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Main Dining 3 - Joyce, Los Angeles, CA

Joyce

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

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Seafood, Soul food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.,Mon - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    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)

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What 574 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 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."

574 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Johnny

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  3. British

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 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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  5. nicole VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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  6. Ingrid VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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  7. Carmen

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience

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  9. allen

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 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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  10. Janet

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow considering there was only 1-2 other parties. Our hush puppies were unfortunately very dry in the inside and we all did not taste much crawfish. The shrimp and grits were bland. The Nashville cat fish and corn bread were good though.

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FAQs

Joyce offers 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 574 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
11:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Joyce

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Seafood, Soul food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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