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    Joey La Jolla

    4.7 (322 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Delicious cheesecake
    Katy K.

    Wow, outstanding service! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and a non-alcoholic sparkling option for my pregnant friend while we waited for our table. Our server Jasmine took such good care of us. I ordered the Korean fried cauliflower and the spaghetti pomodoro, and my friend couldn't stop raving about her cheeseburger and margarita mocktail. Then the team brought out a congratulatory cheesecake for my friend, which was unexpected and so sweet of them! This is easily some of the best service we've experienced in a long time. Highly recommend Joey to anyone looking for great food and great service.

    Dinner at the bar
    Charles C.

    I have been a regular at Joey in Newport Beach because I have a friend who lives in Huntington Beach, California, and we often meet for a leisurely luncheon at the Joey Newport Beach, which is located with in Newport Center Shopping Mall near Fleming's Steak House Restaurant. I visited Joey La Jolla on a Sunday at about 4:30 pm, without reservations. The staff was very courtesous and I took a seat at the bar. All of the bartenders were pelaseant. To eat, i had the filet mignon with ravioli, which was beautifully-plated and was a winner.

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    Myphuong L.

    Wow. This place was amazing. I didn't want to believe all the reviews but it's true! I made reservations for 11 when they opened. It was busy during graduation weekend. We sat outside on the patio and were offered complimentary bubbles, they also have non alcoholic version. It was the second time for two girls in our group and the first for me and the other. We ordered: -Scallop and shrimp ceviche -Truffle Parmesan fries -Tuna and avocado crunch roll -Truffle udon carbonara -Yellowfin tuna salad -Sake glazed Chilean Seabass Food was delicious. We finished every bite. The flavors, presentation, were well crafted and truly made with love. For drinks I got Real Peach Bellini that was blended with rum, sparkling wine and sangria. Highly recommend for the food, ambiance, you feel welcomed as a guest in their home and great way to share the experience with friends and family.

    Cauliflower
    Vanessa H.

    Wow! This place is not only a vibe, but the food is really good too! This place was packed on a Wednesday night. They give you champagne while you wait for your table. They have a good variety of dishes, it was hard to pick just one dish to eat! For apps, we got the roast beef sliders, cauliflower, and chicken lettuce wraps. The roast beef sliders are a must get! That was so good! The roast beef was soft, the toast was crispy, it also had this garlic butter spread that was delicious! The chicken lettuce wraps were pretty good! It had big chunks of chicken with little won ton skins they gave it a nice crunch. The cauliflower had a sweet chili sauce that was really good too. I really enjoyed the roasted chicken. It was really juicy! It's placed on top of this crispy potato, bacon, and green which I couldn't get enough of! The ravioli was good too! Had a good creamy Alfredo sauce, if you're in that mood! The seabass tastes really good, but there was something off with the texture. It seemed like it might've been undercooked? A friend had gotten it last time and said the same thing. I don't think I would get it again. I loved the desserts! The crème brûlée cheesecake was so soft and velvety. Not too sweet and the perfect dessert to share.. I also loved the butter cake! It had a crispy edge and was soft on the inside. The vanilla ice cream and strawberry compote was the perfect summer dessert. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

    Scallop and shrimp ceviche and the cauliflower
    Jennifer C.

    Good food and ambiance but the service leaves a bit to be desired. We had reservations on a Sunday night. When we got there at our time they told us it would be a little bit but offered some sparkling wine while we waited which was a nice touch. For food we got the spicy crab dip, scallop & shrimp ceviche, miso roasted mushrooms, Korean fried cauliflower, truffle udon carbonara, seared salmon sushi and steak and lobster spaghetti. Favorite dishes were the ceviche (very fresh and good flavors) and the lobster spaghetti (amazing lemon sauce and good lobster flavor). The only downside was that service was all over. We had three different people acting as our server. And our "official" server never actually came over during our meal. He came at the very end when we wanted our check and then asked us to leave a review for him and left a card with his name on it which felt weird.

    Ravioli Bianco
    Tiffany P.

    Joey La Jolla is such a great addition to the dining line up at UTC mall. Trendy ambiance with equally great food. I recommend booking a reservation as this place is still packed after they opened a couple months ago. A great first impression was that customers 21+ can receive complimentary champagne while you wait to be seated. There are also multiple hostesses tending to people checking in via their iPads, so operationally, Joey has their ish together! I tried their mini short rib French dips with au jus as an appetizer, which was amazing! The meat was so tender, and in combination with the Gruyère cheese and au jus for dipping, everything melted in your mouth cohesively. For entree, I ordered the Shrimp Bianco ravioli--automatic 10/10 for portion size, fresh pasta, and delicious Beurre Blanc sauce. I will be back to try their Happy Hour offerings and dessert.

    spicy crab dip and scallop ceviche
    Antara S.

    Food was amazing and tasty. Free champagne was a nice touch. Service and ambiance were beautiful. Mia D. and Camden were awesome!

    John C.

    This was such a treat! I had no idea JOEY was a Canadian restaurant chain with 36 locations across Canada and the U.S. The menu had a little bit of everything: Italian, Mexican, seafood, Chinese, and steaks. LOL. I'm glad we had reservations because the place was packed within 30 minutes of opening. Everyone was dressed up, and the service was amazing. Even as it got busier, the staff did an incredible job keeping up with the crowd while still providing attentive, friendly service. At our table we had Abby V and she made amazing food recommendations and were delighted by the delectable items. And of course, I have to mention the food. Everything was prepared beautifully and made from scratch. From start to finish, the experience was awesome, and I can't wait to go back with a larger group so we can order even more dishes. And for the life of me I can't picture what restaurant was here previously?!? Anyway for sure will be back soon!

    Mediterranean bowl
    Joyce O.

    Visited Joey in La Jolla for the first time today. Hellooooo!! The food. The vibe. The service. All 10/10! We loved every single thing about this place AND they give you free champagne while you wait for your table. Our server Makenzie was a gem. I seriously can't wait to come back! * we had such a great time that we forgot to take pics of all the food. Here are a few though...

    Catherine C.

    Lola M was an absolutely amazing server and made our afternoon awesome! She helped us make our friend's bridal celebration lunch a great time and was thoughtful and helpful splitting a bill for a large group. The food and drinks were great and the vibe of the restaurant was perfect for a ladies' get together. Thank you for a great experience! We'll definitely be back!

    Steak & Ravioli Bianco
    Kate W.

    Had an incredible date night at Joey! We arrived early and were offered complimentary bubbles while we waited. We started with the spicy crab dip which was great and the chicken lettuce wraps which were phenomenal! An assistant manager whose name I believe was Kareem came by and checked in on us offering us an appetizer on the house which was so kind. For mains we both enjoyed the ravioli and a perfectly cooked steak. We shared a side of miso mushrooms, so good I'll definitely get the full sized appetizer next time. Our server was so lovely and overall we had such an amazing evening. Great service and excellent food at Joey!

    Spicy crab dip
    Kimme F.

    Amazing food & great ambience. From start to finish, everything was delicious. Started with the miso mushrooms, spicy crab dip and short rib toast as appetizers, highly recommend all of those! ESPECIALLY the mushrooms. Sautéed perfectly with a great tasting sauce. Then went right into the filet mignon which melted in your mouth that came with a side of a crispy mash potato that tasted like a loaded baked potato in an eggroll and broccolini that was so fresh in a light lemon sauce. Carbonara reminded me of an Asian inspired bbq pork noodle. Shrimp ravioli was so yummy. Ended the night with a super delightful crème brulee cheesecake that hit the right spot for a nice sweet treat after an incredible dinner. Highly recommend this place for date night, birthdays or just a simple dinner. Five stars for sure! Only bad review would be that we had asked for water 3 times and it was never brought out the entire time. We ordered a side salad and another side of mushrooms that was brought out late and they refunded us for that which I guess evens out.

    Hummus... best I've ever had.
    Henry T.

    My first experience was for lunch and they offered a nice tasting of sparkling wine as you wait for your table or immediately upon greeting you, Everyone from the hostess to our server were very pleasant. The food was fantastic from start to finish. The udon katsu carbonara was fabulous, as were their appetizers. The open face sliders are a must order. The place was incredibly busy even for a Tuesday lunch. However the service was not sacrificed and there was a fun vibe throughout the open area restaurant, Would definitely go again as there were many other items I wanted to try, the place is one of the more expensive dining options in UTC so don't come in looking for a reasonably priced lunch--or dinner rather. Well worth the price however!

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