Joyce

4.5

575 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 17:00 - 20:45,Mon - Sat - 17:00 - 19:00
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)

Popular dishes

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

What 575 people are saying

Joyce reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 a vibrant dining experience with flavorful Southern cuisine and warm hospitality. Guests rave about the "most fabulous food" and "incredible service." Highlights include the cornbread, catfish, and shrimp & grits. Although some find it pricey, most appreciate the "creative and delicious" dishes and the "wonderful atmosphere."

575 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service as top tier. I will add this to my favorites list for sure.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place in DTLA with great dishes you won’t felt elsewhere. Owners were so nice and accommodating. A gem downtown.
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Johnny
Los Angeles3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food was amazing but price was a little too much for the portion size.
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British
Los Angeles14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! We were able to reserve a party of 11 for a Sunday afternoon at 1p. So I loved that we could do that via OpenTable. There is an open and airy ambiance, and the decor is somewhat neutral and soft. Nick was our server and was great. We did have to wait a bit, but it wasn't an uncomfortable or overly long wait between his visits. It also appeared that he and maybe 1 or 2 servers were handling the entire place. We ordered a plethora of items to start, and they were all excellent; cornbread, biscuits, and fried green tomatoes. The condiments for the biscuits were a little iffy, primarily because the jelly is a spicy/sweet combo that a few of us did not enjoy. The sparkling wine / champagne used for the mimosa had a good taste to it and did not give us headaches, so that's a plus! The OJ and pomegranate I've cubes were an excuse touch as well. I will say the entrees fell short for many of us. We had chicken and waffles, French toast and shrimp and grits. Everyone said these items were just okay, which was a little surprising considering how good our starters were. The chicken was a little dry and locked seasoning. The waffle had something missing - it was too oily for some reason and lacked flavor. The French Toast had a hard consistency and did not have much flavor either. One person did enjoy the sausage, gravy, and biscuits. The portion looked small, but he said it was fine. It came with 4 of the same bite-sized biscuits used for the starter. We also ordered the mac n cheese, and it was top-notch! I've never had chives in my Mac n cheese, but it worked. It comes in a small cast iron skillet and was hot! Overall, excellent dish. The greens were just okay. All in all, we had a great experience and would still go back, despite the entree let down. A few in our party have visited before and noted this visit fell short of their prior experiences, so we'd have to give it another shot. This is worth a try!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience at Joyce with our amazing server Jade. Guest chef Rashida Holmes from “Bridgetown Roti” greeting our table was icing on the cake. Will for sure host events here in the future.
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nicole VIP
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was soooo good; the people, the place, the music, the food…a whole entire vibe for Sunday brunch!!!
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Ingrid VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here and it didn't disappoint. Truly enjoy food, service and atmosphere.
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Carmen
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit, shared 6 dishes with another couple. Couldn’t finish it all. Everything was delicious, the vibe was just right, and we didn’t want to leave. Looking forward to next time.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience
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allen
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Our waiter Nick was great. The environment was great. The service was fast. The food and drinks were amazing! 10 out of 10
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FAQs

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

Joyce is rated 4.5 stars by 575 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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, Weekend Brunch, 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

Joyce

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Main Dining Room

Patio

Bar & Lounge Area

Custom inquiry

Happy Hour!

Cast Iron Mac & Cheese

Low Country Shrimp & Grits

Crispy Smoked Duck Confit

Small Plates

Edisto Island CornbreadUS$12.00

Cast Iron Mac & CheeseUS$21.00

Nashville Hot Fried CatfishUS$31.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$19.00

Marinated Romanesco CauliflowerUS$19.00

Joyce EloteUS$21.00

Monterey Bay Ogo Caesar SaladUS$24.00

Bloomsdale Spinach SaladUS$24.00

Maple Roasted Butternut SquashUS$27.00

Crispy Smoked Duck ConfitUS$29.00

Louisiana Crawfish HushpuppiesUS$19.00

Blue Crab Gratin En CocotteUS$35.00

Charred Spanish OctopusUS$42.00

collard greensUS$12.00

Large Plates

Black Tiger Prawn & Oyster PerlooUS$46.00

Whole Fried Mary's Game HenUS$46.00

Whole Market FishUS$69.00

40 Hour Braised Short RibUS$62.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Joyce offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Joyce restaurant rated?

Is Joyce currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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Dining areas

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