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I've had Joyce on my list for sometime now and I finally made it down there this week and let me tell you, this is now one of my favorite restaurants in the city now!! Everything was amazing. Just incredible!
Are here for the first time. Really loved the food service and the vibe. Came on a Friday night and was a great place for a date. I had short rib. My chick had duck confit and ceviche appetizer. All of the food was really good. Crystal our server was really sweet and accommodated our rushed schedule. Highly recommend this place
SOUL FOOD - I came to Joyce on a whim when I visiting LA and it was truly a cute find in DTLA!! It's right by a Whole Foods so there is free parking nearby !! I sat by the bar and had some shrimp and collard greens and a drink ! Everything tasted good just smaller portions !! They service was good . There were other patrons ! It was a cute vibe and look forward to coming back soon .
Cute neighborhood spot! Staff and servers were super attentive , cleared tables quickly and got food out fast! Super solid happy hour as well! We had the hush puppies , great with hot sauce. Shrimp cocktail, gumbo and shrimp and grits!
This place was super cute. It's a great date or special occasion spot! The service was fantastic, and we felt very well taken care of. Here's what we ordered and loved: - Raw Bar: Peruvian Scallops were delicious; Colossal Shrimp were good but not truly "Colossal" - Nashville hot fried catfish - best choice we made! so good. - Edisto Island Cornbread - MUST TRY and hear me out ... add a dash of the green hot sauce. You're welcome! Mocktails - "Smoke and Mirrors" was super refreshing and "Gussied up" tasted like an espresso martini! Now, if you grew up eating soul food, like me, I do have some notes. - the Sunday Greens are just ok. They needed a little more seasoning unfortunately even after we tried adding a little salt. - seafood gumbo - similar to the greens, there was some flavor missing there unfortunately. Might give the greens another try, but think I'd try another dish over the gumbo next time. They still get 5 from me and I will definitely be back to try this one again!!
Brilliant interior design and great collab with showcasing artist live weekly showcasing. However, despite the witty menu, the food was lackluster. Attended this eatery for the live showcase, great atmosphere but the service wasn't spectacular. Not attentive and the food was something I could've made better at home. The best thing I ate was the cornbread, everything else including the drinks was bland. Needs a new chef and serving staff. The host was the best service the entire event. I'd probably return just for the corn bread and the n/a beer only. Would not recommend the food unless you're hungry. Toilet is located next to kitchen. All in all, I like the inclusion and atmosphere.
I've visited Joyce several times, but I was a bit surprised to see how long it's been, since I really liked the place. I invariably combine my visits here with a staycation in the area, and that was the case this time also. So I came for dinner and lunch on consecutive days. Joyce serves a seafood-forward coastal Southern menu. Its proprietors are Prince and Athena Riley and is named after Prince's mother. The original chef was Sammy Monsour from North Carolina, who I met in the past. The current chef (whose name I didn't catch) comes from Post and Beam, a now-closed soul food restaurant. The menu is largely the same as I remember, although the prawn and oyster perloo I enjoyed in the past is no longer offered. However, it was nice to see shrimp and grits, a fave go-to of mine, on the dinner menu as well as the brunch menu. I'd say both the lunch and dinner menus are more extensive. For dinner, I ordered the crab claw dip salad and the shrimp and grits. The dip was very nice and refreshing, topped with celery leaves and served with Joyce's signature cajun-fried saltines. The shrimp and grits were also great. I did notice the menu listed a fish veloute as an ingredient; this used to be a lobster veloute. I ordered the beignets for dessert. These were better than I remembered. Before, they were called pate au choux beignets and were on the heavy side, dense. Now they are much airier. They come witch dulce de leche and raspberry dipping sauces, I asked only for the raspberry, and it was nicely tart. There are more non-alcoholic beverage options now. My Olivia Spritz, a non-alcoholic Aperol spritz, was quite nice. My lunch order was a shrimp cocktail and the Nashville hot fried catfish plate. the shrimp cocktail is priced per shrimp and comes with a chunky creole cocktail sauce. Delish, doesn't have the horseradish kick of a usual cocktail sauce. The fried catfish I've had before on the dinner menu, where it's served with fried dill pickles and red remoulade. At lunch, you get non-fried pickles, a slaw and a side of fries or a salad, plus the remoulade. I asked the server if the serving size of fish is the same and he said yes, yet the lunch price is $1 less. I noticed, however, that I was charged the dinner price. Regardless, the fish was hot temperature-wise but not really spicy hot, which I wasn't upset about. The corneal crust was light. They used to have a banana custard pie, now they have a banana pudding that was very nice. Service was fine, although I must say they seemed short-staffed for both meals. I came at opening hours (11:30 am and 5:00 pm), and at lunch there was one woman who was prepping the restaurant, then became the hostess, then donned an apron and became the server and bartender. She handles the situation quite well but I was glad I came early. At dinner, the hostess turned out to be someone from HR. There was one server, and he too was experienced and fine. Overall still a fine place for Southern food. I'd like to do their brunch menu again someday.
Our first time here and I fear we messed up by coming for lunch service. I really wanted to try the shrimp and grits. The drinks were good. The Mac n cheese is the best thing we tried. Skip the catfish or just ask for it without the "Nashville hot" element, it wasn't reminiscent at all.
Came here for brunch and we are sure glad we did. The food was amazing from beginning to end. We started with the raw oysters which were perfectly shucked and cleaned. They had nice texture and a light brine taste. Then shifted to the fried green tomatoes which did not disappoint. They were perfectly crisp but not dry and had a fantastic sauce. Then came the red snapper cake Benedict which is usually crab, but they substituted snapper because they were out of the crab. We did not miss the crab as the snapper was delicious and the egg was perfectly poached. We finished the experience with the shrimp and grits. What a perfect ending to the great tasting food we have had so far. The grit was fabulous as was the shrimp and sauce. Our server Aries was great and honestly the entire staff was awesome. Everyone super pleasant. The space is not loud and has some soft music playing in the background. Easy to hold a conversation without yelling. We will absolutely be back!
My husband and I went for an early dinner and we loved the food. We were greeted by a friendly host who sat us down right away. We were given a carafe of water and limes while we looked at the menu. We ordered a lot of dishes to share and take home. Everything was seriously delicious. The cornbread is a must! The reason I knock it down 1 starts is because everything is pricey for the portion size.
always a nice experience at Joyce especially during happy hour! we came on a weekday evening and it was very quiet which was a plus. i loved the $10 margaritas, you can't go wrong with the price & surprisingly they were still strong! we accidentally dropped a drink but shoutout to Ares who was super nice enough to replace it! she made our whole experience so much better and we left very LIT.
Shit is Trash!!! No exaggeration!!! Greens smelt like shit cornbread nasty catfish trash no good at all Mac n cheese tasty like Pizza Hut cheese nasty asfk!!! Shit made me throw up soon as I left the only thing good is the lemonade wouldn't recommend to no one! Not even my dog could eat this shit I just wasted money on some shitty food the worst we sent greens back that's why you don't see pic shit made the whole table stink
I recently visited Joyce DTLA with my family and, unfortunately, left disappointed. I'll start with the cornbread. It had good flavor, but it was very thin, and the whipped butter/cream served on the side was extremely salty, which took away from the overall taste. I'd rate it a 6/10. The menu is also very limited. The main dishes were the gumbo, the "60-hour marinated" Veef short ribs (assuming that's not a typo), the Nashville hot fried catfish, and the Submerged Snapper. The Nashville hot fried catfish was the biggest disappointment. Based on photos I'd seen, I expected it to come with fries and regular pickles. Instead, mine came with only a few very thin fried pickles. The fish itself wasn't fried crispy--it was soft and gooey inside, had a strong fishy taste, and wasn't flaky. The Nashville hot seasoning wasn't spicy at all. I'd give it a 2/10. I ordered a side of mac & cheese, which was decent but nothing memorable--about 6/10. Someone in our party ordered the snapper, and the presentation was shocking. The fish was submerged in what looked like several inches of dark broth or liquid. It honestly reminded me of The LA River, and I've never seen snapper served that way. It looked so unappetizing that I had no desire to taste it, so I can't comment on the flavor. The service was just okay. Our server was polite, but nearly every request or question was met with "no," to the point that we started jokingly answering for him ourselves. They also serve water in very tiny glasses, which was a little odd. The décor is nice, but overall I'd rate my experience 3/10. Sadly, I won't be returning. There are several other Southern-style restaurants I'd choose before coming back to Joyce DTLA.
15 days ago
If you have a minute, I'd like to share a story: I've been meaning to try this place for years, ever since I read their opening in the LA Times. In the article, they mentioned that they had a sandwhich in homage to Pok Pok, a legendary Thai place in Portland that was famous for their fish sauce chicken wings. Unfortunately, this sandwhich was only offered on the weekday lunch menu, which stymied my efforts to try it. In my mind, what I was expecting was a piece of fried chicken coated in the same sauce that Pok Pok was known for, turned into sandwhich form. The "Bring back pok pok" is not that. Which was a disappointment for all of 10 seconds. While the sandwhich was not what I was expecting, it was still excellent on its own merits. It's a fried chicken sandwhich but instead of lettuce and tomatoes, they've used some sort of dried pepper spread, thai basil (I think) and jalopenos). It reminded me more of a bahn mi. It's a flavor profile that works well. I tried a piece of my friends fried catfish, and it was similarly good. The catish was flaky without being dry, and not only was the breading well seasoned, but it was still crispy at the end of the meal. The only thing a little underwhelming was the cornbread. It wasn't bad, but it didn't feel like it did anything noteworthy, and ours could have used a bit more butter (or maybe some more salt). Our server was great, though it was easy for him since we were the only customers for a long while! Still he was easy to talk to and I appreciated how he kept stopping by to fill up our water (they use tiny glasses). The inside has nice "upscale casual" vibes. If I worked in downtown, I could see myself coming here after work. Overall, a pleasant surprise. read more
Had me at Happy Hour @joyce_dtla What a lovely place for happy hour! Really great southern food! Service was wonderful and loved that it was dog friendly with an outdoor patio. Crystal and Ricardo were both great with delicious recommendations and lovely personalities that enhanced our overall experience! Our dog even got a dog treat and a water bowl . Happy hour menu was satisfying! We loved everything we ordered except the fried hen was slightly salty that day, but it happens. The skin had good seasoning and loved that it was light! The broiled oysters came with toast and this satisfying gravy sauce that reminder me of French onion soup! They had the best hush puppies I have tried. The Mac and Cheese was solid. My drank was very well made! Would recommend! read more
27 days ago
6 days ago
Are here for the first time. Really loved the food service and the vibe. Came on a Friday night and was a great place for a date. I had short rib. My chick had duck confit and ceviche appetizer. All of the food was really good. Crystal our server was really sweet and accommodated our rushed schedule. Highly recommend this place read more
3 months ago
SOUL FOOD - I came to Joyce on a whim when I visiting LA and it was truly a cute find in DTLA!! It's right by a Whole Foods so there is free parking nearby !! I sat by the bar and had some shrimp and collard greens and a drink ! Everything tasted good just smaller portions !! They service was good . There were other patrons ! It was a cute vibe and look forward to coming back soon . read more
Cute neighborhood spot! Staff and servers were super attentive , cleared tables quickly and got food out fast! Super solid happy hour as well! We had the hush puppies , great with hot sauce. Shrimp cocktail, gumbo and shrimp and grits! read more
This place was super cute. It's a great date or special occasion spot! The service was fantastic, and we felt very well taken care of. Here's what we ordered and loved: - Raw Bar: Peruvian Scallops were delicious; Colossal Shrimp were good but not truly "Colossal" - Nashville hot fried catfish - best choice we made! so good. - Edisto Island Cornbread - MUST TRY and hear me out ... add a dash of the green hot sauce. You're welcome! Mocktails - "Smoke and Mirrors" was super refreshing and "Gussied up" tasted like an espresso martini! Now, if you grew up eating soul food, like me, I do have some notes. - the Sunday Greens are just ok. They needed a little more seasoning unfortunately even after we tried adding a little salt. - seafood gumbo - similar to the greens, there was some flavor missing there unfortunately. Might give the greens another try, but think I'd try another dish over the gumbo next time. They still get 5 from me and I will definitely be back to try this one again!! read more
4 months ago
Brilliant interior design and great collab with showcasing artist live weekly showcasing. However, despite the witty menu, the food was lackluster. Attended this eatery for the live showcase, great atmosphere but the service wasn't spectacular. Not attentive and the food was something I could've made better at home. The best thing I ate was the cornbread, everything else including the drinks was bland. Needs a new chef and serving staff. The host was the best service the entire event. I'd probably return just for the corn bread and the n/a beer only. Would not recommend the food unless you're hungry. Toilet is located next to kitchen. All in all, I like the inclusion and atmosphere. read more
5 months ago
I've visited Joyce several times, but I was a bit surprised to see how long it's been, since I really liked the place. I invariably combine my visits here with a staycation in the area, and that was the case this time also. So I came for dinner and lunch on consecutive days. Joyce serves a seafood-forward coastal Southern menu. Its proprietors are Prince and Athena Riley and is named after Prince's mother. The original chef was Sammy Monsour from North Carolina, who I met in the past. The current chef (whose name I didn't catch) comes from Post and Beam, a now-closed soul food restaurant. The menu is largely the same as I remember, although the prawn and oyster perloo I enjoyed in the past is no longer offered. However, it was nice to see shrimp and grits, a fave go-to of mine, on the dinner menu as well as the brunch menu. I'd say both the lunch and dinner menus are more extensive. For dinner, I ordered the crab claw dip salad and the shrimp and grits. The dip was very nice and refreshing, topped with celery leaves and served with Joyce's signature cajun-fried saltines. The shrimp and grits were also great. I did notice the menu listed a fish veloute as an ingredient; this used to be a lobster veloute. I ordered the beignets for dessert. These were better than I remembered. Before, they were called pate au choux beignets and were on the heavy side, dense. Now they are much airier. They come witch dulce de leche and raspberry dipping sauces, I asked only for the raspberry, and it was nicely tart. There are more non-alcoholic beverage options now. My Olivia Spritz, a non-alcoholic Aperol spritz, was quite nice. My lunch order was a shrimp cocktail and the Nashville hot fried catfish plate. the shrimp cocktail is priced per shrimp and comes with a chunky creole cocktail sauce. Delish, doesn't have the horseradish kick of a usual cocktail sauce. The fried catfish I've had before on the dinner menu, where it's served with fried dill pickles and red remoulade. At lunch, you get non-fried pickles, a slaw and a side of fries or a salad, plus the remoulade. I asked the server if the serving size of fish is the same and he said yes, yet the lunch price is $1 less. I noticed, however, that I was charged the dinner price. Regardless, the fish was hot temperature-wise but not really spicy hot, which I wasn't upset about. The corneal crust was light. They used to have a banana custard pie, now they have a banana pudding that was very nice. Service was fine, although I must say they seemed short-staffed for both meals. I came at opening hours (11:30 am and 5:00 pm), and at lunch there was one woman who was prepping the restaurant, then became the hostess, then donned an apron and became the server and bartender. She handles the situation quite well but I was glad I came early. At dinner, the hostess turned out to be someone from HR. There was one server, and he too was experienced and fine. Overall still a fine place for Southern food. I'd like to do their brunch menu again someday. read more
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Our first time here and I fear we messed up by coming for lunch service. I really wanted to try the shrimp and grits. The drinks were good. The Mac n cheese is the best thing we tried. Skip the catfish or just ask for it without the "Nashville hot" element, it wasn't reminiscent at all. read more
12 days ago
Came here for brunch and we are sure glad we did. The food was amazing from beginning to end. We started with the raw oysters which were perfectly shucked and cleaned. They had nice texture and a light brine taste. Then shifted to the fried green tomatoes which did not disappoint. They were perfectly crisp but not dry and had a fantastic sauce. Then came the red snapper cake Benedict which is usually crab, but they substituted snapper because they were out of the crab. We did not miss the crab as the snapper was delicious and the egg was perfectly poached. We finished the experience with the shrimp and grits. What a perfect ending to the great tasting food we have had so far. The grit was fabulous as was the shrimp and sauce. Our server Aries was great and honestly the entire staff was awesome. Everyone super pleasant. The space is not loud and has some soft music playing in the background. Easy to hold a conversation without yelling. We will absolutely be back! read more
25 days ago
My husband and I went for an early dinner and we loved the food. We were greeted by a friendly host who sat us down right away. We were given a carafe of water and limes while we looked at the menu. We ordered a lot of dishes to share and take home. Everything was seriously delicious. The cornbread is a must! The reason I knock it down 1 starts is because everything is pricey for the portion size. read more
always a nice experience at Joyce especially during happy hour! we came on a weekday evening and it was very quiet which was a plus. i loved the $10 margaritas, you can't go wrong with the price & surprisingly they were still strong! we accidentally dropped a drink but shoutout to Ares who was super nice enough to replace it! she made our whole experience so much better and we left very LIT. read more
4 days ago
Shit is Trash!!! No exaggeration!!! Greens smelt like shit cornbread nasty catfish trash no good at all Mac n cheese tasty like Pizza Hut cheese nasty asfk!!! Shit made me throw up soon as I left the only thing good is the lemonade wouldn't recommend to no one! Not even my dog could eat this shit I just wasted money on some shitty food the worst we sent greens back that's why you don't see pic shit made the whole table stink read more
1 month ago
I recently visited Joyce DTLA with my family and, unfortunately, left disappointed. I'll start with the cornbread. It had good flavor, but it was very thin, and the whipped butter/cream served on the side was extremely salty, which took away from the overall taste. I'd rate it a 6/10. The menu is also very limited. The main dishes were the gumbo, the "60-hour marinated" Veef short ribs (assuming that's not a typo), the Nashville hot fried catfish, and the Submerged Snapper. The Nashville hot fried catfish was the biggest disappointment. Based on photos I'd seen, I expected it to come with fries and regular pickles. Instead, mine came with only a few very thin fried pickles. The fish itself wasn't fried crispy--it was soft and gooey inside, had a strong fishy taste, and wasn't flaky. The Nashville hot seasoning wasn't spicy at all. I'd give it a 2/10. I ordered a side of mac & cheese, which was decent but nothing memorable--about 6/10. Someone in our party ordered the snapper, and the presentation was shocking. The fish was submerged in what looked like several inches of dark broth or liquid. It honestly reminded me of The LA River, and I've never seen snapper served that way. It looked so unappetizing that I had no desire to taste it, so I can't comment on the flavor. The service was just okay. Our server was polite, but nearly every request or question was met with "no," to the point that we started jokingly answering for him ourselves. They also serve water in very tiny glasses, which was a little odd. The décor is nice, but overall I'd rate my experience 3/10. Sadly, I won't be returning. There are several other Southern-style restaurants I'd choose before coming back to Joyce DTLA. read more
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8 months ago
Absolutely loved the food here! The Chicken and Waffles was delicious. The breading of the chicken is what made the dish for me. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the waffle had a nice crunch to it. Oysters were good too. Service was OK. There were plenty of tables open but the host made me sit at the bar. The restaurant has a cute vibe too. I'd love to come back to get their Chicken and Waffles again. read more
3 months ago
My friend and I discovered Joyce two years ago and we have been back for both brunch and dinner several times since. It never disappoints! I couldn't believe I'd never reviewed it before so I wanted to do so following another delicious brunch at Joyce today. From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable. Our table never lacked for tea, water, coffee, etc. Foster took great care of us (and shout out to Nick who's also provided amazing service to us there). The Bloody Mary was the first thing to blow my mind. It was absolutely delicious and maybe my new favorite Bloody Mary in LA. It made me wish I'd Ubered. But I also had some wonderful hot, Earl Grey tea. I love how they present it to the table. We covered a lot of ground and no notes. We had the caviar with crème fraîche and truffle kettle chips, a seafood platter that , the fried green tomatoes - which I will order every time I'm there, and the Dungeness crab and rock shrimp Benedict. The dining room itself is beautiful--comfortable, stylish, and inviting. When you look around the room there, it feels like every table in there is celebrating something. In a city overflowing with brunch options, it's surprisingly rare to find a place where the food, service, atmosphere, and pacing all work together so seamlessly. It was one of those meals that reminds you why dining out can still feel special. read more
We were excited to try Joyce because the menu looked incredible! The servers were mostly friendly and the ambiance was nice. The food was ok but tasted a bit bland. The gumbo had lots of seafood which I liked but the flavor was lacking so I don't think I would get it again. Of the items we ordered, the cornbread was the best! read more
8 months ago
Went to Joyce Soul & Sea tonight around 5:30 with my bestie and BB. We started with several small plates and ended up ordering a mix of small and large plates to share. For small plates, we had the Edisto Island cornbread with whipped sorghum butter, the cast iron mac and cheese, and the Cajun shrimp hushpuppies. The cornbread was a standout -- sweet with crispy edges, and the butter paired perfectly with the smoked salt, which really elevated the sweetness. The mac and cheese was also very good: creamy, rich, and well-seasoned. For our main dishes, we ordered the Nashville hot fried game hen with biscuits and the Low Country shrimp and grits. Both were satisfying and felt true to the menu's Southern inspiration. We also tried cocktails and mocktails. The Mister Navidad margarita was the highlight -- the grapefruit flavor was refreshing and easily one of the best drinks of the night. The mocktail, Blackness in Bloom, was thoughtfully made and flavorful without feeling overly sweet. The one miss for me was the hushpuppies. I was expecting them to be sweeter and more flavorful, and they didn't quite hit the mark compared to everything else we tried. Parking is also a bit of a hassle -- definitely avoid parking in the Whole Foods lot, as you will get towed. Overall, the experience was definitely worth it. I would absolutely return and recommend Joyce Soul & Sea, especially for the cornbread, mac and cheese, and cocktails. read more
I first discovered this spot through an IG post, and the music choice immediately stopped me in my tracks in the best way possible. Sunday brunch with a DJ? Say less. We ordered a variety to really get the full experience, starting with the oysters (4+ each) and yes, we added the caviar for an extra $9 absolutely worth it. Nick, our waiter, insisted we try the cornbread, and I'm convinced it was the star of the table. Sweet, salty, buttery, packed with flavor... just WOW. I'm still thinking about it. We also tried the burger, greens, grits, and an omelette so soft and fluffy it nearly brought me to tears. Perfection. Shoutout to Nick for the recommendations you understood the assignment. That cornbread lives rent-free in my head. Parking was easy with two lots across the street ($12 in one, $10 in the other). The DJ, the crowd, the energy--sexy, vibrant, and exactly the vibe. I'm only mad it took me this long to get here. See you very soon. I think I'm in love. XO, Nancy B. Ps, This is the longest review I've written. read more
My husband and I came to celebrate our Anniversary. They serve us complimentary champagne. This was a nice touch. The host was welcoming and the servers were friendly and attentive. It was well decorated for the holidays and was cozy. It's not a big place. However it was really loud. Maybe it's the vibe but definitely to loud for us. Everything we ordered was delicious and unique; from the cornbread to the sea bass. The whipped sorghum butter with smoked salt & pepper for the cornbread was so good. It was our first time having that. The Vinny Smalls was amazing. It was a great blend of oysters, scallops, and shrimp cocktails. We chose the crab dip and that was amazing. Parking was difficult as it's on Grand Ave in DTLA. Luckily there's a parking structure across the street. I actually wished there was valet but the parking structure was cheaper. I would definitely return; especially to try brunch. read more
I love this spot! I love the vibes, the food and the staff here. I was visiting the area and saw this place near where I was staying and wanted to try it out. I really recommend getting the cornbread 10000/10 and their signature biscuit and fried chicken!!! read more
9 months ago
Came here on a Saturday for brunch around 12:30pm. It was a nice vibe, beautiful. We ordered the Edisto Island Cornbread, Cast Iron Mac & cheese, Nashville hot fried catfish and the Nashville chicken & waffles. The Cornbread was amazing 10/10. The Mac & cheese 7.5/10. The catfish 4/10. Unfortunately, it didnt taste like anything. There was no seasoning. If you add the sauce that it came with and hot sauce, 6/10. The chicken & waffles (I only tasted the chicken) 7/10. If you add the catfish sauce and hot sauce 8/10. The Lychee green tea was a nice touch In regard to parking, there's metered street parking or a paid lot across the street $9. I would definitely return to check out other brunch menu items and for dinner. read more
The food was delicious. We had the catfish and fried pickles. This was seasoned very well. I absolutely loved this. My husband had the shrimp and grits. The grits was kind of sweet (we personally didn't like this). The shrimp was delicious and seasoned well. We had cornbread. At first it was just ok. But add the salted butter in top.... It was very delicious. I highly recommend you try this. The staff was welcoming when we walked in. And we got seated right away, we had a reservation. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We got our food in a timely manner. The place is beautiful. I loved the decor and lighting. It wasn't too dark. They have a patio outside too. I highly recommend coming here on a date night or with a group of friends. This particular night they had a DJ playing all the hits. read more
Nice dinner at Joyce where a friend and I shared some old-school southern favorites. Cornbread was pretty decent. Not the best I've had but the spiced butter was superb and alone worth the price. Sunday collards came in a healthy portion for two people to split. They were good but could have benefitted from a little more flavor brought on by bacon, etc. A little something salty and fatty was missing. Maple roasted butternut squash was by far the best thing we had. I'd come back for just this alone. I'd break into Joyce in the middle of the night wearing a ski mask just to find the recipe. The squash coming in cubes on top of yam mash makes for an interesting texture with bold maple and bacon flavors throughout. Delicious and the reason for a 4th star at Joyce. Shrimp & grits were good too, but a little runny for my preference. The shrimp were seasoned wonderfully though. all this plus a Georgia Peach cocktail or two was the perfect amount for two. read more
10 months ago
Special thanks to our server, Foster. He was so patient when it came to giving us time to place our order. Ambiance was amazing and the food was delicious. Everything ordered was a 10/10. Highly recommend. There is a parking lot across the street that doesn't charge much for parking and it's pretty safe. read more
10 months ago
I've been here a few times and it always hits. Their happy hour menu is a great deal with a lot of options from food to drinks. This Tuesday evening, sat at the bar top, but didn't have any drinks but I did go innnn on their small plates - chicken game hen, hushpuppies, Mac and cheese and the shrimp cocktail. Perfect size for one hungry person. The bartender Mario and the other gentleman (didn't get his name) were both helpful and friendly. Multitasking at its finest - taking orders; making drinks, prepping and talking to guests. A1 service. read more
5 months ago
Service was amazing. I went for lunch so, I didn't worry about a crowd or busy kitchen. The decor was nice. My favorite was the beignets. The catfish was slightly over cooked in my opinion. I would have liked to have more flavor. Other than that, the food was good. I got the shrimp poboy to go. I haven't tried that yet. But, I believe it will be good. I'm glad I finally got to try this restaurant. read more
5 months ago
Just went here yesterday for lunch and yes the food is good, but wow, the service was TOP NOTCH that took this to 5 stars. Kudos to Kingston and Nick for being kind, attentive, welcoming, and patient. Now the food - cornbread always a hit! Caeser salad the real deal with the boquerones. Mac n cheese hearty. Chicken and catfish great according to my lunch company. And the space is light and pretty with r and b music filling the room. Support this place! read more
Visually, the ambience doesn't scream either soul or seafood, but like their scrumptious takes on coastal southern cuisine, the thematics of the place are exactly what they desired to present as who they are. Very upscale causal vibe and appeal (bargain shoppers are not their target market) with a wonderful take on many southern delicacies that you're sure to enjoy with every menu item that you try. The staff is very accommodating, professional and friendly and they have a weekly R&B Sunday Supper party, as well as available for private parties. read more
2 months ago
This was my first time trying this place. It was delicious, and the staff were extremely pleasant to speak to. She recommended the mac and cheese, cornbread, and coleslaw. We also had the fried hen and fried spicy catfish with some greens. The food was delicious. read more
The restaurant across the street changed their menu so we walked over to Joyce for brunch. The restaurant has a patio and indoor seating. Inside was comfy and inviting. Our group of four ordered a variety of brunch items: Nashville Hot Fried Catfish, Pimento Cheese Omlette, Nashville Fried Chicken & Waffles, Sunday Collards, Cast Iron Mac & Cheese, Curry Braised Beef & Sweet Potato Hash, Low Country Shrimp & Grits and Cornbread. Everything was good but our favorites were the catfish, braised beef and the cornbread. We ordered B-Y-O-SA Build Your Own Mimosa - bottle of bubbly plus your choice of frozen cubes: Orange, Pomegranate or Peach. However, the ice cubes melt slowly. They add a 4% service charge to each bill. Nick was our server. It seemed as if he was the only server. There were two other people that assisted in delivering the food. Nick did a great job. read more
6 months ago
Shrimp and grits were on my mind heavy! Looked at the menu ahead of time...I knew what I wanted. Stepped into this aesthetic welcoming ambience that fostered my comfort and was greeted by a warm-hearted host. It wasn't busy and gladly was okay with that. Might have came at the right time for dinner hours. Crystal served my table and she truly made the experience a cherry on top. She was so pleased to give a run down of the menu. Her positive energetic attitude elevated the experience among the attentive and nurturing spirit she showed. May I also add that Diego kept the water glass filled and every time he stopped by he had a genuine smile while pouring it up! My bubbly rose came. I am a sucker for a sparkling drink and holding the wine glass with my pinky up. My plate came and after the first bite I was like yep this is what I've been waiting for especially for someone who loves her grits. The shrimp and grits are always a perfect combo, it gives sweet and savory. Crystal extended her kindness by giving a treat of their banana pudding on the house. Everything was devoured! I advise to call ahead and reserve a table as the place is not huge. Its dim lighting and atmosphere is perfectly set to match a small civilized crowd. Thank you Crystal, Diego, the chefs and team! read more
5 months ago
Joyce Restaurant in downtown LA is definitely worth a visit. I love supporting a Black-owned spot, and this one did not disappoint. We went for Lunch and ordered the seafood platter with scallops, shrimp cocktail, crab dip, and oysters, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The biscuits with gravy and strawberry jam were a standout, perfectly balanced between savory and sweet. We also tried the country potatoes and the crab and shrimp Benedict, which were both delicious. Drinks were on point too. We had two cocktails and a mocktail, and all were refreshing and well-made. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, service was attentive, and the overall experience felt welcoming. Good food, good drinks, and good vibes. I would definitely go back. read more
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Gluten Free options?
Yes, the restaurant offers gluten free options. Tell the server that you need options that are gluten free.
Is there a parking lot for self park? Valet or street parking?
There's street parking across the way. Very easy to find. It's LAZ Parking and I believe it's $14 during the weekday before 4:00 but $7 after 4:00 p.m and $7 all weekend.
Do we need a reservation for Monday afternoon?
Ummm I don't think so I always make a reservation only because I never know when there peak hours are.
Do you have vegan options?
Hello Emily, Yes we have a few vegan options our Marinated Romanesco Cauliflower and Gullah Geechee…
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