I've been to Oybar a few times and absolutely love it. The food is excellent. Very interesting Asian fusion twists on Jewish comfort food. The cocktails are excellent as well. The chef, Jeff, has come out and greeted me all three times that I have visited. If I didn't have a 6 month old baby, I'd go this weekend. The vibe is fun and dark and cozy, a zhuzzed up dive bar. read more

Love this neighborhood spot! It's a total vibe and the food great. Not to mention they serve natural wine.

Food and cocktails were delicious! Highly recommend the artichoke, burger, spicy noods with shrimp and blondie for dessert. Outside is deceiving and you'd never know there's a cute little bar and restaurant inside. read more

OyBar - Artichoke appetizer and tequila specialty cocktail - New American Near Me - Studio City, California

We came around 6:30pm on a Friday hoping to beat the crowds and thankfully we were able to get seated immediately, as this place gets busy! Important to note: they won't seat you unless your whole party is present. This is a dimly lit and romantic restaurant, but with the charm of a favorite local dive. The burgers were excellent (we got the Basic B and Oy Burger) and our server (Justin i believe) was so kind and attentive. My girlfriend accidentally dropped her drink and he got us another, on him. Definitely will be coming back! read more

I tried OY bar for the first time and was very impressed. Keep in mind this place does not take reservations so be prepared for a wait if you come a busy time. We stopped by at 7pm on Saturday night with a group of 5 people and waited about 30 minutes to be seated. We did order drinks while we waited and the chief even came by with tasters like pickles and crispy potato bites. Most foods on the menu have a deli spin to them, like the pickle bento box, Ruben quesadilla, and matzo ball ramen. According to friends this place frequently ranks on foodie lists for its burger. It was difficult to chose an entrée because I was torn between the highly recommended burger and the unique matzo ball ramen. I ended up picking the matzo ball ramen because I figured I would not get that anywhere else. Someone else in our party ordered the burger and I had a piece and admittedly it was probably the best option between the two. The noodles in the ramen were excellent and I really like the mushroom and matzo ball, but the broth wasn't quite as rich and thick as I would have preferred. The burger was herby and juicy and absolutely lived up to the hype. They have a rotating dessert as well that seemed tempting but we were already full from dinner. I would definitely return, but this time to order the burger. read more

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Great take on jewish deli / Asian / middle eastern. Great burger. Great scallops. Great service, relaxed vibe. read more

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Our favorite spot in the valley. Food and drinks constantly changing so you never get bored. Can't recommend enough.

The best kept secret in Studio City. Warm atmosphere and service; creative drinks, great food and an overall awesome vibe.

This place never disappoints. The moody, dive bar vibe, married with friendly service and consistently quality, tasty food make for a perfect night out. Highly recommended the burger and any of the cocktails are prepared flawlessly. read more

Got here when it opened at 6. The host kindly seated me at the bar although my friend hadn't arrived. Cocktails are innovative and delicious. Food came out quickly even though the place was packed within about 30 minutes. We shared the pickle assortment served on a bento box. All were delicious but the pickled watermelon rind was my favorite. Crispy potatoes were very crunchy and delicious served with an aioli and sort of a tomato jam. Burger was a little salty but delicious. Only complaint is that we were asked, albeit nicely, to vacate our seats as soon as we closed out our check. I had not yet finished my second cocktail. I would probably come back because everything was good and service was friendly but know it's not a place to have a leisurely drink. read more

Such a cool bar! Love the music and the vibe. I ordered the basque cheesecake and it was the best i ever had! So creamy and delicious, i wish it was bigger. read more

We absolutely love OY Bar! Big shout out to Jeff, David, Alex, Drew, Dustin, Rob, Stacey and Trevor for all the hospitality, great food and bomb drinks. Even the mocktails are amazing. It's truly the best sleeper restaurant in the valley. The wagyu pastrami quesadilla, New G/OG burger, soft shell crab sando, ahi tuna, crispy potatoes and the basque cheesecake slaps every time. We love you guys! read more

Wow. What a surprise. Amazing atmosphere and even better food. The staff was really nice and attentive. Will probably become a staple. read more

GLORIOUSNESSSSS Bomb food Bomb drinks All of the good times Bomb food Bomb drinks All of the good times read more

Pickle Bento Box was something I didn't know I needed in my life. Fried artichoke was an onion blossom on steroids, the good kind that make you healthy. Let's not forget the drinks. Alex is a genius behind the bar! Best Old Fashioned ever and no hangover read more

What a great place, loved the food, everything we ordered was delicious. Atmosphere was enjoyable and servers were amazing! Can't wait to go back. read more

This is a quickie as I didn't initially plan on writing a review but, this place is worth talking about. OyBar gifted me an excellent experience tonight and I'm excited to go back soon. A little rundown for those who don't know, this is a bar/restaurant run by the same team as Jeff's Table in Highland Park. The spectacular jewish deli/asian themed sandwiches that you pick up from a liquor store are traded in for spectacular jewish deli/asian themed dishes that your order with your drinks. I went with my girlfriend and we ordered the following : - Doctor Away (cocktail) - Sixth Hour (Cocktail) - Jeff's Special Quesadilla - Oy Burger - Market Lettuces - Crispy Potatoes - M&M dessert cocktail Yeah, we got a lot. & we finished it... Anyway, the cocktails. The Doctors Away was similar to an old fashioned but prettier. Whiskey, bitters, and a beautiful dried apple chip placed on top like an umbrella. It was very good. Whatever whiskey they used was ultra smooth so the drink was mellower than I expected. Quite yummy. The Sixth Hour was pungently delicious. It was difficult not finishing the whole thing right away. This one had a base of rum and mezcal and was citrusy and fresh. The mezcal's smokiness commandeers the lingering notes of every sip. It was addictive and memorable. On to the food. Jeff's Special Quesadilla This was decadent and heavy. Cheesy, greasy, and somewhat pungent. It's also the one item that I insist you do not skip as it was scrumptious. It consisted of the same ingredients as the reuben sandwich you can order at Jeff's Table but this time loaded into a quesadilla and then grilled with a cheese/jalapeno crust and served with a dipping sauce. The sauce looked like an orange russian dressing but, to my simple palette, tasted like a spin on the dynamite sauce you get at sushi roll spots. It was an unexpected combo but it fits this team's M.O. It was very, very good. Oy Burger Visually this burger was quite nice. It was smaller than expected but the proportions were visually quite jam-packed. Almost like cartoon food. The first bite washed away any pretense of juvenile flavors in this dish though. There was strong hit from the red onions and (maybe) cilantro. The patty itself was more mellow than I expected which allowed the herbs to lead the way. There was supposed to be hoisin ketchup on there but I didn't taste much of that. Still delicious. Market Lettuce This was a surprisingly eclectic mix of lettuces mixed with a dill-y dressing. My favorite part of this by far were the incredibly sweet/fresh cherry tomatoes. They balanced the garlic-y, dill-y dressing perfectly. Fresh and tasty. Crispy potatoes These were called smashed potatoes everywhere some years back. I guess they're just crispy now. Anyhow, the concept remains the same. Cooked potatoes that are smashed and then fried. They're reliably tasty. Elevated GREATLY by the amazing sauces they were paired with. One was a tomato chutney-ish dip and the other was an aioli of some sort. I couldn't quite intuit what flavors I was tasting in that one, all I knew was that it was yummy. I loved these. M&M dessert cocktail We topped everything off with a dessert cocktail, the M&M. It was mezcal and another 'M' named spirit (hence the name) that I can't remember, but it also initially tastes like an M&M before the mezcal smokiness erases it. It was cool and interesting. I likely won't get that one again but I recommend that you try it once. As we approached the finish line of this meal we felt wholly satisfied. Every item has been added to the list of meals we'll dream about when we inevitably go back to eating salads every day to counter our weekend splurges. Will be back. (The bar is dark and crowded so we didn't take pictures of our food. Sorry. Hopefully my thousand words made up for it.) read more

The food and drink were amazing; every dish was executed to perfection and the flavors were outstanding. The burger, noodles, donburi, potatoes, and artichoke were excellent! I also want to commend the impeccable service provided by the staff. Their attention to detail and promptness in fulfilling our orders made the overall experience truly exceptional. The staff was always nice, friendly and approachable. They made us feel welcome and took great care to ensure we had a wonderful time. It is a place to return to often. FYI -- don't be afraid of the Trial and Error cocktail! read more

Absolutely delicious food and fabulous cocktails right In our neighborhood. We had the roasted potatoes, the pickle plate and the soft shell crab sandwich. Everything looked and tasted amazing. David was our bartender and has some unbelievable mixology skills. We will definitely be back! read more

Full of delicious food and wonderful reading cocktails right at us. We have baked potatoes, a plate of pickles and soft sandwiches. Something seemed amazing. David was our barty and he did a great job. We will definitely go back! read more

I walked in ten minutes before opening and they asked me to wait outside, however they were super polite and I respect their rules. I met their bartender Julian while waiting outside. Super nice and personable guy. They opened the door promptly at 6, sat the bar and tried a couple of bites. The wings and quesadilla were excellent. Tried their version of a Paloma and was told how they make everything from scratch. Great food and service. Nice crowd. Will definitely come back! Check out this spot, it has that old bar feel with some modern twists and elevated bar fare. I ll be back soon for sure .. read more

A hidden gem in the valley (studio city). Do not let the outside of this place fool you, OY BAR has amazing food and not the bar type of food. The steak frites is a must, the chimichurri is so fresh and goes perfect with the crispy potatoes (perfection). The cocktails here are made by some of the best bartenders who know what they are doing behind the bar. This place does get crowded because it is smaller (first come first serve kinda bases). If you can, don't skip out on this little gem! read more

Fantastic! My husband come here at least twice a month and enjoy the solid dishes and amazing cocktails! We've truly never had a bad experience at OyBar and it's our go-to neighborhood spot! read more

I'm disappointed with their food, it's not up to the standard I was hoping for. I ordered chicken it was undercooked I don't know what the deal is, I asked the waiter if I could change my side dish with the chicken because I have an allergy. Her response was not what I expected "I don't think you can. I'll ask the chef" Then she bring the dish back without changing anything Relax guys it's a cool bar on Moorpark it's not a Michelin-star restaurant read more

Food, service, drinks all fantastic. We'll be back! Three Dots and summer cocktail were amazing. Oy burger, chicken donburi, artichoke, all delicious. read more

Every single time I go here, it never disappoints. Great food, service, atmosphere and drink selection is great. if you like horseradish, the New O/G burger is ridiculously tasty. There's a reason these guys have had write ups on them. You gotta try it. read more

This was, by far, the best new place I have tried in the LA area in a very long time. We were a group of four and managed to try a lot of the items on the menu. The smoked salmon yaki onigiri was a decadent dense bite of a salmon roll. The Pickle bento box and the Wagyu pastrami quesadilla were tasty and fun. The New G/OG Burger, Spicy Noodle, Seared Scallops came with naan and Smoky Chicken Donburi (our favorite dish). Everything was so flavorful and beautifully plated. The service was seriously amazing. We definitely had to wait for a table for four of us at 6:30pm on Saturday. The servers make it easy taking drink orders while you wait. If you are a party of two, much easier to be seated (no reservations). Lots of parking in the back. We will return! read more

Fine dining with a dive bar atmosphere. OyBar is my new favorite restaurant. The food is to die for...that is to say, if I had a last-meal request it would be the scallops along with a number of their amazing apps. I almost never write reviews but was compelled to do so after eating there because of how outstanding the overall experience was. Yes, you'll have to wait for a table...but it's well worth it. The staff is friendly & attentive akin to 5-star establishments but the prices are insanely low. OyBar is oy so good! read more

This place is a friggen gem, and I'm amazed there aren't more spots like it in the Valley. It combines a funky , neighborhood dive bar vibe with a touch of tea lamp elegance, creative, thoughtful food, and fine dining service. Hard to believe it's the only place on this side of the hill that goes up and down market so successfully. You'll probably have to wait outside for a table, but they'll keep the tasty cocktails coming while you pass the time. From the moment the host greets you to a visit with the owner at the end (and a complimentary bento box of pickled goodies for waiting), it's a great experience. read more

Great ambiance, gracious staff, and fantastic food: the ultimate trifecta! The cocktails and food were familiar, yet innovative and Oy Bar quite possibly could become my modern day Cheers. read more

I hate to give three stars. Food is ridiculously good, as are the cocktails. But, for the love of god, stop rushing people out of there. Check comes unrequested after an hour and fifteen minutes. By an hour and a half, the hostess is asking if there's anything more you need (i.e., get the f out).... I can understand two hours, but 1.5??? You're almost perfect. I know you're packed with lots of folks waiting, but look past turning the tables and appreciate the fact that some folks are wanting to have a proper enjoyable evening. Or, give people a heads up before seating that you politely request they keep it to 90 minutes, so it doesn't feel so rude and abrupt. read more

First time here since it was the Oyster Bar. The food and drinks have much improved. Definitely worth coming back.

Had the Reuben quesadilla (exceptional) and the Karaage (above average). This dark bar in Studio City is worth the trek and hype. Small and packs quickly. read more

OyBar cares about the customers, and went out of their way to take care of us. Great bartenders who poured our section an extra shot, was fun to meet the other diners. Very interesting dishes. We had salmon onirigi, loved. We had pickle benton box which was curious and fun. We had the steak with a phenomenal tomato chutney. I might describe It as LA Jewish meets Asian fusion. Does not serve oysters, but will return. read more

One of the best meals I've had. The chef was eager to wow us with his steak and burger quality as well as potatoes and salmon appetizer. Just wow. This little gem has become a definite favorite. read more

Tried this out because it was highly recommended by friends. We had to wait a while to be seated but the drinks were great and the staff was very nice and accommodating. The owner even greeted us while we waited. The food was excellent! Ever bite was delicious! We will definitely return! read more

Amazing service . Amazing staff . Amazing food . Amazing drinks . Stop searching for restaurants and just go.

Had an amazing date night here. There was only a table for four available so I was prepared to wait for a two seater but they kindly let us have the larger table. We got the mushroom and the burger. Literally my favorite burger ever. The cocktails were also amazing...gimlet was delicious. My new favorite spot read more

Just wow. Reminds me of a sexy hole in the wall I visited in Paris with the best hamburgers. Stellar service, you know the kind where the whole bar staff and manager wants to know your name and your guests name. Just blown away by the vibe, insanely good food and service. Literally my new fav restaurant in LA. PERIOD. Just go. Tip well and do t be shocked at how amazing the wine is at this sexy bar vibe restaurant. read more

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OyBar is the ideal mix of neighborhood watering hole and trendy dining spot. Rob always remembers us and shows us so much kindness. The food is incredible and the cocktails consistently awesome. Alex and Miles are magicians behind the bar! Stay forever. read more