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Main Dining 3 - Joyce, Los Angeles, CA

Joyce

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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
  • 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 & 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

What 525 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

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.

525 Reviews
  1. Ari

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was not very concerned about us which was a little disheartening although I will admit it was very busy so maybe he was overwhelmed but it did take away from the experience. other than that it was a good overall experience the food was spectacular the drinks were yummy. I would definitely recommend just not mid morning on a Sunday lol

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  2. Dolores

    Las Vegas

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food service and vibe, we celebrated Hubby’s birthday and loved Joyce we will definitely be back and will share with our friends thanks for a great evening

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  3. Dion

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was slow. Not a true Christmas Bar. It was that the restaurant had holiday decorations. The food was hit and miss. One of the best things that we ordered was the mac & cheese. The greens were quite watered down and the cornbread had a interesting taste. I also ordered the short ribs that came out looking like pot roast on a plate of slop to be quite honest. I did not think that that was the best presentation for the order. Overall, I’m not sure that this would earn a second visit for me, but I will say the catfish was decent is very well seasoned however, only on one side. Maybe this is the new soul food standard just not for me.

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  4. jermaine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to have awesome food and drills with great service from friendly staff!!!

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  5. Jasmine

    Houston

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food lacked seasoning. We had the Mac and cheese and the octopus dish. I was unimpressed with both. I guess since I’m from the South I have high expectations of what southern food should taste like. I did love the ambiance and service from Tony. I will not recommend the food but the drinks were tasty.

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  6. Tanesha

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a vibe. Very cute and aesthetically pleasing location, and the food had a lot of love and comfort with some cheerful twists. Drinks were amazing. Little disappointed that some of the menu items were unavailable. Overall, we enjoyed our food and will likely return.

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  7. Michael

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Joyce creates a very hip, festive, and engaging vibe. The music and decor enhance the overall feel of the experience. The team is very chill and welcoming. I felt comfortable and relaxed. The food was interesting and attempted to be different. I had the prawns which were different than I have ever had—delicious. I had the smash burger. I felt like it was overpriced and common—nothing special. The drinks were incredibly unique and festive. I will be back for sure—very cool experience.

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  8. Michele

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails, food and service are absolutely perfect at Joyce. This was my second visit. Enjoyed the Merry Mayhem Uncle Nearest cocktail (a nice, sweet and smooth take on the old fashioned), started with deliciously fresh and warm cornbread. Followed with a fresh goat cheese and beets salad. Shared the full rack of pork ribs and the mac and cheese - both incredibly good. Loved the light spicy kick on the ribs. I was celebrating my birthday and they brought me a really good banana pie with a candle. Loved the food and the great service.

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  9. Suzanne

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant evening. Several dishes were spicy like the catfish, Memphis ribs, cauliflower romescu but not overly so. Our favorite dishes were the blue crab gratin with Cajun seasoned crackers and the whole fried Cornish game hen. Good service, informative and never rushed
    JoyceResponded on 4 December 2024
    Thank you so much for the review! We hope to have you back again soon.

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  10. Steven

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Anyone interested in Southern cuisine should try this restaurant
    JoyceResponded on 4 December 2024
    Thank you for dining with us! We appreciate your recommendation.

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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 525 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 18 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
  • 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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