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Main Dining 3 - Joyce, Los Angeles, CA

Joyce

4.6
4.6
592 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
770 S Grand Ave a, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3927

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    *HAPPY HOUR 5:00PM to 7:00PM EVERYDAY - EXCLUSIVELY FOR BAR AND PATIO GUESTS ONLY* 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! Photo

What 592 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 "amazing food, service, and ambiance." Diners rave about standout dishes like cornbread, mac n cheese, and catfish. The cocktails are "unique and reminiscent of all the favorites." The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it "a great place to celebrate special occasions." The attentive staff, including standout servers like Rob and Tony, enhance the experience with their friendly service and recommendations. Despite some mixed reviews on portion sizes and seasoning, the overall consensus is that Joyce is a delightful spot to revisit.

592 Reviews
  1. Marva

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was unfortunately not good. The only thing we enjoyed was the watermelon salad. Service was pretty fair but the food made the entire experience undesirable.

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  2. Shellye

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will be back — amazing! Great service and vibe!

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  3. DeAnna VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Rib was excellent Very attentive and gave good recommendations

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  4. Sabrena VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful dining with flavors that are infused with history, soul and love. The cocktails are unique but reminiscent of all the favorites!

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  5. Cinque

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Had the duck and the catfish. Fish was breaded nicely with a great crisp to every bite. Duck was very flavorful.

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  6. Francine

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriends and I decided to try this spot out after seeing so many TikTok videos lol. So we made our reservation and when we got there we were immediately seated. My friend and I ordered the hootie hoo I got mine with tequila and she got hers with mezcal and my other friend got the Momma Joyce, I did not like the hootie hoo I think it was all the different flavors in it, so I switched it out for the Punk Evan’s and it was soooo good especially the watermelon ice cubes! We ordered the corn bread, Mac n cheese and the Nashville hot catfish which come to think about it wasn’t hot at all but it was still good but the fried pickles that came with it was overly seasoned which was a bummer because I love fried pickles. We also got the maple roasted butternut squash and it was also good, and lastly we got the Cajun shrimp hush puppies and they were so tasty and had chunks of shrimp inside. And for dessert we got the beignets and they were to die for! The ambience was a lil loud but that just let me know everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time. We will definitely be back this time during happy hour so I can try those oysters.

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  7. Kayla VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely. They took me in as an extremely short notice reservation and I had a great time! The Post Melon cocktail is tops! One of the best clarified milk punches I’ve had this side of the country.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience!! Will definitely visit again!

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  9. Celeste

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience at Joyce left us wanting more! Everyone enjoyed their food, but the standouts included the cornbread, scallops, mac n cheese, and the octopus dish. We will be back for brunch and lunch, rest assured!

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  10. Carl

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I would recommend the short ribs and cornbread for sure, very tasty. Good job Joyce!

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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 4.6 stars by 592 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
10:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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