche. Also came with a pickle, which earns bonus points in my book. The menu has lots of great items that are totally unique. Not sure what a pickle bento box is, but I want it (obviously I like pickles). I am looking forward to coming back and trying more of the food for sure! Great spot for a night out with friends or an intimate date. One day maybe I'll brave the weekend crowd, but I definitely enjoyed the slower pace of a weeknight visit. read more

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Food was interesting, artistic, and yummy. Cocktails were some of the best I've had in the area. Seems like they converted a dive bar into a more upscale vibe while keeping the spirit of the dive bar alive. We were confused about the back booth that seemed to serve something else? Oysters or fish? Not sure, gonna ask what's up on our next visit. Get there early, it fills up fast. read more

Very cute place, delicious food and I only sat outside. Felt high class as heck. Staff are kind and accommodating. Young hip cool place. I didn't get to experience the menu of drinks indoors. Wish I did. Eager service relaxing place, very divey read more

Nice atmosphere. Great service and drinks. Food was good too. Sat at the bar right away. read more

*I see that some reviews are low for service and long wait times. This was not the case for my experience hence the 5 stars. I think we just got lucky TLDR: 5/5. Cool vibes, and great food that I was willing to drop the dime for. Food: 5/5 - Miso garlic lettuce: 5/5 People sleep on the power of miso I swear and this is one of those 'prove them wrong' dishes. It was so light and balanced between salty and savory. The leafy choices were so good with this too. They made me feel fancy eating that salad. - Spicy Noods: 4/5 These weren't spicy but they did have a wonderful flavor. The sauce was quite rich but not heavy. It'd be good to pair with one of the salads. - Smoked Salmon Onigiri: 3.5/5 Let's be real it's not onigiri. It's lox on top of a rice ball. Which is fine but it doesn't really hit like onigiri does. - Crispy Potatoes: 5/5 They really said crispy potatoes and wow were they. They were so crispy but flavorful and still soft on the inside. I don't know how they did it. - Wild Mushroom Salad: 4/5 You really have to like mushroom to like this. This honestly like honestly tastes like a seaweed salad. I don't understand either believe me. BUT it is good! Service: 5/5 Me and my party did not have any issues with service. In fact it was a very nice experience. We (4) were seated immediately on a thurs night at 7. I think we just got lucky. Throughout the night, several ppl answered our annoying questions. So yeah no complaints. Location - Street parking but you're in a quieter area of studio city so I don't think you'll have trouble. The vibes are cool! It gives soft speakeasy vibes. I'd go back. I will say they don't always have the Matza ball soup so I'd call ahead. read more

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I absolutely love OY BAR!!!! Okay what an amazing place!! This spot rocks!! I also love that I got to come here in Chanukah. This spot is a Jewish / pub vibe / speak easy / dive bar?? It's so cool because it's so hard to truly describe exactly what it is. They have a full bar with signature cocktails & also plenty of amazing Japanese and Jewish fusion inspired meals. The cutest speak easy / perfect low lighting vibes with kind staff members and servers that have all the recommendations ready to go! I am obsessed with the smoked salmon bites and the the pickle tray. Everything on this menu is the best thing ever. I tried almost everything and I can't wait to come back and try it again. We had the most delicious dirty martinis & then a few bourbons. The music is a good balance and even when this place is packed, it's still a good vibe. Street parking is not too tough and it's great to have an awesome bar in the valley that serves good and unique food! I can't wait to go back to Oy bar!! read more

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Such a great place to hang out for well crafted drinks and terrific food. One of the best burgers you'll find in LA and five stars for the spicy noods. Plus, the service was equally excellent. Will definitely be back without hesitation. read more