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Main Dining 3 - Joyce, Los Angeles, CA

Joyce

4.5
4.5
512 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
23:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Joyce celebrates the essence of soulful Southern cuisine, spotlighting sustainable seafood and an exceptional raw bar. Our recipes reflect a heartfelt blend of flavors inspired by the coastal south. The menu features a a variety of small and large plates, inviting guests to enjoy in the spirit of a traditional southern table, where friends and family gather around for a shared dining experience. To complement our dishes, we curate a full wine list and zero-landfill cocktail program, blending innovation with a commitment to sustainability.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Seafood, Soul food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    (213) 395-0202
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For all catering inquires please visit the link below and fill out the form. <br />https://www.joycela.com/events/
  • Private party facilities
    For all non private and private parties inquires, please visit the link below and fill out the form. https://www.joycela.com/events/
  • Private party contact
    Prince Riley: (630) 313-0361
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Cross streets of 8th &amp; Grand in between Whole Foods &amp; Bottega Louie
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • (CHRISTMAS POP UP) "JINGLE BELLS AT JOYCE"

    29 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
    Sun - 17:00 - 20:45,Mon - Thu - 11:30 - 14:00, 17:00 - 20:15,Fri - 11:30 - 14:00, 17:00 - 22:00,Sat - 17:00 - 22:00
    Step into a winter wonderland at Joyce and experience the magic of the season with 9 exclusive holiday cocktails that are sure to sleigh your taste buds! 🍸🎅 Here’s the festive twist: grab a punch card and try all 9 cocktails throughout the season to unlock: 🎁 A Joyce Gift Card 🎁 Exclusive Joyce Holiday Merch 📅 When: 11/29/24 through New Year’s Day 📍 Where: Joyce Don’t miss this chance to sip, celebrate, and collect your holiday cheer! Gather your friends and make it a festive adventure. Let’s make this season merry and memorable at Jingle at Joyce! 🍹❄️

    (CHRISTMAS POP UP) "JINGLE BELLS AT JOYCE" photo
  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 17:00 - 20:45,Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 20:15,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 22:00
    Join us for the happiest hours of the day, where delicious bites meet amazing drinks! 🍹✨ Enjoy specials on wine, signature cocktails, and tasty small plates that are perfect for unwinding, catching up, or kicking off a great night. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let’s toast to good vibes and great deals. See you there! 🥂🍴 (HAPPY HOUR IS EVERYDAY FROM 5:00PM to 7:00PM EXCLUSIVELY FOR BAR AND PATIO GUESTS ONLY)

    Happy Hour! photo

What 512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joyce Soul and Sea in DTLA offers a "culinary destination" with "fantastic food," highlighted by standout dishes like chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits. Guests rave about the "legendary cornbread" and the exceptional service that creates an "unforgettable dining journey." Despite some service hiccups, Joyce's commitment to "culinary excellence" resonates with patrons.

512 Reviews
  1. C

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The chicken and waffles was disappointing, service was ok

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  2. ELIZABETH

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, service was great, and good atmosphere. Will definitely be back. Parking across the street was super easy too.

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  3. Sandra

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, welcoming restaurant as soon as we walked in. We were seated swiftly and our server was friendly and provided insights on the menu. We ordered a bottle of bubbly for mimosas, the flavored ice cubes kept the drinks tasty. The cornbread was fluffy and paired well with the butter. Shrimp and grits were packed with flavor, yet not heavy. French toast was on the drier side but the texture and flavor was on point. Loved the ambience and music. Definitely coming back.

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  4. LIZ

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Joyce and it did not disappoint. The restaurant was decked out in holiday decor which created a festive experience. Service was attentive and food was delicious. Will definitely be back!

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  5. Kevin

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything tasted great, we had the fried fish, the corn bread (amazing), pork ribs and hush puppies. Can’t wait to try the short rib I’ve heard so much about

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  6. Naila

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 4 with reservations. We were seated immediately. Our server was Rob. He was very sweet and friendly. He suggested menu items. All that he recommended was very good. The cocktails were on point. I had a Hooty Hoo with mezcal. It was great! I recommend the shrimp and grits, fried catfish, the oysters on half shell, cornbread and macaroni and cheese. Everything was delicious! The service from Rob was a 10/10 and the food was a 10/10. Ambience was nice. All other staff was friendly when leaving also. We will back! Thanks Rob!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a reservation for 6 pm and showed up about 10 mins late and still got a table right away. We ordered drinks and they came in a good amount of time. Ordered 2 scallops, ceasar salad, Mac and cheese, half rack of ribs, and beignets…let me tell y’all, they did NOT miss! Them scallops were amazing! The sauce on the ribs omg! Just the right amount of heat. The drinks were good as well. Had a good time with the staff and the atmosphere was cool. I definitely have to try brunch at this spot now.

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  8. Tinder

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robert was our server and he was absolutely amazing! All of the food suggestions he made were on point and we had the most delicious orange wine there as well! We had the Duck Confit, Short rib, cornbread and macaroni and cheese and EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! We left feeling absolutely satisfied and ready for our beds!

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  9. Alexa

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Comfortable seating. Wasn't full so hard to comment on noise. Easy to converse but not freaky museum like quiet. Cornbread was delicious. Ribs and duck was delicious. Problem was duck isn't really an entree. Served on a salad plate with a small bit of frisée and slices jalapeños. Server did try and explain some dishes are more like a appetizer and some like an entree. For instance ribs was a full meal with two sides. All food was delicious. Peach cobbler served hot with scoop of vanilla. Pumpkin meringue was less than ideal.

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  10. Lori

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mimosas were fantastic. The food was great, the staff were very nice and the food was good. My only complaint is that some of the food was a little too greasy for my stomach, but everything was great. It’s also close to the metro so it’s easy to get to if you don’t want to drive.

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FAQs

Joyce does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Joyce also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 395-0202.

Joyce is rated 4.5 stars by 512 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Joyce

770 S Grand Ave a, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3927

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cross streets of 8th &amp; Grand in between Whole Foods &amp; Bottega Louie
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–19:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Seafood, Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 395-0202
  • Catering
    For all catering inquires please visit the link below and fill out the form. <br />https://www.joycela.com/events/
  • Private party facilities
    For all non private and private parties inquires, please visit the link below and fill out the form. https://www.joycela.com/events/
  • Private party contact
    Prince Riley: (630) 313-0361
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