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    OyBar

    4.4 (215 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Bitter cowboy, and the Freezer greenpoint
    Ruth M.

    My favorite bar in LA. Their food is incredible. The flavor profile- the herbs and spices that they lean toward on their dishes blow me away and keep me coming back to try whatever they've got. And don't even get me STARTED on the ambiance and interior decor. I love showing people this place, especially to impress them. Every single member of their staff is fantastic. Eddy the bar manager has such a passion for the craft, and it's truly a treat to watch them work if you're seated at the bar. My fav drink is the Bitter Cowboy, and their nigiri and quesadilla are SO GOOD.

    Mezcal ponzu crispy fish
    Janelle L.

    This place is a dive bar diva! Dive bar vibes, super reminiscent of those small places across the SFV but SURPRISE elevated and sophisticated food. My friend and I went family style for two. We shared everything and ordered like there was no tomorrow! Here's what we stuffed our faces with: Shrimp & Chicken wontons - good shrimp & chicken mixture inside, the wrapper was a bit underdone for my liking. Seems like they were trying to be "al dente" but for me, wontons wrappers should be soft & silky. Bigger crispy garlic or crispy shallots would have been great on this. Scallops - not sure which we ordered. There were two on the menu, one on the regular and the other on the "Vey in the back" grill menu. Whichever we got was a nice super light fresh dish. I needed a little more salt, maybe salmon roe instead. Rock fish crudo - this sauce was THE BEST sauce of the night. The dikon and radish were sliced perfectly thin and provided just enough crunch to the dish. Fried vermillion rock fish collar - the chayote tendril addition to the sauce was epic. It brought a completely different flavor that I've never had to my palette. The chef achieved perfection with the crispy skin on this one. Cured Salmon Onigiri - I liked it but wanted to like it more! To be fair, I'm half Japanese, so I'm being uber critical. I was expecting a crispier shell and smokier flavor on the onigiri. The middle of the onigiri rice ball needed furikake mixed throughout. Koji-marinated skirt steak yakiniku - flavors were all spot on. The lettuce wrap and veggies were nice and fresh. My complaint is the chewiness of the steak and I'm a gristle fan but this was tough to take a bite without yanking it away from my mouth. OyBurger - this was a PHENOMENAL burger. The standout was the flavor and texture of the patty. They seasoned this perfectly! This was my favorite dish of the night (minus dessert, I love dessert) Tequila Sunrise Popsicle - tangy and sweet, super refreshing, this is going to be the "go to" all summer. Cherimoya sorbet - what a great new flavor to bring to dessert. It had a slight papaya essence to it. We loved this dessert too! Street parking wasn't too tough. It was a short walk around the corner. No reservations, walk in and take your chances. We got there around 6:30 on a Friday evening and got seated right away. Our server Brooklyn was a killer server. She needs to be my server every time I come in now!!!

    one of our appetizers.Quesadillas.
    Shushanik P.

    Let me start by saying that those of you who know me, I am an occasional drinker. I do like cocktails every now and then. One of my favorites are Margaritas, Martinis, Wine & Beer. Depending on my mood and who do I decide to go with. I have been to this quaint, romantic, OyBar twice before like 15 years ago. Once with a date, and another time with a friend. Both times had a marvelous time. The place is nicely dim, clean, and the service is impeccable in every way. They do have live music playing after 8pm. They are known for their Oysters and OY Burgers. Established 1972. Before I forget.. A friend of mine and myself decided to go to OY on Wednesday an hour after they opened. It was already happening. There were a lot of people at the bar and some were already on their 3rd drink. My friend and I ordered Margaritas and couple of appetizers to share. Quesadillas stole the show. She got Margaritas (2) on the rocks and I got a blended Coconut Margarita. Drinks tasted FABULOUS along with our appetizers. Super friendly, nice staff and that's all I can say about this particular visit. We will save some for my other visit, whenever that will be. Few parking spaces & gender neutral restrooms. Thank you staff at OYBar. You guys are lovely in every way!! It is literally so close to my house. In a way.. thank God, I am NOT tempted to go there more often. One drink might lead to another & then I have to find someone to carry me home..

    Jim G.

    Cool spot to get creative cocktails and some tasty food. Francis was a true master of cocktail construction. It was awesome seeing him make all the drinks and testing out new options with the team. If it's your first time I would sit at the bar so you could get the full experience. What's up Doc? Is a great drink if you love mezcal and carrots. Not sweet and something that I've never seen before. The pastrami quesadilla is a must and the carrot cake is over the top good. Parking on the street in front. No meters which was nice.

    G/OG Burger
    Kevin L.

    On my search for the best burgers, Oybar came up. It's a super divey feeling bar when you walk in but it is still has its charm and there's also a patio in the back. The menu is not what you'd expect at a bar like this as it has such a a unique combo of what looked like American, Japanese, and Indian. Maybe more fusion with other cuisines. Decided to start with the saag burrata, which had that hint of Indian flavor. Good amount of spinach with a good amount of burrata. A few crostini but I think the burrata got lost and but the spinach was great. Also has a special of a lettuce wrap with beef. Also good SE Asian flavor and good as well and could be a full entree. Then the OG Burger. What we came for and it kind of fell flat. Not enough flavor, felt overpowered by the other dishes we had. Bun was too much for the party and the sesame detracted from the star which should be the meat. Overall meal was decent but made for it the service and just the unique vibe.

    Petty Lover
    Dena G.

    I live down the street from Oy Bar, and I used to come here when it was the Oyster Bar. I finally dropped in to check it out. It's very happening at Oy. Lots of people, lots of good food, lots of cocktails. Ambience is chic. I really enjoyed the matzo ball ramen and wish they would bring it back soon. Cocktails are amazing! Service is lovely but a little slow because of the intensity of the crowd. Oy Bar is a little pricey for my taste, but given the fact that I've already gone back, it must not be too much!

    Menu/ Passover menu
    Raina P.

    I decided to take myself out on a solo date after a stressful few weeks and had been really excited to try Oi Bar. It's super close to me, parking wasn't too difficult, and the space delivered immediately -- dim red lighting, cozy and moody, perfect for a night out solo. They had a Passover specials menu that looked amazing. I was tempted by the open-faced Hillel sandwich with matzo, wasabi butter, apple, wine reduction, and pine nuts. The smoked brisket with Coca-Cola curry also looked great when it came out for the couple next to me -- until I overheard them say the meat was tough and they sent it back. That helped me decide. I started with the freezer martini, ordered with both a twist and an olive. Clean, cold, and exactly what I wanted. I almost ordered a second. For my first dish I ordered the saag burrata -- Indian-spiced creamed spinach with burrata and grilled baguette. Fantastic. The burrata was cool and creamy, the spiced spinach underneath was warm and deeply flavorful. My only note was the bread -- three very thin slices felt skimpy for the amount of dip. A couple more would've balanced it perfectly. For my main I ordered the OG burger, mostly because I'm a horseradish lover and was excited about the horseradish crème fraîche. About two bites in I noticed it was extremely rare -- and I'm someone who appreciates medium rare, but this was beyond that. I let the server know, he handled it graciously, apologized, and had it remade quickly. I appreciated that. He also ended up comping it, which I genuinely wasn't expecting and went a long way. At that point I was finishing my martini and ready to head home, so I took the burger to go. The next day I reheated it -- bun on, everything still on it, minute and twenty seconds in direct heat. The outside was noticeably darker and crispier than the first one, clearly cooked harder this time. The flavors were there. I added a little hot sauce and it was working -- until I got to the middle. Still raw. Chewy in a way that wasn't medium rare, wasn't even close. As a chef I know what a burger should feel like after that much heat. The fact that it reheated to piping hot on the outside and was still raw in the center tells me the issue was in how it was formed or how thick it was packed -- and I have the pictures to prove it. I'll be honest -- it didn't stop me from wanting to go back. It just means I'm never ordering the burger again, which genuinely makes me sad because the flavor profile was there. The horseradish could've been punchier and the pickled onion more present, but the bones of the dish were good. It just couldn't execute consistently, twice. What I know is that OyBar has something. The creativity is real, the vibe is real, the saag burrata alone is worth the trip. I wish I tried out the the Oy burger with hoisin ketchup and Dijon -- that sounds more like what I was looking for. And I already told a friend we need to come back to share a few dishes because the menu feels like it's built for that. Highlights: Freezer martini, saag burrata, moody atmosphere, creative progressive menu, server handled a tough situation with genuine grace Could improve: Burger temperature consistency (twice is a pattern, not a mistake), bread portion with the burrata, stronger horseradish presence

    Carrot cake
    Mary K.

    Been here a few times and most of the time it's great! I love their burger it's one of the best in town but it can be inconsistent depending on when you go, luckily this last time I went it was delicious. The hotdog was also good but it's actually on the smaller side than you'd think it can be good for sharing. The carrot cake was interesting I haven't seen a carrot cake have this density or texture but it was pretty good. The drinks are also great bartender Darren made them amazing. It's a good date spot as well. Def worth checking out.

    Hours open and Menu
    TopChef T.

    Fun place, funky atmos, with good vibes, drinks and food. You can get small plates and try everything. It can get crowded so go earlier than you want ot sit. Service is also good. Dark space, but the back has some outer seating. Cheers and enjoy!

    Ambiance
    Elena J.

    Would come back 100%!!!! We got lucky with seating with our group of 4 at peak dinner hour. It gives off dive bar vibes but with exceptional food on the menu. Top favorites of the night were the oy burger, spicy noodz, and another dish that I couldn't remember the name of (also not on their online menu). Avoid the bread pudding as it did not taste like one.

    Spicy noods with shrimp
    Alexis S.

    I think this was the biggest reminder ever that I'm in my 40s - the music is so damn loud that I couldn't hear the person across the table. But, that's the only complaint. And it is a bar. (But turn it down, youngsters!) Food is very good. We had the artichokes which are very unique and very good. Perfect amount of oil. Also had the spicy noods with shrimp. Not spicy - just flavorful. Deceivingly large portions. Service is great also. I also wrote them ahead of time because I have limited mobility and was worried about not being able to stand in line and can't do a barstool and they were lovely and helped make sure I got a table.

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    A Reuben (Jewish) Quesadilla?!? Incredible. Gimlet?! Delicious. Will be back for more.

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    Great food/ great cocktails... we loved the "cleaned up dive-bar ambience. We'll be back!

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    3 years ago

    Best burger around. Amazing drinks. Reminds us of our favorite bars in NYC. Wish they were open daily.

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    Great food and drinks. Definitely a hidden gem. Highly recommend the roast beef burger and crunchy potatoes.

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    Ask the Community - OyBar

    Do they deliver?

    OyBar has a very small kitchen and is really not set up to do to-go orders of any kind as this would detract from our ability to take care of our in-person guests. For the same reason, we do not deliver. Please come in and visit us here!!

    Are kids welcome? And can you fit parties of 6?

    No kids. Think they can do groups of 6 though; there's space.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Yes! We have a few tables out front right now and may be adding more soon.

    What do they have Gluten free? I'm not going there to ask server to find out there's nothing I like that I can eat.

    The menu says: "Some of our food offerings are or can be made vegan, vegetarian, gluten or dairy-free. Please ask your server."

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