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Main Dining 3 - Joyce, Los Angeles, CA

Joyce

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 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 11:30–02:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    (213) 395-0202
  • Website
    http://www.joycela.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    770 S Grand Ave a, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3927
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Cross streets of 8th & Grand in between Whole Foods & 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 - 20:45,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 - 19:00,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

Menu

Available Monday-Sunday 5:00 PM to close.

Small Plates

  • Edisto Island CornbreadUS$12.00

    Whipped sorghum butter, hickory smoked salt & pepper

    • Cast Iron Mac & CheeseUS$21.00

      Charred scallions, cabot sharp cheddar, blackhouse stout

      • Nashville Hot Fried CatfishUS$31.00

        • Roasted Beet SaladUS$19.00

          • Marinated Romanesco CauliflowerUS$19.00

            Green garlic romesco, celery heart, cajun peanut dukkah

            • Joyce EloteUS$21.00

              grilled summer sweet corn, blue crab remoulade, avocado, cotija

              • Monterey Bay Ogo Caesar SaladUS$24.00

                Boquerones, parmigiano reggiano, crunchy black eyed peas

                • Bloomsdale Spinach SaladUS$24.00

                  Reiger Farms Stonefruit, hickory smoked point Reyes blue, crispy country ham, dill buttermilk dressing.

                  • Maple Roasted Butternut SquashUS$27.00

                    Thai basil, pineapple mint, red boat fish sauce

                    • Crispy Smoked Duck ConfitUS$29.00

                      Charred frisse, Jamaican jerk, passionfruit habanero BBQ

                      • Louisiana Crawfish HushpuppiesUS$19.00

                        Lowcountry boil spice, charred poblano butter, house green hot.

                        • Blue Crab Gratin En CocotteUS$35.00

                          Garlic confit, Gruyere, cajun fried saltines

                          • Charred Spanish OctopusUS$42.00

                            Mustard greens, blood orange mojo, crispy weiser potatoes, anchovy remoulade

                            • collard greensUS$12.00

                              Large Plates

                              • Black Tiger Prawn & Oyster PerlooUS$46.00

                                House smoked chorizo, Carolina gold rice, lobster & tomato broth

                                • Whole Fried Mary's Game HenUS$46.00

                                  Raw coastal honey, lavender, pecans, nutmeg, angel biscuits

                                  • Whole Market FishUS$69.00

                                    Please ask server what kind of fish this is. Golden summer succotash, crunchy garlic, crunchy garlic, fine herbs.

                                    • 40 Hour Braised Short RibUS$62.00

                                      garnett yam puree, turnips , potlikker demi, black truffle

                                      Last updated: 19 November 2024

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                                      What 545 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

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      Loved For

                                      • Downtown

                                        Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

                                      Review summary

                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                      Joyce offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food," a delightful "ambiance," and a warm atmosphere. Patrons love the "best cornbread" and the "delicious shrimp and grits." The attentive staff, especially Rob, receives high praise for their "amazing service." While noise levels can be high, the "fabulous" Southern-inspired menu keeps guests coming back.

                                      545 Reviews

                                      1. Georgette

                                        Baja California

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Everything about this place was lovely. The holiday inspired cocktails were delicious. We came for brunch …had the scallops, chicken and waffles, cornbread , and mac and cheese. Everything was perfect. Also our waiter Tony was so patient and helpful .

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                                      2. David

                                        VIP

                                        Portland

                                        42 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        42 reviews

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 4
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Tasty and creative low country cuisine. Casual setting. Creative cocktails.

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                                      3. Karmyn

                                        Los Angeles

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 4
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Excellent service, easy to locate, music was amazing, cocktails were outstanding and food was good. Ordered the Mac and cheese, collards, hush puppies, and catfish. The collards were a bit too salty. But everything else was amazing.

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                                      4. Jill

                                        VIP

                                        Los Angeles

                                        30 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        30 reviews

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Amazing flavors, our server was so nice and engaged and really helped us find an amazing meal!

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                                      5. Kara

                                        Chicago

                                        6 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        6 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Unique in LA - a total delight! Sit at the bar with Grayson.

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                                      6. Jamila

                                        VIP

                                        Los Angeles

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Great cozy atmosphere and great food and service. Enjoyed my time there, feels special.

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                                      7. Danny

                                        Los Angeles

                                        3 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        3 reviews

                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        I have been to Joyce several times and for me it’s one of my favorite and best restaurants in Los Angeles. The food is as good as it looks, the vibrations are amazing, I love the staff and crave the food I have to keep going back. You have to experience Joyce. It’s one of the best 💙

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                                      8. Kimberly

                                        Los Angeles

                                        2 reviews

                                        3.0

                                        2 reviews

                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                        1. Overall 3
                                        2. Food 2
                                        3. Service 2
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        The menu did not include all its selections for an early evening reservation for a Christmas birthday. I was forced to order the most expensive offering because the restaurant had sold out of the other "cooked" meat selections! The SOUL section of this restaurant was missing, and the holiday drinks were too sweet and difficult to consume. When asked if we could substitute for a higher brand of VODKA, we were told it was also sold out! Total miss for this birthday celebration!

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                                      9. Miguel

                                        San Diego

                                        1 review

                                        2.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined on 22 December 2024

                                        1. Overall 2
                                        2. Food 2
                                        3. Service 1
                                        4. Ambience 3
                                        Restaurant was nice and clean. Service and food I was disappointed in. Being my first time there, I would not go back.

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                                      10. ieshia

                                        Los Angeles

                                        6 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        6 reviews

                                        Dined on 22 December 2024

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 3
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        The food was just ok - no real stand outs. The vibe was great, the service was excellent.

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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 545 OpenTable diners.

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

                                      Make a booking

                                      2 people
                                      19:00
                                      Booked 19 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 & Grand in between Whole Foods & Bottega Louie
                                      • Area
                                        Downtown
                                      • Hours of Operation
                                        Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–02:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00 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
                                      • Website
                                        http://www.joycela.com/
                                      • 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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