"Before opening Studio City's Oy Bar in 2022, owner Jeff Strauss happily assembled sandwiches from his Highland Park shop, Jeff's Table. Before that, the restaurant owner spent decades producing television programming, most notably NBC's Friends. But Strauss has always been obsessed with food and began a new form of storytelling with his restaurants, especially his San Fernando Valley destination. Strauss took over the shuttered 50-year-old Oyster House Saloon and transformed it into a low-lit space"
"The smoked trout tostada with chaat masala and chiles wows the nightly crowd, as does the Jewish tribute to poutine called the "Joutine," with crispy potatoes, wagyu brisket, gravy, cheese curd, and sumac spice. The wagyu pastrami quesadilla with shredded Comte and Jack cheese, sauerkraut, and a lacy-edged jalapeño Gruyère crust. Take advantage of Strauss's fascination with fermentation with the pickle bento box. The Oy burger, thick and beefy with toma cheese, hoisin ketchup, Persian cucumber, Dijon, and cilantro,"
Jeff Strauss opened Oy Bar in Studio City in 2022 after operating Jeff's Table and a long career in television production. He converted the 50-year-old Oyster House Saloon into a low-lit walk-in bar with rotating menus shaped by his mood and inspiration. The bar features inventive cocktails such as the Freezer Martini and a dry Ford's Gin Martini with a serrano pickled onion. Signature dishes include a smoked trout tostada, a Jewish-inspired "Joutine" with wagyu brisket, a wagyu pastrami quesadilla, a pickle bento box, and a thick Oy burger. Wine quality is consistently high and staff offer recommendations. The space gets busy and requires patience for seating.
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