The Backyard — Restaurant in Santa Monica

The service was amazing! Staff such (Stoo, Julie, …) were are truly over achievers as they go above and beyond! Plus everyone waited on everyone which assured that were truly receiving the one of a kind of dining experience! Cozy, Classic, and friendly atmosphere! The staff were very attentive!! Food and drinks were delicious! We enjoyed a variety of dishes included the ribs, steak, quesadillas, pasta, Caesar salad, the tender platter…they were all phenomenal! We came from a state where the food had to always be delicious and The Backyard at Chez Jay did not disappoint us in that aspect! I would definitely recommend them! Last, I would never return back to Santa Monica without...

We spent most of the afternoon and evening here on a Sunday afternoon. The service was outstanding, the host Julia C super-friendly and with a visible passion for good hosting and friendly customer service. We were allowed to choose our table freely, they lit the gas fire for us on this cold December-evening, and served us nicely presented and well-mixed cocktails. Later, when our kids had joined us from the nearby Santa Monica Pier, we ate the chicken sandwich, steak sandwich, and Caesar’s salad - all prepared to perfection, tasteful, and well-presented. Thank you Julia and The...

My husband and I came on a perfect Sunday afternoon. We shared the Wagyu Dog and Southwest Nachos w/ Guac. The food was delicious. Really loved the cocktails. We ordered The Juan, Mai Tai, Angel City IPA (and they even shared a secret drink menu which was so good.) Perfect balance of alcohol incorporated into the drink. The service here is friendly and accommodating. I would definitely come back and...