We didn't order any food, so this review is for drinks service, and vibes. On our way from the Petersen Automotive to Pijja Palace, we had some time to kill and so found Jay's Bar on Yelp. The four of us arrived a little after 4:00 on a Thursday, found street parking (rather than the tiny lot), and pulled up to find two other patrons and who we think is the owner doing some business on her computer at a table. Erich was very friendly but not imposing. The happy hour deal of Kirin and gyoza sounded good, but we were on the way to dinner and decided not to. My brother ordered the Big Bad Baptist (on draft!!! I haven't seen it in forever!), my sister-in-law enjoyed her Brooks Dry Cider, Jim G. had a Space Dust on draft and I enjoyed the Yuzu You cocktail, which was a nice mix of shishito-infused gin, yuzu liqueur, lime, and cracked pepper (there's also a bit of simple, which I asked Erich to omit). There was some nice music playing and a rousing tennis match on one tv (at least according to Erich and the two other patrons) and on the other, the end of a Godzilla movie and then an episode of The Sopranos. I imagine at night when this place is packed, the vibe is a bit different, but it was great for our purposes. We are way far away in the northwest SFV, so this isn't a place we'll drive all the way here for, but if we're in the area, we'd definitely stop in again.

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.

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.

Jay's bar...home of the $5 burger years ago. That wasn't sustainable, but new owners have honestly improved it and still have a great menu. The baristas make this place. Fast, straight up good cocktails. They pay attention and don't leave you hanging. One of my go to spots in Silverlake that never disappoints. Feels like family when you are here.

Love this bar. Chill vibes, beautifully crafted cocktails with 5star hotel bar touches, and friendly bartenders. Constantine always makes you feel welcome and is all around genuine guy .

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.

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.

Nice little bar. Their onion ring tower and fries were very good. Nick was attentive and helpful. Music was quiet and TVs.

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.